Hello friends! It’s been ages! The last time, I talked about our kasambahay experiences. A lot has occurred on that front since, so will continue the story: Manang Part I After the Camille fiasco, the recruiter (Joy) called us a few days later and said she had someone for us. BUT according to Joy, "Matanda na ma’am. Siguro nasa may 50." I figured, you know what, Weng … [Read more...]
Adulting 117: A Letter to My Twenty Year Old Self by Pia Dysangco Villamor — Amazing Life Daily
Okay, so this post has had its due air time in my Facebook page but I also wanted to have a copy of it in my own blog just because I'm vain that way. :P Seriously, when Robert Lee of the Amazing Life Daily asked me to guest post on his blog, I was very flattered. Like I've said over and over, I have very low expectations when it comes to my blog readership. I don't even … [Read more...]
Adulting 105: On Pregnancies and Miscarriages (Part II)
In my last post I talked about how our baby didn’t have a heartbeat. ACCEPTANCE OR SO I THOUGHT The day we found out, I was completely stoic. My first thought was, 'okay I expected this'. I was even able to ask my doctor calm, logical questions; What if I just got my ovulation dates wrong? Was this because of something I did? Do I need to have a procedure done? It was … [Read more...]
Adulting 105: On Pregnancies and Miscarriages
I was thinking of not posting about this, but I remembered why I started this blog to begin with: I said I wanted to share my perfectly imperfect life with other people, in the hopes that I can send out the message that life can suck sometimes, but it’s okay. So it only seemed apt that I share aspects of my life that I would rather forget. Over a month ago, I found out I was … [Read more...]
Adulting 104: A Letter to My Twenty-Year Old Self (Part II) – by Moe Villamor
So here's the continuation of Moe's letter. In this part, he dedicates one whole section to his shining beacon of goodness: ME! And I didn't even have to coerce or bribe him to write it! (Ok, fine. There was emotional blackmail involved. :P). Seriously, really good stuff! Make sure you read until the end! :P When you pray for rain, you have to deal … [Read more...]