I am a pasta lover. No doubt about it. And I love every opportunity to try out a new pasta place. So when blogger friend Fran posted a sign-up notice for this new pasta place, Goodles, in Robinsons Galleria that her friend had just put up, I quickly signed up. It helped, of course, that …
Category Archive: Reviews
My personal experiences with anything and everything, including those told to me by family and friends.
Dec
16
2009
Dec
06
2007
Season of Hope and a Family Tradition
Every home is likely to have a Christmas tree. Almost every home would have a ‘belen’ or Nativity set. I wonder — how many homes have an Advent wreath with candles similar to what you see lit in churches during the Sundays of Advent? Ours does! And mind you, this is not just for display! …
Sep
07
2007
A Thief in the Night
A good friend, a good mother and wife, staunchly protective of her family especially her sons, active in school, always willing to lend a helping hand….. But the other day, I was enroute to work when a text message came in. Lucy had passed away in her sleep. Just like that. No forewarning, no illness. …
May
12
2007
A Book That Could Save a Relationship
If ever there is a book that will save many a marriage or relationship (and make you laugh while reading it), THIS IS IT — “Why Men Don’t Listen & Women Can’t Read Maps”. My feet were killing me at a mall while I waited for hubby to pick me up, so I dodged into …
Apr
19
2007
Cebu Pacific’s Online Reservations and Ticketing System
Online booking and ticketing is making its way into Philippine homes. Convenient! Or so I thought…. Our 2 boys are headed for the province soon so the other night, I logged on to Cebu Pacific’s website and began booking their tickets. It was a cinch! The pop-up windows first showed me the available promo rates …
Apr
04
2007
Vista Marina Subic
It is just a little over a year old, having begun operations around December 2005. Vista Marina is located along Waterfront Road, almost at the end of it. What makes this a wonderful place to stay in is its magnificent bay view — the boardwalk connects several smaller hotels, and you have an expanse of …
Jan
02
2007
Vinyasa Yoga Center
(UPDATE: This yoga center is now CLOSED) I am taking hatha yoga at the Vinyasa Yoga Center under Pio Baquiran. Not only is Pio a great yoga teacher (he takes pains to check one’s posture and knows when to challenge you to do more advanced poses while also pulling back to easier poses when he …
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