My Rocking Cradle

Our Little Dynamo is fortunate to spend another Christmas here in the Philippines. One tradition which makes it more exciting is the Christmas carolling. Children (even adults) go to houses and sing Christmas carols. The house owners gladly (some reluctantly, others grouchily) give money to the carollers.  On Christmas eve, we had several carollers passing by the [...]

Whenever we go to my husband’s hometown in Cabanatuan, we had always used the North Luzon Expressway. When it was finished some years back, we were very grateful for the convenience it brought. My husband and I had a good surprise this year. We went home on a convoy. My parents-in-law in their Navarra pick-up, my brother-in-law and [...]

Even a 5-star hotel in Makati City does not guarantee good English:-) More than the English though, I was surprised to find that the taxi meter of the taxi I took from New World Renaissance Hotel in Makati City to the airport amounted to P180.00. That’s fast. Very fast. Me: “Masyado po yatang mabilis ang [...]

In a few hours, we are Philippine-bound. Last year’s story is repeated this year. You see, my son and I are supposed to go ahead of my husband this December 7. The tickets were ready. I was already contemplating on some entertainment for my Little Dynamo on the plane as I foresee a more challenging [...]

Minnie, one of my Pinay Seoulites friend here in Seoul, had requested us, on behalf of her Korean friend, to bring along with us a 12-year old Korean girl to the Philippines. The girl will be staying in the Philippines for three months with a family she, nor her parents, has never met. Want to [...]

In my home country, the Philippines, adultery is a criminal offense penalized under the Revised Penal Code. Of course, so is concubinage. I just think that the penalty for the man is lesser than of the woman. Adultery (an act committed by the woman) shall be punished by prision correccional in its medium and maximum [...]