Musings

Tom’s Surprise Birthday Picnic

Tom was excited about turning 56. Really! He felt that it was a safe age because since he works for the government he can already receive pension if he decides to retire. Not that he is doing it tomorrow, but for him it is a comforting thought especially on days when work stresses him out ...Click To Read More

The Rewards of Saying No And Consistency

Around two months ago, our 4 year old started waking up in the middle of the night and crawling beside us in our bed. He has always slept in his bedroom since he was 3 days old. I let it pass for several weeks because I was not up for a battle especially when I’m ...Click To Read More

Super-Bonding With Filipina Friends In Michigan

Over spanish bread and halo-halo I casually told my friends Rose and Cielito that I was going to Michigan to visit Lanie. Almost as an afterthought I asked them, “do you want come along?” Not really expecting them to say yes because it was such a short notice and both were busy with work. One ...Click To Read More

Mom Projects

Hectic Week Ahead

I am behind in my scheduled blog posts because I am hiding something from my husband. I am throwing for him a surprise birthday picnic party!  =) What he knows is that my filipina friends and I are having a picnic this Saturday. I suspect that he suspects that its for him ...Click to Read More

Evan Diaries

After The Michigan Trip

Somebody from Facebook asked me if I left Evan at home during our girl bonding time in Michigan. I answered Tom made that suggestion but I wasn’t prepared to be away from my son for 4 days. I ...Click to Read More

The Novice Vegan

The Relaxed Vegan

It’s been 7 months since I became a vegan. Well… I am a vegan about 90%. I still eat meat/meat products when going to parties (I don’t like to inconvenience the hostess), eating out ...Click to Read More

Running On Healthy

Strength and Stretch

I am thrilled to have finally found 2 workout DVDs that not only excites me but will also complement my running cardio. As any running book would tell you, stretching and strength training are important in not only making you a stronger, faster runner but also to prevent injuries as well. It has always something ...Click to Read More

Classics

The Skinny On Dieting (A Repost)

I have close to 30 years of dieting experience. I was only in the fifth grade when I thought I needed to lose weight. I started taking ballet lessons and, in my pink tights and blue leotards, it was hard not to notice two things: I was heavier than the other girls ...Click to Read More