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Christine Foong Wong , Parenting and the Trauma of Love

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I attended a parenting talk last week that was unlike any of those that I have attended and listened to. It was deeply moving and it disturbed me -- in a good way. It made me rethink what I thought I already know about myself and it made me realize that there are still parts of myself that I have yet to tap and face. The talk I attended was by Christine Foong Wong. It was a Tuesday night, a work night but I hitched a ride with a friend to the lovely Baron 3 Gardens function hall in San Juan … [Continue reading]

Makati for the Weekend Warriors: Staycation at New World Hotel

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When I graduated from UP, I wanted to take a break and rest and just bum around our house. It was a plan that was not carefully executed. My friends, I found out were sending out resumes to companies already while I was still sleeping in on weekdays heeehee. Some of my friends were busy preparing for law school naman so technically ako lang talaga ang walang plano sa buhay at that time nyahaha :P So I did what any business graduate did. I typed up my resume and trekked to Makati with my … [Continue reading]

Ang Batang Scientist at Engineer, Bow: Engineering For Kids

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Although classes has started already, I know that a lot of parents like me are still on the lookout for enrichment after school programs that will supplement what our kids are learning in schools (or in therapy). David has finished his second round of Ready Steady Go Kids and his math summer teacher has texted me about new schedules. I am tempted to enroll David again in Math because he enjoyed it last summer but one class that I am looking into is Engineering For Kids. I know it sounds serious … [Continue reading]

Recipe Swap!! More Fun and Easy Recipes with Lee Kum Kee!

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If you grew up in the 1980s, there is no way you escaped this reaaally catchy theme song: I personally loved singing the falsetto {bring out the lee kum kee!} wahaha But that’s how long Lee Kum Kee has been a part of our family and household. I always remember that we always had a bottle of Oyster Sauce in our pantry. Whenever we’d dine out at a Chinese restaurant, a staple order would be Brocolli in Oyster Sauce and I would always think of Lee Kum Kee and the commercial of course … [Continue reading]

School Daze

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We have a Grade 1 student guys. David moved to a new school for 1st Grade. He was with a progressive school before and now he’s at a traditional school. It's a huge school with 38 students per class versus his previous school where there were 16 at most. Truth be told, I loved David’s old school but when David passed the entrance exams for this traditional school, I wanted David to give this new school a chance as well. David needs structure and routine and I am hoping the new school will … [Continue reading]