Hapee & Nuffnang: First Class

I am very thankful that the blogging community is well supported here in the Philippines. I may not be as active as some of my blogger friends in attending events and marketing my blog but I am glad to be part of some bloggers’ communities and be invited to some cool events. I am [...]

2011 Storm Names for the Philippines

While waiting for Chedeng to make its presence felt, my online friends and I got to talking about storm names and how the Philippines’uses a different naming system for storms. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) names tropical cyclones within the area of its responsibility in alphabetical order and the names are [...]

La Niña is Back in the Philippines

La Niña phenomemon is upon the Philippines once again. The rains of past two days were an indication of that. So, expect more rainy days and nights… and longer hours sitting inside a vehicle due to heavy traffic. Thankfully, I don’t have to commute to go to work. My work as a virtual online assistant allows [...]

Defining Scrub

As a mother to a curious 7-year old girl, I often find myself at a loss for good explanations and rebuttals. Take for example the case of the word “scrub.” It’s a simple enough word to explain — to rub hard against a surface — but when cultural differences come into play, it becomes a [...]

Where are the Female Furniture Makers?

Though woodworking is a common male hobby, there are lots of women in the U.S. who get their hands dirty doing DIY woodworking projects. The same thing cannot be said here in the Philippines. I don’t personally know any woman who is into woodworking, much more a Filipina who likes to make furnitures. The [...]

On My Mind: Anawangin Beach of Zambales

I got a text from a friend yesterday asking if I would still be joining them if they decide to go on a trip to Zambales. We originally planned to go to Burot Beach in Calatagan, Batangas. It would be their first time to visit this hidden paradise and second for me. I DO want [...]

A Traveler’s Guide to Burot Beach

As of this writing, Burot Beach is one of the hidden treasures of Calatagan, Batangas. It’s an undeveloped beach situated about 20-30 minutes away from the town proper. It’s sand, though not as fine as the sands of Boracay, is white and adorned by white seashells. It’s cool blue waters is a sight for the [...]

I Love Burot Beach!

So, I finally had my beach trip this year and this one is something that I will never forget! For various reasons. First, it was my first outing with U peeps. I was excited to go out with them since they are people who I like chatting with and I feel comfortable being alone with. [...]