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Top 11 Posts of 2011

 The year 2011 has come and gone and it’s time to look  back on what were the most viewed blog posts for the past year for this blog.  Why? So I can have better idea of what posts to write for the coming year and plan my editorial calendar accordingly (plan?!).  Anyway, without further ado, [...]

My Short Lived Rondalla Career

When I was in grade 2 and 3, I lived with my mom’s aunt in in East Rembo, Makati City. I called her Auntie Tessie and she’s one hell of lady.  She’s active in barangay politics and  I would often find myself accompanying her to activities in the barangay hall. At one time, she was [...]

How to Save Money During the Holiday Season

I don’t know about you but the holidays always meant that I will be spending lots of money on presents, Christmas get-togethers, and Noche Buena feasts. So year after year, I’ve tried to be resourceful in gift-giving and my own holiday shopping. Here are some personal money saving tips I can share with you this season. [...]

The Road to My Wheatgrass Business

My mom was diagnosed with stage IIIB breast cancer at the beginning of this year. To say that it was a sad news is an understatement. After four sessions of chemo, her doctor informed her that the cancer has metastasized to her bones and that it  has progressed to stage IV. Traditional medicine, it seems, [...]

Blogapalooza Inspired: A Guide to a Healthy Blogging Life

Last September 17, the first ever Blogapalooza business to blogger event was held in the 5th Floor of the Fully Booked branch in Bonifacio High Street. About 50 businesses presented their products to 130 excited bloggers. The event was both a visual feast  (so many pretty and handsome bloggers roaming around) and a gastronomic delight (Italianni’s, [...]

Let the Celebrations Begin!

October and November is a busy and expensive month for me.  Why? There’s a lot of relatives and friends celebrating birthdays during this month. Let me share this with you:   Date   Person October 15   Shai October 20    Auntie Paring October 23   Mom October 25   Uncle Eddieboy October 29   [...]

This Blogger is Joining Blogapalooza

I’m a social media influencer.  Or so the organizers of the first ever Blogapalooza think because they’ve included  me in a very, very exclusive list of bloggers who gets to witness 50 companies present their products and services to discerning writers. The event is happening tomorrow  at Fully Booked in Bonifacio High Street, Makati City.  [...]

FREE Party at Red Box

I am taking a break from work to share this wonderful news to karaoke lovers out there. Red Box is treating you and three of your friends to a karaoke party!! I just got the notification in my Gmail account and to verify if it’s true, I followed the instructions in my email. Less than [...]

Informatics Awards Scholarships to OFW Beneficiaries

In partnership with the Global Pinoy Center, Informatics Computer Institute conducted computer literacy seminars for OFWs and their beneficiaries.  I was able to attend one of these information-packed seminars at SM Muntinlupa last May 5, 2011.   Called “An Introduction to Basic IT Training,” the computer literacy seminar discussed basic IT concepts, parts of a [...]

Gab’s Place Is Now Open

A few months ago I have disclosed in here about the small business that I am starting with the help of a client. I would like to say that the first part of that business is already accepting diners at night.  So if ever you are in San Pedro, Laguna, I hope you drop by [...]

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