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Launching of ‘Francesca: Isa, Dalawa, Sorpresa! (A Fabulous Celebration!)’

06.18.2017 by Leah // 1 Comment

I was tickled pink by the invitation of mother Ellen to grace the launching of her and her friends's first book project, the bilingual children's book "Francesca: Isa, Dalawa, Sorpresa! (A Fabulous Celebration!)" last Saturday, June 10. The launching was held at the most appropriate place I could think of: at the furniture and bedding section of Pottery Barn Kids, Central ... READ MORE

The 2015 Year-End Survey

01.15.2016 by Leah // 7 Comments

Thank you Aggie for tagging me!  I had fun (and lots of realizations) after filling out this survey.  Sobrang late ko nga lang natapos (2016 na!) but I think it's not too late to share this. ************************************* What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before? Swim with sea turtles at Apo Island in Dumaguete! Did you keep your new year’s ... READ MORE

Mad about Cath Kidston

07.09.2014 by Leah // 7 Comments

Lovely things to brighten up any day of my week: Obvious lang na addict na ako sa Cath Kidston   =) My fervent wish right now is for someone to bring the Cath Kidston franchise here in Manila.  It remains a mystery to me why nobody is taking interest in the brand, considering that it already has a big following here in Manila. In the meantime, online shopping is ... READ MORE

Reviving my eBay Shop

06.15.2014 by Leah // Leave a Comment

The very successful auction of my Palawan pearl necklace at eBay.ph some weeks ago motivated me to revive my neglected eBay shop.  I used to be a very active eBay seller, and have sold a lot of my pre-loved books, shoes, bags, jewelry and even music CDs through this online marketplace.  In return, I was able to buy myself a Philip Stein watch and a pair of loose south sea ... READ MORE

The Good Stuff #4

12.21.2013 by Leah // 8 Comments

Only four (4) more days to go and it's Christmas!  I hope you are all done with your Christmas gift shopping! As for me, I'm done with the shopping and gift wrapping!  I'm actually just relaxing here at home since last Thursday - the start of my mandatory leave from the office.  I'll be back in January na (yey!). Since then, I've been cleaning every nook of our apartment, ... READ MORE

Book Launching of “Princess Lea”

11.23.2013 by Leah // 2 Comments

Last Saturday, November 17, Dream Big Books launched Princess Lea at National Bookstore - Glorietta 1. Princess Lea, which tells the life story of Ms. Lea Salonga, is the 5th children's book created by Ms. Yvette Fernandez (writer) and Ms. Nicole Lim (illustrator).  All their books are about the inspiring lives of well-known Filipino personalities. Those who have ... READ MORE

Affordable Book Shopping at Booksale

10.15.2013 by Leah // 6 Comments

I had so many things planned out today because it's a holiday (Eid al-Adha).  I wanted to officially start wrapping Christmas gifts (can't wait to use all those washi tapes I've collected these past months!) and prepare the stuff I'll bring to Cebu this Friday for my nephew's 3rd birthday but, while having my late breakfast this morning, I read about the strong earthquake that ... READ MORE

Holiday Book Gifts

10.09.2013 by Leah // 7 Comments

They say that book gifts are difficult to give.  But I find that to be the opposite because all my friends love to read books!  I can't name one who does not. Even my inaanaks (godchildren) love to read books.  Almost all of them are in primary school now so I think books are something that they will find very useful, especially if they are educational or informational in ... READ MORE

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#throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I t #throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I took mommy and daddy to a double date at Rockwell Powerplant. Today is daddy's 11th month in heaven 💜 The coming weeks are sure going be tough for me because the painful memories from last year will start coming back as we approach his 1st death anniversary. I miss our family bonding time whether in Cebu or Makati, at the mall or simply at home. The over-extended quarantine has made it very difficult for us create new memories as a family (outside videocalls, that is). But I know that with God's grace we will overcome. 🙏
Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat
Make a wish! 🎂 Make a wish! 🎂
I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph for introducing them to me. Sakto sa WFH arrangement ko. Today's lunch is Chef Niko's hearty Char Siu with Egg Fried Rice and buttered veggies on the side 👍 Busog na, super sarap pa! Looking forward to trying more of your lunch menu 😋
I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some months ago (almost for free) have died because I may have oversoaked them in water while waiting for their loam soil to arrive. More than half of the leaves dried up.  But look, new buds have started to say 'Hi' just last week 🤗 Need talaga ng patience kapag #plantita ka. 😁
After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat trul After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat truly has grown - wide and long 😂 And me thinks he is here for good. And the Backjoy seat cushion is his for good 😜 #acatstale #quarantinecat #fivcatsofinstagram #fivcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram
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