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Food Post: Bigg’s Diner @ SM Batangas

10.17.2013 by Leah // Leave a Comment

AJ and I were at Batangas, my mother's hometown, last Sunday for a family get-together.  It's become our habit to go to SM Batangas after lunch to escape from the afternoon heat and to have coffee at Starbucks hehe. I have been frequenting this mall for years now, but it was only last Sunday that I saw a Bigg's Diner outlet at the ground floor.  I almost screamed when I saw ... READ MORE

Splurge versus Save on Beach Bags

05.07.2013 by Leah // Leave a Comment

SPLURGE: Mar Y Sol Caracas Basket Tote ($94.00) Joie Louisa Woven Tote ($118.00) Tory Burch Multi Straw Tote ($265.00) SAVE: Colorful woven and straw tote bags from the public markets in Naga City!  Prices start at $1.50!!!   Imagine that - the amount of one high-end brand bag can already buy you enough of these native bags for the whole ... READ MORE

Pan de Naga (Pugon Pandesal)

10.17.2012 by Leah // 3 Comments

My sweet friends from Naga brought me these oven bricked (or "pugon") pandesal today - hand-carried from Naga City which is 7-8 hours away  from Manila (by land). I've tasted lots of pugon pandesal here in Manila but the one from Naga is more delectable.  It's also a bit salty, which is how I like my pandesal.  After all, it's call "salt bread" in English. I like my ... READ MORE

Dios Mabalos, Sec. Jesse

09.01.2012 by Leah // 1 Comment

I was at Naga City the other day for work and we took this opportunity to pay our final respect to Sec. Jesse Robredo, who passed away last  August 18, 2012.   Much has been said about his humility, simplicity and silent achievements as Mayor of Naga City for 19 years.  It was evident during our visit how much Naga loves him - every Barangay has placed a tarpaulin with their ... READ MORE

An Overnight Stay at Naga and Legazpi

02.01.2012 by Leah // 5 Comments

I was in the Bicol Region last Friday for work.  We stayed overnight at Naga then traveled to Legazpi early on Saturday to visit our branch office and then see the majestic Mayon Volcano. This trip gave me an opportunity to use this Cath Kidston travel bag that I got as a gift last Christmas.   It's very roomy and easy to carry.  But it would've been better if there were ... 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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