My brother relayed this very happy news about Liam today: he was awarded an Academic Award during his Moving Up Day! Congrats, dear Liam! Which reminds me, I wasn't able to tell you much about their 2-weeks visit here (they spent the Holy Week with us). I was amazed at how fast Liam has grown. At his age (2 years old), he can put words together very well. He also ... READ MORE
How I Moved to a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog
I have been meaning to write about my experience in moving my Wordpress-hosted blog to a self-hosted one, especially after I wrote about the Bright Spot's new look. I think now is the best time to share it because I've been receiving inquiries on how I did it and if it's more convenient to just pay an expert to do it. Based on my experience, even if I have the money to ... READ MORE
Welcome to my new home
So you probably know by now what's up with The Bright Spot =) Yes, I finally got this little blog o' mine its own web host! I'm writing more regularly now as blogging has become a therapeutic exercise for me - something I look forward to doing after a hard day's work at the office. And I figured that since a self-hosted blog is what I plan to put up sooner or later, why ... READ MORE
Something’s up at The Bright Spot
It's almost 1 in the morning and I am still up. I decided to do something BIG for my humble blog (it's actually something I've been pondering on since last year) and I am so, so excited about it. Everybody I know is feeling good and hopeful about this year 2013 and the positive energy just got into me! And what better way to channel that ++++ energy if not in a project ... READ MORE
Another fresh new year is here…
“Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!” - William Arthur ... READ MORE
Surprises on this Day of Hearts!
AJ surprised me today with red roses! It's really very sweet of him =) I wasn't expecting anything today because I know he'll be sleeping the whole morning (he works at night while I work at day). In fact, we sort of "advanced" our Valentine celebration last weekend with a dinner at our favorite restaurant, Chili's, knowing fully well that traffic is going to be a ... READ MORE
Much ado about Slogans…
Couldn't help but be amused at the controversy (although mild) the new tourism slogan generated when it was launched (or rather "leaked") in social media yesterday. From the very unpopular "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" (sounds like Vice Ganda, eww)... which looks very much similar with Poland's country logo (in font and concept)... the new DOT team came up with this new ... READ MORE
This is so funny!
It's kind of true, isn't it? ... READ MORE