We all have that one hobby or interest that makes us giddy. In my case, I get excited whenever I’m in a bookstore. Aside from books, I go crazy over art supplies like pens, markers, nibs, inks, watercolor pans, and paperrr. This love for writing stuff and the arts has led me to gain interest […]
Feliz Aniversario / Happy 4th Wedding Anniversary! ♥
We all know that marriage is a life-long commitment and that’s no easy task. That’s why each year marking the success of a union calls for a celebration. Here’s a post-anniversary quote for my fellow distance-doodler Caro and her husband (a.k.a. our tech go-to guy for DD) Renato! 🙂 How these two are also best […]
My Drawing App Crashed :(
Last night, I was so excited to doodle after days of being so preoccupied with other things. To my utter disappointment, my favorite drawing app on iPad suddenly crashed! I had to say goodbye to more than a hundred drawings I have there (some I have saved, some are totally gone!). After talking to Caro over […]
Philippines: Superwednesday
Hi everyone! 🙂 This post is like an online message to Caro, my reply. (Hi Caro!) To answer her question if the academic calendar in the Philippines is the same as Chile’s, it isn’t. 🙂 Our summer falls on April and May (that’s the peak season for beach resorts and other getaways!) Beginning March (aaaack!), the graduation […]
The Philippine National Anthem
A country’s national anthem says a lot about its history and heritage. This is the reason Caro and I want to share with you our countries’ national anthems. 🙂 Here’s the Philippine national anthem entitled Lupang Hinirang (Chosen Land) with Spanish, English, and Filipino versions. 🙂
EDSA People Power Revolution at 29
Twenty-nine years ago today, the Filipinos were able to peacefully topple a dictator (the late President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.). The whole world was surprised at how the Philippines united through prayers and utilized a bloodless method to end the dictatorship. After 20 long years of Martial Law which was controversial due to unspoken cases of violence and electoral […]
Kate Attends Anina Rubio’s Calligraphy Workshop
Here are some random snapshots of a calligraphy* workshop I attended yesterday, Sunday, at the Hey Kessy Studio in Katipunan, Quezon City. 🙂 I was too engrossed during the drills that I forgot to take more photos! I still have that high from learning new things about something I love (what a nerd! hihihi.) […]
Manila, Philippines!
Manila or Maynila in Filipino is the capital city of the Philippines. With over a million in population, Manila is one of the sixteen cities that make up Metro Manila, also known as the National Capital Region (NCR). Manila is the center of economic and political activities. It houses cultural and historic landmarks, and other establishments like […]
Visit the PHILIPPINES
Photos and videos will never be enough to capture the unique experiences our small country in Southeast Asia can offer. But I’m proud and happy to share bits and pieces of what you can expect when you come over to the Philippines. 🙂 Please watch some of the VISIT PHILIPPINES videos from our Department of Tourism: