Home (2009)

During the Earth Day celebration, we watched the documentary film Home. It featured the facts about how man has pilfered the earth's resources to sustain its needs and wants. There is the alarming 80:20 ratio which tells us that 80% of the energy requirement of the world is consumed by 20% of the population. While those who are at the forefront of industrialization and commercialization require more, the rest have nothing left to partake. The film shows the permanent damage caused by the incessant demand for oil and the destruction of the forests. We all are aware of these things happening. But to actually see it happen is daunting. It gives one a reason to care more and to do something about the situation. It helps one understand the plight of environmental activists who call for drastic measures to effect real and meaningful change.

You can download the film from YouTube and you can start your own environmental awareness campaign. Small efforts will go a long way to saving the earth and making it more habitable for the generations to come. 

Click here to watch the film.

Madge Cafe

The hubby introduced boz and I to one of Iloilo's oldest coffee shop found at the Lapaz Public Market. Their native coffee did not disappoint us. For 25 pesos a cup, we got top value for money! The hubby said many of Madge's patrons get to have their coffee served in their own mugs at the cafe. The coffee shop has been featured in several newspapers and was even visited by Drew Arellano and featured in his travel show (forgot the name but saw it one time, twas an interesting one). If you happen to be in Iloilo and you want to have a taste of premium quality coffee, come and visit Madge Coffee!

Kakanin treats from Postre de Silay

This Thing Called Mobile Blogging

Trying to check out this new app. Let's see how it goes..

bonding with the family at Bob's - our all time favorite restaurant

To a Fruitful 2013

2012 has been a good year for me and my family.
Work has challenged me to do things that I have never imagined I was capable of doing.
I've been to places that I would have not gone on my own.
I met new friends made my transition very smooth and easy.
Despite some medical emergencies, we've managed to stay healthy.
Life is good. Life is indeed good.

For 2013, I pray that I could give back to the universe the good things that it has bestowed on me
May I be kinder and more patient when people test my resolve
May I give more and share more of what I have to people to need the most
May I love more and care more to family and friends near and far
May I value more and treasure more the people who I hold dear to my heart
and may I grow more and learn more so I can be a better person for myself and for others.

Cheers to a good year ahead!

Food for the Gods

My very own version of food for the gods. I used plums and apricots instead of dates and I omitted the nuts. Can't wait to share this with my family and friends. I used the recipe provided in yummy.ph. Enjoy!

Serene Mornings

Mornings are sacred for me. It's that time of day when I collect my thoughts before I go through the rudimentary details of the day ahead. And to get that done, I rely on a strong cup of coffee to awaken my senses and pump up my brain activity. Another manic day ahead.

Kesz Valdez Featured in CNN

Fate has a way of picking people up when they are down and out and give them a new lease on life. And because these are exceptional people, they use their lives to show their gratitude to the universe by paying it forward.

Even at an early age of 14, Kesz Valdez is showing the world that  no one can be too young or too old to do something for others.