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Create 5 Areas in the House to Promote Study Habits in Young Children

Initially, I thought of writing about effective study habits in teens. My son, giving his all at the premiere science highschool is reflective of the study habits he has acquired through the years. But much as I wanted to, I could not or would not. I guess I am not the resource person anymore -especially on that topic. I have to interview my son on that. Plus, I do not…

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Disneyland Hong Kong with My Tween Son

Re Discovering Disneyland Hong Kong with My Tween Last July, my ten-year old son competed for an international math competition in Hong kong, China (where he got a merit award after). Included in that five-day itinerary was a day in Hong Kong, Disneyland. I know my son was excited more than ever with his competition because of the Disneyland side trip. Besides, my son has long been bugging his dad…

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The Cooking Journey of a New Cook

Writing for the blog had to take the backseat last year, ( especially late last year ) when cooking for the family took the wheel. Had the blog been a child, I would most likely be charged with parental neglect. But my “blogging hiatus” if I may call it, brought me so much learnings, in spite of major league undertakings. I had to put extra attention, on both…

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Preposition Poem and Paper Quilling

Preposition Poem and Paper Quilling In my son's Language class, his teacher asked them to make a "preposition poem" ( read as: a poem which has prepositions on it). He was very excited to share with me the poem he wrote on his notebook. The poem he made was of course, about Star Wars ( a poem which was so him). It was entitled, " Between Saga." It was a…

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The Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort in Tanay

The Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort in Tanay Rizal In one of my son's boy scout activities, he and his school mates went on a day trip to The Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort in Tanay, Rizal. As usual, my husband and I tagged along. Our son together with his teachers and classmates rode the bus, while my husband and I rode our car. The resort is a two-hour drive…

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Gowns, Coats and Barongs at Divisoria

Gowns, Coats and Barongs at Divisoria [caption id="attachment_8151" align="aligncenter" width="636"] Divisoria[/caption] You know of those times, when a wedding comes up, in the family? [caption id="attachment_7020" align="aligncenter" width="688"] my brother Vito's wedding[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7018" align="aligncenter" width="696"] my brother Gierek's wedding[/caption] You may not be part of the wedding entourage but as an immediate family member, you are required to don formal wear. ( some sort of uniformity in the attire,…

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They Might Be Giants : Here Comes Science

2021. Today, my son is now a teenager in the premiere science high school in the country. I am not the resource person on bringing up a teenager because I still am new to this. My son has no interest in guesting on my blog, so the most I can do is talk about back when he was little. Or go back to posts that helped me bring him up to…

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Dear Old Ilang

by Pier Angeli B. Ang Sen

13 years ago

Once upon a time when Ethan Hawke truly rocked it in Reality Bites, and Friends was “what was on t.v.” and not a re-run, I lived in a girls dormitory called, Ilang -Ilang. It was my home during my stay in the university. After twenty-one years, I and two of my room mates of room […]

The Christmas Belen

by Pier Angeli B. Ang Sen

13 years ago

What is Christmas? For some, Christmas may be the tallest tree, the brightest star, the evergreen mistletoe, and frosty the snowman. It may be a time when all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. For others, it would be the kris kringle gifts, the reindeers on the sleigh, the […]

“A KIDS FAIR: IT’S TIME TO GIVE BACK”

by Pier Angeli B. Ang Sen

13 years ago

BIG help comes from SMALL things! Help us provide for families affected with at least 2 weeks supply of food and non-food necessities, shelter kits and life-saving assistance kits. Let us help in carrying each other’s burden. Consider donating today. Big & Small Co., Orange Juice and Spin together with World Vision Philippines […]

I Love Romantic Tagalog Movies

by Pier Angeli B. Ang Sen

13 years ago

I Love Romantic Tagalog Movies The first tagalog movies I watched were P.S. I Love You, My Only Love and Dear Heart . From then on, I was hooked. (while my mom was my movie date) 2. Next there was Trixie, Cindy and Billy in my childhood . ( My Only Love ) Later on, […]