GLEE - Born This Way - Full Performance

Dholna - Music Video - Pyar Ke Geet - Arbaaz Khan & Malaika Arora

This is one of my favorite Indian songs (Dholna)

Being partly Indian has driven me to know more about my roots, my bloodline and history. It was actually no joke growing up and everyone calling you names like sibuyas (onion) bombay or tatoo girl or the mole (referring to the bindi I had worn on my forehead for 18 long grueling years (it seemed like forever). Being "partly-alien" in this country was no joke. People not only call you names but even make you the star dummy in their sensational gossips. It was some how a bad experience, but not until I turned from a piglet to a pig and then transformed into a swan (that was on for a few years though, haha.). Yes, you get praised for looking good but that doesn't stop people from making fun of your roots! Thank God for more "transformations" brought out as we age, I now look less of an Indian like I used to. Nonetheless, that doesn't stop me from embracing the fact that I AM PARTLY ALIEN... ;-)

The "Agitated Commuter Look"

(Heather Andrea - holding on to mamita for dear life)


Now that is a picture of my lil' agitated commuter. Well, talk about summer heat + pollution, that should possibly result to having more agitated commuters like this kiddo.

Here I am, Here I go again..

Geez.. how I miss writing!! It's been awhile since my last blog. I am used to writing at least one blog in a day. Darn, this busy schedule of mine. Come to think of it, I am sometimes dumbfounded even in a middle of a simple conversation because my mind is pretty much pre-occupied with my daily to-do's and not to mention my lesson plans and monthly obligations. Whew! Is it the time of the month or is it just that June is once again fast-approaching which makes me even more tensed! So what's the fuzz, huh?!

Well, right after I am done with my lil' to-do's *slash* errands, I am off to go pre-school hunting for my only kiddo. School hunting can be fun (in a way) yet stressful at the same time. And because of too much economic crisis these days, there are so many things a mother has to consider. However, one thing that needs to be prioritized though is being able to find a school that provides quality education at an affordable or should I say much reasonable price. Now, ain't that a tough task to do?

I actually have several CDO-based school names in mind, but I am open to suggestions. In case anybody of you there has something to good to share, please feel free to comment or give suggestions. I would gladly appreciate it. ;)

My Soul Sister and My Twin

It has been 2 years since the last time I saw my soul sister (May) and her sibling - my twin (Xaf). This picture was taken when after we all set up a date to meet up in Ubec for a mini-reunion. Despite the short span of time we spent together, I could very well remember that we had such a great time. Even when we got caught up in the middle of unfavorable weather, we managed to maximize our bonding time.

I just realized we 2 love C2

Lately, the summer heat has been making me more and more thirsty at any time of day. Various refreshing drinks have been a hit in my grocery list. My family and I have tried several bottled drinks, from tea, juice to soda, name it.. we've tried it. ^_^ But I just realized that both my daughter and I share the same passion for simple drinks such as iced tea (everyday is like walang kamatayang iced tea = bottomless!). It seems like we can't live without it. Apart from the usual powdered iced tea, we have been buying bottled tea drinks like C2 Cool & Clean Green Tea which is very convenient. I usually opt for the C2 lemon flavor (in yellow bottle), while my daughter prefers C2 apple flavor (in red bottle). I believe that drinking green tea is way better than drinking soda or synthetic fruit juices. C2 also comes in "lite" variants which is good for those health/weight conscious people.

Missing the fun and laughter

That's me with my good friend Emm who's also a blogger and my cousin TZ. We used to be pioneers of an online Korean tutorial company. We have shared so many memorable moments together and I miss our "old Saturday lunch-snack-bonding" at our former office. Too many secrets were revealed as we shared and feasted over a huge platter of Lucky Me Instant Pancit canton in chilimansi mixed with extra hot and spicy flavor and gulped down several liters of refreshing Nestea Iced tea.