Choosing a pet is not easy. There are so many things to consider before owning one. There are health reasons to think about, such as allergies. I know from my experience that, for sure, I want a cat. No doubt about it, I wanted a cat! You heard that right—not a dog, but a cat. … Continue reading Owning My First Pet, Pinay the Cat
Garden Vegetable Stir-Fry
Spring time—it's planting season again! I get to plant my favorite vegetables and then cook them after. As they say, from garden to plate and, of course, the best way to cook veggies would be to stir-fry. It's easy and fast, especially when you are in a rush preparing meals for your family. I love … Continue reading Garden Vegetable Stir-Fry
Chicken Chop Suey
By the name itself, you can tell that its origin is Chinese but back in the Philippines, chop suey is a regular dish in what we call "carinderia," which means eatery. You will find a lot of eateries along the roadside. This is a popular dish because of its cheap price and generous servings. The … Continue reading Chicken Chop Suey
The Sad and Upsetting Truth About MLM (Multilevel Marketing)
So, yes, I have been a victim of MLM or Multilevel Marketing which others call Pyramid Scheme. Here I am, I thought I'm smart enough to know if something is a scam or not. I guess not! The promise of retiring early and having what they called a passive income lured me in. It started … Continue reading The Sad and Upsetting Truth About MLM (Multilevel Marketing)
Karaoke: Most Popular Pastime
Image by freepik Are you like me, who loves karaoke? My husband and I do not go out to socialize, so I was hunting for online karaoke sites. Back in the Philippines, karaoke is so popular that people own their karaoke machines. Today, since everything can be found online, karaoke has also evolved. Now you … Continue reading Karaoke: Most Popular Pastime
Interracial Marriage – Yay or Nay
Please be reminded that this post is from my personal experience and does not depict any particular individual's story. Photo by Jeremy Wong on Pexels.com So, yes, I am married to a foreigner. He's American, and I'm Filipino. Was it any of my plans to marry one? I would be a hypocrite if I answered … Continue reading Interracial Marriage – Yay or Nay
Grief. Does it ever go away?
2024 said hello with a bang! I remember my husband telling me that this year would be a good one. Hmmm, then came January 13. Life is indeed full of surprises. I never thought grief would come this soon or this suddenly. I lost a lot of friends who had already passed, and I did … Continue reading Grief. Does it ever go away?
Dandruff Problems? Here’s for you.
As an Asian, I have thick, black hair. I observed that most of my dandruff problems start during the winter season. I'm not sure about other people, but that's what happens to my hair. I tried different hair products, supposedly for dandruff, to no avail. Then a friend of mine told me to try Biolage. … Continue reading Dandruff Problems? Here’s for you.
Found this on Amazon and my apples loved it! (wink, wink)
So, working from home requires me to find a comfortable chair—others call it ergonomic. All I want is to have a nice cushion for my butt of course, many of us are now aging; ahem, that's why we are protecting our backs. Sure, there are many chairs out there, but as a little woman, I … Continue reading Found this on Amazon and my apples loved it! (wink, wink)
Meatloaf (with oatmeal)
When I moved to the U.S three years ago, I was overwhelmed by the food, especially in buffets. I was introduced to my new love (hahaha!), meatloaf. I had to cook one so I can serve it to my family. I had to search for a lot of recipes and choose the best one. This … Continue reading Meatloaf (with oatmeal)
The Little Asian Lady 