“M-I-A dot com!” -mia, when she saw mommy on her laptop, surfing away. like i said, i swear i don’t know where she gets her vocabulary sometimes. “it’s windy!” -mia, one time we were outside and the wind was, well, blowing. it’s just so vast — for a three year old. so sabi ko nga [...]
Archive for November, 2009
temper rehab tip #2…
November 25th, 2009 
Iris …when you discover a little shortcut that has actually been there all along. and it cuts your time spent in traffic. i’m beginning my temper rehab and these are my tips. let’s look at the bright side, shall we? and do share yours! Tweet
perfect moment 1…
November 23rd, 2009 Iris …when the coffee you’re drinking is just the right temp. it was scalding hot and you wait for it to cool down. finally, you’re rewarded for the patience. too many times we miss those great (albeit simple) moments that make our day. stop and smell the flowers, sabi nga. it’s my way of temper rehab. [...]
my birthday girl
November 19th, 2009 Iris My dearest Mia, You’re turning 3, about an hour from now! Yey! Such an accomplishment by such a little person and I’m so proud of you. For now, let’s celebrate His goodness to us, for another year you’ll be delighting us with your antics. You’ve been telling me that you’re a big girl now. To [...]
Mia’s birthday checklist
November 14th, 2009 Iris it’s not much, just a small dinner party on Friday. for adults. hehe. Mia only has 2 baby friends (and those are her 2nd cousins too) eh. birthday ice cream cake c/o DQ pizza c/o Domino’s homemade lasagna c/o cousin L garden salad c/o mom balloons, leftover from 2 years ago ice cream? guests? balloon [...]
a pre-christmas monologue
November 13th, 2009 Iris merry christmas, self. what would you like for christmas? i haven’t really thought about it. right. ah, yes i have. i want an EF 50 1.8 II. that’s pretty ok. it’s within budget, i think. of course it is. and a notebook. one without any lines in it. sure. where do you buy one? i [...]
nifty sites
November 10th, 2009 Iris ever had to search for stuff online such as what route to take going somewhere or what transportation mode to take? or what gift to give your bookworm friend or which restaurant serves vegetarian food and accepts credit cards? i have. and i’m sharing some of the pretty useful sites i’ve come across: Munchpunch (food) [...]
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Tags: event venues, gift suggestions, tips, transpo tips, travel tips 
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November 9th, 2009 Iris well, at least where I’ve been. Gloria Jeans Shopwise (Araneta Center, Cubao QC) – EYP provided, you just need to register, but I got 24 hours free so what the heck Gateway Mall (Cubao QC) – take your pick: Starbucks (there are 2), Coffee Bean and Tealeaf, or Figaro. the only downside is that per [...]
nov 1
November 8th, 2009 Iris i always look forward to family get togethers. there’s none quirkier than my relatives, none more dysfunctional. lovably dysfunctional, that is. and they’re never shy. grown up, or not. i feel so amateur looking at my photos and then looking at random Interesting Flickr photos. grabe, when will I be that good? anyway, still practicing [...]
there’s a fountain
November 3rd, 2009 Iris in the middle of the street. oh Manila, Manila. you are one unique city. i love your character, smokey old Manila. but i will not live within your confines; i will stay away from you whenever i can. but for now, since it’s december and it’s shopping season, i will let you lure me back [...]
