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Bag of Beans @ Twin Lakes, Tagaytay

06.05.2015 by Leah // 4 Comments

I had a very challenging week at work, and what I wanted to do right now is to drive off to Tagaytay and hole up there until Sunday.  That is, if only I can drive (and I don't know how hehe)! AJ and I were actually there last weekend, and as I took my mind off work, my eyes opened up to this picture-perfect restaurant that we discovered while cruising the Tagaytay-Nasugbu ... READ MORE

Wallflowers

01.24.2013 by Leah // 3 Comments

Our first home project in 2013:  wall art! I've been wanting to spice up the walls in our living room which is painted in pale yellow.  But I don't know exactly what I want to put there.  All I know is that I don't want them adorned with mirrors and picture frames.  I'm just not into those.   I want funky wall decors. And what could be more funky that these 3D wall decor ... READ MORE

Malacanang of the North (“Malacanang Ti Amianan”)

12.26.2012 by Leah // 1 Comment

Before I totally get busy again (in preparation for the New Year), I wanna show you one of the landmarks we visited in Laoag, Ilocos Norte during our 2-day stay there. The Malacanang of the North (“Malacanang Ti Amianan”) served as the official residence/mansion of the late President Ferdinand Marcos whenever he's in Ilocos.  It's located in Suba, Paoay and sits on a land ... READ MORE

Finally, my own blog identity

03.30.2012 by Leah // 3 Comments

There is something about blog logos that really interest me.   In fact, that's the first thing you will see every time you "open up" a blog.    It's like the cover sleeve of a book.   If a cover sleeve has a really cool illustration or typography, it will attract a reader's attention.  Never mind if the book's title is nondescript, but a cool illustration or typography will ... READ MORE

Isabel Gatuslao’s Artichoke Wrappers

12.11.2011 by Leah // 1 Comment

I learned about Isabel Gatuslao from Daphne Osena-Paez's blog.  Isabel is the genius behind Daphne's new blog design.  I've been following her blog since.   I love it when she features her design projects and when she documents the design process with pictures and her own brand of wit. Just recently, Isabel introduced in her blog the artichoke wrappers that she designed.    ... READ MORE

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9 months ago this feisty little cat we named Gigi 9 months ago this feisty little cat we named Gigi came to us super dirty (gusgusin to the max), malnourished and is in bad need of treatment for worms and fleas. Who would've thought that she will bloom into a really pretty cat, with salmon-colored nose, beautiful doe eyes, a prominent white hair scarf, and powdery white cheeks. 

But she is very far from innocent, and is now feared by the male cats here twice her size because she is #GigitheCatBully pala 😅 

Happy 9th monthsary, Gigi Ganda 🥰

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Say Hi to fluffy Noodle, my cat assistant today 🙂 #catnoodle #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catlove #quarantinecat #acatstale
@_catcaaat is going loco over Pollo Loco 😆 #ac @_catcaaat is going loco over Pollo Loco 😆

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Omu Rice 😋 Omu Rice 😋
Peek-a-boo! #GigitheCatBully #acatstale #catstagr Peek-a-boo!

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To My Father By Georgia Harkness A giant pine, ma To My Father
By Georgia Harkness

A giant pine, magnificent and old
Stood staunch against the sky and all around
Shed beauty, grace and power.
Within its fold birds safely reared their young.
The velvet ground beneath was gentle,
and the cooling shade gave cheer to passers by.
Its towering arms a landmark stood, erect and unafraid,
As if to say, “Fear naught from life’s alarms”.
It fell one day.
Where it had dauntless stood was loneliness and void.
But men who passed paid tribute – and said,
“To know this life was good,
It left it’s mark on me. Its work stands fast”.
And so it lives. Such life no bonds can hold –
This giant pine, magnificent and old.

~

To our shelter and safety while he lived, we miss you so much.
Happy 2nd Year in Heaven, Daddy ❤
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