Errol and I first went to Avilon Zoo together five years ago, and ever since Sophia came into our lives, we’ve been anticipating this trip to the largest wildlife sanctuary in the Philippines. Entrance fee is 700php for adults and 400php for children but tickets can also be bought online for only 400php at least … More Celebrating Life at Avilon Zoo
“Every baby moves with more ease and efficiency if allowed to do it at his own time and in his own way, without our trying to teach him. A child who has always been allowed to move freely develops not only an agile body but also a good judgment about what he can and cannot … More The Joy of Learning through Free Movement
Being a 2-year-old is all about Big Emotions – which is why it’s usually called Terrible Twos. But should it really be that way? Raising a peaceful toddler takes a whole lot of god-given patience but we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for some power struggle and tantrums here and there. I believe our patience as … More 2 year-olds and their Big Emotions
Often we tell our children, “I did that because I love you,” as an attempt to make them understand why we acted the way we did.. when we shouldn’t have had. Today, I am writing this with a heavy heart. I have failed to respect my child under the impression that I am disciplining her … More Caring For The Child With Love, And Respect Above All
When I was pregnant, I didn’t know what Montessori and RIE were. As a young mom, I just went with what was sensible for me. I just knew I wanted our child to have a floor bed, ample free space in the bedroom, open-ended building toys, and a lot of unstructured outdoor play. I also … More How Maria, Emmi, and Magda helped me figure out how to raise a child.
It was about 4 weeks ago, my halfway point in this pregnancy, when I first posted a photo of my baby bump – when I finally arrived at a juncture where I no longer cared about all the backlash I would 100% be getting. When Errol and I found out I’m pregnant, we were surprisingly … More The Baby Bump On The Road neither wrecked the car nor prematurely ended the trip. (But we did have to push though.)
Woman, I tell you, you are a work of art – an art beyond the aesthetic. But this shouldn’t refrain you from looking the way you desire. I want you to embrace even your noncorporal anatomy – your fears, your strengths, and all the things that make you who are. I also want to remind … More The Burlesque Campaign
I have loved music since I was three. And this year, the strings inside me were strummed by lots of opportunities for musical discoveries from intimate coffee shop gigs to big stage concerts. Satchmi Record Store Week (April 13 to 19) A whole week of having indie solo artists and bands perform in this small … More 2015: A Year of Indie Music
The year is coming to an end and I needed a little gest to conclude it. I wanted to disconnect from the noise and clutter of the world, and Burot Island, being isolated and having no electricity, was the perfect destination. Errol and I live in Dasmariñas, Cavite which made the commute to Burot Island, … More 12/28/15 Holiday Getaway: Beach Camp at Burot Island
Little Fragments of the Universe 