Happy Holidays!

I would type up a list of my excuses for not blogging much lately, but I think my excuses are better shown through the photos from this busy but blessed month! :) (Press play and you can hover over the photos for captions) I know this is a little late, but HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family!

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What God said today…

It’s been an exhausting month! I finally finished my Christmas shopping yesterday, but I still have lots of items on my to-do list, so I woke up early this morning to get more things done. But when I woke up, I could barely move. I was so exhausted. I wanted to get up, but I [...]

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Five Ways to Get Your Joy Back

My word for the month: OVERWHELMED. I have been so overwhelmed with all the things that I need to do: between Christmas shopping and Christmas gatherings, weddings and training sessions, I am just about ready to fall apart. Plus I need to start preparing for a big move in January. Whew! I’ve been so overwhelmed [...]

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Tell Me Thursday: Christmas Movies

Today's question is pretty simple: What are some of your favorite Christmas movies? Off the top of my head, these were the first ones that came to mind: [...]

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Christmas Chaos!

Is your Christmas season feeling as chaotic as mine? December is always known to be an incredibly busy month, but this December is extra-crazy for me for another reason. I’m leaving in less than a month to embark on a new adventure. It’s easy to get caught up in all the planning, just like it’s [...]

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My Christmas Wish List (a.k.a. My Geeky Gift Guide)

Today I’m sharing with you my Christmas wish list which showcases the shamelessly geeky side of me. If you know a geek like me, then maybe this gift guide would help! :) 1) iPhone 4 - I am a shameless gadget geek, this is true. 2) An awesome compact camera, like the Lumix DMC-ZS5/TZ8 or DMC-ZS7/TZ10 - [...]

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What I’m Loving This Week: Holiday Treats!

1) Cakes by Camille Morato Ocampo - One of my best friends, Camille, makes awesome cakes and pastries. It's really such a crime to be so near such delicious treats all the time. On one birthday of mine, she surprised me with a strawberry and cream cake because she knew how much I loved strawberries. I seriously fell in love with that cake. She's now selling that cake together with her specialty: the Mango Brulee cake (she also makes a version without mangoes, which is just as good, too!). Strawberries and Cream Cake (PhP 900) - Light chiffon cake with fresh strawberry slices folded into whipped cream. Mango Brulee Cake (PhP 800) - Mangoes cubes and sweet cream in between layers of chiffon cake. If you're looking for something to bring to your next Christmas party, I highly recommend these, not just because Camille's my friend, but because they're really good! :) To order, you can contact Camille at +63916-7457729. [...]

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Tell Me Thursday: Your Favorite Christmas Gifts

Today’s question needs no introduction so I’ll jump right in! Tell me: What are some of the best Christmas gifts you’ve ever received? Here are some of mine: 1) A painting made by the students from Young Focus – It was such a beautiful surprise. Last December 2009, while I was driving to the Young Focus Student [...]

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My Morning as a Construction Worker

Last Saturday, I went on my first Habitat for Humanity build at one of their project sites located in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. If you’re not familiar with the organization, Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that works both to eliminate poverty housing and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. HFHI [...]

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