When my sister, Grace, started complaining about her eyes and how it hurts from time to time, I got worried about it. You see, our family has a history in poor vision. I don’t want anything to happen to my sister that I know will affect her work. She is a teacher by profession, She [...]
I really detest being put on the spot. My dad does this to me all the time. And the most recent one is just under an hour ago. I don’t like my dad drinking. He almost had a heart attack a couple of years ago and I don’t discount the possibility that he will suffer [...]
I posted some quirks I have and I forgot to list one. I always bring my passport with me. Why? Well, I just have this thing about flying at a moment’s notice. Not that there is a chance that it will happen but who knows? This is one of the advantages I see in being [...]
Finding the best web hosting service is easy nowadays. You just need to read the reviews made by the experts, narrow it down to three choices and then ask blogger friends about it. Chances are, your blogger friends have a thing or two to say about it. When I started out getting serious with blogging, [...]
If there is one thing I admire in a person, it is being a driving force towards the good of many. That’s Jim Piccolo for you and me. He is the driving force behind the Nouveau Riche University. The school that offers hands on experience and training to those who wants to become a pro [...]
In most Filipino families, especially those with Chinese blood like mine, Lumpiang Shanghai or Filipino Spring Rolls is a staple in parties and celebrations. It is yummy, I tell you! Last October 12 was our area’s fiesta. And of course, we had lumpia as part of our lunch. Have you ever tasted Lumpiang Dalagang Bukid? [...]
A relative of ours who live in the province loves to hold parties every chance she gets. I guess that’s brought on by the fact that she does not have anyone else to spend on, being a spinster and all. Her sisters are all married and are well-off on their own. The same goes for [...]
When we were kids, my parents avoided showing us anything that had to do with sex. Mainly because they didn’t want us exposed to it right away. And also my parents are conservative people. Sex is not openly discussed in the house, unless it’s just me and my sisters. Even now that we are all [...]
A friend of mine who is very close to my family as well is up for some grand time with her grandparents. She was so excited the last time we talked and she told me all about it. You know, among all my friends, she is the one who I consider the closest to me. [...]
Under One Roof is all about family matters and home living. Mostly about my extended family. But not everything written here is about my family. I also write about society issues concerning the family. When I write reviews, I make it a point for it to be about the family as much as possible. That’s [...]
It’s that time of the year again. Here in the Philippines, before you feel the holiday season in full blast, there’s the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day first. It is a big holiday here in the country. Almost everyone goes to the cemetery to visit their departed loved ones.
My siblings and I are used to sharing things. When you come from a big family and you are not really well-off, you get used to the fact that every little thing that can be shared should be shared. When we were kids, my sisters and I shared a big bed. We shared toys and [...]
Tita Liza, my nanay, tagged me with this Peace Meme. I know I am always late in posting tags but Under One Roof is one of my blogs that’s updated with tags and awards already. So posting this one asap is a must **start copy** Join The Revolution Here are the rules and the story. [...]
Have you heard about the microchip cat flap already? It is a product that will make your cats feel secure and their food safe from unwelcome intruders. You know how those cat flaps invite other neighborhood cats inside your home. Most likely, when you are not looking, those cats eat your own cat’s food. Or, [...]
This tag has long been overdue. So sorry, Kcat for being so late in posting this one. Well, as they say, better late than never, right? So here goes the rule to this tag and the 6 quirky things about me: The Rules * Link to the person who tagged you. * Mention the rules. [...]
