I have to, with heavy heart, hand my then-10 months old wailing Naj to our new helper because I have to go to work and I was already running late. I could hear Naj crying because he wants more Mommy hugs as I head to our condo lift. I couldn't help but run back to our place to soothe Naj with hugs and kisses. But everytime I detach, more crying and wailing comes. But I have to go to work. My record in punctuality at work has plummeted since Naj turned 6months old. We initially decided to have … [Read more...]
NAJ’S SINGAPORE ZOO BIRTHDAY
Naj just turned 3 years old two weeks ago. We initially planned for a trip to Kuala Lumpur but my husband's work schedule won't allow so we thought of other ways to celebrate Naj's birthday beside throwing a big party. And we thought, hey why not a trip to the Zoo! He can identify animals now and seen animal cartoons on TV. He would love to see the real ones we are sure. And we were right! He and Fynn had a fun time at Singapore Zoo. How to get to Singapore Zoo Coming from the East, we … [Read more...]
EXPAT DIARIES: DONNA – FILIPINA IN SINGAPORE
(Wikipedia) ‘An Expatriate (often shortened to Expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship. The word comes from the Latin terms ex (“out of”) and patria (“country, fatherland”). This blog aims to discover people who are Expats or I would often call it, adventurers like me, venturing out in a new place to call home and creating memories. I have previously lived with my parents and siblings in the Saudi Arabia when I was in high school. … [Read more...]
PLANNING MY DREAM WEDDING IN THE PHILIPPINES WHILE WORKING IN SINGAPORE
Planning weddings can be fun but it can be challenging too. Take it from someone who went to Singapore in 2012, engaged and planning for a wedding with her fiancé back home in the Philippines. My fiancé-now-husband and I indeed had a lot of fun planning for a wedding even when we were miles apart. Yes, there were a few challenges along the way considering we have to coordinate with wedding suppliers through emails and me, not being physically there during meetings for the wedding planning. … [Read more...]
HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN: SINGAPORE’S FIRST TONKATSU SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
My hubby and I are always in a search for good Japanese restaurants in Singapore. We are such fans of the Japanese cuisine. So we jumped at the chance of going to Serangoon Gardens to check out Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen. Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen in myVillage in Serangoon Gardens. My hubby and I were greeted "Hajimemashite" when we came in. I later learned it means, "Nice to meet you” or “beginning”. I realized that is where the restaurant name came from. The restaurant has a modern and … [Read more...]
THE SUPERHERO PIZZA OF THE EAST: PIZZABOY
Who doesn't like pizza? It is one of my comfort food and I am sure yours too. I first heard of PizzaBoy from fellow Filipina blogger in Singapore, MyFarrahdise. I was happy to order boxes of pizza from PizzaBoy for my Despidida Party when I was leaving the clinic I previously work at. All colleagues enjoyed the pizza and chicken bbqs. They keep raving for it. Again, I ordered pizza from PizzaBoy when we were celebrating one of Fynn's monthly birthdate. I am a number 1 fan! PizzaBoy is the … [Read more...]
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