Category Archives: Me

Timeless Christmas Gift

Am looking at watches as gifts and not for me though.

I have always wanted to give the husband a wristwatch. Why that and what does a watch symbolize for me? Because for me, time is very important. I tell the children that one of the things they can’t get back is time. Time is something we can spend with our family without spending a cent and this for me, is a timeless Christmas gift.

The current wristwatch’s strapped has been replaced. His other outdoor wrist watch is one that I use. So I guess it is just fitting that he gets a new one from me.

Will have to work hard for that though 😀

 

 

SIDCOR Sunday Market

Sharing an article I wrote about SIDCOR Sunday Market

Weekend Markets seem to be sprouting like mushrooms in key cities and distinct venues around Metro Manila. Most of these weekend market venues are fairly new. One of the few that has survived for more than a decade amidst several changes of venue is the SIDCOR Sunday Market.

Those who want to make the best of their SIDCOR Sunday market experience may find  the following tips useful:

  1. Arrive early not just to secure a parking space but to avoid the heat of the sun.
  2. Try to eat a little breakfast because,  with so much cooked food around, you might be tempted to eat something that will not sit well on an empty stomach.
  3. Bring enough eco-bags for your purchases. Have a separate bag for the wet purchases like fish and meat and another for the dry food like fruits and vegetables. If you plan to buy a lot, bring a stroller for your eco-bags. You’d be surprised how many patrons lug these strollers with them while going around.
  4. If at first you tend to have a hard time choosing who among the merchants you will buy stuff from, choose the friendliest of the lot or the one who will reduce the price even for a fraction. The prices of the goods being sold are almost the same.

READ MORE here.

Earbuds

I love using inner ear earphones.

In fact, my youngest daughter, when she used earbuds, she never wanted to use the “conventional” earphones again. My current earbuds is a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-CKF300.

This pair (from my photo blog, Photo Stories) used to be my earbuds.

in ear earphones

Having earbuds though doesn’t stop me from looking at earbuds at Guitar Center for new earbuds to buy. Just in case.

I like to have a pair that is water proof though for outdoor use.

Road Trip Withdrawal

I am having a road trip withdrawal, if there is such a thing.

yet another road trip photo

The hubby has been sick since Saturday and the planned (unplan) road trips scheduled for Sunday and/or Wednesday (a no-work Labor Day holiday) are just that: plans.

I’m sure a lot of vehicles with car bike racks were on the road earlier today. I am sure too that a lot of people are enjoying their day out at the beach or having picnics under the trees.

I really hope the hubby will get well soon not because I want to go somewhere else but because I can feel his wanting to get well enough.

Happy or Sad Songs

Do you prefer to listen to happy songs or sad songs?

Box Face

For me, the choice depends on the mood I am currently in. if I am sad I’d rather listen to happy songs to perk up my mood and disposition.

Sad songs make me cry. Even those played live using just Roland keyboards or even an acoustic guitar never fails to bring tears to roll.

What is it with sad songs then that people listen to these and people write such songs?

Sad songs make us listen to words that we would rather not speak nor listen to. Sad songs represent the hurt, the pain, the sentimental part of ourselves that we would rather keep to ourselves than let others know.

What is your favorite sad song?

What is your favorite happy song?