Author Archives : Daddy & Mommy

The Great Giraffe Challenge


Did you answer the great giraffe challenge? I posted it in my Facebook page and personal account to know how many will react to the question, take the challenge or just simply read and listen. For those who has not encountered it, it went viral on October 28, 2013 and here how it goes: “Try the great giraffe challenge! Comment…

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Do you celebrate your birthday?


Birthday, a noun that means the annual anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically treated as an occasion for celebration or present giving. I may have forgotten its my birthday, but I still accept gifts. *wink* When I was younger, probably in my childhood, which is much more younger, I do enjoy celebrating my birthday.  I…

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Eleven boxes and the American dream


Today marks our one year in the United States. Yes exactly today. And even though I feel so very tired from work, wherein I really don’t whine at all because I love what I do, I had to stop and make this blog to remember this special day. August 27, 2012 We left Manila for the United States. The American…

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Life in America


The kids are wide awake at 2am. So we decided to watch Dr Gru and eat the brownies Ate Charlize made. Kids are missing Dad for bedtime. Bukas ako naman ang mamimiss nila for bedtime. Can’t wait for our day off together! When life in America is a challenge, the strength we have is our family. No helpers around for…

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When the dishwasher goes cuckoo


It was 5 in the morning when I cleaned our kitchen and placed all our dishes in the dishwasher. Piled all the plates and placed the liquid detergent and finally turnes on the diahwasher. After a few minutes, this is what happened! All soapy and the kitchen was flooded! I felt like I was in the movies when the actress…

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Quality time


Inspite of a very busy day. Carlo and I spend time to drink our coffee together, exchange stories of what happened during work and get the chance to encourage each other to grow as a person. Personally, I always believe that it is imperative for husbands and wives to have open communication at all times. People would say they are…

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Summer camp starts at home!


Since summer camps seems too expensive for having 3 older kids, I have decided to do my own summer camp at home. Partly, I see having 2 or more kids as an advantage since they mingle with each other and share their own interest. Since Charlize, my eldest used to attend balley lessons, she helped me in organizing ballet lessons…

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Care and Compassion


It is man’s perseverance to do good that makes him unique above all. To be genuinely caring and compassionate to everything he does, is the true essence of his being. ♥ #blogoftheday  http://www.facebook.com/MaritessManalangQuinto From the recent events that has happens about Congressman Cynthia Villar answering a series of questions during a debate wherein she was given a chance to defend…

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Hello Uncle Sam!


It is our first day in the United States of America and what can I say. All tired from an exhausting 28 hour flight with an hour stopover in Nagoya, Japan.  It seems a lifetime worth of waiting for this day to happen.  * long years. Now I am elated. Excited. Still not believing I am here. Yes, with my…

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Anawangin Cove: A God given Paradise


No electricity, no internet, no mobile phones. It was a 2 day encounter with nature, making new friends and getting in touch with life.  Anawangin Cove. It was a 7 hour ride from Baguio City to Olongapo City.  We were supposed to go to Anawangin with our friends but it turned out we had to go on our own.  With…

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