Blog Posts on daily living

Going to the Mattresses by Connie's Notebook on May 10, 2012I recently decided to fold up the playpen and make more space in the living room. When I lifted the mattress, I found these buried treasures. Oh, I sure know how the 4 y.o. gleefully handed things and stuff to … Continue reading →...

Surfacing by Connie's Notebook on Apr 11, 2012As if I’ve been in the deep for so long, and now I’m compelled to come up for air again. I have drafts and drafts of posts to finish but many other tasks tend to trump the writing attempts. (I’m … Continue reading →...

Ginger: Our Beloved Aspin by Connie's Notebook on Mar 12, 2012This is Ginger 7 years ago. She’s an “Aspin” or “Asong Pinoy”. (Aspin is the official term for our country’s native dog.) She was brought to us in August 2005. In dog age, Ginger is now 42. She has given … Co...

Full Day by Connie's Notebook on Mar 10, 2012Yes, I’ve had a full day. Well, I always have full days, but this one busted at the seams. Okay, perhaps I’m exaggerating. I really just want to document the day because the activities and events seem to have made … Continue reading →...

Smooth & Silky by Connie's Notebook on Feb 2, 2012By mid-February, this household will return to regular programming: that is, no housekeeper/errand girl to rely on during the day. I’m already conditioning the psyche (never mind the body) and bracing myself for the weeks ensuing. But you know...

What Changes Are Coming on Facebook? by I Just Opine on Sep 23, 2011Have you noticed a sudden change in facebook recently? The right sidebar is real time updating the statuses of your friends, what are they doing and posting, and the news feed showing larger pictures than usual? And additionally, have you noticed the...

Sir Sammy Luces – One of Our High School Teachers Cited as One of the 2011 Most Outstanding Filipinos by I Just Opine on Sep 17, 2011It was 1993 when we were able to experience how intelligent our Physics teacher was. We were doing various experiments to further enhance our understanding and learning of Physics. Thanks to Mr. Sam Luces for sharing his knowledge to us. He unselfish...

Business Plan Making by I Just Opine on Sep 14, 2011One of the toughest part of taking an MBA or even during college days is making a school paper or requirement; case analysis, marketing plan, feasibility studies and business plan to name a few. I have taken the first three when I was in college, and...

Christmas is in the Air Everywhere by I Just Opine on Sep 12, 2011“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way O what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh” It’s almost half September, and we here in the Philippines are starting to make busy decorating our homes, offices and schools with...

The Hard-headed by I Just Opine on Sep 6, 2011I had my long weekend vacation at home in Tiaong Quezon. I went home on a Sunday morning, shun travelling at night to avoid any risk in my condition. After three weeks,  I was at home, spending time with my family. A bit bored though, I laid my ba...