MYE DOMAIN

My first ever reading glasses Am I old already? Age is beginning to take over my system. These are the obvious reasons: Firstly , I have to take one dose of 10mg Amlodipine Besilate for my asymptomatic hypertension... Secondly , I have to color my hair to cover my increasing strands of grey hair... Thirdly , I notice that I'm no longer mentally sharp. I easily forget things unlike before when I used to memorize my poems from start to end but now, I can hardly recall my own compositions. Fourthly , I have to wear a pair of reading glasses now. Since I have vision problems that are congenital in nature as I discussed in this post , I thought my inability to see objects that are near or read small print is another eye defect. Well, it's not a disease but a natural occurrence that affects everyone as we reach certain age, called Presbyopia. Oh my goodness... gracious!! I can no longer deny the fact that I'm nearing to join the club of golden girls. Few more ye

Lally, Eric and Vincent What's the catch? Is there a magic ingredient that spices up this complicated story of three people trapped in the name of love? What made this the most talked about prime-time drama television series in the country today? Premiered June 10, 2013..  "My Husband's Lover" (MHL)  undoubtedly captured the hearts of many viewers of any gender. A lot of people can find themselves in the story because it does not only deal with relationship issues like sex and infidelity but also highlights the value of being with the family that accepts who and what you are no matter what. An intriguing presentation of social realities involving the homosexuals and the gay community. The story is told from the perspective of the wife through an audio narration as the incidents unfold. It explains how did her past greatly affect the present and how will her present change her future.

We're nearing the last days of July of 2013 but I still can't get over with June because of the special days it offered to the whole family. The first part was an awesome family bonding. You can read the whole story here  and the second peg of celebration was a simple yet significant day for our bundle of joy... Check this out. The eating never stopped until our bellies get loaded so, I'm pretty sure you have an idea about the title of this post. Buon Giorno's main entrance June 23, My PYE's BIG Day - Remembering our loved ones on their birthdays has been a tradition to many Filipinos. We may have grand celebrations or just a simple greeting will do. Since my husband's special day was on a Sunday, we had a lunch at Buon Giorno Caffe and Bistro  at the Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas, Pasig City ( beside The Medical City). I think we were one of the first customers to come in at around 10 in the morning that day. By the way, thanks to my brot

Image Credit When we talk about this dreaded illness, first thing that comes to our mind is DEATH. Like the big "C", when someone is inflicted with HIV or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, victims considered it a hopeless case and knowing the fact that there's still no cure, only maintenance medications that fight the virus.. makes it even more frightening... seemingly, there's no LIFE after AIDS. HIV and AIDS are related terms but not the same thing: HIV  is the virus that attacks and weakens the immune system but can be controlled and managed. The virus is found in blood and sexual fluids that can be transmitted through unprotected sex encounters, sharing hypodermic needles and an infected mother to her unborn child. AIDS  is a condition developed when the body has been weakened by HIV. It's the final stage of infection. Today, this incurable illness is no longer considered a death sentence rather, a chronic manageable condition. The infected person

Kiko's 4th Birthday photos It's been a Filipino tradition to have pancit (birthday noodles) or spaghetti included in the menu served during birthdays because according to old folks, these long noodles symbolize long life and good health. Since we are three celebrators of June... we have three separate birthday feasts. The first one was on: June 20, Kiko's 4th Birthday  - My husband and I fetched him from school. We had lunch at Jollibee with his classmate since Pre-nursery, Ashlyn along with her Mama Rose. After eating their fave Jollibee foods - french fries with catsup and chickenjoy with rice for Kiko, rice mixed with gravy for Ashlyn... they played together for the first time and just enjoyed the small kids' playground. They would slide down a couple of times... go back and forth to the tube and small cubicles. We could see the overwhelming joy in their faces. I super like the top photo showing these two playdates holding hands together. So CUTE! So

There are 12 months in the calendar but June seems to be the most celebrated month of the year aside from December which is the most anticipated season... Of course, I'm talking about my family and some circle of relatives and friends who happen to jubilate this merry month of June as well. Belated greetings to all of them. So, let me start the ball rolling... At Coldstone and Larry's Cafe Bar June 16, Father's Day -  We headed for Serendra, BGC, Taguig City for a family dinner. We arrived earlier than the scheduled reservation for some strolling around.  We had to stop by for some refreshing ice creams for the youngsters and hot coffee for the oldies. This was the first time after many years that we're almost complete. Everybody's present except for one who is yet to be an official member of the family and is currently based in New York City but was able to join us via face time. Sorry for Maki baby, our pet dog who unfortunately was left h

"Two in a row, I toiled in vain. Yet not a thorn to start again. I'll search, I'll quest, I'll even cast... So long the time allows this dream to last."   These last four lines are excerpts from my poem written in  1987. I thought I would never found someone who will embrace my past, present and future, until... THE FIRST GLANCE Just like any other boring day of the week, I still found myself sitting on that chair inside that seemingly boring office as well. Someone knocked at the door and before I got there to open it, a guy in a blue shirt entered only to ask me,  "Nandyan ba si Amy?"  (Is Amy around?) That was a brief glance. The very first time I laid eyes on him. It was  14 February 1994 , more than nineteen years back. THE COURTSHIP That short meeting was followed by few more acquaintances and several talks on the phone. His voice struck me. Actually, that’s one trait I like most about him. He always had a way to surprise me. He often p