Welcoming New Years
New years are new beginnings! They must be welcomed with positivity and good vibes! There must be noise, coins, and foods! Papa is in charged…
Category: REFLECT ON MEANINGFUL STORIES
What We Learn Along the Way
Every journey leaves us with more than memories—it leaves us with lessons. Through personal reflections, stories of reinvention, and moments of growth, discover the insights that help us embrace change, find hope, and appreciate every chapter of life.
My 12 Days of Christmas
As I was thinking of a story to tell about Christmas, what came into my mind was Simbang Gabi. It is a nine-day novena to the…
Oplan Kaagapay (Bagyong Sendong Relief Operation)
December 16, 2009 – I woke up with flood outside the surroundings of our house and for the first time, water entered our comfort room…
Christmas Recipes
It’s only 10 days before Christmas and we’ll all be busy in the kitchen to prepare for Noche Buena! Don’t know what to cook? Let…
Gift-Wrapping Ideas
Done with the shopping? Now let’s move on to gift-wrapping! There are people who just take gift-wrapping for granted. Gift wraps would just be teared,…
Holiday Shopping Tips
It is already the end of November and Christmas is nearly here! Are you ready for this big festive season? I, myself is a bit…
Get Prettified: Start With Your Skin!
They say “Black is beautiful”. But being born one, I never agree with that. Since childhood, I long to be white for I always shed…
Reminiscing Science Week
Science comes from the Latin word scientia meaning “knowledge”. It is an accumulated and systematized body of learning that explains, interprets, and understands our day…
Fitness First
At the launch of Pinoy Biggest Loser, I thought to myself, “My God, they’re so fat. They can’t be thin.” All of the contestants were…
Halloween – the Bala Way
Halloween is the shortened term for All Hallows’ Evening (hallows refer to saints and gods). It is celebrated every 31st of October of each year…
PBB (Private Baliw-Baliwan)
Photo from Web It was August 2005 when a new TV show was launched in ABS-CBN Channel 2. It was an interesting TV show for…
Mom’s Sweet Delight
At the heart of Ozamiz City, there was the humble home of Engr. Tercero “Tersing” Decena Bala and Mrs. Mercedes “Cheding” Tumamak Bala who were…