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Clay Life: An Exhibit by Jon & Tessy Pettyjohn
Sometimes, one is fortunate enough to meet other human beings who are defined by their passions and humility. I recently interviewed one such couple, Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn, who were the pioneers of pottery in the Philippines over 30 years ago. Over lunch, we chatted, and they told their stories—meekly, with such “normalness”, and no [...]
Paranoia is Normal, when You’re a Mom
July 25, 2011. Karsten’s first injury at school. It’s the dreaded phone call you hope you never get—the one with the cheery teacher’s voice, where you swallow the lump in your throat, while reassuring yourself, it’s nothing serious. The chirpy voice on the other end tries to explain as nicely as she can—but you know [...]
Lago de Oro, the First Cable Wakeboard Park in the Philippines
Many wakeboarders come to the Philippines and go straight to Camarines Sur, known for its Wakeboard Park, Lago del Ray. And why not? The province is also full of beautiful, rugged beaches, mysterious caves and island secret spots (think Survivor series, because a few International ones were shot here), and easy to get to if [...]
Inspiration
What has inspired you lately? I’ve been inspired by other people’s blogs, some who write so simply, yet straight to the heart. Others are more eloquent, and I only need to read a few lines to feel refreshed. We escape into words, pondering them—first, in our heads, then in our hearts. Sometimes a single word [...]
Quick Avocado Salad Recipe
1. Wash and halve a ripe avocado, scoop out the meat but reserve the shells 2. Toss: Chopped avocado, tomatoes, red onions, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper 3. Transfer salad back into avocado halves 4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; garnish with lime slice 5. Share with a friend! Some said benefits [...]
Two Years Today
It’s the first time I tried blogging from a busy airport, and with just 15 minutes to kill, I’m rushing a coffee at 8:30 am to board a flight. I normally travel for work, but this time, it’ s purely pleasure. John and I have been married for two years, today. And although we don’t [...]
Two Minutes with Paula Abdul
When Paula Abdul showed up for the press conference in Resorts World Sentosa last May in a little black lace dress, there were about 100 reporters clamoring for her attention. When I raised my hand, she called me out of the crowd, so there was a split-second chance to ask her a single question. I [...]
Lee DeWyze Live
Shortly after moving into my new condo last month, Lee DeWyze, the winner of last Season’s American Idol, did a free concert just down the road from us. How cool is that! When we met backstage, he gave me a hug and said, “Mabuhay!” (Tagalog for hi or welcome) …you could tell he was still [...]
“My Pinoy Life in Uganda” in Illustrado Magazine
So much has happened recently that I want tell you about, but this is a quick post before bed as Karsten has just gone down and I am preparing for two trips: One to Mindanao and one to Singapore. In the meantime, here’s an article recently published in Illustrado magazine, a special magazine for Filipinos [...]
I Used to Dance
And the freedom of moving to a rhythm that carries you away without thinking too hard about it, was exhilarating. When recruited for a dance group, I always forgot the steps (we did Bollywood and theater performances!) and had a hard time keeping proper pace with the others. But I still loved it, and [...]
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