jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 3 months agoBeing an International Student Is Not Easy: I Salute My Younger BrotherHappy Monday Hivers! I can still vividly remember how much of a mama’s boy our youngest brother was. There are nine of us in the family, and he is the second to the…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 3 months agoCooking Pork Giniling Without Using Cooking OilHappy Tuesday Hivers! Yesterday, my younger brother went to the grocery store to buy some basic necessities. Sometimes he does the grocery shopping when my mom or I are not…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 3 months agoOpinion Series Part 1: Are Children Responsible for Their Aging Parents?Happy Wednesday Hivers! In the Philippines, I have observed that many Filipinos do not adequately prepare for retirement. They fail to allocate money or build financial…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 3 months agoThe Rebirth of Her Orchid AddictionHappy Thursday Hivers! It was a long time ago when my mother was deeply addicted to orchids. She loved having flowers constantly blooming in our yard. I still remember when I…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 3 months agoOpinion Series Part 2: Should Men Always Pay on Dates?Happy Friday Hivers! Ever since I was young, I noticed in movies that whenever couples went on dates, the man was always the one who paid. Because of that, I grew up…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoWalking Barefoot at Our Little ParadiseHappy Saturday Hivers! I often mentioned here that our place in Leyte feels like a little paradise. The moment you step out of the house, you are immediately greeted by the…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoA Festive Stroll at the Naga Baywalk with Christmas Lights and DecorationsHappy Tuesday Hivers! Naga City is well known for its beautiful baywalk, a perfect place for a relaxing stroll. Aside from that, there are many restaurants surrounding the…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoAn Afternoon Bonding with My Mother: Eating Buko by the BeachHappy Wednesday Hivers! Buko is one of my favorite foods. I really can’t help myself whenever there’s buko. There are foods that, even if they’re right in front of me, I can…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoOur Venture into a Rental BusinessHappy Thursday Hivers! We have been planning for a long time to start a rental business, specifically for paddleboards, kayaks, banana boats, and similar activities, since we…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoCooking Outdoors with a Beautiful SceneryHappy Friday Hivers! I am truly grateful to God for my mother’s grandmother, who owned a piece of land located near the shoreline. Although we experience strong waves and…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoMiracles Happen When Faith Becomes Stronger Than FearHappy Thursday Hivers! Sad face, always tired, no excitement, that’s how I would describe my mother at the beginning of December. Why? Let me tell you the story. Back in…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoMy Sister's New HouseHappy Sunday Hivers! My sister and her husband are currently working abroad and have already been there for two years. They decided to buy a townhouse so they would have…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoBreakfast Choices and Body GoalsHappy Tuesday Hivers! Back when I was still employed, I tended to eat larger breakfasts because a light meal would leave me hungry too quickly. I rarely managed to have just…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoA Refreshing Afternoon WalkHappy Monday Hivers! I keep mentioning here that my 70-year-old mother is no longer as strong as she was in her younger years. In fact, we hired someone to clean the house…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoChildhood Trails and MemoriesHappy Friday Hivers! I remember when I was a child, especially during my elementary days. Aside from spending time at the beach, I also loved wandering through the…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 5 months agoChasing the Sunset by the ShoreHappy Thursday Hivers! I’ve always mentioned here that our home in Leyte is just a few steps from the beach. The moment you step outside the house, you can instantly see the…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 6 months agoA Family Day Out at NUSTAR: Enjoying the Views, But Not the PricesHappy Monday Hivers! The luxury integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao is located fairly close to our home. It’s not extremely near, but compared to other integrated…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 6 months agoMy Generous Mother: A Legacy of CompassionHappy Sunday Hivers! I remember when I was just a kid, there was an elderly person who would come to our house to ask help from my mother. We really suffered from poverty…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-120586 • 6 months agoWhy We Keep Coming Back to Hukad RestaurantHappy Thursday Hivers! My family, especially my mom and dad, really prefer Filipino dishes. That’s why whenever we take them out for dinner, we rarely choose restaurants that…jaylasola rebloggedkellyane in #hive-141359 • 6 months agoDate with our MotherHappy Wednesday Hivers! We rarely get to spend time with our mother because we are in Cebu while she is in Leyte. So whenever she comes to Cebu, we really make an effort to…
