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Pregnant In The Middle Of An Outbreak

April 10, 2020

We had been trying for about three years. Finally, on January 25, 2020, I broke the news to my husband --- I was finally pregnant! My body had been through a lot with IUI, months of taking Clomifene, which caused painful ovulations (It felt like my uterus was going to burst out of my abdomen, I kid you not), and…read more

Cebu, Culture, Health & Beauty

Yoga Bliss at Cebu’s First Yoga Festival

April 26, 2018

Last April 15, 2018, yogis and wellness enthusiasts all over the city flocked to the first ever Cebu YogaFest at Montebello Villa Hotel, organized by Yoga Hub. What a turn out! Even studio director, Jenifer Martinez, was pleasantly surprised. There was a lot to look forward to -- yoga classes, wellness talks, food and fitness demos, and a lot of…read more

Food

Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Recipe

August 7, 2017

Quite a few people asked me for my recipe when I posted a picture of one of my favorite chicken dishes to make on Facebook and Instagram, so here it is. This is a recipe that is on my regular dinner rotation schedule simply because my boys love it, it's healthy, and really easy to make. I didn't come up…read more

Health & Beauty

Wet n Wild 1-Step Wonder Gel | Review

August 5, 2017

I usually suck at painting my nails. They always end up looking like they were painted by a 5-year old. You would think that getting them done professionally would do the trick... but I never could seem to keep them looking perfect for more than a couple of hours. So, I just stopped coloring my fingernails altogether except for the…read more

Food

Veggie Victory | Recipes with Chicken Breast Fillets

July 10, 2017

I've had several people tell me that they don't like cooking with chicken breasts because they aren't flavorful. Technically, that is true. But while it doesn't have its own innate flavor compared to the drumsticks or wings, it IS healthier, and I find that it has a lot of versatility. You can do so many different things with it. I…read more

Food

Veggie Victory — Recipes for Picky Eaters

July 9, 2017

My mom is a picky eater. And I was a picky eater. I use the term "was" because I like to think that I've expanded my horizons significantly over the years when it comes to food. Still, it came as no surprise to me when my son turned out to be a picky eater as well. As many of you…read more

Culture, Travel

Sagada Adventure| Short but Sweet

May 13, 2017

I first heard of Sagada, Mountain Province years ago when my younger sister went with some friends. At the time, there wasn't a whole lot of buzz about the place, unlike today. She always said we should go there even just once in our lives. We put it off for a long time. Last week, we finally decided to make…read more

Health & Beauty

It Started With NAKED|Makeup Collection Faves (Eyes)

April 3, 2017

"Vida? Is that you?" My cousins were laughing at the fact that I was gushing over makeup. You see, I was a huge tomboy growing up. Sometimes, when we would go clubbing, they would have some fun giving me a makeover. If I had my way, I would hit up Bai Disco (Is my age showing?) completely bare-faced. Until I…read more

Life

All Scrubbed Out

December 11, 2016

I guess it’s only fitting that I dedicate my first entry to explaining the blog’s title. No, this isn’t a blog about cleaning. Let’s just clear that one up first. Seven years ago, I set out to accomplish my dream of becoming a kick-ass surgeon. I knew I had my work cut out for me, with having to juggle residency…read more