The Benefits of Oregano

Oregano (Scientific name: Origanum vulgare) is also known as Wild Marjoram, Mountain Mint, Origanum, Wintersweet and Winter Marjoram.

Feb 25, 2011

Stories and Riley

I like listening to people.  I like listening to their stories.  I like listening about their lives. For a while, I forget about my own story.  I forget about my worries and my problems. For a while, it's all about another person's story.  I like that. Settie and I went out tonight for a cup of coffee and she told me stories - lots of stories.  I enjoyed listening to her.  For a while there, I was back in college.  People are really, really interesting if you actually bother to listen to them - hear...

Feb 16, 2011

Marriage: Do Not Sweat the Small Things - Yeah Right!

I’ve heard this so often that the next person who tells me to “not sweat the small things” will have his head ripped off his body. Forgive the gruesome picture. But trust me though when I say this, when it comes to marriage – it’s the little things that matter. The Husband Sure, my husband and I have gone through the toughest times. As I’ve often said, we’ve been through hell and back, but when it comes to his farts, his dirty feet on the bed...

Feb 14, 2011

Happy V-day You Grumpy People You!

Daddy is far from being romantic  In fact, he is rarely thoughtful.  This is probably because he grew up with his grandparents who were not your touchy-feely type of people.  They literally live in a house precariously perched (exaggerated of course) on top of a mountain in Guinobatan, Albay. Mamu and Daddikins You see, my father's family was generally well-off back then - way before, my grandfather gave in to the lure of women,...

Pictures

I don't want to post these things on Facebook, so you know the drill - I post them here! :) Paige's drawing of Ariel San Francisco Church at night. This picture does not give it justice. It's beautiful at night. Found this old photo. I miss college. I miss my old room - where everything happened! :) Paige took the picture. Paige's Drawing of Mommy and Daddy getting married My little artist I want this jeep. It's waiting for us....

My Big Toe

I am generally far from being nice. I can be very, very mean when I want to, so basically, I deserve this.  I deserve this because I chose not to say anything when that woman kept pushing on my toe with her nasty tools.  I guess she wanted to remove the effing ingrown - and this is the reason why I chose to keep my mouth shut. I did not even glare at her when I saw the blood spurting from my toe!  Yes, spurting!  I chose to keep...

Feb 10, 2011

Tinapay

I don't know why but this song just reminds me of you... probably because of the line, "And I wonder if I ever cross your mind. For me it happens all the time." :) ...

What Have I Been Up To? Let's See...Where Do I Start?

Mommy typically has problems with helpers. They just do not satisfy her. She'd initially be pleased with the efforts of a help, but fairly soon enough she'd find hundreds of reasons why she think she needs to let go of the help. To be truthful, sometimes, I think my mother needs a robot. So, sometimes, I worry about our present helper leaving us without notice. Anyway, yesterday, our helper did not come to work. I was worried that she might be...

Feb 7, 2011

Why I Enjoy School

It's amazing how times have changed. This wasn't possible when I was in College - undergrad, I mean. Anyway, these videos show exactly why I enjoy going to school. :) I did not post my own video; however, I did my own stint. My partner and I sang. It was a KMN moment, but the grade I got was worth it. :) ...