November 18th, 2009


Seeing them off as they leave for Okinawa again... see you in June? July?

And ironically, I found a Japanese place in Norfolk that serves Okinawa soba.
Oishi! But don't know if it's nearly the same as what my family raves about.

November 17th, 2009

They're so crazy... hahaha

November 16th, 2009

Eating Church's fried chicken while in the car with my parents is nostalgic for me...
It's sooooooooooo good!

November 15th, 2009

The sun finally came out!!!!

November 14th, 2009

This was the night of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight!

I never used to care for boxing, and I am not one who typically goes around saying, "Filipino Pride!" BUT I can honestly say that Manny Pacquiao truly makes me proud to be Filipino (not that I was never proud of my heritage before). I found this article on BBC (published right before he fought Hatton) and I think it does an excellent job describing just why he's such an icon to Filipinos.


It was such a good fight! TKO!

November 13th, 2009

Lolo and grandson bonding :)

November 12th, 2009

It's sweet potato pie time! Yaaaaay!

November 11th, 2009

Isn't he so cute? He only has a few teeth, but that won't stop him from eating an apple!

This was the first day of the "November Nor'easter." (My photo for this day really should've been of me doing my class-is-cancelled dance). My poor family was stuck at home for three days straight because of the storm. Roads were flooded, homes damaged, schools closed... luckily we were okay.

November 10th, 2009

This is Melanie, my younger sister. She's a senior in high school (which I still can't believe), but it was a lot of fun to have her around (even if it was just for a little while) because with her, I can act like a kid... which can be really refreshing.

November 9th, 2009



I came across this set of stationary at Barnes and Noble. They're decorated with cute little birdies. I want!

November 8th, 2009


My sister and Jose with Ariston right before they left for Atlanta.
This photo makes me giggle... you'll all see why soon!

November 7th, 2009


Although we wish it could've been for different circumstances, it was nice that my family could all be together again. My Nanay got to come back home

I was certainly spoiled the week and a half my parents were here...
(Chicken Adobo)

(Mitsado)

(Crabs)

(Tilapia)

Snickers was so happy to have everyone back at home!


All the girls with Aris... I like this photo a lot!

November 6th, 2009

My two silly sisters. (Peace, doofers!)

I know that it's been awhile since I last updated this, but it's been a crazy month! It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner... time truly flies.

As I mentioned before, my family was in town for about a week and a half. It was the first time we were all together in about two years! It was overwhelming ('cause everyone is so crazy), but it was a lot of fun too!

November 5th, 2009

This really put a smile on my face :)
(I'll try not fall behind again, pal... but no promises)

My entire immediate family will be here these next couple of days/weeks, so that should produce some fairly good photos-a-day! I'm excited!!! :)

November 4th, 2009

Everyone must try Lucky Oyster off General Booth in VA Beach... it's yuuummy!
See here.


November 3rd, 2009

Virginia, I voted, did you?
This was my first "I VOTED" sticker! (In the past I've only voted absentee)



November 2nd, 2009

Silly girl is itching for a belly rub...



November 1st, 2009

Oh, how time flies... I can't believe it's already November. I remember the day I started this blog as if it were yesterday...

This was the 9th day since my Nanay's passing...

I miss you. RIP.

October 31st, 2009

I've been waiting weeks and weeks for this package! I'm so excited about all my new Japanese knick-knacks :)



October 30th, 2009

Halloween Eve!
From L to R: Puddy Tat, Biker Chick, and the Morton Salt Girl


"When it rains, it pours..." :)

October 29th, 2009

Passing by some pretty flowers that looked like pink tissue paper. I'm afraid I couldn't capture their texture all that well, though.

October 28th, 2009

Pumpkin carving fun! Everyone is so creative, I love it!



October 27th, 2009

Here is a pastel still-life I've been working on... I'm still trying to get used to this medium, hence the hatching.

October 26th, 2009

Another haircut... hmmm, we'll see how long I can try to grow it out this time...