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9 Quotes That Will Bring Peace When Dealing with Difficult People
Before we cross over to 2018, may we remember these wise words that are too good not to share! Credits to The Law of Universe for compiling them ...So we can keep on re-reading (and learn from) the...
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8 Beautiful Quotes from Anna Quindlen's "How Reading Changed My Life"
I was in first grade when I started to get hooked on books and filled up several library cards every school year from constant borrowing. In high school, I once received an anonymous note (still tucked...
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On Hiatus
Dear readers, my apologies for not being able to update my blog for quite a while now. There have been so many changes in my family's life in the past year that required a lot of my time. Don't worry...
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Home Is Where the Heart Is -- Our Family's Migration Story
I love traveling and exploring new places, especially with my family. But on those instances when I have to travel for work, I always look forward to coming home and once more being with the people I...
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One Day at a Time -- Living with a Loved One Who Has Cerebral Palsy
“He will die early,” said the seven-year-old boy solemnly before he walked away. I was left speechless, staring at his retreating figure. I am sharing this several years after the incident when I have...
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4 Top Reasons I Fell in Love with Fall
My family arrived in the United States during fall so it holds a special place in my heart. After almost a year of living in California and experiencing fall for the second time, I can now list some of...
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Today, My Son "Walked" For the Very First Time With the Help of Trexo Robotics!
Those who have been following this blog and have read my book, Embracing Disability This Ability, already know that James, my son with cerebral palsy, could not talk nor walk and can't even sit up by...
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Best Day Foundation: Providing Fun Adventures for Kids and Young Adults with...
As a parent of a son with special needs, I have many dreams for him that I thought would remain just that -- dreams. But, through the years, God has shown our family that certain wishes could actually...
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Shane's Inspiration: Los Angeles' Wonderful Inclusive Playground
Two weeks ago, my husband and I brought Gideon James to yet another park we haven't visited before. While it was nice to stroll around the winding pathways and enjoy the beauty of nature, we were once...
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Tips for Shooting Videos and Well-Lighted Photos at Home
FACT: Not all living spaces are designed with big windows that let in a lot of natural light. Unfortunately, this is not a good thing for those who need to shoot good photos and videos at home.No more...
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14 Tips for People Who are Migrating to Another Country
Since moving to the United States two years ago, I have been asked for tips and reminders by friends who were also planning to push their reset buttons and start a new life outside the Philippines.This...
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Making Memories in the Month of May
So, were you able to #MakeMayMatter? It's the end of a seemingly longer than usual month but, instead of thinking about the things that continue to go wrong in this planet, I'd like to express...
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Can You Grow Malunggay / Moringa in a Pot? Yes You Can!
In the Philippines, malunggay are staple greens that we often use for cooking. When we lived in Alabang, we had a huge tree beside the house where it's very convenient to cut stalks upon stalks without...
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JOMO over FOMO?
"We should learn to savor some moments to let time feel worth existing." ~ Munia KhanI recently came across the acronym JOMO. It's supposed to mean "Joy Of Missing Out," the exact opposite of the more...
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8 Tips for Those Planning to Hike the Pumpkin Rock Trail
Halloween is almost here so it's not surprising that a lot of people suddenly want to see the Pumpkin Rock located in Norco, California. I actually didn't know about its existence until I came across...
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Why 2020 is an Intermission Year for All of Us
It's the end of 2020! How excited are we to usher in a New Year filled with hope and better things to come? While the past months have been challenging and splattered with a lot of heartbreaks, those...
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How Auld Lang Syne Sounds When Played on a Tongue Drum
Happy New Year, everyone! Since most of us preferred to usher in 2021 at home, I'm sure that like us, you also found various ways to keep yourselves entertained. Sometime in May 2019, I bought a tongue...
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Exploring California: Where to Watch the Sunset on Top of a Hill in La Habra...
I love watching sunsets wherever in the world I am. So, every time I learn of a new place with a great view, I try my best to go there. Sometime ago, my youngest son and his friends posted some nice...
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Exploring California: 5 Good Reasons to Visit The Flower Fields in Carlsbad +...
"I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want." ~ Andy WarholI am such a softie when it comes to flowers — not much of the cut ones you have to put in...
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How Does a 3-D Mirascope Work?
Okay, geek mode on! I found this fascinating science toy recently and set it up on the dining table before my youngest son got home. When I showed him how the frog wasn't actually on top of the...
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Exploring California: A Stopover at Santa Barbara's Chromatic Gate
I love rainbows and have always been fascinated with the fable that there's gold at the end of it. While I find it hard to believe in finding treasure at the bottom of a rainbow, there's something...
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Exploring California: What’s There to See in the Charming Town of Harmony?
Population 18 says the green sign along Highway 1. Wait, what?! I had to do a double take the first time I saw it. Three years later, I still feel that sense of wonder each time we pass by that sign...
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Why Taylor Swift Got an Honorary Doctorate Degree from New York University
Earlier today, Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate degree at the NYU 2022 All-University Commencement ceremonies. Here's the complete transcription of what Jason King, Chair and Associate...
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Full Transcript of Taylor Swift's NYU 2022 Commencement Speech
So I listened several times to Taylor Swift's speech when she accepted her Honorary Doctorate Degree earlier today from New York University at Yankee Stadium and ended up transcribing it so I can just...
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A Parking Lot Story
“Please, Sir, please help me!” cried an old lady as we passed her by while we look for a parking spot near the supermarket earlier today. She was standing in the middle of the parking lot with a...
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