pAsTeL CoRnEr

where I blog about the fun things I do to entertain myself…

birds of the same feather

In our recent lunch out with the family, we couldn’t help but notice the group seated next to our table – four huge and fat (is that being redundant?) women! My dad was apparently spying on them and what they were eating. He said that they each have two cups of rice and they ordered [...]


oh no dengue!

The dengue fever is causing a scare in the country. Lots of cases and deaths (most especially of children) have already been reported. Being a mom of two small kids, I am also concerned. Aside from keeping our garden clean, we let the kids drink their daily dose of vitamin C too to keep their [...]


eat all you can

Talking of food and my wish to eat “all-you-can” while here in the Philippines of the native delicacies or seafood which are scarce in our place inEurope, it seems many have already noticed my weight gain, and asking if I’m doing any exercise or if I’m taking any diet pill. I wish one can recommend [...]


it’s not diet time for me (yet)

We went out for groceries the other night and came home with two flavors of yummy ice cream, and lots of grilled chicken from Bacolod Manokan Country, which is famous for its chicken, with the sought-after Bacolod chicken savor. Oh, I would like to catch up eating all the food I miss while in Europe, [...]


an aborted swimming-lesson day

It’s a nice-weather day with the sun not so hot and shining, and it could have been a perfect day for any sports or outing. As mom and dad prepared to accompany my little girl and her friend for swimming, we were all happy for them, they will again be in the pool for their [...]


i got it!

Remember those cute leggings I blogged about sometime? I finally got them yesterday! I ordered three but got 2 extras. It turned out that my friend added them as gifts for my kids. Call it an early Christmas present from Tita Haze! I can’t wait for the kids to use it! I hand-washed them immediately [...]


food binging again

I am guilty of indulging in unhealthy foods lately – icecream, rice, fatty meats, pizzas… and eating plenty! I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody comments that I am already getting bigger or if they suggest I take fast weight loss pills. Hahaha! Its more appealing to eat in company of loved ones, that’s why! Anyway, [...]


shopping in Facebook

Facebooking isn’t just about connecting with friends. You can also sell and shop here. I recently ordered some baby leggings from a Facebook (FB) user. Also my friends bought dresses in Facebook. Who knows you might even find spa filters sold in this popular networking site. My aunt who’s thinking of resigning from work is [...]


go where?

As the warmth of summer in Europe is disappearing making way to autumn, its time to say goodbye to outdoor barbeque, picnics and beach vacations. I wasn’t able to enjoy the summer this year coz I am in the Philippines right now. When we go back there with the kids, it will be cold already. [...]


early shopping for christmas

The “ber” months have started which means that some people are also starting to shop for Christmas. Malls usually hold sale events before the big ocassion comes. Making a list of things to buy for our loved ones as early as this month can save you time and money. If your husband likes watches, a [...]