I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a loving (albeit somewhat-sometimes-somekindof crazy) relationship with my siblings. Sure, we have the occasional bouts—of bickering, pickings on and a little crabbiness (Yep, mostly me). But for the most part, we have this genuine bond, an inexplicable love and gratitude for one another. I always tell people... Continue Reading →

I LOVE babies. My parents freak out when I dangle the little idea of getting them soon (which, in all honesty, I have no immediate plans of having, really). I just truly love being witness to the miracle of life-- in the form of those plump-cheeked, tiny-limbed and (good-God) heaven-smelling babes. In just a few... Continue Reading →

Sunday. March 18, 2012. You know those days when you just don’t feel like doing anything? When you feel the world’s weight on your shoulders—days when you just don’t feel like it? It was one of those days. And yet the great puppeteer up there, just had to pull a few more strings, if only to... Continue Reading →

I (used to) secretly mock people who'd rely on self-help books or resort to weird activities, to get through a crisis. I won't go into specifics because I might just die on the spot, but let's just say I was never a fan of Oprah, Chicken Soup, or silly antics such as writing to yourself. No... Continue Reading →

I have a lot to be thankful for. A whole lot.  My whole lot, in fact. And to to others, it may seem that I've had it easy, that I've been given an overdose of luck or spared from life's ills and tragedies. While I find that notion to be somewhat true, I must say... Continue Reading →

 Note: This was written, news feature-style.Hence, the "brevity" and un-Sabness of it. :p  Well, on February 11, 2012, Bettina Margarita Andrea V. Jose, definitely had the world in her hands, on her lap and everywhere else in between. Held on her actual 18th birthday, the “worldly” celebration was held at the Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park,... Continue Reading →

"Today, everyone's a Blogger." My sister tells me this and I shudder at the thought and cringe as I hear the monotonous, husky, slightly-mocking voice of truth coming out of my younger sister's mouth. Oh. Dear. God., I think to myself. Am I part of the very same Hoi Poloi, which I occasionally lash out... Continue Reading →

Fact 1: My weight has always been an issue. Aside from the fact that I don't exactly have the best genes right up my alley, I too admit to forever wanting the easy way (or rather weigh) out. I always say "Exercising is useless, I don't sweat much." or I argue my case by saying "I'll... Continue Reading →

"How was 2011 for you?" I've been asked that by a number of people, and I guess you can say that the pessimist b!tch in me just felt the need to reply with something surly and nonchalantly bleh---stuff like, "Hmmm...so-so..",                              ... Continue Reading →