Happy New Decade

As the first day of 2020 starts, I reflect on the decade that has just ended. It has been a whole 10 years since my son and I moved to California and it has been one memorable journey. I met and married my hubby, gained a daughter, built our blended family, added more people in … Continue reading Happy New Decade

Hello, Love, Goodbye

“Puta! College graduate ako pero ano ang ginagawa ko, naglilinis ng inodoro.” ~ Joy (Loose Translation - Fuck! I have a college degree but what am I doing now - cleaning the toilet.” Hello, Love, Goodbye follows the plight of oversees Filipino workers in Hongkong focusing on Joy and Ethan’s stories. Joy was a registered … Continue reading Hello, Love, Goodbye

Breaking the Rules

“I mean, it’s sort of exciting isn’t it? Breaking the rules.” ~ Hermione Granger, Harry Potter I was out yesterday with my cousins to celebrate one of their birthdays when we chanced upon a Harry Potter themed cafe. Excitement was an understatement. Harry Potter (the books/movies) was/is a big part of my life. I was … Continue reading Breaking the Rules