They say that even the mundane things around us are there to teach us a lesson and I did not really pay attention to this until I took my first train ride in Sri Lanka. If you’ve been used to taking the train in Malaysia or Singapore, then you might not appreciate the train system […]
Lesson Plan Ideas on War, Patriotism, Service or Bravery
One of the few songs that I learned to sing as a young girl was the song Voices that Care. A group of different singers sang this song and it was composed by David Foster. In 1991, it was tough to find out the lyrics of a certain song as there was no Youtube or […]
Let Me Pour My Distinctive Taste Of Coffee Culture
According to the National Coffee Association of the United States, the starting point of coffee could be ferreted out from Ethiopia and then its presence gradually reached the lands of Arabia, Turkey and Europe. Some stories state that a certain Ethiopian man, by the name of Kaldi, was the first to discover the upshots of […]
Tarlac’s Kart City – The Younger Generation’s Place-to-Be
KCT stands for Kart City Tarlac, but for me it’s Tarlac’s Kart City:the place to be. I was born in my father’s hometown in the province of Tarlac, but, I grew up and studied in Manila. Every summer in the months of April and May as well as during Christmas and the New Year season, […]
Christmas Time And Baguio City Create The Best Fusion
As I cruised along the streets of Magsaysay, Loakan, Session Road, Pingsau, Burnham Park, Assumption Road, I realized that Christmas time and Baguio City do really create the best fusion. The best time to go to Baguio is Christmas time! It’s probably because I could easily travel north because I come from Tarlac province. With […]
Welcome To The Authentic And Vibrant Colours Of Sri Lanka
Most of my friends, colleagues and students ask me, “What’s in Sri Lanka?” So, I decided to compile all my best photos and post them here on my blog. These photos are not enough to describe what is Sri Lanka like. You’ve got to go there to see and feel it for yourself! I have […]
Young Again At the Jerudong Park Playground!
No one is ever too old for play. Yup, that’s right! We can all be young again at the Jerudong Park Playground! Last Saturday, November 28, my students gave me the chance to explore Jerudong Park Playground and to make me feel young again. It was part of their surprise for me because I will […]