Author Archives: ocmominmanila
Self-Improvement Task #8: A Perfect Day
I have a good friend Juni, who blogs at Of Dots and Things. Every year, on my birthday, she reminds me to have a day to myself — to stop working. For some reason, I can’t remember if I’ve ever done it. As an entrepreneur, I can’t easily say no to meetings with clients, even if it is my birthday. … Continue reading
Self-Improvement Task # 7: Mom Appreciation
Ceelin staged a touching surprise tribute to five moms last Saturday. I wish I was there to see it but it was nice that they captured it on video for everyone else. (As usual naiyak ako.) This inspired me for my 7th task. Task #7: I will show my mom I appreciate her for everything she’s done for me. And I … Continue reading
Self-Improvement Task #6: Weekend Family Traditions
We don’t have a movie, pizza night or equivalent. I think it’s important to have some tradition, no matter how simple, as long as you do it together as a family (outside of the husband-wife/ partner date night). Selecta sent me this ice cream cake kit the other week and it actually made me think about traditions again. We need … Continue reading
Self-Improvement Task #5: Written Time Capsules
In a recent Philips Avent event, we were asked to write a letter to our babies. We all started putting our pen to paper. At first, I tried to be funny but as I got to the middle, I became a sissy and started weeping again. Every year, my husband makes these really nice videos for the kids on their … Continue reading
