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After 10 years, I was able to go back to  witness this light up and sparkle before my eyes. On the first day, I reacquainted myself with the tourist attractions, the Metro and the language.  We got to try out new stuff and to window-shop for a bit.  I can't help it.  We arrived at the tail-end of sale season. I happened to pass by Rue de Cambon and Rue de Saint Honore on our way from the Louvre.  It was a good long walk and all the aching muscles went away when I entered my wonderland.  I am looking forward to knowing this city more intimately. I'm now in the middle of Provence, the land of lush lavender fields for the main excuse of our trip.... It is Day 4 of traveling with friends.   We're still getting used to each person's quirks.  Hopefully, we're still friends by the end of this trip =D *photos grabbed from jonelski and pkf.

 As the song goes, "All my bags are packed. I'm ready to go...."  Haha, I wish it were that easy.  (Yes, my bags are packed, with only a few more bilins and toiletries to squeeze into my maleta, I'm all set.) In 10 days, I am off to a trip with friends.  As a hands-on mother and wife, how do I endorse everything I do to the husband and to the help?  How do I begin listing down what I do on a daily basis?  Though the yayas work with a schedule, there are still some aspects of child-care that are missed. It was easier back then because I'd leave my kids with my parents and they'd take care of everything, from food, monitoring playtime and overseeing the nannies.  Now, the husband will reign over the household.  How do I make the transition easy for him, for my peace of mind? My husband is more capable in the office and has more patience with adults. I need to go through my daily routine in my head and list it down.  This entails a great d...

Since Halloween is three months away, I don't think my little girl's costume will fit by then.  Look at how much she's grown. Looks like she'll be going to the mall as Tink.

For those who love to try out new recipes (like me), San Miguel brings us their Business Opportunity Series for July.  Click on the image for details.

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I had an 8AM appointment at the French Embassy, today.  I arrived early and was able to score a parking space inside the Pacific Star Building.  I was instructed to register at the guard, after parking. Since I was an hour early for my appointment, I was told to come back by 7:40 since the Embassy is still closed. By 7:40AM, I was back at the parking level (B1) and was waiting by the benches like the other applicants.  A few minutes later, our names were called to proceed to the 16th floor. We didn't wait long until our bags were checked and were asked to surrender our cellphones/other electronic devices.  The guard gave me a set of guidelines that contains the requirements.  It is the same document you'll get from the website . I was Applicant #4. Step 1:  Payment and Verification of Documents I presented all my documents at Window 2.  He also asked to see my previous passports.  (It's a good thing that I brought them at the last minute)...

When I went to the capital of South Australia for a quick visit, I had no expectations. I hadn't heard much about Australia and it didn't interest me enough to read about it.  I've known about it through trashy romance novels and history classes. The People: Australians are quite different from most Asians, not only in looks but also in ways.  The major difference that struck me was that they keep to themselves.  They do not mind other people.  They do not measure people up by looking at what purse she's carrying or if she's wearing hip clothing.  Each person is free to just BE.  There's no pressure to keep up with The Joneses. They are also very keen on following the law.  Because of very steep fines, they are very strict in obeying the policies.  In the airport, mobile phones can't be turned on until the you get past customs.  I was observing everyone and everyone was very obedient.  If it were here in the Philippines, it would've...