Thank you everyone for your comments. Like most of you, I had a laugh when new names came up. All these is a rather interesting facet of our culture. It reflects our fascination/affinity for some things. I would like to know who has the say when the final decision in naming a child comes up. But I guess it's all to be respected, considering that parents have nine months to think of a name that a child will carry forever :) Anyway, here's the new list: As seen on Linkedin: I Am Suerte (translation: I Am Lucky) No kidding. She's real & now married ... ... Continue Reading...
Archives for December 2013
Strange names Pinoy parents give their kids
When the 2013 UPCAT results were released last week, local netizens made a fiesta out of the name of one successful examinee Sincerely Yours '98. She's nicknamed Truly and has two other siblings: Spaghetti '88 and Macaroni '85. The numbers stand for their date of birth. Spaghetti '88 has since gotten married and has a son named Cheese Pimiento. And here's the birth cert (photo & details via my kumare Ivy Lisa Mendoza) Our friend, Prof. Rolando de la Cruz, CEO of Darwin International School in Bulacan where Sincerely Yours (nicknamed Truly) graduated, ... Continue Reading...
Congrats to our Physiogel winners!
1. Maricel Fajardo 2. Istin Dizon Paigna 3. Jelo Manongsong 4. Pau-pau Alagao 5. Nyrac Selarom You win this: ... Continue Reading...
Best food for potluck , Pinoy-style
Now that it's Christmas, my 3 1/2 year old toddler seems to find a reason to ask for toys everyday. She doesn't yet know what a big deal Xmas is but toys are everywhere every time we go to the mall. Unfortunately, my killjoy mom instincts are finely tuned and I don't encourage her when she says "Lalaloopzy! .... Barbie!" or else my wallet will go pfft. When the urge to point at every toy happens, I divert her attention. She's happy enough to play with a real dog, for instance... But food? Food is another matter. We find excuse to gorge and spoil ourselves with ... Continue Reading...
Nutcracker Xmas Encore at Bizu!
Nothing impresses at the Christmas table than Bizu Patisserie's bestselling specialties. Their 2013 collection is not only eyecatching but also tasteful and spells classy all around. Melchor Croquembouche makes for a grand holiday table centerpiece. A lovely tower of profiteroles filled with pastry cream dipped in white and dark chocolate. Choose between an 18-inch tall croquembouche with 130 cream puffs or a 12- inch tall croquembouche with 60 cream puffs. The Chestnut Cake, on the other hand, is a combination of chestnut cremeaux, moist speculoos cake and ... Continue Reading...
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