Looks like 2007 is a groundbreaking year for local bloggers as more of them (us!) are attending events previously exclusively reserved for the traditional media or the press. Don't know if it's an advantage for me since am both a mainstream writer and a blogger. I have to admit though that it feels surreal being accustomed to formal press conferences all these years, and then seeing my fellow bloggers invade the scene little by little. I know that some bloggers have made a stand and feel icky about accepting a free lunch from rah-rah publicists. Still, it appears ... Continue Reading...
Archives for June 2007
What makes me proud to be Filipino, and then some…
Wanderer Nina has tagged me to name at least three reasons why am proud and happy to be a Filipino. Here's why: 1. We grin and bear it. Filipinos, particular those I've met in the unspoiled countryside, have an amazing capacity to tide through life's misfortunes and just smile through it all. They might be on their last bowl of noodles but they'll be happy to share it with you, plus a drink or two. Filipinos are very spiritual that way. Perhaps they've realized there's no use sulking about their sorry state and so just sing, dance or humor the blues away. 2. Our ... Continue Reading...
Five questions from Noemi
Fellow mom and blogmate Noemi over at About My Recovery sent me five questions to answer in line with a running "Interview Me" post. Leave me a comment if you want ME to interview YOU, or send me an email if you have more questions to ask me, as long as it's another set of five. C'mon, don't be shy, be ashamed, hehe Just keep this meme running until perhaps everyone has been interviewed. Noemi: Pick a country that best describes your personality and give the reasons for your choice. Corny naman kung Pilipinas ang sasabihin ko. I'd have to say Japan. It's a ... Continue Reading...
The Day-Off Chef: ‘Pata Bihon’
my pata bihon For this month's edition of Lasang Pinoy hosted by the fabulous Toni with a focus on vegetables, I would have wanted to feature those favorite dishes of mine cooked with coconut milk. Problem is, cooking with coconut milk remains my waterloo. Somehow, I can't seem to perfect the recipe for guinataang langka or guinataang sitaw at kalabasa - all yummy with native fish, fried to a crunchy perfection. Between these and a gourmet meal, I'd take home-cooked/ carinderia mush anytime. The dish I cooked won't qualify as a veggie dish since its star ... Continue Reading...
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