Last week I wrote about my dogs’ live of sitting on the remote control. Then it got me thinking about how I’d like to dedicate a weekly column to them. Let’s see if I can indeed keep it going. I’ll probably write more than just one post about […]
The Tagalog word “gigil” has officially made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary’s list of words that are untranslatable in English. And let me just say, I love that this word exists, because it perfectly captures a feeling I know all too well. “Gigil” is that overwhelming […]
You can tell which lipstick I’ve worn for the day—or even for the week—by simply looking at my dog’s forehead. Yes, you read that right. My small but mighty dachshund has become my unsuspecting beauty accessory, sporting my various shades of lipstick with what I like to think […]
There’s a daily ritual in my house that I approach with both love and bleary eyes: feeding my trio of dogs. Now, I’m no Michelin-starred chef, but to my furry companions, I may as well be. Each one of them has their own specific culinary preferences, and I, […]
It happened. The unthinkable. The moment I didn’t know I was dreading. My beloved rice cooker—the one that’s been with me for ten solid years, the unsung hero of so many meals—gave up on me this weekend. Out of nowhere. No warning. Just…done. I didn’t see it coming. […]
What is your favorite drink? As a kid, there were few things I loved more than Ovaltine. Yep, that malty, chocolatey goodness was my jam. I’d sip it like it was the elixir of the gods, convinced that it was fueling my brainpower and possibly even making me […]
Some moments hit you out of nowhere, in the most unexpected ways. This morning, as I prepared for the usual walk to work, my son paused to make sure I was bundled up and had the right boots to avoid slipping on the ice. His thoughtfulness struck me—here […]
What is good about having a pet? Sometimes I sit back and think, “Why do I have three dogs?” It’s a fair question when you consider the endless walks, the constant demand for belly rubs, and their uncanny ability to destroy a brand-new pillow in 30 seconds flat. […]
What positive emotion do you feel most often? Sixteen years. Sixteen years since that first cry, that first grasp of my finger, that first overwhelming wave of love. And here we are, on your 16th birthday, a milestone that feels as monumental to me as it likely does […]
In the symphony of love songs, where notes of ecstasy harmonize with the fast-paced rhythm of passion, I find myself longing to compose a melody that transcends the clichés. Yet, as I grasp for the pen, I realize that my song would echo the familiar refrain of tears, […]
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