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F.F.

Sonnie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:03:53 +0000

No, it’s not the one in your mind…, neither FireFox. I was referring to an advocacy to Fight Flu…., got you there

Summer is indeed around with the humidity a little inconvenient. I was watching the late night news last week of February when PAGASA announced the early arrival of summer. But I also find it strange that the weather experts are also expecting occasional rains and at least one typhoon per month in a supposedly dry season. Weird [...]

Ready To Rumble (against Flu)

Sonnie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:12:37 +0000

Just like valiant soldiers who are preparing for battle, so are parents who are looking for the welfare of their kids.

It is expected that as the weather changes from cold to hot ….. and to wet, viral and bacterial infections is not far behind. A simple flu can lead to life threatening complications that can endanger the lives of your precious ones.

Well, it’s comforting that medical science has developed vaccines that will at least [...]

When Brother’s Fight

Sonnie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:14:31 +0000

I’m pre-occupied with current events lately following both international and local news. The international news of interest has something to do with my faith. While the local news have an immediate effect in our part of the world. Both, however, have similarity– that is sibling rivalry.

The War On Gaza

What the world is witnessing right now is fight among brothers. Both Jews and Arabs have one father, Abraham. Both believe in one God, both received the fulfillment of the blessings of [...]

Yet Another Stress Management Tip

Sonnie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:39:08 +0000

You have no idea how stressed I was today because of some office bloopers. I came home tired… and closed to being discouraged.

I was browsing my phone trying to find sleep only to find some of my kids clips when they were playing with my phone. This one made me smile. Maybe the characters involve were my kids, but the genuine fun they had and the creative juices that flow washed my burdens away.

Behind the phone [...]

Shaken To The Core

Sonnie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:52:55 +0000

I am not talking about the global economy, which I planned to blog about with the recent effect of the crisis to Asian markets and currencies.

Rather, I’m referring to myself who was rattled when our little princess was admitted to a hospital for suspected dengue fever. If confirmed, she’s the first case in our condo/community. I also suspected that she was bitten by a dengue carrying mosquito in their school, where my daughter spent 60% of [...]

Nature Tripping

Sonnie — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:30:30 +0000

Last weekend, wifey and I brought the kids to a not so near eco-park.

Kids of this generation, unless raised in a province, have little exposure on nature. With more malls being built, open parks are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Specially for urban dwellers.

We took this time to show kids the water shed where Metro Manila get it’s water supply. We also took time to look for spiders, catch dragonflies and go fishing.

This is far better [...]

World Pulse Festival

Sonnie — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:16:17 +0000

Update: 2008 World Pulse Festival videos is now available to be watched HERE

Toby Mac (not from World Pulse Festival)– Made To Love

While writing this post, I’m listening to the music/ watching the video of the 2007 World Pulse Festival (WPF).

Earlier, I took an effort to connect with my son, so we both attended the evening service for the youth in our church just to watch the live feed of the 2008 edition of World Pulse Festival at South [...]

Remember

Sonnie — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:41:56 +0000

I personally went to one of our centers last week to visit a pregnant staff to personally thank her for her support, hard work and dedication, and inform her also of my decision to accept an offer to be an Asst. Vice President of another company. She’s on the last Q of her sensitive pregnancy and I don’t find it proper for her to travel all the way to the other end of the city for this. I can see [...]

Come To Papa

Sonnie — Sun, 04 May 2008 00:18:48 +0000

My son’s 11th birthday is just 2 weeks away, it seems like yesterday, we just observed his 1st birthday. For purposes of convenience, we held the party then in a kiddie restaurant so the birthday party favors and party supplies will not be a problem. As if the thought of having a party is not yet a good reason to celebrate, our son even made his first steps on his own giving us more reason to celebrate.

My son’s [...]

Kids and Summer

Sonnie — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:28:11 +0000

Since it’s summer season (vacation season for kids in the Philippines), we allow them to play more and enjoy childhood. I even bought them a new game for their playstation, a while back a new game controller. Since PS2 is the most used and abused gadget now at home, we regularly check the connectors and hdmi cables if still in good order.

Well, it doesn’t mean kids live like a king, they still have the usual responsibilities. My son washed [...]