We applied for a Korean Visa so that I can join and run the Seoul Marathon in March. Applying and getting a Korean Visa was surprisingly fast. The application process at the Korean Embassy took less than 15 minutes and wait time for the visa was about 5 working days only.
Author: jgavan101
Papa don’t spank
Pope Francis is getting some controversy about his comment on spanking children or corporal punishment. During a weekly general audience, Pope Francis says it is OK to smack children if their ‘dignity is maintained’. After that, child abuse experts are criticizing the pope’s statement and are asking the pope to reconsider his remarks.
Benefits of Living in a Condo
We have been living in a condo for more than a year now. It does have its advantages and disadvantages. But I would like to believe I made the right decision so I always look at the benefits. 😀
Daytripper Comic Review
Daytripper is a comic book from Vertigo that asks the question of what is important in a man’s life. Written and drawn by twin brothers Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, Daytripper is easy to read and invites you to read it again and again to remind us of the little things that makes life worth living.
Math Fact Montessori App Review
Math Fact Montessori is a free iOS Math app which is ideal for toddlers learning to do basic math operations. It is divided into four grade levels so I can choose which one is suitable for a kids level.
VIDEO: Gab and Baby Signs
Here’s a video taken by my sister when Gab was just 16 months old. This is so far our longest video of with Gab and Baby Sign Language.
Gab turns 4 years old
Gab turns four! Gone are the years for Gab as a terrible three and a terrible two but I think there should be an equiavalent for four year olds.
PSEi 2015 Forecast and Stock Picks
The year 2014 ended nicely for the Philippine stock market. While it started with uncertainty, the stocks rallied to new all time highs ending at the 7,200 mark.
Is it dirty Gab?
Kids love ice cream. But what about dirty ice cream?
When Gab was first offered some dirty ice cream by her aunt, he declined to buy one from the sorbetero.
We were not around at that time so we were not able to know why. Probably because it has the name dirty on it.
The following week, we were in the public plaza. We heard a bell ringing. Sure enough, it was a sorbetero selling ice cream.
“Gab, there’s a dirty ice cream! Let’s eat.”
I didn’t give him a chance to say no.
I dragged him to the sorbetero. I let him see the cone, cups and the different flavors. He was starting to show interest.
I remember when a sorbetes only costs me 1 peso per cone. For 5 pesos, they’d fill up a bowl already. Today, it’s 5 pesos per cone.
“Do you want it in a cone or cup?”
I knew he’d say cone. He likes it because it’s crunchy.
And now for his first lick!
Gab slowly licked the tip of the ice cream. He wasn’t sure about eating it yet. The ice cream was melting faster then he can lick. Some of it was already dripping on his hand and clothes.
Little by little, he’s starting to eat it like pro. He doesn’t mind the drips that is making a mess on his face and clothes. Quennie and I had to coach him which side is already dripping so he can lick it clean.
When he reached the cone, he was eating it fast. Quennie and I watched and he finishes off the tip of the cone.
“Did you like it, Gab?”
“Yes.”
“Was it dirty?”
“A little lang.”
I smiled knowing it won’t be his last cone of dirty ice cream.
Vegetable Samosa Recipe
A Samosa is an fried Indian snack food. I love to order it whenever I dine in Indian or Asian restaurants. I finally found a recipe that I can cook at home. This Vegetable Samosa Recipe has few ingredients and are easy to find.