My dear friend, Joi, planned a lunch date at this new place in BGC. Sounded dressy so I fixed myself up in case she takes pictures. Plus I wanted to wear my dinner clothes a second time before I dry cleaned them; those Dryel sheets are rather pricey. 🙂 When I got to the shop,…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Batanes Tour Day 3: Southern Batan Island (UnMarlboro Country, Honesty Coffee Shop)
“What do you do in Batanes on a rainy day?” I called Front Office to ask. We had the morning free as Kuya Art, our tour guide, had to attend a tour guide association meeting in Sabtang Island today so our meeting time was moved to 12:30pm. Ramil suggested a massage. Oh I love this…
Batanes Tour Day 2: Sabtang Island
Turns out the impromptu dance on the cliffs with Malu Ortiz on the impromptu adventure trip because someone had to cancel last minute was a physical reflection… Resurrection wasn’t just an event; it is a Living Person (John 11:25) who raises up hope where there is despair, strength where there is none, life where there is death. Beacuse He lives, He can turn our mourning into dancing.
Batanes Tour Day 1: Boulder Beach, Vayang Rolling Hills
Our tour, hotel, and flights were very ably and excellently arranged by Pio Luistro of Pacific Bound Travel and Tours. It cost P4,333 per person for six persons sharing a nice airconditioned van inclusive of three-day tour guide, lunches, boat ride and driver and keep on Sabtang Island, pickup and return from airport for arrival and…
Fundacion Pacita, Basco, Batanes
If you love an outdoorsy adventure but not in terms of answering the call of Mother Nature, you will feel pampered and at home at Fundacion Pacita in Basco, Batanes. Regally situated on a hilltop surrounded by picturesque seaside cliff mountains, meandering pasturelands, and the Pacific Ocean, this sprawling property has become a refuge for…
Preparing for Batanes Trip
Batanes is a top scorer for Filipinos’ bucket lists. God’s beautiful creation is on majestic display around this archipelago province and the Ivatans (the term used to refer to the people of Batanes)’ unique heritage represents an important aspect of Philippine culture. Batanes is on the World Heritage Convention UNESCO Tentative List for the ff. reasons:…
Casa Pam, Tali Beach, Batangas
As early as two months prior, Eric and Pam decided to host a weekend reunion for our high school batch at their beach house as batchmates were coming in from abroad. To make it to breakfast on D-Day, Olive, Vicki, and I left Manila at 5am. Here’s a sweet reminder for us from a bus…
Kota Paradiso: Get a Slice of Paradise
Kota Paradiso in Mabitac, Laguna is a hidden jewel of a destination for nature and farm lovers. On the way here, you will catch glimpses of heaven with azure skies, lush tropical mountains, and the largest lake in the Philippines—Laguna de Bay. Energy mills pepper the route…… so do these mango trees which look like they’re…
Smiles Across Miles for Mother
Just four months ago, my mother was steeped in grief. She was told that her beloved husband, Bob (my stepdad), who had battled cancer for four years may only have days to live. Though he was the one with brain and lung cancer, he took care of many details of her daily life such as preparing…
Happiness, Marriage, and Remarriage: Dr. Nomer Bernardino
What truly makes people happy? What is God’s design for marriage? What can be done when marriage is not working? What does the bible say about divorce and remarriage? Breadcom Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Nomer Bernardino who authored Psalm Kind of Happiness (available at OMF Literature, Amazon, and Christian and other local bookstores) provided biblical answers…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 