2023-01-27 13:59
Math is probably one of the most hated subjects in school. We often hear people say, “I chose this job because I hate math.” Talking to some parent friends, their common sentimen… Read More
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2023-01-09 00:30
I remember visiting the Makati branch of Dean & DeLuca with my office friends years ago. Our office then moved from Makati to BGC, that’s why we were ecstatic when we found out tha… Read More
2022-12-26 13:18
On our last office team huddle of the year, we were asked to dress up depending on how our 2022 looked like. Our office shifted to hybrid working arrangements in the second quarter of this y… Read More
2022-10-24 02:00
Texas Roadhouse is probably our favorite restaurant from the Bistro Group. We love it so much that when you ask Zayne where she wants to it, her default answer is always Texas Roadhouse. The… Read More
2022-10-09 10:53
My daughter just turned four years old when the first lockdown was announced here in the Philippines. Prior to that, I was already trying to train her in doing age-appropriate household chor… Read More
2022-09-12 05:22
Komi Can’t Communicate appeared in our Netflix profile while I was browsing for another anime series to watch. I was looking for something cute and fun hoping to “cleanse my pala… Read More
2022-08-18 02:08
Our little family has been watching a lot of anime series and movies in Netflix since the pandemic started. I got really sick at the first week of July which forced me to take a few days off… Read More
2022-07-10 08:30
The pandemic has changed the landscape of almost everything in the world – tourism, retail, education, the way we work, real estate, and even car sales. Before the pandemic hit, we wer… Read More
2022-06-27 02:12
I was planning a Kolokoy Household post to be my first blog post for the year because I wanted to start it on a happy note. Unfortunately, our little family was hit by COVID-19 last January… Read More
2022-05-04 12:37
One of the very first things that Tatay and I did as soon as we got engaged back in 2010 was to plan for our future home. We were both so idealistic that we wanted to have one even before we… Read More
2022-01-14 02:00
I knew that getting COVID-19 was not a matter of IF, but a matter of WHEN. But a part of me was hoping that we would get it when Zayne has already been vaccinated. That is why our little fam… Read More
2021-12-12 14:52
I am fortunate to be a part of the generation that grew up playing traditional games. We became a part of the transition from the old ways of playing, to the current norm of the more advance… Read More
2021-12-06 02:00
It feels like yesterday when I would spend countless of nights sleeping in a pillow soaked with my own tears because another cycle of our fertility workup failed once again. But in reality… Read More
2021-11-28 11:31
When lockdown was first announced here in the Philippines back in March 2020, everybody thought it would only last for two weeks. Thinking that our setup would not last long, my husband and… Read More
2021-10-27 01:15
We’ve all heard and read of horror stories of people who live by the motto YOLO (You only live once) and end up getting into massive debts because they “enjoyed” the presen… Read More
2021-09-09 02:00
Hello, guys! I hope YOU are still WITH ME despite my never-ending absence. The truth is I have a lot of stories that I’ve wanted to share to my very small community of readers, but LIF… Read More
2021-08-29 10:56
My husband and I have really been strict with Zayne regarding the use of gadgets. We used to only allow her to watch YouTube on our smart TV every Saturday, and we made sure that she was alw… Read More
2021-05-31 14:54
I’ve always loved writing. Growing up, I was so fascinated with how words turn into stories and how these stories can affect people’s emotions. Being an introvert, I grew up find… Read More
2021-04-06 01:59
I turned 37 last January. I know it is already months late, but I’m drafting this blog while waiting for my turn for a doctor’s appointment. (I started writing this post back in… Read More
2021-02-17 06:28
We all, at some point, have to deal with life’s losses. There is no passing that is inherently more or less tragic than another. Each person has a world of connection within them and… Read More
2020-08-25 06:21
Because When the Camellia Blooms stressed the hell out of me, it took me around two weeks to start another Korean drama. I wanted something lighter and not too “mainstream” which… Read More
2020-07-22 02:00
When the Camellia Blooms was shown while I was in the middle of my KDrama fast. So despite the fact that it was top billed by my darling Kang Ha-Neul (haha), I just got the chance to watch i… Read More
2020-07-18 13:56
Exercise is essential for taking your health. Nobody can really get away with not exercising without feeling the impact at some point. However, if you’re starting to show your years a… Read More
2020-07-17 14:59
The global health pandemic caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has put many people through the wringer. It’s true to say that numerous health issues have become more common due to this sit… Read More
2020-07-08 02:22
My officemate, Rei, has been doing Asian drama reviews on her personal FB page. I was so intrigued when she gave Because This Is My First Life a rating of 100/10. Yup, hindi typo ang extra z… Read More
2020-06-23 10:26
With everybody struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s definitely a must to make life a little easier. It’s easy to take pride in working hard to fulfill every single t… Read More
2020-06-12 16:16
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone on the planet. Everyone’s had to make changes and adjustments to their lifestyles, and peopl… Read More
2020-06-10 00:24
I initially held back on writing this post because I know how social media works. You share something personal, and people will start judging you. Even the most well-meaning post in social m… Read More
2020-05-28 03:27
I have an office mate who happens to be a KDrama guru decades before half of the Philippines became KDrama fanatics. She has 1 TB of storage filled with Korean dramas way before KDrama fans… Read More
2020-05-21 06:59
If you want to do something positive for your health and well-being, picking up a new sport and playing it regularly is one of the best things you can do. I know that this is easier said tha… Read More
2020-03-30 00:00
Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill & Papaitan is one of the first restaurants that opened in Circuit Makati. It already opened its doors to foodies even before the mall became fully operationa… Read More
2020-02-24 12:36
It’s normal to struggle with making your health a priority when you’re a busy mom. If you have been following my blog, you are probably aware that I have faced a lot of health co… Read More
2020-01-28 14:04
I turned 36 over the weekend! Just like before, I planned to spend my birthday in Baguio, but I felt like the universe was so against my idea. A lot of things happened which prevented me fro… Read More
2020-01-20 02:44
I had always wanted to try Ka Tunying’s Café, but they don’t have a branch near me. I finally had the chance to know what the buzz is all about a few months ago. We had di… Read More
2020-01-13 00:00
Hello, guys! I hope you all had a wonderful start of the year. Mine didn’t start out the way I hoped for with me paying the ER a visit two days before Christmas. My body has been throu… Read More
2020-01-10 11:28
Australia is such a popular tourist hot spot. There’s no doubt that the land down under is an incredible destination, but what’s more incredible is the number of people who go th… Read More
2020-01-08 00:00
I had always wanted to try Ka Tunying’s Café, but they don’t have a branch near me. I finally had the chance to know what the buzz is all about a few months ago. We had di… Read More
2020-01-02 14:20
I started writing a book back in 2014. Yup, I did. To be honest, I don’t exactly remember the kind of person I was in 2014. It was the year when I was too exhausted physically, emotion… Read More
2019-12-22 11:15
2019 is not my favorite year. If you’ve been following my blog, then you’re probably aware that I’ve been having a lot of health issues which started at the beginning of th… Read More
2019-12-19 00:34
I’ve been happily wearing my eyeglasses from Sunnies Specs Optical for almost two months now. Purchasing from Sunnies Specs was really not my original plan, but I’m just so glad… Read More
2019-10-14 05:04
Last May, our little family had a very quick but awesome trip to Cebu as Tatay tagged us along for his company’s summer outing. We stayed in Crimson Resort and Spa for 3 days and 2 nig… Read More
2019-10-04 11:28
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Whether you have a family or flying solo, it’s exciting to find your forever home. I remember how excited my husband and I were while we were planning on buyi… Read More
2019-09-09 02:35
Last May, I had the courage to share on this blog about my battle with anxiety. It was one of the hardest posts that I had to write, but I figured that the first step that I needed to take t… Read More
2019-09-04 14:21
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2019-09-01 03:32
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The perfect staycation is the one where you have the opportunity to explore everything at your pace. While most of us like the idea of staying in numerous hotels a… Read More
2019-08-29 13:15
For many people that are getting into a new relationship, then it can be such a fun and magical time. You might have the kind of relationship that is worthy of a romantic comedy, or it could… Read More
2019-08-19 00:00
Hi, guys! Welcome back to our channel!
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Grabe! Na-realize ko na March pa pala ang last Kolokoy Household post ko! I really wanted to blog and vlog more often becau… Read More
2019-08-06 00:55
We now go to Circuit Makati more frequently because it’s barely a five-minute drive from where we live. We still go to Robinsons Manila once a month when we do grocery shopping, and I… Read More
2019-07-29 00:01
And so I’m back to the addicting world of KDramas! Well, sort of! I took a very long break from watching Korean dramas because I became really busy. It has been a year since I posted m… Read More
2019-07-18 00:00
Golden Bamboo Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant at Circuit Makati, is our family’s newest favorite! We had been passing by this restaurant, but we initially didn’t feel the urge t… Read More
2019-05-02 03:05
It took me months before I finally decided to write this blog post. This is going to be lengthy. If you don’t have the patience to read, then feel free to click the X button or just br… Read More
2019-03-04 01:29
My doctors also advised me to take things slowly, relax and find a diversion. Surprisingly, I found editing videos for our YouTube channel a bit therapeutic. Ang shonget nga lang ng finished… Read More
2019-02-09 06:23
Boyet and I decided to go to Baguio to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. We extended the invite to my parents who were also celebrating their 36th. Baguio was initially out of the equat… Read More
2019-01-31 00:49
Our family had an overnight staycation at Somerset Millennium Makati to celebrate Papa’s birthday last September. Mama and Papa have been taking care of Zayne while my husband and I wo… Read More
2019-01-28 04:27
I turned 35 years old over the weekend! Konting kembot na lang, kwarenta na ako! Wahahaha! I was really looking forward to my birthday after I ran out of luck on my 34th birthday, but life s… Read More
2019-01-03 00:00
Unlike last year when we threw a birthday party for Zayne, our little family decided to go to Tagaytay to celebrate her third birthday. My husband and I have been making a conscious effort t… Read More
2018-12-28 02:44
It took me months to realize that there is actually a Bench Café inside the Bench flagship store at Bonifacio High Street. I’ve been passing by the Bench store in BGC without th… Read More
2018-12-09 23:28
And so I’m back… from outer space!!! Hahahaha! I seriously feel that I went and came back from outer space! Last week was one helluva roller coaster ride for our family. Barely… Read More
2018-11-27 00:00
To celebrate Mama’s birthday back in May, our family once again drove to Laiya, Batangas and had a relaxing stay at Laiya Coco Grove. I got so stressed out with my botched birthday tri… Read More
2018-11-15 04:21
I’m not really a big fan of udon, but that changed when my office lunch buddies dragged me to Marugame Udon at Bonifacio High Street. I had been trying to convince Boyet to give it a t… Read More
2018-10-28 12:30
Izakaya Sensu is just one of the many restaurants that sprouted in Bonifacio Global City in the recent years. My office girlfriends and I finally had the chance to give it a try a few weeks… Read More
2018-10-21 23:24
Hello, guys! I know it is taking me forever to get my groove back on blogging. I really wanted to write and tell you more stories, but my hands are so full. My team at work is growing. My to… Read More
2018-10-14 14:18
If you live in the Philippines but do not know how big of a news the current pot money for the 6/58 lottery is, then you are probably living under a rock! The one billion pesos which is appr… Read More
2018-10-03 08:04
A few weeks ago, my family had lunch at Bursst Grill House by Charaptor. It’s one of the many restaurants that recently opened in Circuit Makati. (Bursst talaga e. Burst sa Zomato pero… Read More
2018-09-16 10:39
A friend and fellow mommy blogger once asked me why I still haven’t tried vlogging. And just like what I said in a post I shared to my Facebook page weeks ago, I can think of a thousan… Read More
2018-08-03 02:02
A few weeks ago, our little family had lunch at Oppa! Chicken right after hearing the Sunday mass. I’ve been seeing their branch in BGC, which is relatively just a cartwheel away… Read More
2018-07-11 00:04
I was quietly having my Korean drama hiatus slash detox when my office girlfriends started talking about Go Back Couple. There were a couple of times when we got to catch it being aired in A… Read More
2018-07-06 00:00
A long strip of restaurants opened at Robinsons Manila, one of which is Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken. Years ago, Joie started raving about it when she first tried their SM Megamall branch. But… Read More
2018-07-02 00:00
Hello, guys! How you doin’? (I said that the Joey Tribbiani way! Hahaha) I do hope you’re not as busy as I am. I already said countless of times before how I continuously struggl… Read More
2018-06-03 23:22
Last March, our little family went to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena, and we had a great time! It was one of our many spontaneous trips. My husband had a client meeting near Nuvali in Sta. Rosa… Read More
2018-05-14 00:00
Trying to kill time while waiting for Zayne’s turn on her pediatrician, we decided to roam around Bonifacio High Street and grab lunch at Friends & Family. Despite the fact that my… Read More
2018-05-09 00:00
I finished watching While You Were Sleeping a few weeks ago. I started it a day after I finished Doctor Stranger. It took me a while to give WYWS a try primarily because I don’t really… Read More
2018-05-02 00:46
Last week, I finally bought some clothes from Old Navy in Bonifacio High Street! I keep on complaining that my wardrobe is soooo outdated. My youngest pants were probably 5 years old. Apart… Read More
2018-04-23 00:21
Hello, my ever-so-lovely-and-loyal readers! Thank you for choosing to stick around despite my very crazy blogging schedule! I really struggle juggling all these “adulting” thingi… Read More
2018-04-12 02:06
I recently started going to the Circuit Makati branch of Lay Bare to avail of their half-leg wax and eyebrow threading services. Although I’ve tried quite a few other waxing salons, I… Read More
2018-04-09 00:00
Doctor Stranger was aired in 2014, but I only got to watch it a few weeks ago after all the “pressure” I got from my office mates. Although I love Lee Jong-Suk to bits, I wasn&rs&hell…Read More
2018-04-02 02:16
Albeit a day late, I was still able to celebrate my 34th birthday with my family. I decided to treat them to lunch at NIU by Vikings. I have been meaning to bring my family to NIU for ages… Read More
2018-03-25 23:30
Hello, my very patient and loyal readers! Wahahaha! I already sound like a broken record so instead of apologizing and using my very crazy schedule as an excuse for the lack of new posts her… Read More
2018-03-15 03:22
I finally got the chance to watch The Bride of Habaek. It was the first Korean drama I watched after my short hiatus slash detox. Nyahaha! The last drama I watched was Fight for My Way. Thin… Read More
2018-02-27 00:00
I turned 34 years old last month. (HAHAHAHA! IKR? Last month pa, guys. Sorry naman! Ang dami ko lang talagang labada kaya super delayed ang blog post ko!) Days before my birthday, my husband… Read More
2018-02-07 00:00
My husband and I decided to throw Zayne a Jollibee party for her second birthday. We were initially torn between a Jollibee birthday party and a trip to the beach. Zayne wasn’t much of… Read More
2018-01-30 05:17
Our tummies were so happy after we finally got to try Nice Two Meat U, a Korean restaurant at Circuit Makati, a few weeks ago! We were supposed to have our wedding anniversary lunch at Nice… Read More
2018-01-30 00:00
Our tummies were so happy after we finally got to try Nice 2 Meat U, a Korean restaurant at Circuit Makati, a few weeks ago! We were supposed to have our wedding anniversary lunch at Nice 2… Read More
2018-01-23 00:00
DENSE. I really could not think of a better adjective to use. My husband may be dense, but his resourcefulness made my Christmas wish of having a Brother P-touch labeller come true! Hihi!
I… Read More
2018-01-12 00:00
I first learned about Pintwora Face Painting Services while I was planning (cramming, actually) for Zayne’s first birthday party. We were so happy with how they made our daughter&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-01-09 00:56
We had been seeing Tuan Tuan every time we passed by the long strip of restaurants at the Sky Park of SM Aura Premier, but we never felt the urge to give it a try. For some odd reason, we ke… Read More
2018-01-05 01:52
My 2017 just passed by like a breeze. I felt a sense of panic when October arrived and I was still empty-handed for my daughter’s birthday party. Didn’t she just turn one year ol… Read More
2018-01-02 04:00
Our darling, Zayne, turned two years old last November. She’s growing up to be more talkative and inquisitive as days go by. You may say that I’m a bit biased here, but other peo… Read More
2017-12-12 03:27
Our family braved the long drive to Laiya, Batangas to have some R&R at Blue Coral Beach Resort. We liked it so much that we didn’t mind doing it one more time a few months after o… Read More
2017-12-05 23:00
Filipinos are naturally fun-loving individuals. I know a lot of foreigners who tell me that they have at least one neighbor, colleague or acquaintance who happens to be a Filipino. And all o… Read More
2017-12-03 23:24
I first worked as a technical support representative in an antivirus company in Libis. The long travel time and shifting schedule forced me to quit my job after a four-month stint. I honestl… Read More
2017-12-01 01:49
Every mother from Metro Manila who has planned for her child’s birthday party knows that Divisoria is the go-to place for all party needs. When we planned for Zayne’s first birth… Read More
2017-11-27 00:00
Hello, my dear readers! Just so ‘yah know, I’m still alive! Medyo nilamon lang ng trabaho at pagiging nanay, pero humihinga pa naman. It’s just that I’m currently wor… Read More
2017-11-23 07:07
Christmas is fast approaching. It’s about time to take out your tree and decors that have collected dust over the months. Carolers will soon be singing at your doorsteps. Your 13th mon… Read More
2017-10-29 12:04
I’m flattered when people tell us that they admire the kind of relationship I have with my husband. One time years ago, I got a Twitter mention from an avid reader saying, “Happy… Read More
2017-10-09 00:52
Happy Monday, guys! I hope you are all doing well. I was planning to spend a few hours to blog over the weekend, but there is a “virus” going around the house. It also didn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-10-02 00:00
Every time I post my Korean drama reviews, most of the comments I receive are recommendations on the next drama to watch. I cannot remember how many times Fight for My Way came up to my comm… Read More
2017-09-29 00:00
Going to Mambukal Resort was initially not a part of our Bacolod itinerary. We used to have those planned trips with even the littlest detail planned out, but the corporate world swallowed a… Read More
2017-09-27 01:51
And so I’m finally blogging our Bacolod trip once again! Hahahahaha! I know, I know. This one is almost a year too late. You’ll understand what I’m talking about when you s… Read More
2017-09-25 05:56
Hello, guys! Here I am again, trying to come up with some lame excuse for my absence in the blogosphere! I know I already sound like a broken record, but I have been extremely busy the past… Read More
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