2021-11-18 19:39
Hello! Yes, I'm still here.I really don't know where to start, but today feels like a good day to start writing. Perhaps because I've calmed my fears and started to feel some semblance of no… Read More
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2020-10-16 13:48
I've been away for a while. I will elaborate in another post. Because today, I'd like to bask in the beauty of autumn.The red Maple tree and the blue sky.Every year, I look forward to… Read More
2020-08-27 18:14
From the archives, I took this photo while our cruise ship was crossing the Panama Canal in 2016. The Panama Canal is something I've always wanted to see especially that I've read so much ab… Read More
2020-08-14 14:10
Happy Friday!I've been away for a month as work's becoming a little bit out-of-hand. A lot of my colleagues are taking vacations and I've been tasked to take over the work of two to three pe… Read More
2020-07-13 13:51
As I've mentioned in my earlier posts, we visited Swallow Falls State Park in mid-June. What I really love about this park is that you hike to four different waterfalls.Tolliver Falls i… Read More
2020-07-08 13:56
I took this photo last weekend near Kilgore Falls. We were on our way home after a refreshing swim at the river.This is my entry:Wordless WednesdayMy Corner of the WorldFriday Skywatch Read More
2020-07-06 13:01
When people talk of Hawaii, they rarely talk about the island of Molokai. But for anyone looking for quiet solitude and a place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the world, Molokai is… Read More
2020-07-02 16:42
It felt good to go away for a few days.Kepi and I headed to Virginia for a short weekend trip. Our plan is to hike and visit state parks there. It's the best choice especially that we'd both… Read More
2020-07-01 14:08
We just got back from our short weekend trip to Virginia. We only stayed there for three days, but it was enough to relax and have some "me" time. We brought Daisy with us, and I think she h… Read More
2020-06-24 20:56
Taken when we went hiking at Swallow Falls State Park a week ago. I'm currently on a week vacation from work, and I find it hard to destress granted that I now work at home and while I'… Read More
2020-06-17 15:42
When we arrived at Reynisfjara, we saw this threatening cloud. We managed to take photos but soon after this photo was taken. Snow and sleet fell like crazy. Please see short video below.My… Read More
2020-06-16 13:41
Kepi and I went for a short hike this weekend to the western mountains of Maryland. There were several people at the state park. I guess most people were thinking what we're thinking - get s… Read More
2020-06-11 21:17
From the archives, I took this photo on my fourth hike going up Diamond Head in O'ahu. This view awaits when you reach the top.This is my entry for Skywatch Friday Read More
2020-06-09 16:26
From the archives, this was taken when we were hiking at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.It's been a stressful start of the week, but I'm glad our board meeting will be over soon (tomorr… Read More
2020-06-04 12:41
From the archives, took this photo when I went home to O'ahu in 2018. My dad, brother and I spent the afternoon walking and watching the boats float by Ala Wai Canal close to Ala Moana Park… Read More
2020-05-31 19:55
Last week, work has been busy, so I didn't have much time to visit blogs. My office is preparing for a board meeting, so we're all at our wits end trying to prepare for this three hour meeti… Read More
2020-05-28 20:16
Visited the Rock of Cashel in May 2015, and we were blessed with good weather and beautiful views. Also known as the Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick's Rock and quite a spectacular archae… Read More
2020-05-27 20:30
Meet Mr. Mistoffelees! He's not our cat, but he likes to hang out near our house. I see him everyday, and you never know where he'll turn up next. Sometimes, he's on the front lawn, the back… Read More
2020-05-21 23:05
Lately, I've been dreaming of the sea, clear blue skies, and the warmth of the Sun. It's been chilly and overcast the past few days. I worry about my vegetable garden, as some of my see… Read More
2020-05-19 12:35
Are you ready to go on another Malta trip with me? Today, I'm posting my favorite photos from the island of Malta.Since our hotel is in Valletta, we spent a lot of time exploring the Old Cit… Read More
2020-05-14 18:23
King Kamehameha V banished all those afflicted with Hansen's disease (Leprosy) to this isolated Kalaupapa peninsula in Molokai. This is where Father Damien came, served and lived in the sett… Read More
2020-05-13 14:00
I am missing the islands today, and I've been feeling low because of work.I took this photo when I visited the Big Island.This is my entry for My Corner of the World and Wordless Wednesdays Read More
2020-05-11 18:46
Today, we'll travel to Colombia!It was March of 2016 when we traveled to Colombia. The Zika virus was the issue then. Yup, another virus, so we were armed with long sleeves, mosquito face co… Read More
2020-05-07 17:38
Green Sand Beach or Papakolea Beach or Mahana Beach, Big Island, HawaiiIt was a hike to reach Papakolea. You can also hitch a ride with some locals providing some paid rides to the beach, bu… Read More
2020-05-03 15:42
After spending Christmas Day in Valletta, Kepi and I were ready for our Gozo adventure. We woke up early that day, ate breakfast at the hotel terrace, then took the bus from Valletta to Cirk… Read More
2020-04-30 15:47
It's another stormy day in Maryland. It's been raining since last night and I am hoping we'll get some sun tomorrow or the weekend so that I can work on the garden. Today, I'm taking you on… Read More
2020-04-25 19:06
At long last, the elusive Sun finally showed up. With this working at home situation, days feel blurry and on most days I don't even know what day it is.It's deja vu that I'm titling this po… Read More
2020-04-21 20:47
Spring is still my favorite time of the year.Since we missed the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin this year, the lovely blooms in the neighborhood surely made up for it. A couple of weeken… Read More
2020-04-14 18:24
We traveled to Charleston, South Carolina in the spring of 2019. We've been contemplating about moving to the south, as we're starting to get tired of the cold Maryland winters. My husband s… Read More
2020-04-08 21:33
MD COVID-19 UPDATE: As of April 8, 2020, Maryland has 5,529 confirmed cases. According to the most recent press conference by Gov. Hogan, White House is designating DC-Baltimore a… Read More
2020-04-03 14:19
On December 2017, Kepi and I traveled to the Netherlands. Christmas was around the corner and we both needed a vacation from our daily lives. Yup, once or twice a year we feel that way. We e… Read More
2020-04-01 17:24
MD COVID-19 UPDATE: On Monday, March 30, 2020, Governor Hogan issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Maryland as COVID-19 cases has surpassed 1,400. Anyone caught violating the… Read More
2020-03-24 19:24
It's our second week of working at home. We live in the worse of times. I am hopeful that may we survive this and live to tell stories of hope, resilience, strength and love.There are times… Read More
2020-03-13 20:21
Sorry, I've been out again. I was so busy at work preparing for our bank conference in San Diego. Unfortunately, our trip and conference in California got canceled due to coronavirus… Read More
2019-12-26 01:40
A couple of weekends ago, Kepi and I drove to Pennsylvania to visit Longwood Gardens. Every season, they decorate the gardens with different themes, but I'm most particularly in-loved with t… Read More
2019-12-11 20:05
I couldn't think of a better title for this post. However, last week was awesome!Kepi and I went to see "The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays" at the National Theatre. This is my second b… Read More
2019-12-05 20:41
Slowly, Washington, DC is beginning to look like Christmas.It's also that time when the weather is at a strange phase. You have to gauge the temperature if you need a thick coat or a regular… Read More
2019-11-30 01:48
A couple of weeks ago, Kepi and I drove to Piney Point for a weekend getaway. The weekend trip was my gift for his birthday. Although it was a bit windy and cold out there, it felt good to u… Read More
2019-11-08 19:29
Where are you Christmas?It seems a long time ago that I'd feel complete exuberance as soon as September first arrives. The -ber months would usher that Christmas feeling and warmth. If I'm n… Read More
2019-11-01 18:25
It hit me today. I've missed blogging.I've been away for more than a year. Simply because I lack the inspiration to write and the words that used to flow so easily felt forced and insincere… Read More
2018-04-10 15:27
Spring is here, or is it? We had snow on the first day of spring and the past few days have been cold as temperatures hovered in the near 20s and 30s. I'm still wearing thick jackets and mit… Read More
2018-01-29 02:16
At the Surgical Family Lounge, I sat and waited like the other people who have families going through some surgeries or procedures. There were about ten people there trying to keep busy and… Read More
2018-01-15 01:28
I'm still pretty sick, but this sniffle is not stopping me from celebrating my Fourth Rebirthday ~ January 11, 2018. I saw my transplant doctor, Dr. D, on the 12th, and I am quite happy that… Read More
2018-01-07 02:07
I'm sick again. I hate it! This is probably my second or third bout of sniffles this year. Our freezing weather here is not helping my sniffly situation at all.I'm sick but I feel safe under… Read More
2017-12-23 19:28
It's that time of year when getting out of bed in the morning is pure struggle accompanied by the ugly protesting groans of not wanting to get up. The warm blanket has a stronger appeal than… Read More
2017-11-29 02:47
When the dog bitesWhen the bee stingsWhen I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite thingsAnd then I don't feel so badI hate Sunday evenings! Every Sunday evening, I get the case of… Read More
2017-10-29 22:50
I think I said "autumn" too soon. It's been an uncharacteristically warm October. I'm still walking around wearing shirts and blouses. It's strange because even the trees are looking lacklus… Read More
2017-09-03 20:27
The boy and his dog. A month after Kepi's brain surgery. Daisy got a free bath that day.Perhaps it's time to pack the summer clothes away and air out the sweaters and stockings again. The fi… Read More
2017-07-10 19:59
I am baking a new recipe of Banana Chocolate Bread today. I'm hoping it will come out good. I think this is the first time in a couple of months I'm baking again. I miss it.I've been away ag… Read More
2017-05-15 07:28
I have to write a blog entry while I'm here in Hilo.Our experience here has been nothing but wonderful - from our cozy apartment that has everything we needed, waking up to the sound of wave… Read More
2017-05-03 23:57
Thank you for the beautiful yellow daisies and card.Happy fourth wedding anniversary, my dear Kepi!We've been through a lot - from my diagnosis, clinical trial appointments, transfusions, ho… Read More
2017-04-28 03:09
Sleep has eluded me lately. I used to get a good six to seven hours of sleep, but lately my nights are spent tossing, turning, staring at the ceiling, and when I'm lucky enough to get some s… Read More
2017-04-10 01:54
It's been really quiet here.In fact, 2016 was a year I didn't blog that much. Probably because life pulled me in a different direction. Let's just say I'm traversing a road less traveled the… Read More
2016-08-16 10:18
Today, I am going to introduce you to Aidan Mc Nally and his newly self-published book, TWO sons TOO many. Our featured author today is from Loughshinny, Dublin, Ireland. I don't think… Read More
2016-08-11 20:53
I took this photo during our Panama Canal cruise.The view was fantastic and serene.The sea was calm and the sky was on fire. Beauty abounds.GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENTPlease come back anytime next… Read More
2016-08-07 16:36
The mosquitoes have been devouring my legs and arms whenever I'm on the backyard working on the garden. But, I am overjoyed because my tomatoes, bitter gourd, snow peas, peppers, moringa, an… Read More
2016-07-25 14:49
Ok, I haven't written for a while.Sometimes, we need to step back, enjoy the usual things or the little things, and live without the pressure of writing about it.Majahual Beach, MexicoAfter… Read More
2016-03-09 15:26
It's Wednesday and I don't feel like working. This is probably because I didn't get a decent sleep last night. It felt rather warm even if we're still supposedly in winter. We did get one bi… Read More
2016-03-04 19:14
This morning, I took this photo while waiting for the train to work.The photo looks calm and snowy; we got about an inch or two of snow dusting last night. What you don't see is the co… Read More
2016-02-23 19:14
What do you do when you're nervous or scared of something? Because I'm nervous as hell at the moment.I have big ticket items on my list for the next few months, and I'm not talking about con… Read More
2016-02-17 21:38
On our second day in Oakland, we visited a couple of indoor flea markets in the morning; I found a cookie jar and a first edition of the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. In… Read More
2016-02-11 21:54
My birthday gift from Kepi was a massage and a weekend retreat. So this recent weekend, we packed our bags and drove to Oakland. Oakland is located at a high elevation and considered t… Read More
2016-02-02 22:04
Here's Daisy pretending to be half-awake or half-asleep. This photo makes me laugh every time I look at it.I think she just finished playing catch with Kepi when I took this photo, so she wa… Read More
2016-01-28 22:28
After three days of storm, a bright sun and a cloudless sky greeted us. It is also time for recovery.Linking with Skywatch Read More
2016-01-26 01:42
We survived blizzard Jonas!It's been three days of on and off shoveling and trying to clear the driveway from snow. My arms and back are so sore and I am just physically and mentally exhaust… Read More
2016-01-20 21:53
Taken - January 2015.I thought Mr. Winter had forgotten the good ol' State of Maryland. For some time now, our weather has been more spring-like than winter. It was sort of a dull Chri… Read More
2016-01-13 15:23
To pick up where I left off before I went on my unplanned hiatus from blogging, I'll continue featuring photos I took from our May 2015 vacation to Ireland.In Galway, we stayed at a B&B… Read More
2016-01-11 15:38
It's a dreary, drizzly Saturday.Kepi just lighted the fireplace, and I could hear wood crackling as the fire devours the pile. Today, I'm enjoying the company of Kepi, Daisy and Dizzy. I tre… Read More
2016-01-11 15:37
Today, I'm celebrating my second re-birthday from a bone-marrow transplant (BMT) that took place on January 11, 2013. If you're interested about my BMT journey, it's here.Thank you to my fam… Read More
2016-01-09 03:36
On New Year's Day, Kepi, Daisy and I were out for an afternoon walk when we caught glimpse of the lovely Maryland sky. The sky was a perfect backdrop to the almost leafless trees of winter.T… Read More
2015-12-30 16:28
Kylemore is home to a community of nuns of the Benedictine Order who came here in 1920 after their abbey in Ypres, Belgium was destroyed in World War I. Settling at Kylemore, the Benedictine… Read More
2015-12-29 14:57
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa.This year, I baked cupcakes and cookies and gave them to neighbors, family and friends.The warm weather causes a Cherry Blossom… Read More
2015-12-22 16:30
I didn't plan to go off the grid for a long time, but life became too busy and too complicated that I couldn't find the time to formulate letters into words, words into sentences and sentenc… Read More
2015-07-16 19:53
Summers in DC can be brutally humid and hot, but today felt perfect.It's nice, cool and bright. The sun didn't feel threatening for a change and the sky looked clear. I wish every day… Read More
2015-07-10 01:58
This wasn't the only sheep we met while driving through Connemara, but I thought this sheep is perfectly framed by its surroundings.For a moment, I felt beauty and calm - at the same time, a… Read More
2015-06-18 20:41
We spent our first few days in Dublin, but today I will feature Galway. I still need to sort out the photos I took in Dublin. Procrastination is my enemy these days.Off note, I've been feeli… Read More
2015-06-10 21:09
It's been a week since we came back from Ireland. Sadly, I got sick during the last two days of our vacation, so I've been nursing a cold since we got home. Thus explains my absence in the b… Read More
2015-06-10 19:11
We visited Clonmacnoise on our way to Galway.Clonmacnoise is in County Offaly on the River Shannon south of Athlone. It was founded in 544 by St. Ciarán.For SkywatchiPhoneTaken… Read More
2015-05-26 08:06
Good morning from Dublin, Ireland!It's our third day and we're enjoying it so far.Yesterday, I met Odette, she's one of my Iggy sisters. We really enjoyed her company and we're so grat… Read More
2015-05-21 02:12
The past couple of weeks have been busy; I'd say good busy.Last week, cousin A and I walked all over DC covering the White House to the National Mall and we managed to squeeze in a day visit… Read More
2015-05-14 18:03
My blog's been quiet because the real world calls.I really enjoyed showing my cousin A around DC and a little bit of Maryland. Here's one of my favorite photos of the day.I wonder if this ev… Read More
2015-05-07 19:49
At this time of year, the Hershey Gardens abound with all types and colors of Tulips.In my previous post, I've stated why we trek here annually. In fact, even before Kepi and I got mar… Read More
2015-05-05 19:12
On May 3rd, Kepi and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary.We decided that for our yearly anniversary celebration, we'd visit the place where we got married - Hershey Gardens. There ar… Read More
2015-05-01 19:54
There's no need for sweaters today. The weather is perfect.I had some business with the Philippine Embassy, but instead of hailing a cab, I decided to walk and take in the city in spring.&nb&hell…Read More
2015-05-01 18:15
I love DC in the spring!After the grip of winter thaws, all plants and trees seem to wake up from their long slumber.When spring arrives in DC, it's like an explosion of color and life. All… Read More
2015-05-01 18:15
According to the website Behindthename.com:SAKURAGENDER: FeminineUSAGE: JapaneseOTHER SCRIPTS: 桜, 咲良 (Japanese)PRONOUNCED: sah-koo-ṙah [key]Meaning &am&hell…Read More
2015-05-01 18:14
We were about to leave the park when I saw these two people sitting and admiring the view.I smiled at my husband and snapped this photo.I nodded and said, "I know how they feel."The best way… Read More
2015-04-23 03:40
Spring is here!~~~NOTE:I'm currently writing my research paper, so I haven't had the time to visit blogs.I will be visiting your blogs soon.Thank you Read More
2015-04-10 18:26
Last night, I heard the first rumble of thunder. My husband exclaimed, "I haven't heard that for a while!"We were excited. Spring? Thunder? Rain? They are all here.A new season is beautifull… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm doing this as a Thanksgiving Giveaway!I am now home, and I am happy. I just re-opened my Etsy Shop - Kayni's Kreations, and although I'll be homebound for a long time, I have my shop to… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Did you say chocolate and churros? That's right! If I'd eat this right now, I'd probably not taste the savory sweetness of the chocolate since I've lost my taste buds due to chemo, but it's… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more! (Dr. Seuss)I thought I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My latest update from kayni's bone marrow - click HERE Read More
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