living the here and now

Bouna vita, dolce vita. Good life, sweet life. This blog would somehow document how I intend to find joy in simple things no matter how ordinary or insignificant they may be to others.

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

All Saints' Day Reflection

›
All Saints' Day is almost here again, and to most people, this is a time to remember loved ones who passed.  I always remember my Papa a...
Saturday, 22 October 2016

What Gifts to Give This Christmas?

›
We were visiting our son and his family when the subject of Christmas came about. My son said: "I was thinking that maybe we should sto...
Sunday, 16 October 2016

Kailan in Oyster Sauce: My Version

›
Jim harvested a few stems from our edible backyard garden this morning and I thought I'd share with you my version of kailan in oyster s...
Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Gumamela Brings Joy!

›
When our children were young, we frequently go to Baguio, the City of Pines located in the northern mountains of the archipelago.  Developed...
Saturday, 17 September 2016

For Love Of Filipino Soap Operas

›
Jim and I always look forward to a new day, our attitude: "Carpe Diem", pronounced kärpā ' dē em; meaning, seize the day.  Tha...
Thursday, 8 September 2016

Is It Necessary To Declutter To Be Organized?

›
My two daughters and I compare notes regularly on our cooking/menu planning as well as the progress of our decluttering.   My older daughter...
Sunday, 4 September 2016

Crispy Beef In Orange Sauce

›
I felt like eating crispy beef in orange sauce today when I recalled what I ate at Chopsuey Restaurant in Dempsey, Singapore.  I had no idea...
‹
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
Rita A. Gomez
I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. Now that I'm retired, I love to spend more time with family and friends. I always like to express my thoughts; I enjoy writing and public speaking, so I thought I'd blog. I've committed to enjoy each day, live in the moment, carpe diem, make the most out of the time I have. I also promised myself to find beauty in the simplest of things; be open-minded to experience the new and be optimistic in every situation.
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.