A throwback post is my way of migrating the blogs I wrote many years ago to this site. This particular post was written in August 2015. I’ve got exciting news to share with you guys! If you know me personally or if you’ve been reading my blog for quite some time now, you know that my heart…
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15 Lessons & Discussion Points for Your Family After Watching Matilda The Musical
Our family has spent many afternoons watching the 1996 movie, Matilda, upon Audrey’s request. It was during a time when she found it extremely challenging to read, so watching Matilda really encouraged her to put in the effort so she could read with ease, just like Matilda. (Full disclosure, we haven’t read Matilda by Roald…
Matilda The Musical is Finally in Manila!
It’s the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. GWB Entertainment along with GMG Productions & Virtus Live are delighted to announce that the international tour of the multi-award-winning show MATILDA THE MUSICAL is finally in…
I Don’t Know What’s Best for Them…
“Mother knows best.” I’ll be very honest with you. I’m a mom to a 14 and 7-year-old and nope, I don’t always know what’s best for my kids. Hang on, momma. Hear me out. I used to believe that I had to be in control of everything because….“Mom knows best.” Man, I was such a…
Sundays will never be the same…
Two Sundays ago, we lost our mom. It was sudden and totally unexpected even if she’s been in and out of the hospital for the past few years. It has been challenging to deal with the fact that she is no longer in her room, as always. It feels weird that her seat at the…
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera Asian Tour Cast
Get to know the Asian tour cast of the THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the world’s most popular musical today. Presented in Manila by PLDT Smart, the musical premieres at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from February 20,2019 and tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.com.ph. The Phantom – Jonathan Roxmouth Theatre includes: The Phantom in The…
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Releases Full Cast List
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA the world’s most popular musical today announced the remaining cast members for the long-awaited Asian tour. Presented in Manila by PLDT Smart, the musical premieres at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from February 20,2019 and tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.com.ph. Following his successful stints as…
Of Abot Tala, Trust and Taking Risks
We’ve spent many late nights these past two weeks working on our very first round table discussion/orientation materials. It’s for families who want to know more about Abot Tala, the Self-Directed Learning center we’re putting up here in Metro Manila. Yesterday was the big day and it was interesting to see different reactions as I…
Of Dreams Coming True and Turning 37
I have a story to share. It’s the kind that has given people goosebumps. It’s made some people cry and it has definitely encouraged so many to start dreaming and believing again. I had a dream so big and so seemingly impossible. It felt like I was reaching for the stars. A voice inside me…
