They say writing is an on-and-off romance with your soul. So here I am, trying to rekindle that relationship. Hello Hive! I am Rachel Ann, a working mom from the small but bustling town, the “vegetable

Wanted to use this old skrib-age (scribbage) word game (similar to boggle word game) for this blog 😊 The Christmas season is just around the corner and following that, days would just pass by swiftly.

Unlike others who started as early as high school, my love story with coffee didn't begin until I graduated in college and began working. Coffee shops weren't my thing back then as I was busy preparing

Food is our common ground, a universal experience. ~James Beard Hello Hive friends! Christmas is just around the corner and surely, there will be lots of eating and travelling. If you swing by Dalaguete,

Weekends are supposed to be for my relaxation since I work full time as a teacher on weekdays. But in reality, I also have a lot of tasks on Saturdays and Sundays. Aside from home chores, I also need to

"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him." ~Psalm 127:3 I am finally back dear Hive friends! I've recently gone through a series of challenges. Thankfully, I have finally

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” -Ibn Battuta Sawadee ka! Today's blog is about one of the most unexpected yet very memorable travel experiences--my first

Life can sometimes be black and white--opposite but also strikes a balance of things. Hello Hive friends! This is my first post to the @asean.hive community and also my entry to the "Black & White

When our little family is complete, we make the most of our time together by going to places or doing something together. Now that my husband and I have a son, we do our best to enrich this little boy's

Something ordinary for some might be quite special for others.😊 It was the third Saturday of September when my mom, my son, and I went to Carcar City to purchase only one thing--a shower heater. My mom

I never thought it would feel this way. It's a mixture of sepanx and happiness. I looked at my son and time flashed before my eyes. He is already 4 and now, he is going to attend daycare classes. I am

Hello Hive friends! My schedule has been quite hectic lately but I am glad to be able to share a simple but meaningful weekend experience. I hope you will keep on reading. 😊 I've read about the Cebeco

There are people in our lives whose presence bring joy and blessings to us. It is in their constant kindness and love that we learn to be grateful, kind, and giving as well. Dear Hive friends, in this

Hello everyone! Today's blog is a sharing of my recent experience as a public high school teacher here in Cebu, Philippines. It is not really a new experience since schools always do this every year but

Hello Hive friends! How was your weekend? Ours was, unexpectedly, extra meaningful. My son and I, along with other parents and kids, experienced a beautiful day of gift-giving from the Ateneo de Cebu teachers

Hello hive friends! It's been quite some time since my last blog. I miss sharing my experiences, thoughts, and feelings to this community. Unfortunately, things got hectic at work a fortnight ago and I

Hello Hive friends! I hope your week has been good. Mine has been fully productive as I get to do a lot of home chores while work hasn’t begun. Yesterday afternoon, I had the chance to just sit down on

My life has been more special ever since I learned to bake. I am still learning every time and I love every bit of it…even if it means I have tons of dishes to wash afterwards!🤣 A Little Background Baking

"Women's friendships are like a renewable source of power." ~Jane Fonda Chill afternoons are a luxury to me lately. Having time to bond with my lady friends is something I often look forward

It’s an exciting August weekend as my colleagues and I went on a camping trip in Boljoon, Cebu! We really needed a mental health reset since classes will begin again in less than three weeks. What better

I was browsing through my Facebook albums when I came across the photos of a very special travel experience in my life. It was my second international travel and it was very memorable because (1) it was