Since mommy gala is too busy to take all pictures during our Fontana/Holiday Inn trip last weekend (no daddy and yaya!) and to write a blog post anytime this week, hope this Instagram-ish entry would suffice as a chronicle. “In the morning I brush my teeth with hope, and at night before bed I brush them with … Continue reading
Where in the world is Batang Gala? Imus town plaza
One of the rare times that we were able to spend time at my hometown despite its close proximity to where we live right now. Finally, Benito was able to set foot at the town plaza of my quaint but historical hometown in Imus, Cavite. He was able to enjoy staring at the mini-fountain, running in its vast … Continue reading
Where in the world is Batang Gala? Turf BGC
An awe moment at country’s first artificial football turf in Bonifacio Global City. This public football field is a FIFA-standard that uses ternate yarn, an artificial grass-like surface produced by Limonta of Italy. “Baseball is fathers and sons. Football is brothers beating each other up in the backyard.” – Donald Hall, Fathers Playing Catch with Sons
Where in the world is Batang Gala? Sol y Viento in Calamba, Laguna
Looking for a quick summer getaway with backdrop of a beautiful scenery and natural spring water less the crowd of the usual swimming pool resorts? Answer: Sol y Viento Mountain Hot Springs Resort You need not drive too far for this resort is very nearby to the metro – 1 hour from Makati perhaps via … Continue reading
2012 Long weekends
A mommy of a batang gala should this by heart 🙂 As early as November or December, this is already in my mind because, it’s never too early to plan for your family trip for the following year. The EO release yearly comes out on the first week of December but you can actually plot and calculate it yourself. Take into … Continue reading
the Beginning
Everything has a beginning. Yes, even this blog. It wasn’t until early this month after I signed up for wordpress that I have to think of the time when all this started. Little did I realized that BGC actually started as early as Ben’s first month. It may even be upon release from hospital as we went … Continue reading
BGC recommends: Cute Enough in BKK
Arrived yesterday (3.5.2012) in Suvarnabhumi airport for a company-sponsored training this week in Bangkok. My supposed IT for the first day is to join SpiceRoads‘ Bangkok sunset ride but sadly, it did not push through as I was the only who confirmed (minimum is 2 people for a tour to proceed). They have a confirmed Bangkok … Continue reading
Pre-BGC
Before Batang Gala Chronicles (BGC) was born, we had Gio Bunny’s adventures.Inspired by Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome, bf-then-(C)hubby and I decided to have our own version as we tour some interesting parts of the world – the plush toy is the the nutbrown hare from the well-loved children’s book Guess How Much I Love You. Jay baptized him…Gio Bunny … Continue reading
First step, one giant leap!
They say, a child will truly change you. It did for me and (C)hubby – very much. Never thought I would be writing my first entry. All along we just ensured to make well-planned weekends to catch up with Benito since our workdays are always hectic. This is it – our first step, one giant leap! “The beginning is the … Continue reading