I believe I have a lifelong affair with Max’s. Okay, that might not sound right, but am sure you know which Max I am talking about–the restaurant, of course. And indeed I have. From my parents’ wedding reception, the studio recital of my voice and piano students, my daughter’s baptism, reunions, meetings, or any time […]
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Vicks’ #TouchOfCare campaign creates awareness for children infected with HIV
(Manila, Philippines) A strong follow up from its 2018 #TouchOfCare video, Vicks once again releases another true-to-life story on the transformative power of care, to celebrate the extraordinary stories of the people who have lived it by their actions. This time, it centers on a child infected with HIV and a woman whose love and […]
Touringkitty Travels: Dating, European-style
We sang, we traveled, we ate. This is how we conquered Europe for the first time as husband and wife. We got to do it for almost a month. And even if we were traveling with a group, we cannot miss the chance to go out on a just-us date. So, on that one free […]
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The Shrine of Jesus has been more than a church for us, it’s our second home. There, we have built our first family, even before marriage. My husband and I formed a children’s choir in 2006 from among its churchgoers and relatives of other volunteers. We have taken part in so many Holy Masses, liturgical […]
Vuelo 2018 Music: Juan 14 (Mary Katherine Trangco)
Programming music. One of the most difficult yet the most basic block in any choral group. As a chorister, I get excited with what’s going to be the repertoire for a certain concert I sing in or watch. Always interesting to know the hows and why of putting a set of songs together. For the […]
Express yourself with Novelina Zeelke Cream Hair Color
Jet black hair. That has been our hair colour since birth. But with ever changing world, plus the inevitable grey strands, one has to keep up with having their hair coloured. I am not so much of a fan of colour, but about four years ago, my “virgin” jet black hair was subject to colour […]
Of Thrones and Tiaras: A concert of music for, by, and of royalty
As the Christmas season ushers in, music from opera and musical theatre will be featured in a special two-night concert in the second weekend of December. OperaJuan’s “Of Thrones and Tiaras: An Evening of Opera and Musical Theater Royalty” will feature music from various opera and musical theater masterpieces fit for any king or queen: La […]
Schatzinfinity: Ten years of marriage
#blessed is never cliche If I were to sum up the past ten years of being married to the love of my life, only one word comes to mind: GRATEFUL. That my husband and I are stronger together, and we’ve proven it to each other and to other people many times already. That we have […]
Touringkitty Travels: Europe 2018 with the Ateneo Chamber Singers
ACS happened. And I am so humbled, grateful, privileged, and honoured to be part of Vuelo 2018. Most updates I have posted on my Facebook Page (LIKE and FOLLOW Touringkitty now!). Will summarize stories on the blog as soon as jetlagged me recovers. Til the next post! ~ Touringkitty
A foundation that supports breastfeeding
While formula and follow-on milk formula are enjoying the limelight in the marketing scene, it’s always nice to know that there are still institutions who dared take that road less traveled and support only the best–breastfeeding. I got a chance to attend a forum on the Mother-Baby Friendly Philippines program of the World Vision and […]