The Breakfast Journal

Give Up Gifts for CDO & Iligan

Last December 16, Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) pummeled the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao, Philippines. Many lost their homes, death toll has already reached a thousand with ove...

Snug as a (Shutter)Bug

I take my camera with me wherever I go, and I usually just dump it in my bag together with all my other things. I know, that's not a very nice habit. But it's such a hassle to bring an extra camer...

Sunday Craft Challenge

Had brunch this morning with my cousins and the husbands at Pipino. I planned on making their presents earlier this week, but work got in the way so it got pushed until I only had an hour left ...

A Craft Soirée

Since I work as a freelancer, I often dream about meeting other creatives and crafters, and getting together to talk about/create pretty things. Ever since I started this blog, I've received a lot ...

Have a Hey Kessy Christmas!

This season, our household is trying to be as green as we possibly can. Our Christmas tree now saves us a whole lot on our electricity bill because we opted to skip on the lights. I think it still...

Winter's Here!

My cousin Rizza gave birth to Winter last December 10. Congratulations to the Rawcliffes! :) Photos below were taken by dad Alan and cousin Anton (Rizza's bro). They are all based in Seattle. ...

Almond Cookies

Apologies for the late post today. I'm currently at Pipino, waiting for my lunch date. I'm also preparing for a sit-down dinner here at the restaurant tonight. My lunch date is late, so I us...

How To Be (and Travel) Alone

My day begins at 5 in the morning: while everyone else is still in dreamland, I organize my task list for the day, have my breakfast while watching some TV, and then start working. Yup, work time f...

Weekend Foodie Finds

Before her class, I had lunch with Patty at one of our favorite restaurants, Ninyo. She ordered the fish & chips while I had a special tomato-based vegetarian pasta made for me. We also sh...

1st Pasalubong Giveaway Winners

My Gocco printer is alive! It's been months since I last used it, and I realized how much I miss it! Last night, I printed on canvas bags for the Pasalubong Giveway. The giveaways will be m...