I was planning to give these cupcakes to a friend who loves painting. It was his birthday, but the taste of the chocolate cupcake I made from scratch was a total fail. The after taste of the cupcake due to the baking soda overpowered the cupcake’s overall taste. I don’t usually add baking soda to… Read More
To end a pain prematurely Or to experience quick relief Is not  always the best answer to end our situation This is the last month of pregnancy All I want is to end the difficulties But doing it now Before the appointed time May do harm on the baby The same with our pains and… Read More
It’s the changing of the season in other countries. From summer to fall. Meanwhile, where I am, it’s still summer. haha  We only have summer and winter (winter is when temperature goes 16-12 degrees celsius–haha..and that’s just fall in other countries) here in Saudi Arabia and I’m beginning to miss my favorite season, fall. So… Read More
Some photos from Instagram this week. Art & music combined by Fender 🎶🎸🎨 A photo posted by Gilian (@islesgilian) on Sep 1, 2016 at 1:13pm PDT Saw this in Sarawat, Jeddah. I think it’s cool. =) I’ve seen some people who are fond of doodling doing this on their guitars or other instruments, but it was… Read More
It was almost evening, the plane was full. Full of tired individuals wishing for a faster way to reach their destinations. The amazing blue, purple, pink, and green colors of dusk painted my window. I looked down and saw from afar some “bushes” or trees. They looked like bushes from the flying plane where I was… Read More
PHOTO 101 by WordPress Each weekday, WordPress gives you a new photography theme to inspire your image for the day, along with a related photography tip — they might share advice on composition, tips on working with different light sources, or image editing ideas. Weekends are free, although they’ll share a few ideas each weekend to… Read More
When going to the Singapore Zoo, one must be ready to walk. It was a great challenge to finish the Zoo since we’ve never walked for more than 30 minutes for the past months/years. My eldest, Jacob was able to finish it. It was obvious that he was very tired, but he continued until he could see the… Read More
This is the view when traveling in NLEX Phillippines and in the deserts of Arabia. Green vs. Brown.  
(Not yet done blogging our Singapore trip. =) ) It was not my plan to ride the Flyer. I’m a little afraid of heights. Plus, with two kids with us, I wasn’t really sure it would be a good idea, but my husband urged me to try it so I did (with the kids). My theology teacher taught… Read More
Of all the things I do for vacation, I find the unpacking part after a long vacation as the most dreadful part. Packing, goes 2nd. Removing all the clothes I’ve used, the things I bought, all the devices to be put in their proper places, etc. they mean everything will be back to the usual… Read More
