Gratitude

DIY Thank You Cards

September 12, 2013 by Veronica Leave a Comment

I read somewhere that consistently grateful people are happier and more satisfied with their lives. It also helps create a generous spirit in us. Therefore, gratitude is a virtue I would definitely want to develop in my children. Summer, who just turned two, cannot even pronounce "Thank you" properly yet. She says "tenchu" or something like that, but it makes me happy every time she says it without me having to remind her. Being consistently grateful is a quality even I have not perfected but I'm working on it and learning along side my girls. The week after Summer's birthday party, I Read More

Bluebird

September 28, 2012 by Veronica Leave a Comment

BLUEBIRD (Colored Pencils) I had a tough week. A part of me is thrilled that it’s over but another part wishes it could go back so I could handle it differently. I’m sorry and ashamed to say that I acted as if the world was out to give me a hard time. I acted as if everything that went wrong was other people’s fault and not mine. Maybe it really wasn’t but also, maybe there’s really nobody to blame and things just don’t always turn out the way I want it to. Either way, the week is over and here I am. The baby is sleeping. My husband, who also had a full week, is out chilling with friends. Read More

A Fresh Start

Late last year, I was so fortunate to have been featured by Common Room PH in their Meet the Maker series on YouTube. I had the chance to really rave about journaling and how it has helped me appreciate life more through the years. I also shared tips on how to keep a creative journal Read More

December Daily: Keeping Christmas New

It’s that time of year again and I’m pretty excited to set up and start another December Daily journal! It’s one of those little Christmas traditions I’ve set for myself which allows me to navigate the season with a little bit more intention. It’s a practice that allows me to find a more personal meaning Read More

Thrive and Trove Yard

The girls and I were very fortunate to have been invited to the opening party of a new creative space and craft shop in Marikina City called TATY. That stands for Thrive And Trove Yard! Formerly known as Woak PH on Instagram, TATY is essentially a kids’ maker studio that promotes skill-building activities and provides Read More