Christine martinez
It's crazy to think that on the other side of the world, it's already 2019. I was going through several posts from my family and friends back home, and couldn't help but begin counting down the hours of when we would be welcoming the new year here in South Texas. And still, I am in [...]
I was going through old pictures that I completely forgot existed, when I stumbled upon this particular one of Fabian holding our then one year old. It was our first family trip to the Philippines. We were in my old bedroom that I shared with my older sister in the five years that we resided [...]
It doesn't feel like that long ago I was 16-17ish, placing my curiosities about my future in an old journal. Specifically the thought of one day having a family. It went along the lines of, "I can't imagine what it would be like to be a mom." Fast forward a few years later and I am [...]
It sounds crazy, but at one point of my life I considered applying to be a contestant for the show, The Amazing Race. The origin of this idea? I was incredibly inspired by my sister and her love for traveling. Of course she would be my partner if we ever have the opportunity to trot [...]
Just got off the phone with my mom. We were joking about how nowadays I find myself dressing more and more like her. Proof is in the yellow shirt I am currently wearing, that I recently purchased at a local thrift store due to 1) My deep appreciation for a vintage aesthetic and 2) It [...]
I would like to express my gratitude to my dear friend and sister from another mister, Nova, and her beautiful family for inviting us in welcoming the new year in her lovely home...and also for the many pictures taken that night. It was a night full of love, laughter and food. To summarize, it was [...]
Since I left my home in the Philippines roughly eight years ago, I have made my best attempt to return on an annual basis. I initially decided to postpone this year's trip to later reunite with my family in Japan early next year, a decision we mutually agreed on...and one that I was excited about. [...]
