Archive for June, 2009

CT09: Long Distance Love Affair

Icon Written by AbbyG on June 30, 2009 – 12:52 am

Show of hands - how many of you, or perhaps someone you know have been in a long distance relationship? I know for a fact that most, if not all, have varying degrees of opinions when it comes to love - long distance style. Are you for it? Do you think absence makes the heart [...]



MM09: The Distance Factor

Icon Written by AbbyG on June 29, 2009 – 9:08 pm

For today, share with us a photo that reminds you of this topic.
And one by one,
the nights between our separate cities
are joined
to the night that unites us
—Pablo Neruda
*Photo above is my interpretation of this week’s theme. I personally was in a long distance relationship. Needless to say where the tons of snail mail, boarding passes [...]



SOF08: The Culture Factor

Icon Written by MrsPartyGirl on June 26, 2009 – 12:15 am

Last week, our little chika-chika was all about compatibility and marriage - that is, how two people with different personalities find a middle ground in the name of love.
Its a given that we and our husbands are two totally different people. But, how did we get to be this way? The answer: it’s because [...]



FW08: Culture and Food

Icon Written by Munchkin Mommy on June 24, 2009 – 12:04 pm

This photo was taken at the Jollibee West Covina branch in California during our vacation last year.  This man you see here, whom I had to hide behind a mask to protect his identity (:D) is a true blue American.  His meal? A 2-piece burger steak with rice.  Now how did he end up Jollibee?  [...]



CT08: Background Check

Icon Written by MrsPartyGirl on June 23, 2009 – 12:01 am

I am descended from a long, strong, homogeneous line of Kapampangans. On the other hand, my husband is a Nueva Ecijan through and through. In terms of personality, he is the consummate “palaban” (which is pretty descriptive of the men from his province), while I’m as non-confrontational and subservient (to a point, of course!) as [...]



MM08: The Culture Factor

Icon Written by Munchkin Mommy on June 22, 2009 – 12:01 am

A lot of inter-cultural marriages, inspite the culture differences, work.  But I imagine it is not without a lot of adjustments from both parties - the couple and their respective families.
Come on wifeys, share a pic that best depicts this week’s theme…”The Culture Factor”!
About the photo:  The ball on  the right is known in the [...]



SOF07: The Compatibility Factor

Icon Written by Mga Misis Ng WifeSpeaks on June 19, 2009 – 12:03 am

One of the more common advice given to us when we were still searching for that perfect mate was: find someone you’re compatible with. They say that having a spouse who has the same likes, dislikes, ideals, goals, habits, and tastes ensures a lasting and stress-free marriage.
Do you believe in this notion? Do you [...]



FF07: HIS and HERS

Icon Written by Elapot on June 18, 2009 – 9:59 am

Talking about compatibility this week at Wifespeaks, the first thing that came to my mind are the his and hers items that some couples do collect. They vary from watches, jewelries, bath robes, slippers, shoes, clothes, and yes, even costumes.
Save for the similar Nike sports watch that Nel and I each possess, I couldn’t think [...]



FW07: Compatible Food Combos

Icon Written by Munchkin Mommy on June 17, 2009 – 10:12 am

Dinuguan at Puto (Pork Blood Stew and Steamed Rice Cakes)

Gulaman at Sago

These are just two of countless food combinations out there, dishes that seem to be incomplete without the other, dishes that seem to compliment each other.  Care to share your favorite food combinations?  Please feel free to share your recipes, too! :)  Cheers!



CT07: Compatibility Qs

Icon Written by MrsPartyGirl on June 16, 2009 – 12:01 am

I got this cute compatibility test from Dr. Marian Stansbury. I changed few numbers so it can be applicable even to those who aren’t in my hemisphere, hehe!
Try niyo.
He says, she says…
1. When watching television, custody of the remote controls belongs to:
a. the husband
b. the wife
c. whoever turned on the TV
d. whoever [...]