Patti Castillo-De Guzman
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The runner-up
I went to Davao City for the second time this year. This time, it was to attend the Storybook Recognition Rites and Reading Exhibit of the Department of Education’s Gawad Teodora Alonso 2023 (5th National Competition on Storybook Writing). Three… Continue reading
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At 35
I can’t believe I’m 35, but also, I’m beyond grateful. At 35, I have a home – in my husband and our daughter, living in the small but perfect house. I still have both of my parents and my parents-in-law.… Continue reading
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Books are in the Air Pt. 2: Philippine Book Festival Davao
I went to Davao last week for the second leg of the Philippine Book Festival, and for the ceremonial rites of our acceptance of a National Book Development Board Book Book partner site. Yey! Despite all the drama of leaving… Continue reading
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San Jose City to NAIA in 2 Ways: Commuting in 2023
It’s my first time airplane travel since the pandemic, and many things have changed from getting from San Jose City to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. For one, travel time has become longer by hours due to new rerouting schemes from… Continue reading
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First Time Leaving My Child for a Work Trip: Checklist of a Guilty Working Mom
This month, I am bound for the second leg of the Philippine Book Festival in Davao City. (I couldn’t go to the Manila leg because Sprout had to be hospitalized; I guess things really happen for a reason.) Anyway, I… Continue reading
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Inspirational Message for Kita-Kita High School Graduating Class of 2023
I was invited to be the guest speaker for the first graduation ceremonies of Kita-Kita High School Senior High School, San Jose City Nueva Ecija on July 11, 2023. Archiving it here for Sprout to read when she’s older. Magandang… Continue reading
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Sprout’s First Cinema Experience: The Little Mermaid (2023)
(Disclaimer: Sprout actually fell asleep just before Under the Sea started, so this is going to be a retelling of my The Little Mermaid 2023 experience. I’ll try to make this as spoiler-free as possible.) The Little Mermaid is my… Continue reading
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What to Pack for Your Toddler’s Hospital Stay
Nothing’s scarier than having a sick child, so when our 21-month-old was quickly losing her energy and fluids with her high fever and incessant vomiting last Tuesday, we decided not to risk it any longer and brought her to the… Continue reading
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