Mundane Monday: The only way is up

I was wondering if my projects were on the right path when my eyes met this special ladder. As I leaned closer, I could hear it whispering  ” keep on working with intention and attention. the only way is up“. In response to Mundane Monday Challenge, a very inspiring way to start the week by exercising our eyes to become more mindful. Wishing you all … Continue reading Mundane Monday: The only way is up

Mundane Monday: off to work (Filipino version)

Advices from a Tree Stand tall and proud Sink your roots into the Earth Be content with your natural beauty Go out on a limb Drink plenty of water Remember your roots Enjoy the view Want to better photography while opening your eyes and your heart to the Mundane little things all around you? Simply follow Jithin (Photrablogger blog) and especially his Mundane Monday Challenge.  All … Continue reading Mundane Monday: off to work (Filipino version)

Mundane Monday (of mine): Beach bag

Our regular bag for the day. Every single day of the last 2 months or so, an average of 200 days a year, can we call it a Mundane bag? big enough to carry our tribe ‘s sunscreen, shades, mosquito repellent, bath towels and a bottle of water. Plus my notebook and a blue pen. Today was 90 F, but it is now raining cats and dogs … Continue reading Mundane Monday (of mine): Beach bag

Mundane Monday : (most original!) Flower pots

“Can’t plant now, I need to buy pots” is not a valid excuse anymore! Take a walk on Bantayan Island … Or look up in Paris 😉 In response to Mundane Monday Photo Challenge hosted by the great Jithin, created to find beauty in almost everything. The challenge is simple : find beauty in everyday mundane things, capture the beauty and upload the photographs 🙂 Happy Week … Continue reading Mundane Monday : (most original!) Flower pots

Mundane Monday: Come rain ..

.. Or come shine, Paris is always a good idea! Holidays are over, we landed in Cebu last Friday. I am going through our pictures, and as the temperature here reaches 92F, I recall how Paris welcomed us, full spring swing, with its famous April showers (we actually call them March ones). I love the rain – with a bit of sun . Because you know it won’t … Continue reading Mundane Monday: Come rain ..

Mundane Monday: Mobile phone (Gotta be Pinoy!)

What’s more mundane than a mobile nowadays? don’t we take for granted that each and everyone is reachable on his cell, 24/7 ? This morning I went for a photo shoot in the newly built schools of Bantayan. My camera was obviously the center of attention, and this kid felt sorry for me. So he gave me a tap on the back and enlighted me: “M’am, … Continue reading Mundane Monday: Mobile phone (Gotta be Pinoy!)

Mundane Monday Challenge: I (sometimes) like to move it !

Some days I eat salads and go to the gym. 7 AM here, not too hot yet, the blue sky is melting into the ocean, time to open the laces and enter a blissful Stress Free Zone..Sandy beach, here I come! Some days I eat cupcakes and refuse to put on pants. It’s called Balance! What will your day look like? (In response to Mundane Monday Challenge, created to … Continue reading Mundane Monday Challenge: I (sometimes) like to move it !

Mundane Monday Challenge: rainy day

Our rainy days are absolutely Ipad free and we don’t have TV. But we have a big box full of crayons, many stories of courageous princes and beautiful princesses and we love cooking. Last week end, the fragrances of the cookies were floating in the living room.. The kids were busy colouring and as I was pouring their milk, I literally felt my heart smile. I am so blessed not to … Continue reading Mundane Monday Challenge: rainy day