Hi, creative souls of the Draw-a-Day community. I hope you're all doing great and staying inspired. How’s your creativity flowing today? I thought I’d try my hand at something new—a different style of art that’s a little outside my comfort zone. This piece is an abstract, cubist-inspired take on an urban street. I had fun playing with bold shapes and vibrant colors to give it a modern, geometric vibe. It’s not about realism but more about capturing the energy and rhythm of a cityscape in a unique way.

Hello dear creative friends and community to keep us all inspired I thought I would share these holiday related photos I took last weekend at the SM Mall ClarkLast weekend, I took a trip to SM Mall and was totally blown away by their Christmas decorations! The mall was adorned with a blanket of twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere.

Yesterday, my fam and I decided to chill at SM Mall. We headed to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to grab some coffee and a bite. I ordered a hot coffee, 'cause it was kinda chilly outside. Paired it with some toasted bread. I was about to do the classic Pinoy move - dipping the toast in the coffee - but the coffee was way too hot! Oops, almost burned my tongue.

Filipino-Style TacosIngredients:For the Filling:500g ground pork or beef500g ground pork or beef1 onion, finely chopped1 onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)1/4 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)Salt to tasteSalt to tasteCooking oilCooking oil

Today, my family and I decided to treat ourselves to lunch at Mesa Restaurant, and it was everything I needed — good food, good company, and just the right amount of buzz from the mall. Even with all the noise around us, we managed to have a close, intimate lunch, and that’s what I love about Filipino food. It’s all about sharing comfort food with the people who matter most.

Sending a child off to a foreign land is a bittersweet experience—one filled with excitement, pride, and, of course, a lot of emotions. Recently, my son embarked on his journey, and while we were all thrilled for the new adventure awaiting him, saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do as a mother.