Backyard planting and gardening in progress. The weather was just beautiful out, although I had to wait til it cooled down a bit. I bought 2 queens and 1 smaller clumping king just the day prior, with the help from my cuzz lol. (Friday, July 3, 2026)

When your backyard is suddenly looking like a tropical rain forest! I got more palm trees here (2 queens and a small clumping king palm on the left). My cuzz came and helped me on my palm tree chase earlier this day... It was a productive day this day! (July 2, 2026)

Yay, my newest palm trees are safe at home (2 queens and a small clumping king). Now comes the real work lol. My cuzz came with me on my palm tree chase this day... It was certainly a productive day this day, garden-wise! (Thursday early evening, July 2, 2026)

My newest palm trees safe at home. Now comes the real work lol. My cuzz came with me on my palm tree chase this day... The climax of the day was when we had to put the queens in my tiny car lol. They made it home safely as you can see. (Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026)

Going on a shopping spree for palm trees! This was at The Home Depot located along W Capitol Expy in San Jose, CA. I was with my cuzz. I wanted her to accompany me as I went on my palm tree chase this day lol. (Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026)

Us on a palm tree shopping spree! This was at The Home Depot located along W Capitol Expy in San Jose, CA near my cousin's new place. I was with my cuzz. I wanted her to accompany me as I went on my palm tree chase this day lol. (Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026)

What?! I was blown away by these prices of these kings! This was at the Lowe`s located along Cottle Rd in San Jose, CA. I was here with the cuzz. I was in search for some new palm trees to put in the backyard, particularly kings and queens. (Thursday, July 2, 2026)

Observing a rather moody, dramatic morning sky over San Jose, CA during me and my mom's commute to work. (Friday morning, June 26, 2026)

About to enjoy my delicious early dinner from The Melt, courtesy of Jelanie! She stopped by earlier to give me her laptop so I can take care of the media slides for the next in-person Sunday service. Wow, this looks super delicious! Thanks, Jelanie! (July 3, 2026)

Ice cream cravings after eating at The Crab Bay earlier. I was with my cuzz. It was a productive day for me since I finally got my new palm trees for the backyard, with the help of my cuzz of course. We ended the day with some ice cream. (Thursday, July 2, 2026)

Dinnertime, Cajun-style at The Crab Bay! This was around my neck of the woods in San Jose, CA. I was here with the cuzz. I was treating her out to dinner tonight after helping me this day with my new palm trees and whatnot lol. (Thursday late afternoon, July 2, 2026)

Spotted an opossum doing his evening rounds in my backyard. They're so cute! (Friday, July 3, 2026)

Seeing some early 4th of July fireworks going off around my neighborhood in San Jose, CA while I was watering the plants in the back. It's not even the 4th yet and it's beginning to sound like a war zone out here. (Friday evening, July 3, 2026)

A frog spotted hanging out in my backyard garden while watering. Having frogs in your yard is generally very good. They act as natural pest control—eating mosquitoes, slugs, and beetles—and serve as bioindicators of a healthy, chemical-free ecosystem. (June 29, 2026)

A quick glance at my souvenir corner at home in the living room. I got myself a magnet board to put some of our souvenir magnets that won't fit on the fridge. Looks like there's still a little more space for a few more destinations. (Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026)

Photo dump sesh/late posts: Still feeling the sting at the pump... Even at Costco, gas was still expensive. I was commuting home with my mom at the time. We like going to Costco to get our gas since it's the closest to `cheap` we can get around town. (June 26, 2026)

A pleasant summer evening settling over the city. I always love how the sky looks like at this time. Certainly, days are at their longest this time of year. Pic taken from my place in San Jose, CA. Can you also spot Venus and Jupiter here? (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

Luna seen slowly rising over the trees during daylight hours over San Jose, CA. I was just chilling in the car while waiting for my mom to finish shopping at the Manila Oriental Market at the time lol. (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

The summer solstice is here! This was the time of year when we would experience the longest days of the year. It's now all downhill from here. Go outside, enjoy the sun and longer daylight while you can! Winter will once again be here before you know it! (June 21, 2026)

During our special park service on the first day of summer at The Cornerstone SJ Church. It was Father's Day this day so we were acknowledging all our fathers here right after service. This was at the Pinewood Park located in Milpitas, CA. (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

A special park service on the first day of summer. It was also Father's Day this day so we were also acknowledging all our fathers after service. This was at the Pinewood Park located in Milpitas, CA. Happy Father's Day, everyone! (Sunday, June 21, 2026)

Sweet tooth cravings during my lunch break at work. My mom actually got this from the Cinnabon place inside of Eastridge Mall in San Jose, CA the day prior while she did some shopping at Macy's lol. (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

While commuting home from work, we saw a small grassfire or brushfire just off of Capitol Expressway in San Jose, CA. It looks to be burning just along the creek area. It's certainly that time of year again... (Wednesday late afternoon, June 24, 2026)

Photo dump sesh/late posts: A multicar collision accident! Hopefully no one was seriously injured here... This was during me and my mom's commute home from work, along I-680 SB around Fremont, CA. (Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026)

Welcome to my little piece of paradise! This was at my place around San Jose, CA. As you can see, I am a plant lover! Here's to a successful growing season! (Wednesday early evening, May 13, 2026)

I did it again! Did some plant shopping at The Home Depot lol. I actually went during my lunch break (mom came with me while she waited in the car lol). Plants included cordylines and more hanging succulents. Yup, talk about my addiction to plants! (May 12, 2026)

Wow, my backyard red Abyssinian banana tree was showing huge new growth! I think it's safe to say that it's very happy here! It's officially looking like the tropics in the backyard indeed! (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Enjoying my thriving front yard garden from the front porch. Everything is so lush and full of new growth. It was a lovely, sunny Mother's Day indeed! Here's to a successful growing season! (Sunday, May 10, 2026)

Welcome to my little piece of paradise! This was at my place in San Jose, CA. As you can see, I am a plant lover lol! There's more to plants than just enjoying their growth. Caring for plants in a garden is a wonderful way to reduce stress! (Sunday, May 10, 2026)

Enjoying my beautiful front yard garden at home in San Jose, CA on Mother's Day. Talk about spring being in full swing! There's more to plants than just enjoying their growth. Caring for plants in a garden is a wonderful way to care for yourself, too! (May 10, 2026)