The Upstairs Walk

The Upstairs Walk --

Every corner whispers: “I am yours now.”

The Smallest Room

The Smallest Room --

Even the smallest spaces deserve love.

Stepping Inside

Stepping Inside --

Empty now, but soon it will hold my laughter, 

my quiet mornings, and my little victories.

Casa Arcoiris de Anna TURNOVER DAY, Aug. 15, 2025

August 15, 2025.

My quiet journey toward freedom, peace, and a space of my own. No perfect marriage, no sugar-coated stories --- just real life, imperfect days, and the slow transformation of a little townhouse into a home filled with soul. Silent days of decorating, renovating, and finding joy in small victories. This is my sanctuary, my fresh start, my truth. 

Keys to a New Chapter --

Keys in my hand… and a big dream in my heart. 

Welcome to Casa Arcoiris de Anna.

🌸 A Fresh Beginning 🌸

After being silent here after December 2018, I’ve decided it’s time to revive this little corner of my life. Back then, I wrote in the shadow of endings -- now, I write in the light of new beginnings.

This blog will hold not just my reflections, but also stories of Casa Arcoiris de Anna, my new home, which has become a symbol of the new life I am carefully building after the separation from my ex-husband seven years ago.

It feels right to gather my thoughts, my photos, my diary posts, and place them here -- where they can live as a journal of growth, healing, and hope.

This is no longer just a blog.

It is the story of my second blooming. 🌷

 

Mom & Jade's Visit to PH

Finally!  <3

At the Church of the Gesu

Christmas Eve Mass at our beloved Church of the Gesu...

At Cafe Sweet Inspirations

My treat this time...

Manang Biring's Gifts

From my ever-loving Manang B... <3

DD at the ASHS Gr. 11 Realino Christmas Party

Back on Jan. 3, 2019! :)

With Sandy at Sweet Inspirations

Christmas get-together :)

DD & Gwen

Best friends forever... <3

At TESOL Claret, Towards Last Day

Finally!  :)

DD's TD Home Visit

Tulong Dunong home visit by the Gr. 11-Realino class --

At the San Roque Elementary School in Marikina...