DIETox Juice, anyone?

A few weeks ago, Ate Niña Candelaria & her nephew John Paul Halili brought a bottle of cold pressed vegetables and fruit juice — DIETox Juice.

Talitha & I were meaning to try that, so why not?!

Selfie with my Yellow Juice:
Pineapple + Cauliflower + Cucumber + Mint + Lemon + Ginger

KCAT CAN: Unwavering Faith

Unwavering Faith

Late last year, I met Joyce Quiñones because of the group Neurofibromatosis Friends (NFF) Philippines. Her younger sister, Shiela was recently diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) just like me.

She has multiple tumors in the brain that affected her hearing and vision. She needed to undergo surgery to have the tumors removed but her family doesn’t know where to start. Upon my suggestion, they went to see my neurosurgeon, Dr. Willy Lopez, and after that clinic appointment, they were enlightened. Her craniotomy and radio surgery were both a success!

Burger night with the GYA Peeps

Tried 8 Cuts Burger Blends with the GYA Peeps last night. Talitha, Camille, Jenrik & I waited for more than an hour not only because of the not-so-long queue but mostly because ANTAGAL NG MGA KASAMA NAMIN! Tss. Though we still waited some more after everyone has arrived but it's worth the wait!

Burger,Fries, Onion Rings, Wings, Desserts

Let's eat Yema Cake!

After watching "Let's Eat", a Korean Foodie Rom-Com Drama, I told myself: "Ako rin, gusto kong ma-post ng ganyan sa blog ko!"

There was a foodie blog in the drama owned by one of the mains characters. He only uploads photos of empty dishes because an empty plate is sign that the food was delicious. Get the drift? I wanna post the before & after naman.

I'm neither a food critic nor a food blogger so don't expect food reviews or something like that; I'm doing this because I LOVE FOOD! Game.

8th MAY Birthday Project 2014

It’s been a month since our annual gift-giving affair at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and of course it was a success once again!

Happy Volunteers (JCL Photography)

KCAT CAN: A test of faith

A test of faith

I recently had a long, deep and meaningful conversation with a friend. She shared her problems with me and I helped her realize what she should do in order to solve it.

When she was finally enlightened with a solution, she asked me, “How about you? Do you have any problems, too?” I told her that I have my share of problems though I can’t enumerate it because it will take time to recall all of it. Besides, I don’t really think about my problems. I would always turn my focus on the solution, rather than sticking with the problem. Some people might think that I’m in denial, but I’m not; and I’m sure about it. Life is full of problems and I’m not exempted from having my own share. It’s just sad whenever we focus on our problems and tend to forget that we still have a life to live. We don’t need to avoid our problems; we just need to handle it well and not let it take over our life.

American Christian pastor and author Rick Warren wrote, “When you stay focused on your purpose, not your problem, you can be happy even when life seems to be falling apart.”

KCAT CAN: The best birthday treat

The best birthday treat

"I am Kcat Yarza. We’re here to celebrate my birthday by sharing my blessings that I call family and friends.” That was the introduction I gave in each ward during our 8th MAY Birthday Project at the Philippine General Hospital last May 17.

“We want to let you know that you are not alone because someone cares for you.” I relayed everything in Tagalog, of course. I paused and got distracted whenever I saw someone crying not because I feel pity for them but because I saw in their faces that their prayers were somewhat answered, especially when I said the line, “Habang may buhay, may pag-asa (while there’s life, there’s hope).”

KCAT CAN: Beautiful despite the imperfections

Beautiful despite the imperfections

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” − Psalm 139:14

When I was a child, I was diagnosed with various illnesses and conditions, which we later found out to be just one kind of disorder – Neurofibromatosis (NF).

NF is a neurological disorder and causes benign tumors to grow on nerves that can affect many parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skin, and other body systems. It can be inherited and can be caused by a mutation in genes. Once you have it, you can pass it on to your children.