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Hey, it’s Kaycee!
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Last night, my sister-in-law Hannah started a new

Last night, my sister-in-law Hannah started a new tradition of making Filipino parols (Christmas star ⭐️ ) with me and my mom. Not gonna lie, we were all inspired to make them thanks to this year’s Disney Christmas promo. ❤️ And E made two mini ones for her and little sister! So fun! Maligayang Pasko!

Real talk. The last couple of weeks have been real

Real talk. The last couple of weeks have been really difficult for me. I’ve been dealing with some major anxieties and some loneliness. Talking about that and deep negative feelings is REALLY hard for me. I like staying a “positive Polly” but lately, life had really gotten me down. Maybe I’ll share my story one day, but for now, I just ask y’all pray for me. 🙏🏼

Despite that, in the last 48 hours, the Lord has sent down some Godwinks. A couple of my friends (who are from different circles) texted and chatted with me which really boosted my spirits. Then, I got this sweet card from @jmlauter & @jenkinsella07 which almost made me cry because it was SO encouraging. Then this morning, the person in front of me paid for my Starbucks coffee.

I am so grateful that I serve a God who sees. When I am down, He lifts me. When I am downtrodden, He carries my burden. When I am sad, He comforts me. Blessed be the name of the Lord through all of my struggles, my worries, and my fears. Listen to the song “The God Who Sees” performed by Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen. It is sure to encourage you this morning. ❤️

Life can be like a hurricane season. Some seasons,

Life can be like a hurricane season. Some seasons, the waters are still and quiet. Other seasons, the waters roar. Some seasons, we anticipate the worst and prepare as much as possible. Other seasons, we are taken off guard and are caught by surprise.

Life is like that at times, especially during a stormy season (like the year 2020). I have had my share of storms this year and there have been a few that have taken me off guard and by surprise. I’ve felt the weight of the storms on my shoulders and have felt as though the rain would never stop.

But today, I am reminded of one thing.

It’s just a season.

Behind those dark clouds, the Son still shines. There is hope. There is light. There is peace.

I’ve been dreading and eagerly anticipating this

I’ve been dreading and eagerly anticipating this day for a while now honestly because my heart grieves for the divisiveness of this country. I hate seeing people argue. I hate the cancel culture and the “you can’t sit here if you vote XYZ” mentality on both sides of the spectrum. Y’all know I’m a 9 with a strong 8 wing. While I want to keep my peace, I want to yell at everyone to just stop it. (Insert Phoebe yelling “Stop it!!” 😂)

But I voted anyways. This is for all the people groups who didn’t have this opportunity a hundred years ago. This is for the children of the future who will learn that it’s okay to go against the stream.

I know that there won’t be any true peace until the Lord comes back, but until then, my prayer is that we will find restoration and realize that the way forward is to build the kingdom of Christ.

🎶It’s that time of year!🎶 @hallmarkchannel

🎶It’s that time of year!🎶 @hallmarkchannel and @hallmarkmovie Christmas Movies 2020 begin this weekend! 🎄🎅🏼 I don’t even care that Halloween hasn’t happened yet because 2020 has been a bah humbug of a year anyways. 🤣😫

This year, I’ll be recapping a few Christmas movies with my pals on @hallmarkiespodcast! This year I did the preview show with @rachels_reviews & @hallmark_comics... and apparently I’m not too high on the “save the ___” trope. 😂

If I had to choose ONE movie from each network that I am most looking forward to its...

- Christmas in Vienna on HC starring @thesarahdrew and @brennanelliott2 because 2020 cancelled my big 30th birthday trip to Vienna this year, so I’m living vicariously through this movie.

And...

- USS Christmas on HMM starring @jen_lilley @trevordonovan and @barbaraniven because the premise sounds like all the feels and I got to interview both Jen and Barbara this year! And Barbara even said she’s my second mom. 😂 PLUS. Jen Lilley has a giant heart of gold. She is a HUGE advocate for children (check out her podcast Fostering Hope) and this Christmas she is hosting a fundraiser for Toys for Tots and the USO. Just check out “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled.”

I’m also looking forward to Holly & Ivy... if it makes me cry like a baby, automatic winner of the year.

Which Christmas/Holiday movies are you looking forward to watching this year?

#hallmarkies #hallmarkchristmasmovies #hallmarkmovies #hallmarkchannel #christmasmovies #countdowntochristmas #miraclesofchristmas

Ya girl had some Filipino puto last night. Thanks,

Ya girl had some Filipino puto last night. Thanks, mom & dad! 🙌🏼😋

#filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filipinofood #filipinofoodie #filipinoamerican

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth One way to keep one

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth

One way to keep one’s history, heritage, and culture alive is through FOOD! 😋 I’ll be honest— I don’t speak Tagalog or any of the dialects, but I do know these phrases: “Kain tayo!” and “masarap!” which means “Let’s eat!” And “delicious!” 😋

Growing up, we often ate basic traditional Filipino food but as we grew older, this has been reserved for family parties and gatherings. Part of this is because my parents never taught me how to cook Filipino food. They were always like “just watch.” But I am a tactile learning who needs exact measurements. 😬 Thankfully we have Google and my mom has a few Filipino cookbooks I can snag if I need to.

I’ll also admit that I am TERRIBLE with remembering the names of Filipino food. Part of this is because my parents are from very culturally different areas of the Philippines and they’ve used different terminology for food or they just call it what it is in English. 😆

Some favorites of mine are: lumpia (egg roll), sinigang (a broth with vegetables & some kind of meat), pancit (thin noodles with usually carrots, snap peas, and chicken), pancit molo (it’s like a dumpling soup?), and puto (a denser version of a cupcake made with rice flour but no icing). 😋 MASARAP!

PS: I’m posing with the lechon (roasted pig) I found at my brother’s wedding. 😆 It was the best Filipino foodie picture I could find for “da gram.” #filipinofood
PPS: I haven’t had a good halo halo in years. If any there’s a #filipinofoodie with a good recipe, send it to me please! 😉😋

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth From the mountains

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth

From the mountains to the beach we go! 🏝🏖 Here is a shout out to my dad’s side of the family. They are from Iloilo City which is in the Visayas region of the Philippines. This area is known for its beautiful beaches (you may have heard of Boracay) and it’s super friendly people. Iloilo City is known as the “City of Love.” If there is one thing that sticks out to me about my dad’s side of the family and our friends from this area, it’s this: these folks know how to throw a darn good party! 🙌🏼🥳

PS: This is the side of the family in which I have 89 first cousins and I think I’m #86 out of the 89. Also, I haven’t been to the Philippines since awkward junior high days. A trip is long overdue. 🙈 #ilonggo

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth Being the nerd that

#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth

Being the nerd that I am, I decided to do some digging into the history of my mom’s family who hails from Besao, Mountain Province, Philippines. I discovered some fascinating information. Who knows if this is actually just a legend, but either way, it’s kind of cool! #Igorot #Besao

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Excerpt from: “The Coming of Galeled”

“History tells us that sometimes in 1574, LIMAHONG, a Chinese adventurer outlawed by the
Manchu Government sneaked his way to the Philippines shores in search for fortune. After his futile attempt to conquer Manila, he established his kingdom at the mouth of the Agno River in Pangasinan.

However, the Spanish conquistadors drove him from his stronghold. He escaped to Apari through the Ilocos coast. In his escape, one of his trusted lieutenants begged to stay. That lieutenant won his bargain with Limahong and was allowed to find his way through the rugged jungles of the Cordillera range. He reached Ambagew, and settled there.

Limahong's trusted lieutenant was BAI SAO, a Mongolian. He dreamed of going back to his native China but he never returned. He died a happy man at the slopes of Mt. Sisipitan, where Ambagew stand. Bai Sao is an ancestor of a man named Docyogen, who later on became GALELED.

The name Galeled implies strength-- one that was swift like the birds; wild and brave as the roving untamed animal. (Legend)

Galeled was blessed with 6 children; one of them was Bestaga who married a beautiful damsel in Besao and begot 7 children. These 7 children of Bestaga grew in number and almost half of the Populations of Besao are descendants from Galeled. Many of Galeled's descendants immigrated to the United States of America and Canada.”

📸 Credit: My mom when she went home last year. I’ve only been to the Philippines twice... it’s long overdue since last time I went was in 2004. 😌 Hopefully one day soon. 🙏🏼

Teaser from today’s post on @pensacolamomcollect

Teaser from today’s post on @pensacolamomcollective:

“Filipinos are very family-oriented. Everyone is a cousin, and everyone is invited. At the house of a Filipino, there is always room at the table for you.” (Link in the bio)

In honor of my today’s post on #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth, here’s a fabulous throwback to visiting NAS Pensacola with my brother and cousins circa early 90s! ✈️

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