Author Archives: Ruth Medina-Ilasco

Sleep (A Short Drabble)

Originally posted on S.W.E.E.T. Books:
She woke up, feeling a little bit disoriented as she looked around her, quite miffed that she was up when she knew she just went to bed. She then breathed a small sigh of relief when she realized she was in their bedroom. She didn’t remember…

You, Me And Coffee

Originally posted on S.W.E.E.T. Books:
6:00AM. Monday. “Good morning! What can I get for you today?” the barista at the usual coffee shop he goes to, asked. She’s new. He sleepily thought as he yawned and scratched his ear, taking note of how lovely her smile was despite the dreary snowy,…

A Subway Short

Originally posted on S.W.E.E.T. Books:
He was running late, cursing under his breath as he raced towards the stairs going down the train subway. Why today of all days his car decided to die on him, he couldn’t fathom. Today – when he had that meeting he asked his secretary to…

Salve and her beautiful family (2016)

So I finally was able to go through the photos that I took of my friend, Salve, and her beautiful family. These were taken last December 2016 when they came here for a visit in Boise. And with the winter and snow as a backdrop, who could resist an impromptu family photo shoot? 😍😍😍  

Quills & Brushes / SWEET Books

I have been quite busy with a lot of things lately that I already forgot to update or at least write something here on my blog. 😅 I’m really sorry about that. I cannot promise that I would be able to write in here frequently but I will try my best to do so. I’ve beenContinue reading “Quills & Brushes / SWEET Books”

Of Ice Creams and Staying In

“Can we stay in tonight?” he asked as he plopped down on the couch beside her, almost making her drop her bowl of ice cream. He groaned in satisfaction as his back hit the soft, suede of the couch, closing his eyes as he breathed deeply. It was Friday and it was also date night.Continue reading “Of Ice Creams and Staying In”

Little Shanae

Who could resist those chinky eyes and chubby cheeks? 😍 I fell inlove with this little one that I had to just lie on the floor with her and take this photo 💛 Email me at ruth.ilasco@icloud.com if you have queries about this or if you simply want to chat. ☺️

Of coffee and empathy

So this morning, while the hubby and I were having coffee – I suddenly asked about empathy and if he emphatizes with people and things around him. Don’t ask where I got the idea from. I sometimes get the most weird questions in my head at inopportune times. Anyway – I digress.  Going back… HeContinue reading “Of coffee and empathy”