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I thought I’m going to title this entry Panagbenga 2008, but as it turned out, it will no longer be appropriate. Sadly, I was not able to witness this year’s float parade as in previous years. The work and the weather got in the way. Why am I working in Baguio, the first time I [...]
I woke up to a sad news today. An officemate died early this morning. Peter, 31, died of cardiac arrest in his sleep. Peter had hyperthyroidism, which was detected months ago. Seeing him gaining weight and bouncing around the office like his old self, leaves no indication that he is leaving anytime soon. He was [...]
I recently learned to play badminton. And I can’t stop myself from playing since. Three months ago, I enrolled in UP’s community sports program, quite reluctantly though, because it entailed waking up early on a Saturday. But my good friends Noemi and Madel prodded me to join. And so I did. After all, I needed [...]
“It’s finally happening!” I cannot contain the excitement as I boarded the plane that will take me to Germany. I didn’t mind if it was an hour late, all I can think about was how close I was to setting foot in Europe.
I specifically asked for a non-wing window seat to enjoy the view. [...]
I take the MRT going to work. This morning at the Cubao station, I witnessed how a young girl, about four years old, was nearly dragged by the train.
I was just coming off the escalator when the train gave its warning beep before the doors swished shut. On other days, I would have gone through [...]
Last night, I was watching the news on the development in Lebanon and felt empathy swelling inside me as they showed the reaction of the families in the Philippines. The government is flustered as relatives trooped to OWWA offices, asking for assurances of their loved ones’ safety.
Just like every family I know, I also have [...]