Home Again
Am in the Philippines. Since Friday. Enjoying so far. Not much time, nor chance for blogging. I am where life is simple and unadulterated. Home.
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S.O.S.?
I have just gone out of the Philippine Embassy gate when I noticed a woman coming towards me. Probably on her mid-forties, she looked like any other F
Ain’t We Welcome Here?
Every time I return from overseas travel, I can't help but feel sad whenever I see these signs around Narita Airport. These posters say "Welcome
Seoul Patrol
I just got back from another short visit to Seoul. After two postponements, the joint celebrations for Philippine Independence Day, Migrant Workers
My 30 Seconds of “Fame”
I just had a busy, crazy week. Two of my company's most senior executives were in Tokyo for business meetings. This coincided with President Arroyo
Lullabye Me Please…
The entire night has passed by and I have yet to fall asleep (it's almost Sunday noon as I am writing this). My head hurts like crazy and I'm in
Where Happiness Lies
"Research done in Mexico, Ghana, Sweden, the U.S. and the U.K. shows that individuals typically get richer during their lifetimes, but not happier.
Out of the Frying Pan?
I had the chance to chat with a Filipino priest during my recent visit to Korea. He said that in one of the parishes where he celebrates mass, ninet
Dear "Nicole"
Isa ako sa mga nagngitngit noong magsumbong ka ng pang-aapi. Hindi lamang dahil sa pakikisimpatiya ko personal mong pagdurusa, kundi lalo’t higit da
No Luck Gambling
Now I know I really am not meant to gamble. Zero luck there. And I learned the hard, expensive way. For most of my life, I haven't won anything si
Young Husband
He sauntered to the public faucet with a playful smile. Many eyes were on him, mostly teasing. He then took a confident squat and examined the task
Enjoying Solitude in Boracay
Of the thousand and one travel plans I envisioned as I went home, only the trip to Boracay came true. I went there alone, and remained alone the en
The Return
The apartment floor and my furniture were covered with thin films of dust as I arrived – a testament to the fact that I’ve been gone
Quezon Memorial Circle
This is one place I regularly go to for a morning jog capped by a glassful of taho. But until last weekend, I haven't yet laid a close look at the m
Home Now, No Doubt About It!
I am home. The trip back to the country was perfect. Fast counter service at Narita; on-time flight out. Upon arrival, I was first in the immigra
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