Hanging out with oldies… on Jan 31, 2012 in life classmates old friends reunions Two weeks ago, I attended a high school reunion of an aunt. It was their 55th homecoming so we’re talking septuagenarians here. Surprisingly, people in their 70s DO NOT look old. Well, some of them do. But for those who keep busy and stay posit...
Farewell to the old… Bring in the new on Dec 31, 2011 in dreams faith God gratitude 2011 2012 changes life love New year I would be remiss without a post to close 2011. What a turbulent year it was. Globally, locally and maybe even personally. I guess life is just running true to form: the only thing constant is CHANGE. The way these may have happened may have been cha...
Grateful For Small Blessings on Dec 9, 2011 in life gratitude Christmas love God Home gifts narra tree blessings abuse I look out the window on this rain-drenched day. The narra tree that stirs my senses with its sweet scented flowers during summer is bare. there are a handful of golden leaves, remnants of its verdant days the months past. I try to imagine its tiny y...
Sir John Dreams: Bayanihan and the Rice Terraces on Dec 1, 2011 in dreams Filipino life nature People Photography Batad Bayanihan spirit Cooperation Filipinos John Chua. Ifugao Rice Terraces pride. Filipino pride There is fire in his belly (again)… a germ of an idea in his head… and passion that stirs his heart so intensely it won’t let him keep still. That is John Chua, the man who dreams and moves heaven and earth to make them come true. T...
Fishball Sunday on Nov 20, 2011 in Filipino Food Jobs life People fishball Pinoy streetfood BURP! And double burp! That was a most satisfying dinner to cap my Sunday. Nope… no gourmet feast for me. Just one-and-a-half servings of fishball more than gave me my fill for the evening. Mass followed by a simple food trip are simple joys bu...
Remember what peace there may be in silence… on Nov 16, 2011 in life gratitude love God faith People inspiration peace Desiderata poem inspirational words Max Ehrmann Listening to the radio several nights ago, I heard a poem that has long been buried in my memory but one which quickly came rushing back as I listened with rapt attention to the soothing voice of the announcer. Adding so much drama to the beautiful w...
It’s up, up and away for Arroyo couple on Nov 15, 2011 in Filipino life money People politics flight to escape Gloria and Mike Arroyo medical treatment Supreme Court Travel TRO Two million pesos as cash bond. Check. Flight booking to Singapore. Check. Cashier waiting beyond 5 pm to receive bond. Check. So it’s up, up and away for Gloria Arroyo and her husband, Mike. The trip is purportedly to seek treatment abroad. If...
Pamilyang Pinoy Henyo: Cubillas of Leyte on Nov 12, 2011 in Entertainment family Filipino life People Television Cubilla family Eat Bulaga grand finals guess the word Pamilyang Pinoy Henyo Pinoy Henyo I knew it… when I caught the Cubilla family of Barogo, Leyte during the semi-final round of the Pinoy Henyo segment over at Eat Bulaga, I knew they would end up champions. Unless someone actually beat them. Their time then was a record-breaking...
Puerto Princesa Underground River: New Wonder of the World on Nov 11, 2011 in Environment Filipino gratitude life love nature 7 Wonders of the World beauty Palawan Philippines Puerto Princesa Underground River Wooohoooo! Either Filipinos really took to heart the call to vote via text for Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River as among the new Seven Wonders of the World… or people all around the world believe it deserves the honor and recog...
Ice candy memories on Nov 11, 2011 in childhood children Filipino life People schools ice candy memories school treats Along the way to an errand, the jeepney stopped in front of a school as children were coming out from class. Blame it on the heat and initially, the sight of two small kids licking some brown sticky treat on a popsicle stick. A smile tugged at my lip...
