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Random Excerpts from my 2011 Journal by At Close Proximities on Jan 4, 2012Some kind of a year-end report, so to speak. Unfortunately, writing has made a fugitive out of itself, and is far long gone for almost a year now. (Feb 12, 2011) I’m starting to think that Digos was made for leaving.  Everyone just passed me by. (...

Mythmaking Today? by At Close Proximities on Nov 11, 2011Mythology has always incited to its readers a sense of wonder and freedom to explore their own imagination.  Myths are widely interpreted as reflections of the ideas and beliefs of a particular culture.  Interesting details about such “indigenous...

Linguistic Competence and Literary Competence by At Close Proximities on Nov 11, 2011If we were to consider that literature can only be appreciated only if one understood it, then linguistic competence becomes a prerequisite for literary competence.  The student’s ability to infer is greatly influenced by his or her proficiency in...

Favorite Writers by At Close Proximities on Jun 4, 2011I am not a voracious reader, I am picky when it comes to books. Usually I read books if they are highly recommended but I don’t go around reading all kinds of books anytime of the day. When I was in grade school I was encouraged to read books, but...

From Davao to Bangkok: Day 02 by At Close Proximities on May 24, 2011I have broken the sanctity of my entire trip, which was originally planned to be a “Thoreauvian escape”, by constantly checking my online accounts.  I had just traveled an appromixately 2,300 miles from Davao City to Bangkok, with an intermedia...

Dream Car by At Close Proximities on Dec 10, 2010My dream car is Ford F-150.

Harry Reacts by At Close Proximities on Nov 13, 2010When I have nothing else to do I watch lots of movies. Last week I powerdisked Harry Potter 1-6.  (Perhaps I should post some snapshots in the future here) Then  I made this out of pure entertainment (and posted it on my tumblr account). Anyway, I...

Things That Irritate the Heck Out of Me by At Close Proximities on Oct 15, 2010A lengthy discussion about my current pet peeve list.

Aftersay for Word from Wormingford by Ronald Blythe by At Close Proximities on Sep 30, 2010I felt so happy and fulfilled, yet a little bit sad knowing that I had just finished a great book – Word for Wormingford by Ronald Blythe.  I started reading the book four months ago.  I just felt a little sad because I don’t have anymo...

Sleep Paralysis Experience by At Close Proximities on Jul 8, 2010The night before yesterday I have experienced what I just found out to be sleep paralysis. It did feel really scary at the outset, but I couldn’t deny that undergoing such experience could be weird and amazing at the same time.  That’s b...