tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61639179441960674982011-11-28T07:37:03.772+08:00stories, opinions and observations.filipina42http://www.blogger.com/profile/18143794624543202797noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163917944196067498.post-16564019037931920412009-05-12T10:00:00.007+08:002009-05-12T15:23:48.688+08:00

A concerned member at proudlyfilipina.com recommendedDestructive Emotions:  A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama by Daniel Goleman. Having recently discovered the joys of the audiobook (and because I had lost my glasses once again), I got this.The title states exactly what it is.  Briefly, the Dalai Lama initiated a forum with renowned Western scientists and philosophers. Buddhist spiritual

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I've  posted about Lupang Hinirang sung at various boxing bouts.  I even have a dramatic video version of our National Anthem, meant more for reflection.  As a wannabe artist and Filipino, I recognize the respect due one's original work. One does not mess with Shakespeare, Vivaldi or the choreography of Giselle for example. So why should we consider the Lupang Hinirang fair game?  Or does Martin

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A major funk made its home in my head towards the end of last year and didn't leave until late February. This unwelcome visitor made for the worst kind of company. We battled night and day for weeks. When it was finally over, I prevailed but just barely. The scars will linger a while as I try to remedy the havoc it caused.Getting back to the groove of writing this time is much more difficult than

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In a previous post, I mentioned being really lucky to find love twice in my life. I did forget to mention though that both relationships lasted more than a decade each. So for my loyal detractors who think I don't have what it takes, here's to wishing you at least a SINGLE honest, long-term commitment in your miserable existence:pTo those who don't think you can be friends with your ""ex-"es, I'm

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For today's good news...the [morons, imbeciles and idiots] are back...with a vengeance!The bad news? They have now stooped even lower, spoke without thinking and invaded our cell phones!The end is near...for one of us at least.

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As my Prince did not come to me over the past weekend, I went out in search of him. Early Monday morning I thought I dressed sensibly in mid-heel mules, black wrinkle-free skirt, plain white shirt and a colorful scarf.Since I wanted someone from the working class, I had to go somewhere they converged.  Our local Starbucks was usually packed with Chinoy students. Off limits!The next sensible place

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The weekend is here with no (real or imagined) prospect of true love in sight.  I asked my brother to set me up with one of his friends.  Seriously.  He ignored my message.I should consider myself lucky.  Some people go through life without ever finding their one true love. I, on the other hand, have been lucky enough to find it...TWICE!  That they happened to turn into turd at the end didn't

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After a near-fatal fit of the giggles, I finally got my groove back. First on the agenda: Put up the tree.Normally, I do this soon after my birthday. Yup! I did have [a birthday] but it took longer than usual to recover. The hangover lasted more than two weeks. What can I say? I do know how to party!As only I know how, I lost my Christmas tree on December 2003. Don't ask... Gone were the lights,

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During the Pacquiao-Barrera rematch, I wrote a lengthy blog post about out National Anthem. In it, I critiqued the various performances before boxing matches.  Until then, it was a hit or miss thing that did nothing to boost national pride.Tomorrow morning, Karylle [Tatlonghari] is given the honor.  Despite a famous ex-boyfriend and a diva for a mother, she's got her head on straight.  She has

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During a recent launch, a friend remarked that I was "accounts payable."  I laughed in her face. Oh sure, who doesn't need the moolah?  But really, I wanted to know what it meant.  NOW!Did it mean I was owed money?  Money's easy:  You earn it. You spend it. No biggie. What's with the labels anyway? Of course people owe me money and I, in return, owe others. So goes the circle of friendship,

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I wasn't going to write about this at all. However, it's too amusing not to be shared.I actually made an enemy online by typing LOL! And as if that wasn't enough, the dummy thought my username called him a liar. Uhmmm... username, username, username.I know many people who don't have computers at home who are well-versed in computerese. Computer cafe mainstays actually put my skill to shame.  

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I was feeling mighty fine today when I got up. So fine, in fact, that I decided to take my picture. This has never happened before. We have all sorts of gadgets (yes, including those) at home that there was no excuse for me not to have a portrait taken.  I imagine I could pretty much stick my face under the scanner cover and press a button if I was desperate.They'all claim to be pretty good

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I've always had a healthy sense of humor.  No doubt, it kept my sanity intact while the kids were growing up and relationships ran through their course.  My only regret is that I can't laugh out loud (lol), LITERALLY.  We have a genetic predisposition to lock-jaw.  I have horror stories to prove it.  Now that's soooo not funny!I've always envied those who bwahahahh at slapstick and heeheehee when

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I lost my glasses.  AGAIN! Although they were a horrendous pair bought on sale, they did their job.I got a new prescription filled out after a check-up with my opthalmologist.  It turns out my astigmatism is worse so we had to adjust accordingly.  I went to my "suki" optician at Cartimar and picked out fashionably dorky shades (on sale, of course).  Instead of getting single vision reading

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I've always believed that what passes for fact online may not necessarily be the truth. As it stands right now, the lines between truth and lies are blurred anyway...so who gives a shit?Like yogini in quest of the meaning of life or a gambler desperately seeking the winning lotto combination, I searched deep within the bowels of the web to find the elusive answer to the question: Should I

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Last year on her birthday, I put out a short post about MY GIRL. I had never wished for one to come into my life as badly as I did her.A lot of things have changed in a year though my feelings for her have not. I wish she would come home to me.

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The sun...The sand...Fresh air...Buy one, take one at the supermarket...Sachet inserts in magazines...And coming soon:  the Philippines' first free magazine!It's not an insert or student publication, not a catalogue, not pieces of advertorials, no hard sell.  Just good reading brought to you by people who think it's time has come.

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I had planned to send my son to Singapore next year for his graduate training.  (We have to pay for this privilege).  To come up with the much needed cash, I intended to put idle land and neglected trees to work.  This is where my story begins...If there's anything that screams "WASTE" at me, it's idle land, especially farm land.There's no easier way to have ready cash or have food on your table

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It bothers me to even think this, but how do you quit being Catholic?  I've been proud to be one.  Knowing that you chant the prayers and celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist as they were done decades, even centuries ago gave me comfort.  Saying the Rosary always makes me calm.  I carry one during childbirth, difficult periods in my life and even during plane rides.  I even bought a CD

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During announcements at Mass, the Program of Activities for Parish Week came up.  Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony will be held for free, a medical clinic will be held and there will be the usual distribution of goods to our less fortunate neighbors.  “An Instructive Talk by Bro ___ & Sis ___ from Ministry of Family Life speaker of a relevant issues on the church stand against propose

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I'm back after a long hiatus.  I've accepted the fact that while in Manila, I'm stuck with dial-up prepaid cards.  I'm up 12mn to 8am to browse, blog and comment on free off-peak hours.  Globe Telecom is a long way from Pasay, believe me.  I doubt their broadband will ever reach me. DLSU has wi-fi capability and is 3 blocks away but they say I'm out of the reach of their network.  Huh!?In the

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I maintain a hard-line stance supporting the passage of the Reproductive Health Bill because of two incidents that have happened in my life. At the age of 19, I had been bleeding for about a month and went to a private obstetrician’s office.  I consulted about my condition as I concluded the worst.  As the MD was taking my history, she learned that I was still single.  I cannot describe the

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A Volkwagen Kombi pulled up into the empty slot next to ours at the grocery store. They're a rare sight these days but the ones left are usually well-loved. This was no exception.I've learned that coming up to men and asking about their cars is quite acceptable. Men can spend HOURS talking about their ride and be mum on everything else. The owner was a retired pastor with the Philippine Air

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I'm trying to get this post in before the system bogs down again. Enough said!

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I received and email today from johncarrick@charter.net informing me that I had just won 1 Million (89M in Philippine Pesos) in the UK Lotto. Here's the letter:Dear Lucky Winner,We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final draws of UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL PROGRAM. After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail address emerged as one of five winners in the

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"1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an Annus Horribilis."-Queen Elizabeth II, in a speech to the Guildhall on 24 November 1992, marking the 40th anniversary of her Accession.Prominent social personality Mayenne Carmona wrote in her Savoir Faire column last weekend that this year

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I was looking for a photo to accompany my previous article. First stop? eBay! My hunch paid off. There were quite a few. After selecting the clearest image, I decided to write to the seller and ask her permission to use it. (Yup, I do it). But first, I read the article description and payment/shipping details. I didn't need to but it was habit. What I read made my jaw drop! My giggles turned to

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My dentist once told me that I was his only patient who never had to read their magazines. I brought my own books. I was always a voracious reader. I even slip a small volume or a Reader's Digest into a purse. At the rare times that I forget, I will read anything: menus, condiment ingredients (read: catsup bottles), brochures or posted company memos.I got a set of books from Grollier in the hope

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My eldest daughter says that after you've read a year's worth of Cosmopolitan, it begins another cycle. Only this time it's a variation on the same themes. She knows these things, we get all the magazines, I trust her. But does it mean that everything we need to know about being fun, fearless and sexy can fit into a mere 12 issues!?I beg to differ. There are sexy Filipinas everywhere,

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It's semestral break for my girls and we're determined to make the most of it. Earlier in the day, we were at Malatapay. Although we were fine with the day's adventure, we wanted had to go to Hayahay. Wednesday night is reggae night! Recording artists and local band Enchie were featured.Located along the famous Rizal Boulevard extension facing the ocean, Hayahay is one of many establishments

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We drove to Zamboangita which is south of Dumaguete. Wednesday is market day. It's the one day of the week that hawkers, farmers and anyone who has anything to sell converge on the street leading to the resort of Malatapay. The street was packed with stalls with pirated DVDs, local vegetables, meat and everything else. The was a huge corral with livestock for sale. Live carabaos and cows

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How my grandson considered car crashes and other forms of violence as online amusement is a mystery to me. As far as I knew, he never strayed from the Nickelodeon and Disney websites.I finally introduced him to Super Mario, THE game of the 80's. Nothing is more heroic than trying to save the Princess:)Gabriel was hooked! What with all the levels and the world needing to be saved, it was perfect

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Tara had a birthday last weekend but she didn't plan on celebrating. It just so happened that Nicole wanted to be here during sem break and Arthur came all the way from Bacolod to surprise her. My Mom was also here for a few days before leaving for Manila again. It made for one big "party" wherever we were. After inquiring at their Dumaguete office, we decided to go to Antulang. The rates for

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And thou shalt in thy daughter see,This picture, once, resembled thee.~Ambrose Philips

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In light of the tragedy at the Ayala Center yesterday, I wanted to reconsider today's post. It was an email I posted at the ThankYou.ph website but thought it would be inappropriate. Upon careful consideration, I decided to continue. There is no less reason for us to be thankful today. We need to be so now, more than ever.I AM THANKFULFor the WIFEwho says it's hotdogs tonight,because she is

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Blogger's Note. I was deciding on what to blog on today. The choices were: (1) Philippines First Annual Thank You Day or (2) International Poverty Eradication Day. Why did I even have to think, it was so obvious!? Another cup of coffee please...There's a whole chapter dedicated to gratitude in The Science of Getting Rich. It happens to be the longest one. The Secret acknowledges that "...

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My friend Anna downloaded a copy of The Science of Getting Rich (SOGR) for me a few summers ago. Before I could print a copy, the PC crashed. The two incidents were not related:)I didn't know what I was missing, so it didn't matter. Then in November 2005, I saw the SOGR e-book for sale at eBay Philippines for PhP0.01, that's US$0.0002266! I hit the "Buy Now!" button. Of course the seller

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I always wanted to be a farmer. I thought it would be cool to have "Farmer" as occupation in my passport. My grandfather was a "gentleman" farmer. With his Spanish mestizo looks, he looked dashing and in command. And the mangoes! There were baskets and baskets under the dining room table and every available surface. We had mangoes before, during and after each meal and never tire of it. During

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I'm happy to get a lot of reaction on my "Teachers" post, even from family members. One of my sisters is a teacher. One of my aunts studied to be a teacher. She ended up being an Ambassador, but that's another story. My Mom, a lawyer, taught Constitution for a time at Assumption College, her alma mater. A few years ago, she taught at Silliman Law School. Now that she's retired, I should bring up

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We have a single television at home, and it's not even PIP (picture in picture). It's deliberate. I know all the design rules which say you shouldn't put one in the living room. Well, I don't have a den or a dedicated media room. So into there's very little choice.I made my mind up about this when I was a teenager. And to think that at the time, we only had 5 channels! We had a television

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When the girls were little, we'd have a little talk or story before bedtime. There was a night I decided to bring up and explain the National Anthem. I heard them use sing-song voices and syllabicate so I knew they had no idea what they were singing.Their ears picked up when we got to: Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig, 'Di ka pasisiil. (Cradle of noble heroes, Ne'er shall invaders, Trample

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I was reading The Philippine Star the other day and read the article "Dress Me Up, Dress Me Down" by Exie Abola, a blogger and teacher at the Ateneo de Manila University. Filed under the Star "Fashion" tab(?), he wrote about "[t]he climatic disturbance that threatens to turn into a storm...a proposed change in the dress code."I wrote previously on a similar move from the authorities at Silliman

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My roots are definitely Ilocano. Pakbet or diningdeng were daily fare. I thought pinapaitan was party food. I spoke only English or Ilocano for the first 9 years of my life. Imagine learning to speak colloquial Tagalog only at the age of 10! To this day, I still need my bagoong fix.SourceIn the Visayas though, I'm regarded as Tagalog. We were in culture shock when Mom's work brought her here

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My friends know that I'm enthusiastic with everything about cars. I only get the newspapers mainly twice a week: Thursdays for Food/Cooking and Wednesdays, which have special sections for Motoring. I have to see the pictures and ads which are not available in their online editions.We had a Toyota Land Cruiser in a shade my siblings called "Smurf Blue." I think it's still around, in the

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A vocation is an occupation, either professional or voluntary, that is carried out more for its altruistic benefit than for income, which might be regarded as a secondary aspect of the vocation, however beneficial. Vocations can be seen as fulfilling a psychological or spiritual need for the worker, and the term can also be used to describe any occupation for which a person is specifically gifted

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I didn't "feel" Pops Fernandez. Wala lang. But last Tuesday, I got one of the first issues of the October Yes! magazine in Dumaguete. Even before I read the article, I heard Martin Nievera's reaction on a Saturday afternoon showbiz talk show. He talked about his ex-wife as a "woman scorned." Imagine, he tried to justify the shocking tell-all! What the...!?Pops has clearly been, and continues to

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Strangely, this week's online edition of The Weekly Sillimanian did not post a letter from Jeong Jin Tae. This student was delegated by the president of the Korean Fellowship of Students to react against the article (italics mine). As it was a letter and not a regular feature, it wasn't among the online articles. It would have been nice though for the staff to include it though. First. it

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Last week's Weekly Sillimanian featured an article on their "Kipin' It Real" section entitled "Ungroup The Koreans." Written by Suthai G. Katima, it has created a lot of flak from, you guessed it: Koreans. I'm reprinting the article in full from the online edition of the Sillimanian.Most of them are white, chinky, and all of them come from South Korea. If you guessed who I'm talking about then

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I went to the hardware shop today (among other things) and picked up a can of WD-40. The wet and muggy weather has left most of our padlocks and doorknobs in a semi-permanent state of "locked."I remember my cousin Zoyx' email awhile back extolling the virtue of this product. I'm sharing!I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known WD-40 product. When you read the "shower

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"Not Me" was a fixture in our house as the kids were growing up. He did all the craziest things."Who left the lights on?"Answer: Not me!"Who used up all the toilet paper?"Answer: Not me!"Who made this mess!?"Answer: Not me! SourceHe even snuck in when we moved into our townhouse! This invisible fellow was single-handedly responsible for all the

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Negros Oriental is home to many world-class resorts. Most of these are PADI-accredited, catering mostly to tourists and expats. Diving and snorkeling are main water activities as the beaches are typically rocky and the sand, wet and clumpy. It's impossible to swim without serious damage to your soles. So even the smallest resorts have a pool. It's a select clientele however, who can afford to pay

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SourceI just came home from driving on and off for six hours, and it's only midday! This fact dawned on me when I felt the pain shoot up my back as I stretched. Although my day started at about 6am, it wasn't after 2 coffees that I had to leave. This was how it went:7:15 Bring Tara and Gia to Silliman in time for their 7am class. (Impossible, right?)-7:45 Dash into the

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My Mom sent Gabriel a package from Manila. It was addressed to him so he came with me to pick it up at the airport. We opened the box as soon as we got home.It was a little red cage for our Silly Dog.Silly Boy:)So where's the puppy?

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The original title of this post is "Five Things I Want My Kids To Know (Before They Grow Up)" from The Daily Meme. My kids are now in college, so I've told them all the stories, the fundamental lessons plus things they probably wish they didn't know.I've adapted the title and renamed it "Five Things I Want My Kids To Know (That I Haven't Already Told Them):"You are worth it. You are worth all

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My son spent his term break with us in Negros Oriental. We spent a couple of days in a local resort we frequent called South Sea. I met Manang Purita.She sells sea shells on the sea shore!Sorry, I couldn't resist:)More posts on South Sea coming up.

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A Father means so many things...An understanding heart,A source of strength and of supportRight from the very start.A constant readiness to helpIn a kind and thoughtful way.With encouragement and forgivenessNo matter what comes your way.A special generosity and always affection, tooA Father means so many thingsWhen he's a man like you...Source

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I found the source of the article from the previous post! I'm so happy to finally get out of the funk and be able to acknowledge the work.It comes from the website of the Filipino-American Student Association at The College of William & Mary (FASA)."The purposes of FASA include learning about the Philippines and what it means to be a Filipino and Filipino-American. FASA will also educate the

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Source: farm1.static.flickr.comI feel so bitin that I wasn't able to make a commentary/summation at the end of my last post. But as my brain won't cooperate, I'll post an email from my cousin "Zoyx the Great" instead. Although it touches on Filipino dress, it has a message that can be applied in these contemporary times. However, I don't know what the message is yet:) Go figure:During the

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My middle daughter goes to an all-girl Catholic college, a true-blue colegiala, so I won't mention her school nalang. I want to believe that she's in her comfort zone, but I'm fooling myself. I knew right off (she told me herself) that she just preferred going to somewhere that required a uniform. She was always serious about school, so having to don the same outfit everyday gave her time for the

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I pity Silliman University authorities for even trying to define "appropriate dress." It's so subjective that it's bound to generate arguments on all sides. I won't spare anyone my take on this matter. I will, however, make it a lot more interesting.Sleeveless shirts for both men and women are not only worn for their fashion merit. There's a whole sensibility to this. It keeps the wearer

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I can't believe I left out the part about footwear! It may be because it wasn't brought up in the Weekly Sillimanian. Though I remember shortly before Foundation Week, there was something like "Come To School in Slippers Day" as a form of protest. This necessitates a Part 3 to the already long series. I'll be quick.As I mentioned two posts ago, the students at De La Salle University in Taft

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s I mentioned in a previous post, I do so love to feed other people. When I have to nourish myself, I usually end up buying instant noodles or street food. While driving, I head for the nearest drive-thru. I don't discriminate, I just pick the closest one. This is when I'm in Manila and these places abound, some of them open 24/7.I've been in Dumaguete since last month however, and there is only

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I only just realized that I never did post a picture of the newest member of our family, Silly Puppy. Nah!! My niece just now uploaded the pictures from our camera. I wouldn't know how. Silly Mistress:)Here it is.

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My Nokia3210 finally died! His was a long and productive life. I didn't even attempt to look for a replacement in the beginning. I was forlorn. I had to snap out of it soon though because everybody had to get in touch with me and I wasn't getting anything done. It didn't even occur to me that I was attached/dependent on any functioning cell phone. I was in denial.About a month later, while

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There's nothing more adorable than pictures of little boys and their puppies. Then again, maybe it's little girls and their dolls... NOT:)These days I'm partial to little boys, particularly this one on the right, my grandson Gabriel. Throw in a puppy, and it makes for one unruly house!While growing up, my kids always begged me to get them a puppy but I never gave in. There was asthma, additional

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I heard a few weeks ago that one should never trust "fat accountants and skinny cooks."What's with that!? I cook, I'm skinny...what gives? What if it's metabolism? What if the cook is too pooped to actually get to eating?Get this: Figure out what to cook for the day, research the recipe then do the grocery/market list, drive yourself to the grocery/market, do the actual grocery/market shopping,

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My kids ask me what's with the nick. Filipina42? It answers all the ASL questions. I'm a 42 year old Filipina. Problema ba yun? They say i should add [underscore] then yung address ko hahah! Dapat yata phone number.My Mom told me never to reveal my age. She's old-school Assumptionista and fears na I'm too honest. They'll figure out daw her age when I give them mine.I read somewhere na contrary to

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Nung Synchronized elections after Cory was sworn in as President, I had access to a N2010. Kaya nyo yun!? Kahit sa Greenhills, N2110 yung earliest model nila. The kids had the latest models at the time, 90's na yun. Tapos yung sa akin, parang walkie-talkie. Two-liner lang yun. At least it wasn't analog. Di naman ako naawa sa sarili ko. There was this stall nga in Galleria that dressed them up

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I just heard this ad on TV. Kesyo "ang gatas ng baka ay para sa baka...." and goes on to imply na dapat human milk lang ang fit for human consumption. Eh, yung soymilk kaya, para saan?I'm all for breastfeeding. I did it. And I agree na when possible, at least the first six months of life breast milk talaga. Pero sobra naman! I know the issue, well at least I think I do. Iba yung ban ng

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I Googled "How To Blog" to get this started. How pathetic is that! Buti nalang may Google account ako, invite pa ng panganay ko. She said I needed a second email account. Malay ko at the time! I just didn't want to turn her down. Kaya heto, nagmamasid-masid ako para sa katatawanan niyo. I think there are enough society, entertainment and lifestyle blogs. I was always non-conformist. Kunwari

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This way long overdue. Like everybody else out there, I think I can write better lol! I plan to write a series of essays on everyday things. On being Pinay, a single mother of four college-age kids, a grandmother of the smartest 3-year old in the world (I am nothing but objective... humor me pls!), on housework and everything mundane and make it interesting. I'd hate to ask help from the kids

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