My friend Boyet knows me so well that he can tell you what I like to eat when I'm tired, when I'm in the mood to celebrate a special occasion, or when I'm sad. He also knows the kind of music I like, the books I read, and the places I frequently visit. It took a long time for him to reach this level of knowledge about me. He had to observe me in ( Read more... )

The song Matchmaker from Fiddler on the Roof musicale goes, "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match. Find me a find. Catch me a catch. Matchmaker, matchmaker, look through your book and make me a perfect match.". The lyrics may seem funny but in real life, having other people decide who you should have a relationship with, is no joke. It is time ( Read more... )

My friend/brother Tong and I decided to have some bonding time last night to catch up on each other's lives. We always had this tradition of updating each other as we go through different stages in life. We talked about his plan of leaving his present job because he "wanted to set himself apart from a culture of greed". Hmmm... a brave move indeed ( Read more... )