That recent tropical storm in the Philippines was beyond doubt terrifying.

The peace and calm here in our own household were disrupted for a point in time, not even because my family and I were among the many directly affected by or actual sufferers of it; but because of the concern for all the family and friends, as well as the property, that we ( Read more... )

I have every intention of keeping this entry short and sweet.

Had another practice with my driving earlier with my dadi.
Am definitely getting better with this right-hand drive issue, thank the all mighty above!
Unlearning almost 7 years of left-hand driving in the Philippines is a challenge; but there is no other way to do this; but to adapt.

Was ( Read more... )

Somehow, this bit from a Wikipedia article gave me pride and delight.

"Spanish was an official language of the Philippines since the early days of Spanish colonization in the 16th century, until the change of Constitution in 1973. During most of the colonial period it was the language of government, trade and education, and spoken mainly by ( Read more... )

One huge thing I hate about those who are in their adolescent and teenage years, is their subjectivity to fall prey to..oh, guess what?..PEER PRESSURE.
(Myself was not an exception. I hated myself for going with the social flow back then.)

So just to spread out a couple of facts:
My brother Jomo is currently aged 12; and we migrated here in Australia ( Read more... )

2, 474 nautical miles is the estimated distance of Australia to Philippines.

When I was talking to Syndy a while ago, however, it just seemed like 5 inches..without overstatement.
A great friend will always know how to make you feel at home.
The international call I made to her earlier transported me back with her in the Philippines, at our Filinvest ( Read more... )

At quarter to three today, I was already pulling my bag that's huge enough to be cosidered a luggage to my shoulder, and dashing out through the door and making my way to the train station. There was just not much work today that I was dismissed an hour and 15 minutes earlier than my usual finish.
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It is a roasting 36 degrees here today in ( Read more... )

I envy Amy. She's flying back to the Philippines from Sydney on December 3 to spend Christmas there. Huhuhu. She's going to spend Christmas with AGEA, and I am not. *makes a sad face*
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I am currently chatting to a friend right now, and she just dropped a bomb on me. I can not believe what she just told me.
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Jennifer Hudson blew my mind away!

I did ( Read more... )

In United States of America, they declare a public holiday in commemoration of their country's independence day. (July 4th, Independence Day)
In Cambodia, they declare a public holiday in celebration of the birth of their enlightened one. (May 19th, Visaka Buja Day/Birth of Buddha)
In Morocco, they declare a public holiday in appreciation of their ( Read more... )

On one typical 16 degree-morning of Spring at work, the news on the television featured an 18-year-old teenage girl who just won $1 million (a whopping 40 million in Pesos!!!) from the lottery.

And so, in relation to that, our manager asked me, "What would you do if you win $1 million from the lottery?".

Without having much profound thought about it ( Read more... )

(Things I observed today:)

People walking just beneath the overpass and just beside the sidewalk...
People crossing on expressways...
PUJs stopping just infront of the "No loading and unloading" sign...

...well...Welcome to the Philippines, MABUHAY!!!