bullshit My officemate has lent me a book attractively titled "On Bullshit." It's a very slim volume, all of 67 pages, in the size of a mini-notebook which makes the P819 price tag rather steep. Having browsed through the pages, I think it's a "bookshit." Except that the author is purportedly a "renowned moral philosopher and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus" at Princeton University. ... Continue Reading...
Circumcised/Uncircumcised
Dr. Michael Tan ran an interesting commentary yesterday about the health and cultural implications of circumcision - or the lack thereof. Even though the topic is quite off for this blog, I think it's thrilling to write about something that never fails to elicit the most laughs and/or rabid opinions from my friends, especially the male ones. Believe me, our long-held beliefs on the matter is enough to bring us back to the Middle Ages, a belief that is now the subject of growing medical debate: should we or should we not circumcise? ... Continue Reading...
Brazilian Wax-ed! An hair-y, ouchy kind of funny story
Ever since reading last year the Bergdorf Blondes, I've been obsessed with getting a Brazilian Wax and am glad I was finally able to find time last night. The Brazilian was something that mystified me and this time being a summer, it is absolutely a must! However, the procedure is not really cheap and it's not something that is offered by every spa in Manila. I had to choose between the Oasis in Hyatt and Sanctuario, which are both found in Malate. I finally had to settle for the latter because it's nearer my workplace and 'twas about 200 pesos cheaper (...as my son ... Continue Reading...
Home for the holidays
I'll be home sweet home for the long Holy Week vacation and will be travelling again after that. In the meantime, am looking forward to doing some spring cleaning, organizing my dishevelled things, cooking for my kids and resting. Working 48 hours and getting only one day off a week plus additional time to devote to my writing assignments has really taken its toll on me. I need some lovin'. ... Continue Reading...
Bread, vacations & Brokeback
According to my Control Panel, this is my 25oth post since starting a blog in the third quarter of 2004. Yay! It feels like such a long time and only 250 posts?? Blogging is fun but it is definitely also hard work :) As for other things that happened to me this week: ... Continue Reading...
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