Coming from the raggedy world of journalism, I certainly felt like a sore thumb sticking out when I entered the corporate world six years ago. Whereas being a full-time employee in my dear newspaper meant reporting four hours a day three days a week, the new office expected me to be in 10 hours a day, with only the weekends off. That was certainly too much to ask but admittedly, I was in it for the long term because of the sense of stability it promised me. Never mind if it was a different culture altogether, a culture where the four walls had ears (and eyes!) and ... Continue Reading...

Life is a constant struggle. But if there's one thing I've learned with age, it's the fact that we always have the option of choosing how to react to certain actions and situations. This is more important than we think because our state of happiness or unhappiness depends on it. Call it a matter of principle or common sense but I do believe that not all battles are worth fighting for . We choose only the battle(s) worth our effort and we stick with it. I am saying this because our existence is too short for waging all sorts of battles and it's a pity how we see ... Continue Reading...

Manila, my Manila.... the sun sets so beautifully, it is almost like a dream. Manila Bay sunset. ** photo credits to a photographer friend who wishes not to be given credit. ... Continue Reading...