My Pasay City immersion program has ended and now the whole family is settled in our two-bedroom apartment in Malate, the heart of Manila's tourist district.What else can I say... while I loved my own bedroom with its own spacious bathroom in Pasay, the city itself had become unbearable for me with its filth and all those kids romping around in the streets. It was in Pasay that I was suddenly transformed into a rabid supporter of the population control program. I couldn't even make a decent walk in the evening because there were all these kids -either dirty or naked - ... Continue Reading...
What is your Happiness Quotient?
Definitely, it was edifying to note that Filipinos made it to the top list of countries in Asia who ranked well in terms of being happy and satisfied with their lives, despite overwhelming odds. I am referring to the World Values Survey undertaken by the University of Michigan among 82 countries last November. We are always used to the Philippines ranking first in other surveys for being one of the most corrupt, heavily-indebted, terror-stricken etc. and so it was refreshing to encounter something good to be said about us, for a change.The social scientists were quick ... Continue Reading...
A meme here & a meme there
Meme, to the blogosphere, means survey and there's always a lot spreading around such as when Luchie tagged me to reveal about the music I like. Unfortunately, I don't get to listen much to music these days since I got rid of my car and downsized my life. Unlike other people, I can't write at work while listening to the radio either. However,my immediate plan is to buy an iPod Shuffle for my gym work-outs so that should get me going again. What are your random 10 songs? 1. Tattoed on My Mind - D'Sound 2. As I Lay Me Down to Sleep- Sophie Hawkins 3. Officially Missing ... Continue Reading...
Random thoughts on this new year
Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over gain, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose - not the one you began with perhaps, but one you'll be glad to remember. ~ Anne SullivanDid you feel the way I did about dreading the onset of the new year? Call me uninspired but I didn't seem to be excited about reporting for work last Monday. I thought the long vacation was bitin and for the first time in a long time I did not write any New Year's resolutions. Even so, I haven't been so lazy to list down what I would like to see ... Continue Reading...
A Moment of Prayer
The reason why I have not been so happy this year is that there were many people I knew who died. Fortunately,none were my relatives but it is still sad if you think how you are not going to see them forever. How can somebody so full of life and who you were just eating lunch with be suffering from cancer the next? There is, of course, the Asian tsunami. The extent of this tragedy is simply mind-boggling and it's heartrending to note that a third of those who died- according to reports - were children. Tragedies such as these once again make me realize how ephemeral ... Continue Reading...
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