Today, 12 June 2008, I celebrated Philippine Independence in my own personal way. Unlike in the past, I did not have to wave the Philippine flag as the national anthem played in school. I did not get stuck in front of the TV watching colorful floats of various socio-civic-public and business groups. I did not […]
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My 50 symbolic and real gifts
It made me feel young once more as a child by the Christmas tree: awed by the size of the gift box and eager to know what could be inside it for me. When I opened the box, I was amazed that it contained not just one but 50 individual […]
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Tonight, it’s my turn.
For most of our parties, I handled reception and guests, games and party activities (since my family and I have long realized that I have not been blessed with culinary talents). Tonight, I am relieved as Arthur (my youngest brother) substitutes for me as the party clown-mascot. Tonight, I celebrated a passage […]
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Today, aside from being a mom, I played three roles: Ma’m, Mrs. and me.
Early morning breakfast at McDo, as Ma’m — I met Ade (not her real name), our ever-loyal, hardworking and longest running assistant (a. k. a. “super alalay”). I have known her for almost 20 years now. We first […]
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It’s been 3 years since I parted with my red friend 144, a millenium edition Isuzu Fuego, who would have been with me as I start my new journey if only my financial plans materialized. It was one of the best presents I got for a birthday. I/we worked hard to have it […]
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