Never say “I’m just a normal person” during a major interview.
Curious about the proceedings of an actual court hearing, I stepped inside a room where a trial was taking place. I don’t think I would have been allowed inside had I not been somewhat connected to one of the lawyers. I had hitched a ride from the airport in Cagayan de Oro to Iligan in [...]
Philippine Peso Bills. Image taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_peso “That would be P135,” the teller said as he checked my voucher. I hurriedly took a P500 bill from my wallet and presented it to him. “I’m sorry,” he continued, “we don’t have change.” Now there’s nothing more frustrating than having money, but having no means to spend [...]
Going through the motions is as worse as being motionless.
Forgetting is not the same as forgiving. It is only after you truly forgive that you can start to truly forget.
Pics may be added later but is not guaranteed due to their potentially offensive nature… It was my first time to join a medical mission. Patients with various complaints were already waiting when we arrived. After a few minutes, we had unloaded the stuff and were ready to start the “free clinic and circumzation”(sic). The [...]
The British call it “zed”. Americans call it “zee”. Filipinos, on the other hand, despite American indoctrination do not seem to agree how to call it. Some of us call it “zee” like the Americans. Some, however, call it “zay” (rhymes with ray). I first noticed this fact back on my Freshman year in UP. [...]
I know you guys are pretty tired right now from hearing about Janina’s excursion in the travesty that is the Bb. Pilipinas pageant show. I promise I won’t post anything about her as soon as I give my 2 cents worth on the issue. But before that I’d like to say something to some people [...]
For my foreign readers, this is what a jeepney looks like. Photo taken from: http://www.bohol.ph Jeepney drivers are probably the best guides one can find in any Philippine city. This should come as no surprise considering that it’s their job to drive people around. Plus they also frequently change routes. With this in mind, I [...]
Blue screen of death, everyone. Everyone, blue screen of death. Now you’re introduced. A while ago, the blue screen of death suddenly popped out in my monitor. I was stunned for a second. It was not because I’ve never seen such a scene. In fact, our other computer frequently pops out that scene especially before [...]
