It had been a long time since my family last got together for a fun trip, and spending Sunday at the MOAP was well worth the short ride from Ozamiz. Except for a couple of aunts and my tatay, who always manages to give some flimsy reason not to go when such occasions come (be [...]
Entries from May 2007
May 19, 2007
In Memory Of Yoyoy
I grew up listening to Yoyoy Villame songs, as they were staple to local radio then. My father is a big fan as well, and during high school, I remember squirming in embarrassment as he’d turn his cassette player full volume when his mood called for his Yoyoy and Max Surban collections. Back then [...]
May 16, 2007
Stumped
Nephew: Tito, is grandpa your dad? And grandma your mom?
Me: Yes, they are.
Nephew: And isn’t grandpa my papa’s father, too? And grandma my papa’s mom?
Me: Yes, of course. That makes me and your papa, brothers.
Nephew: You are both their babies?
Me: We used to be their babies, just like you were your mama and papa’s.
Nephew: Why [...]
May 14, 2007
Ripple of Hope
Half the world, nearly three billion people, live on less than two dollars a day
Over a billion people are illiterate – unable to read or sign their name
Some 1.1 Billion people have inadequate access to water
2.6 billion people lack access to basic sanitation
I was aware that the internet is a medium with a large user [...]
May 11, 2007
How To Become A Better Girlfriend
“Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.” – Rudyard Kipling, 1892
Wouldn’t it be neat if either of the sexes is able to instinctively decipher each other’s minds? There will be no need to beat around the bush and end up feeling stupid. Talk is good, but sometimes people [...]
May 9, 2007
One Day At A Time
MAY 5, 2005: A counselor in red soccer jersey & his team brought me to It Works! After hours, I was transferred to LS for detoxification. On May 9th, monday, I started Day 1 and attended my 1st A A Meeting. Thank You for helping me… Today, I am two (2) years CLEAN & [...]
