Inadvertently Domesticated

Archive for June, 2010

Blinks: Good Company

photo: Ms C taken: circa 2008, Manila, Philippines post processing: moremono iphone app What I really, really, reeeeaaaaalllllllyyyyy miss is the random catching up with friends over lunch, dinner or margaritas. I miss going out for a drink for no reason. Hours of conversations about life, art, music, culture’s glory and disappointments, the inane and [...]

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Vision Board

Since the so-called move to the US was laid on the table, Um and I have been setting goals for ourselves – as individuals and as a family. I admit, I haven’t religiously been keeping up with these goals. It is such a buzz kill to have waiting as an integral part of achieving them. [...]

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Thank You

We say it most, we say it least. We expect the most, but when unexpected, we are most pleased. We learn it early, we forget it too soon. Too simple, too benign, harmless, even. Yet a tad bit heavy, so over the moon. Given to those who do not care, really only to appease. Unsaid [...]

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SGH: The Spinning ER

Perhaps, this post is more appropriate to be posted on @grandtagonist’s blog, but since Ms B and I are trying to categorize our posts, I thought that, with the two klutzy monsters that I have, I would have a lot of SGH stories to share. To resolve this dilemma, I thought of sending this post [...]

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Blinks: Buko for Sale

photo: Ms B taken: January 2010, Boracay, Philippines Summer’s over in the Philippines, and it definitely began today here at the other side of the world. Continuing my Boracay series with the ever resourceful Pinoy selling buko (coconut) as we go island hopping. I wonder if the other world-renowned beaches have their version of Buko [...]

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The Art of Listening

After I typed the subject, I thought, is listening more of an art or a science? I think there is a science behind it that with careful thought and examination, it works wonders, and advancements and even innovation. The art of it is the beauty and destruction that it brings, whether if it comes at [...]

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June

It’s my birth month!!! *throws confetti* I’m one of those people who still get excited for their birthdays. I set up dinner, hold a small gathering or throw a party for myself every year. This year, though, it’s going to be tough to celebrate. I’m still excited for a great number of things happening this [...]

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Burning Bush

Moses had it easy. He had a burning bush. The message was clear. His path was drawn and all he needed to do was muster all the courage he had to follow the steps laid out for him. Yes, he lived in trying times and he had to lead the people out of Egypt. The [...]