Archive of ‘Reflections’ category

The family that plays together stays together

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I honestly don’t remember when I learned how to play mahjong. I do remember that it is an informal rite to adulthood in our family. I started with putting the bricks together to form a pyramid, a house or stack them next to each other caterpillar-style to create a domino effect. I think it was […] Read more…

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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I’m turning 27 tomorrow. Do I feel my age? The truth is I feel older than 27. I feel I’m 30. I think it’s because I got tired of the craziness of youth early on and embraced the adult life immediately. I’ve gotten over my workaholic phase a long time ago. I’ve established a routine to […] Read more…

Wake up little susie!

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“Kailangan kasi ang katawan sinasanay. Kung maaga ka nagigising, edi makakaiwas ka sa trapik. Kung uma-umaga eh alas-kwatro ang gising mo, alas singko nasa daan, mild lang ang trapik non. Wala kang rason ma-late. Dapat ganong lang, sanayan. Kahit walang pasok, magigising ka ng alas-kwatro, tingnan mo. Tapos maiisip mo na, ay Sabado pala, tulog […] Read more…

Historical Survey

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What tip can I offer today? Well, based on what I learned from this survey, it’s to be optimistic and hang in there. Life isn’t all that bad, even if at a certain point in your life you feel like everything’s crumbling around you. In God’s graces, things will work out for you. Life has […] Read more…

Taxi Talk

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I don’t converse with taxi drivers. Whenever they would try to start a conversation with me, it’s either a political issue or a religious issue. I consider politics and religion two very touchy subjects. And so while the driver complains about the increase in gasoline prices or FPJ losing the presidential race, I just nod […] Read more…

A new journey for Mattie

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Goodbye, Mattie Stepanek. Mattie is a 14-year-old boy who struggled with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. You can read more about him through the link above. He passed away yesterday, June 22nd. Mattie was a very special kid. I first saw him in Oprah and immediately grew to admire this little boy. He wrote […] Read more…

Quiet corners

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Even if we live in a tiny condo unit, H and I have our own quiet corners. This is the area where one can leave the other undisturbed. This is the spot where one can be left in his or her reverie, where one feels most rested and calm. When I was still single and […] Read more…

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