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Memory enhancers: Ginkgo biloba
I have never tried taking memory enhancers until today. Desperate times need desperate measures. I’m just reminded of that scene in Harry Potter where Ron and Harry were desperate participants in the...
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After the flood
It has been almost two weeks since I last wrote an entry, given the then-impending first part of my comprehensive exams (August 6 — which was also Mon and I’s 3rd year and 11th month together) and the...
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Around Metro Manila in “Bourne Legacy”
(Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz in Marikina Public Market – photo from wired.com) Much has been said and done about “Bourne Legacy”, especially it was shown for more than two weeks ago. I only got the...
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Upcoming projects: leathercraft
(The impeccable and virtually indestructible saddle stitch – photo from britishblades.com) I’m so glad that tomorrow will be the third and final part of my comprehensive examinations! I have lots of...
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NIRVANA!
When I was still in high school, we call the act of exiting the room on the last day of exams as NIRVANA or achievement of the state of liberation associated with Indian religions. I took the third and...
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Lunch was on them: “HEAT” EDSA Shangri-La Manila!
Almost two weeks ago, our officemate Kat had been vigorously messaging ang campaigning for all of us to “Like” the comment she left in this advertisement from EDSA Shangri-la Manila’s Facebook page. I...
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-BER signals the start of the stuff-yourself-full months
Once the clock struck 12, I felt extremely happy because it was already the start of the -ber months. Here in the Philippines, it usually signals the start of the Holiday Season. And true to form,...
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Our 4th year anniversary cut short — but it was still worth it
We were on leave from Wednesday to Friday because of our trip to Candelaria, Zambales. I have to admit, I haven’t been feeling well since the weekend and I started seeing rashes on my legs last Tuesday...
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2013 Travel Plans: PHILIPPINES!
Contrary to past years when we planned our travels outside the country, Mon and I have already worked on our trips within the Philippines until November. It might be long overdue but it is time to go...
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Out to Taal Lake! (Club Balai Isabel)
It was our first night to sleep in our apartment after having bought the sofa bed last Tuesday. As we had to be at the meeting place by 6:30 AM, we woke up at quarter to six because we still had to fix...
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After more than sixteen years! Pangasinan!
Earlier this week, there were rough talks between Papa and his siblings whether we would be going to Pangasinan for All Saints Day. It was not only until a couple of days later that the plan was...
View ArticleConsidering plastic surgery: Korean advertisements
Not me, but I’m always baffled by the obsession of some people on plastic surgery. I’ve read before an article explaining that when you especially have extra money (translation: quite a significant...
View ArticleSeeing paradise: the Philippines in UK Harper’s Bazaar – March 2012
Whenever we are in RCBC Plaza, I always check out the magazine stall (I forgot the name of the place, I think it doesn’t even have one) to see if back issues of some fashion magazines are already up...
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Perfect photo for Independence Day
Ligawan sa Jardin. Circa 1898. It's a holiday today here in the Philippines because of our 114th Independence Day. I was just browsing my news feed on Facebook to see what was going on with my...
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