Category: personal
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So it happens now
An unfinished entry From November 29, 2013 What I’ve learned in the last several months – To pick up after myself. Never misplace my keys. Keep track of catfood stash. Do the dishes on time because no one else will. Cold as it is, anger and regret don’t seal goals and don’t pay the bills.…
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Fresh off the bike
I blame the TV commercials. They made me believe it was possible to stay “fresh looking” with the right product, even if you’re in a tropical country. That is one challenge to commuting on a bike: keeping the fresh look even after your 30 minute ride around in hot and humid weather. There are the…
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Where I've been, what I bring
I. Where I’ve been It’s been my third week on two wheels. It is not my primary mode of transport yet, but I hope it gets there. Emil has been kind enough to make time for me once or twice a week to bike around with me, and has since given me the blessing to…
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About the empty desk: A review of 'Another' the anime series
I watched Perfect Blue and the first release of Neon Genesis Evangelion the series as a teenager, and didn’t bat an eyelash. Another made me want to turn out my brain, and my heart. It also sent me off to sleep with nightmares. Don’t let the bright colors and moe-moe fool you. You’re in for a ride. There’s also a live action…
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Now Showing on EDSA
Sometimes, the EDSA bus works. Most of the time, I prefer taking the bus over dealing with the spawns of Satan that are 90% of Metro Manila Taxi drivers. The bus will stop where it says it will (coding permitting). It does not haggle. It drives through the traffic. And when I need it, it…