January 2012
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Something infinitely interesting: What Ateneans Do... →
the-beautiful-fight: A good read - even for non-Ateneans. I was having dinner with my boss and her husband (all three of us Ateneans) when we talked about the difference with how Gloria and Noynoy sees life. Gloria being the realistic one and Noynoy being the usual, ideal Atenean. Then her husband started narrating about how only few Ateneans become…
Jan 16th
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The day you came into my life. . .  →
taleweaver: Love You Apple Gonzales! I guess we’re too old for sparks flying, love-at-first-sight, and all that stuff. But was very glad for the good company and great conversation that I had that night. It was a weekend and I actually thought of going home to the province. But I thought, well, my friend actually found me a date and, well, no harm in meeting up. If we ended up not...
Jan 10th
December 2011
4 posts
Wisdom in 10 Chewable Bites
I love making lists. So here goes my top 10 learnings for 2011 (both from my own and other people’s experiences) that I will bring with me as I usher in 2012. Happy New Year! 1.      Happiness is a choice. Misery is also a choice. Choose wisely. 2.      Never hold back in love. Life is short. So don’t wait for your loved ones to get sick or to leave, or for any unfortunate thing to happen. Tell...
Dec 31st
Embracing 2011
I welcomed 2011 with a sinking feeling in my stomach – that feeling of wanting to leave. Or, to be more specific – that feeling of wanting to move. To a better place. I am talking about a previous job I had. Don’t get me wrong. I actually loved my previous job. I loved it for five reasons: 1) It paid me well. 2) It let me party a lot (part of my job description). 3) It allowed me to make other...
Dec 29th
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I love conversations with kids. . .
My 9-year-old nephew and I talking over Zagu and coffee: Amiel: Ninang, saan ako magka-college? Apple: Isip ka muna what you want to be. Then pili ka school. Amiel: Gusto ko maging chef. Apple: If you want to be a chef, sa Angelo King sa may Taft. Amiel: Paano ako papasok dun? Baka mahirap pumunta. Apple: Mag-stay ka sa dorm sa Taft. Amiel: Eh pag ba umuwi ako tuwing Saturday, may masasakyan...
Dec 24th
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Dec 5th