If not for the beloved son’s wish, we will not attend UP Diliman‘s graduation because of what I heard that it would be celebrated at the space at the back of the Oblation statue. I do not remember what that area is called. True to what I heard, the ceremony was held under the blistering heat of the sun. There was no cover or structure that will cover the graduates and the parents. Son...
I have no musical experience but it always amazes me to hear the sound of drums during and after an event. The drums outside the amphitheater were being played after the recognition day at the College of Education. Not sure if they are ddrum Drums but they are decent sounding drums and the cymbals are nice, too. If only I am into music, and being a first timer, I would definitely get a...
Yes, just last week’s Easter. Or should the question be – Do you buy something for someone on the day of Easter? If you do, why? I ask because in a social networking site, I saw pics of people celebrating Easter in a kind of unique (questionable?) way. The celebration is supposed to be about faith, about Jesus’ resurrection. It was not what it should be. Those people are dancing in a bar, drinking...
Sometimes it makes you think. The things that’re happening make you think. I do not intend to question anyone’s belief or faith but sometimes I couldn’t really understand how people understand the whole thing about faith. Let’s take this example during breakfast this morning of Good Friday. At the table near ours, I heard someone said, “Gumawa ka na ng kasalanan ngayon, patay si God ngayong Friday (You can sin today because God is...
I cannot forget those unique cufflinks my father had. They always amaze me of their intricate designs. I even wondered why there are cufflinks in our house. It turned out that my father was very fond of these thingies for his polo. Today, I am not sure if there are still unique cufflinks available and with reasonable prices. I also wonder if a woman would think of having one? Although it may be possible...
I think being in a warm climate, basements are not normally seen as part of a house here in the Philippines. Basements are built in colder climates as cellars where food and drinks are stored. Some use them as laundry room, utility space or a space for the air conditioning system. When I was younger, I was fascinated with the idea of owning a house with a basement complete with basement flooring colored brown...
I am very sure that most of us have a lot of embarrassing moments to share. I had one today. A wrap-up meeting with one of the bosses was to be conducted. It is where audit findings are to be presented. The meeting was started and the first parts where stated. The boss was frequently looking at me and I dismissed it as one of those gestures of conveying his agreement or disagreement about...
There will be a longer Lenten vacation this year and it also speaks of summer here in the Philippines. It is the time of the year where we’re thinking of swimming and excursions. If only we have our own pool, we will be worrying only about pool supplies. The reason why I tend to think this way is the hit and miss scouting for the right but cheaper venue. The photo above shows a...
It was the saddest day riding the LRT that day. I chose not to remember the day. That experience was the sole reason why I always dread to ride the LRT. That time and year, the rail system was not as improved as it is today. It was hotter and older. I do not know if this happens only in the Philippines but Filipinos that ride this train have that habit of squeezing and...
The first top 14 of the American Idol contest was revealed. The same sentiments are felt because there are contestants who are very talented that were not considered. We suspect that other than the singing prowess, they chose the top 24 bets also from their potential marketability and mass appeal. These might be the whole package they’re looking into. One of the contestant last night that I felt sad with, when she was cut...
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