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Category Archives: Life
Birthdays are Overrated
Birthdays are overrated. Although it could be argued that simply because I usually don’t celebrate birthdays, it doesn’t mean it’s overrated. As Ted Failon said in jest, why would I spend tons of money to entertain my family and friends … Continue reading
Coping with the Destruction of Bagyong Ondoy
The 15th typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2009, named Typhoon Ondoy, showed that 13 is not the unlucky number. Typhoon Ondoy is not even close to being categorized as a supertyphoon, based on the existing public typhoon warning signals … Continue reading
The Curse of Desire?
Desire causes suffering. I’m not sure if that’s the exact phrase, but I’m sure that’s the thought. It was already late on a Friday evening and work had to be temporarily halted for some power rest. A documentary on India … Continue reading
Goodbye, Man from Manila
The news came through the radio as I was driving back to the office yesterday, cursing the high temperature outside. It was after lunch and I was yet to take eat. The long drive, the hunger, the heat, everything resulted … Continue reading
Recession and Suicide
This news is shocking and sad — just today, a man killed his wife, their five young children, then shot himself, after the couple have been fired from their jobs. The couple apparently agreed that it’s the best way out … Continue reading
The Art of Giving Gifts for Men
There’s an art in giving gifts, something that my wife has mastered. Women are experts in giving great gifts. They probably knew it from the moment they were born. They take time thinking about what to give to someone. Coupled … Continue reading
Things I Hate About Christmas
I hate to sound like the Grinch, but there are reasons why we’re going to talk about not-so-pleasant things related to the Christmas celebrations. There’s no guarantee that these reasons are good. First, it seems that most would discuss what … Continue reading
Outliers: The Story of Success (Malcolm Gladwell)
In reviewing the life of a successful person, the usual focus is the personal or inborn traits of that person. This is not the entire story, as discussed in the new thought-provoking book of Malcolm Gladwell, the Outliers: The Story … Continue reading
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Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99, Wear Sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of … Continue reading
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Choosing between Work and Family
Striking a balance between career and family is never easy. Even superheroes are confronted with the dilemma of choosing between spending time with a loved one or saving the world. Ask Batman or Spiderman. Or even Superman. They would probably … Continue reading
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