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When someone leaves or is taken away from us, they normally leave a hole in our hearts, in our lives. In some cases, they get filled up easily. In others, they end up like that small gnawing part of our hearts that simply never heals. But life moves on. It may slow down but it… Continue reading choosing to remember
My nickname is Nene. Supposedly, it was given to me by my brother who obviously could not pronounce my (slightly) tongue-twisting name - Nelanie when we were so much younger, ages and ages ago. Nene means a lot of things, depending on which culture or place you are in. For most Spanish speaking countries, it is… Continue reading nene
It has been ages since my family went to bangkok, thailand. these photos remind me of that desire to go back asap. why go back? because i didn't get the chance to sample it all! Thai food is particularly familiar to the filipino taste buds because of its penchant for sweetness and sourness. The main… Continue reading [travels past] thai street food
I was looking through old travel photos and this caught my attention. I know this was somewhere in Bangkok, Thailand and likely in the beautiful Jim Thompson house. And for a moment, I was just in awe. We normally get nervous with anticipation when things are unclear or blurred. But this image brings me more… Continue reading of hope and promise.
This was recommended by a trusted friend and it headlined Takuya Kimura (more popularly known as KimuTaku) so what else is there to do but watch it, right ? I was pleasantly surprised that I am definitely recommending it as a must watch. It has 12 1-hour+ episodes and is thus perfect for a… Continue reading Grand Maison Tokyo
16 june 2020. you always stick to me like glue when i am at home. always at the door when i arrive. always at my bedside when i wake up. even acting as my alarm when i am not am up at the usual hour. always following me around as i move around the house.… Continue reading my beautiful iaree belle
Panatang Makabayan Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas, (Ito ang) aking lupang sinilangan, (Ito ang) tahanan ng aking lahi; Ako’y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungang maging malakas, masipag at marangal. Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas, diringgin ko ang payo ng aking magulang, susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan, tutuparin ko ang tungkulin ng mamamayang makabayan: naglilingkod, nag-aaral at… Continue reading Panatang Makabayan
I have had this book for sometime now and i always have it nearby for times when i would like a random reading session to distract my mind. Yes, i do that. take on another task to get a new perspective for an existing challenge. It is not an easy and straightforward book to… Continue reading feynman’s the pleasure of finding things out
I live in an island city where beaches are just a short drive away so I thought that what could Guam offer that Cebu doesn't have. Other than the jaw-dropping shopping that is. So, I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. Guam is more than a shopper's paradise. I could picture myself just driving… Continue reading travels past: Guam
So that is what it is called. i have seen a number of them in past travels. this one was in the stone littered beach near the Cape of good hope in South Africa. Merriam-Webster defines it as a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark. That is, they have… Continue reading cairn
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