Oct
06
2011
Upon waking this morning, I opened up my iPad. The familiar ding sounded and a push notification from MacWorld popped up on my homepage with the nightmarish news that Steve Jobs had died. The brilliant, creative genius of Apple products that kept blowing us all away was gone. He was only 56. Many will remember …
Jan
01
2010
To whoever designed this 2010 wallpaper: I owe a debt of gratitude to you. This is going to be my 2010 wallpaper and avatar in most of my social network sites. A little flashback… Those who know me from about 2 decades back know that I came from a different mold altogether. Dad was an …
Apr
12
2009
This is an old email making its rounds up to now. I decided to post this here because its words hold a lot of meaning for me these days. I have had the chance to reflect on how people come into your life, make an impact, then go. Many times, you see the blessings in …
Feb
28
2009
Today, Amiel Alcantara was laid to rest. I was unable to attend. Last night, my sore throat came back for the second time and my nose was congested. But I am glad that I was able to visit — yesterday. I was not feeling that well yesterday either. My energy felt sapped. But there was …
Apr
19
2008
It seems like this whole week, all I did was stare at financial statements, reading them word for word, checking the numbers, cross-checking all references, and all other accounting stuff (yes, I am a CPA by profession; a wife and mother by Divine grace; and a yogini at heart). After reviewing balance sheets and profit …
Apr
04
2008
Yes, I am a sucker for underdogs. It’s just me. Of course, the underdog has to be one of decent stock and integrity. Someone credible. Someone vulnerable. Someone unable to fight on his/her own. And recently, another such person has caught everyone in the throes of controversy that has gotten incredible media mileage. Brian Gorrell …
Mar
05
2008
Some of our important choices have a time line. If we delay a decision, the opportunity is gone forever. Sometimes our doubts keep us from making a choice; thus, an opportunity may be missed. As someone once said: When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, THAT in itself is a choice. …
Feb
25
2008
Today, Feb. 25, 2008 marks the 22nd anniversary of Philippine PEOPLE POWER. I dedicate this post to my children who are part of the youth — the hope of our land. May these graphic images burn in your hearts and remain there always. I pray that the spirit of EDSA 1 will always be the …
Jan
06
2007
I just saw this wonderful list in Ricky Lo’s Christmas article in Philippine Star and it was sent in by Robin Tong, a Xavier parent who has a flair for writing. It is a list worth sharing with you all. May it help us enrich our lives! And thanks, Robin! 1. Life isn’t fair, but …
Nov
05
2006
A friend sent this via text today: Sometimes we put too much passion on the biggest dreams & priorities in life That we fail to love the smallest pleasures from simple things. We search so much for the right choices, for the right paths to walk through, For the right time & for the right …
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