HEY, WHAT’S UP BLOG? So much for daily logs, my last entry was last December. Meaning I’ve gone through January without even posting an either sappy or hope-filled birthday entry. But not to worry, even if January has passed, you can still expect a somewhat sappy yet hope-filled entry. Because, hey, if you can’t be…
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
TIS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.. and I’m in bed nursing a sore throat and the occasional bursts of headache. I’ve recently shared that December came in such a blur, and if my word wasn’t enough proof, I’m guessing my sickly state is. But that isn’t to say that I’m feeling Grinchly though. If I had…
THE LAST RAINY DAY SUSPENSION
I THOUGHT I’VE ALREADY SEEN THE LAST OF “MAY PASOK BA?” MORNINGS. Growing up in the Philippines, a tropical archipelago, by its very definition, surrounded by oceans; we were prone to typhoons and monsoons. And because of our lack of infrastructure and urban planning, Manila is pretty much flood disaster prone. As you get older, because of the government’s…
Anywhere But Here
IT’S THAT FEELING AGAIN. That emptiness, that frustration, those small indignations that have built up into a dam of pent up rage. That feeling when you’ve crossed a certain point and know instinctively that you have to pull yourself out before you drown in the toxicity of it all. Several times you’ve thought you’d reached…
First Moments in Japan
The streets of Tokyo were nearing empty. Or maybe just in this stretch from Haneda to Shinagawa. I watch the storefronts go by, mostly convenience stores I would find myself in over the next few days, over the next few cities. I think to myself, so this is Japan. And it was, and it wasn’t just.
Sunny Afternoons and Brunch
How today’s sunny afternoon transported me to brunch in Singapore
The Beautiful City of Bath
Just as charming as Windsor, but a tinge more fancy.
The ULTIMATE Hot Chocolate
The best way to warm up after a cold trip.
Stonehenge
Icy rain, strong winds, and that fascinating Windows XP wallpaper.
Windsor Daytrip
Maybe I should’ve given it more thought and spent a night or two.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Photo gallery of the magical day at the WB’s The Making of Harry Potter.