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Soulmates According to Deepak

Soulmates According to Deepak

I have already published this post in another blog that I own, but since it has very few readers, I decided to move some content here. The word is very familiar to all of us. This is what everybody wants to find, the ultimate fulfillment of our lovelife. But do we...

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The Five Peso Coin Wisdom

The Five Peso Coin Wisdom

Photo: flicker.com This morning, as I was preparing to keep my laptop, I was surprised to find a 5 peso coin underneath it. I could not remember how I left it there or if it even belonged to me. But who else would it belong to? I’m the only one who has that annoying...

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Sky.Sea.Sand.Laiya

Sky.Sea.Sand.Laiya

One of my projects was to organize a teambuilding for one of the biggest government agencies.And for my very first teambuilding event, I brought them to a resort in Batangas called Laiya White Cove. Searching over the internet for more information about the place, I...

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Yolanda, The Sea and Me

Yolanda, The Sea and Me

I have always loved the sea, as can be demonstrated in a poem I wrote in 1999, although this poem has a deeper meaning for me. I was in love with a guy whose name translates to the sea. With or without the guy, I loved the sea. I grew up in a place where you could...

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Light My Heart

Light My Heart

 Miña La Luz. Am I in love with you? Maybe.  Maybe not. I don’t know. I have always been in love with the idea of love, but I am undecided whether I should fall in love right now. Because right now may not be the perfect time.  “Right now” is...

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Inside the Heritage Hotel Manila

Inside the Heritage Hotel Manila

My adventure is not done yet. After a gastronomically delightful lunch, we were off to our next activity. Ms. Kat and Ms.Jane showed us the rooms. Luckily, we were able to peek into the presidential/V.I.P suite which I know I would not be able to see if I weren't...

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At the Riviera Cafe, Buffet Anyone?

At the Riviera Cafe, Buffet Anyone?

I love to eat! Who doesn't? And so you could just imagine how happy I was to get a call from The Heritage Hotel for an ocular with buffet lunch..for free! Of course who am I to say no? So at lunch time, off we go to the hotel, me and a colleague. Upon arriving at the...

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At the Riviera Cafe, Buffet Anyone?

At the Riviera Cafe, Buffet Anyone?

I love to eat! Who doesn't? And so you could just imagine how happy I was to get a call from The Heritage Hotel for an ocular with buffet lunch..for free! Of course who am I to say no? So at lunch time, off we go to the hotel, me and a colleague. Upon arriving at the...

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Change: An Antidote to Boredom

Change: An Antidote to Boredom

Photo: quotationaboutlife.com And so the week had been a kaleidoscope of emotions. I got happy, sad, mad, bad, good and then I started to be an annoying person. Most of all, I started to be out of focus. I don't know what's happening, it's like life is spinning so...

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That Magic Wand of Life

That Magic Wand of Life

We all want to have a magical day every day. Is it even possible? Does waking up on the right or wrong side of the bed really have an impact on how our day is going to be? I don’t think this idiomatic expression holds true. How we feel waking up the next morning has...

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Nayong Pilipino: A Cultural Presentation

Nayong Pilipino: A Cultural Presentation

Aside from the people and history, our culture also boasts colorful dances, costumes and songs which can only be best described in a cultural presentation. Me and friend Anica, Officer In Charge of the Museum of Weaves It is very seldom that I get to watch cultural...

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