Manila

I do not like going to Manila.  In fact, I avoid going as much as I can.  I do not go there unless I really, really have to. And I have to. And that sucks.  I really do not like the place for so many reasons. First of all, I think that it is the saddest place on earth.  Okay, not the saddest - but it was the place where I felt the saddest.  The first time I had to stay there for a significant length of time, I found myself...

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Someone Like You by Adele Lyrics and Download

I heard that you're settled down, That you found a girl and you're married now, I heard that your dreams came true, Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you, Old friend, why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light,...

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Live Writer

I'm trying out the other features of Windows Live Writer. I like this one. This is something I can't do in blogger. I can set up an album this way.  Awesome...

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Signs of Old Age

I am getting old.  Here are the reasons why I think so: I have discovered a liking for vegetables.  in fact,  I love greens, except for okra of course, I can never like that blasted vegetable.  I have discovered that loud music gives me headache. I find myself glaring at teenagers holding hands. I look forward to watching the news. In fact, I wait for it and enjoy it.  I don't like it when I miss it. I will have to think...

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Paige on Ninang Tinay

Entry #: How Am I Supposed to Know Without Checking 5:54 AM/Thursday I'm sorry Tinapay for us sounding irreverent. She just caught me off guard. Anyway, this is the conversation I was telling you about. ...

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Just So You Know

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Postsecret Secrets This Week That I Can Relate To

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31

31.  Not 30, but 31.  I am 31 years old.  Curiously, I do not feel like it. I honestly do not want to celebrate it.  I am quite content with my sister’s birthday gift – which I am still waiting for.  But my friends are quite insistent that we celebrate it with one case of Tanduay Ice.  Oh, well. I thought I’d do a sign post for this birthday.  A sign post of the things I learned the last 31 years of my life.  So,...

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Greek Final Episode: Legacy

Erbe knocked on the door and I opened it - and then I started bawling in front of him. I turned, threw myself on the bed and continued with my shoulder-rocking-complete-with-snorting type of crying. I was devastated over the end of one of my favorites shows, Greek. Okay, I felt rather silly, but I really felt like somebody died on me. I was that devastated - still am. What makes me feel rather stupid though is that I am freaking 30 years old...

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Generations of Garchitorena

This is Erbe's grandparents.  His grandfather is 100% Spanish. His father is 50% Spanish. Erbe is 25% Spanish. and his daughters are -100% OLAVERE'S!!! :))...

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To Whom It May Concern

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The Unending Saga of Nana Delia

Do you remember Nana Delia?   She's one of the weird characters in my life, but I find her strangely adorable. :)  The other day, she came for a visit and zealot that she is, she - again - went on and on about God.  At one point, I asked her about her thoughts on priests being accused of pedophilia and sodomy.  It was fun to see her sputter angrily at me. It was worth ruffling her feathers.  Erbe scolded me though. :) I...

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For Little Sis :)

New tricycle. :) This is a picture of the old lady after stealing Mommy's kang-ko...

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Eureka!

I realized that you are just a mere hobby, an uninteresting one.   You no longer matter though.  In fact, even the thought of you BORES me. Oh, we...

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Sigh

Riley in the hospital at 4 months :( Kindergarten this coming school year! :) Paige and the para-siban...

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