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It Was A Dark And Stormy Night...
1. October marks my 2nd month in the States.2. Things in this list scare me!3. Leaves are falling all around, it's supposed to be getting cold now, but it isn't. Wish it was really fall already. My...
When I Drive...
1. Dancing to the music of Rihanna while actually holding an umbrella makes me love the rain even more.2. The last time I went go-carting I nearly died.3. When I drive I always fasten my seatbelt -...
Wax On, Wax Off
...a phrase none of us can ever forget or ignore. The Karate Kid, and the most endearing Mr. Miyagi, are and will always be...the coolest. Wax on, err, watch on! ;)...
One Sound, One Word
Sound that makes you laugh? Laughter.Sound that makes you cry? Gramps' voice.Sound that makes you cringe? Puking.Sound that makes you relax? Music....
Wordless: The Colorful Bernie Mac
October 5, 1957 - August 9, 2008...
You Know You're Old When...
Happy 8-8-08, everyone!1. You know you're old when you see a teenager and go "ah, kids today..."2. My heart is divided between some personal desires and duty to family.3. Money is what I need RIGHT...
Big Love
The head-locks, the pinning-against-the-wall (or door), the break-ups-and-make-ups, the silly yet endearing nicknames, the running-afters, the Eskimo kisses, the holding, the falling. Here's a little ...
Filling In The Blanks
Found this on The Daily Meme and I thought it looked like fun. That, and I didn't know what to blog about today exactly. So, before I go back to my rainy morning, cold coffee, half-full (optimism is k...
On Time, Light, And This Day Last Year
Yesterday was my Grandfather's first year death anniversary. I was an emotional wreck from the time I got home Saturday night until I had to prepare for Sunday morning's service (puffy eyes, runny nos...
Doctor What, Where, Who?!?
Warning: May contain spoilers from series 1-3. I wouldn't dare divulge anything life-altering from series 4; I'm not daft (it's all this British talk, forgive me).My love affair (I only say that becau...
10 On Tuesday: Played Or Watched Sports
It's the first of July already?!? And A Tuesday, too?!? On that note, here are the 10 sports I love to watch and/or play:1. Tennis. Used to play. Now, I just watch. I was heavily into it for a while; ...
Pride Circa 1984
And we're still singing it. Here's to love, country, and the good kind of pride......
Don't Worry, Baby
I was watching My Girl 2 on TV this afternoon (hospital duty, caregiver for a week, in BANGKOK, what can I say, it's my calling). And toward the last part, where Vada takes the plane back home to Papa...
Double Celebration
I just realized it was [almost] exactly last year when I started this blog!@#$ How could I not remember this?!? I guess I do live up to the premise of my blog -- this is imperfection at its finest. Ho...
Wordless: Lean On Me
Photo courtesy of The Doctor (thanks, D!)...
On Weddings, Theme Park Rides, And Cuss Words That Rhyme With Shoop
LunaNina says ... and I think ... ? Rambling :: What I do when I'm a) nervous, b) on the verge of lying, and c) posting on a Sunday.Magnetic :: My personality (haha!).Again! :: What you say after be...
Wordless: U2 3D
Manic Monday Mix Tape: It Ain't Over
Title: Somewhere Over The RainbowArtist: Israel Kamakawiwo Ole'Dedication: Here's to hoping...Somewhere over the rainbowWay up highAnd the dreams that you dreamed ofOnce in a lullabySomewhere over the...
10 On Tuesday: Things I'm Really Good At
This one's a little tricky. But OK, I'll bite. Here are 10 [of the countless LOL] things I'm really good at...1. Impromptu storytelling. But for some reason, I'm better with fiction than real accounts...
On Vermins, Virgins, And Survivor Caramoan
Before anything else, I just want to make a little shout out to all the Mommies out there -- Happy Mother's Day! And to my Mom, who can be a royal pain sometimes (I'm sure I am just as impossible to h...
My Top 5: Talents And Skills I Want To Possess
I consider myself pretty talented. I mean, I know how to carry a tune, play the guitar, write me some poetry or music when inspired enough. But there are still a few things I could think of that I wan...
On Guns, Graduates, And Whole Grains
LunaNina says ... and I think ... ? Nutritious :: Fruits, vegetables, green tea, and whole grains. Yeah, I should eat more of those. We all do. Latest addition to my diet is flaxseed. I mix it with ...
Talk About A Revolution
Today the Philippines celebrates the 22nd anniversary of the People Power Revolution.Peaceful street demonstrations and nonviolent protests lead by civilians, clergymen, nuns, and opposing politicians...
Like A Virgin: Zepped For The Very First Time
This was the very first Led Zeppelin song I learned and played and performed and loved. I remember I was in this studio near our school, jamming with my band, and our lead guitarist told me I had to l...
TMI Tuesday: Poetic Justice
Before anything else, I just want to give a shout out to Obie...Someone once said that a man reserves his true and deepest love not for the woman in whose company he finds himself electrified and enki...
Heart Strings
Today's Manic Monday is all about the heart. Very exciting topic, I thought. A lot of things popped in my head straight away, but only one (or in this case -- duo) really stuck.The Wilson Sisters tota...
On Death, Epidemics, And Debbie Gibson
LunaNina says ... and I think ... ? What women want :: Adoration, attention, passion, praises, time, r-e-s-p-e-c-t!Epidemic :: Dengue, the plague, bird flu.Taxes :: and death.Hello :: Why, hello to ...
The Roof Is On Fire: The Beatles' Last Public Performance
10 Things That Were Better "Way Back When"
1. Birthdays. Blowing of candles used to be so much fun. Now it's starting to become dreadful.2. Quietly sitting in the passenger seat of the car. Now it's called backseat driving.3. Junk food, butter...
Dates And More Dates
I was just going through my things, stacked up boxes with mementos and pictures and what not, and I found myself picking up an old journal. It's a hard bound black notebook with nothing but an italici...