Kids: Teach Them Well Then Learn to Let Go

Our 4 kids are now either in their teens or in their early 20s. Our oldest boy is spending 6 weeks in Beijing with his schoolmates and teachers. Our oldest girl is on her last year in college and will soon be part of the workforce, either in the Philippines or abroad.
As I ponder on [...]

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Join Blog Action Day 2009

Blog Action Day 2009 will happen on October 15, 2009.
What is Blog Action Day?
It is an annual event that unites all bloggers around the world on a central theme that makes all participants blog about on their own blogs. This action is meant to generate awareness about the issue at hand of global importance.
For 2009, [...]

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My Journey towards Creativity and Self-Actualization

I am experiencing a rebirth of sorts.
In my 20s and 30s, I was too preoccupied with getting good grades, working on an MBA degree, and balancing a flourishing career with the duties of child-rearing. These activities were not bad in themselves. In fact, if we believe that there is a time and place for everything, [...]

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Celebrate International Left-Handers’ Day 2009 Today (August 13)!

Left-handers (popularly called Lefties) comprise only about 7-10% of the world’s population.
Up until the last generation, left-handed children were forced to switch to the right hand by most parents. It’s only now that lefties are acknowledged for their uniqueness and creativity.
Based on studies, here are some interesting trivia about left-handed people:
- Some famous Lefty personalities [...]

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Stress Can Age You

If stress does not kill you, it will at least age you.
Here’s a quick question. If you were to ask your friends (who obviously do not know your real age) how old you are, what do you think would their guess be. Would they think you are older or younger than your chronological age?
I just [...]

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Reasons and Seasons

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 [...]

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Tales of Busy Bee Me

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

It’s that time of the year when taxes fall due.
Since my Dad passed away in 2001, I have taken the cudgels for settling the yearly real estate taxes for some of his properties, including one belonging to my uncle (his younger brother). We normally pay the entire year’s taxes in order to avail [...]

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Goodbye Francis M!

No words today. Just deep, deep sadness for the passing of a wonderful soul. Someone who crossed generations with his rap songs — the ultimate Pinoy rapper. An optimist in the midst of his cancer. God-loving. FRANCIS “KIKO” MAGALONA…
Kiko, I thought you finally won over the big C but God had a different purpose for [...]

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A Tribute to Amiel Alcantara — Ateneo’s Angel

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 an [...]

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