One sleepy afternoon during the summer of 2002, we blockmates drafted a ‘marriage contract’ out of lack of anything better to do. The contract stipulated: We, the undersigned, do solemnly swear to bequeath a REFRIGERATOR of good quality to the first in our block to marry, provided that the following conditions have been met by […]
Archives for March 2008
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks {Book Review}
Synopsis:‘Stories are as unique as the people who tell them, and the best stories are those in which the ending is a surprise.’ So begins THE CHOICE. It perfectly describes its author’s works of art. Nicholas Sparks comes up with another must-read tearjerker about great love. Travis Parker is an attractive young man who seems […]
Happy Birthdays
Early Valentines (February 9)Jen’s birthday fell on a Saturday, so we decided to stage her surprise a day before. We decorated her place with all the red stuff we could get our hands on – balloons and anthuriums borrowed from our new floor’s decorations, the couch from the reception area, and greetings and pictures printed […]
Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort {Deetour}
The TG’s were itching for an out of town getaway, and so February 24 morning found us inside Thom’s car enroute to Villa Escudero somewhere in Laguna. For an entrance fee of 1,250 pesos per head we had a free run of the place and had an activity packed day. Museum. This housed all of […]
Tamed
TamedAs twilight nudges dayand makes a crimson puzzle out of the cityI feel not the chill of the biting windand ignore the dance of the coruscating gems below. His solitary figure arrests my gaze. Within my chest, a stirring –It is my heart, whispering,Longing to erasethe tincture of sadness upon his countenance. My arms stretch […]