Last Saturday, we were unceremoniously kicked out of our flat when our landlord found out that we were harboring an “illegal tenant.” He gave us a week to leave. See, we didn’t know that it was an offense because in Hougang we had let Tatsie and Dada live in our flat without informing anyone. But […]
Archives for February 2010
ABS CBN Interview
I don’t really have time to blog because I’m supposed to be writing something else (which I will blog about one of these days if it turns out okay) but I just have to blog about this like right now. This afternoon, we were interviewed by ABS CBN’s Ryan Chua about absentee voting and the […]
My Mother’s Bisaya Folk Songs
When I was a child, or maybe I should say ever since I was a child because I still have a problem until now, I had a hard time falling asleep. So my mom used to sing me songs while patting my thigh to lull me to slumber. Her songs weren’t exactly your average songs, […]
On Girls and Being Thin
“Don’t you just hate it when people comment about how you’ve put on weight?” my friend complained to me this morning. I couldn’t agree more and fervently nodded my assent before realizing that she couldn’t see me over the phone. It made me remember a guy friend’s question to me before: “Do girls really feel […]
Belated Valentine’s Surprise
Ervyn surprised us with chocolate-covered marshmallows tonight. He says it’s his belated Valentine’s gift because he felt guilty that he didn’t get us anything on that day while we got ice cream bars and Meiji chocolate for everyone. There’s a reason why my Lenten sacrifice is pork and beef instead of chocolates. 😀
Babbling About Brains
Memory is a very tricky thing. Especially my own. See, people are usually very amazed at my excellent long term memory. I can recollect scenes from the past quite vividly or remember poems or song lyrics by heart. I can recite quotes from movies or TV shows or books verbatim. I also remember everyone’s birthdays. […]
CNY in Batam, Indonesia {Deetour}
Last Friday, we suddenly decided to book a trip to Batam, Indonesia for the Chinese New Year since Monday and Tuesday were holidays and we had a long weekend. Tatsie found this website and made an inquiry. We wanted to go on the 14th and 15th but the agent advised that those dates were already […]
Valentine’s Day {Movie Review}
It’s like Love Actually, but instead of Christmas, the central occasion is Valentine’s Day. The official plot description goes: “Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine’s Day.” It has a Hollywood star-studded cast and directed by the director of one of the most well-known […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
I wanna read this. I know, that’s a movie, but it’s based on a book. I’m enamored by fantasy books but movies, not so much. Take Harry Potter for example. I wasn’t impressed by the two movies I had seen before I finally got my hands on book one – then I read all the […]
CNY Celebration
Today, our boss personally handed out our Chinese New Year bonuses in red packets. When he gave me mine, he told me to work hard – not that he’s implying that I’m a slacker, it’s just that I’ve only been a month in the company and should not have a bonus. But he explained last […]