A Deecoded Life

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Marriage Contract

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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 […]

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks {Book Review}

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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

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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 […]

Tamed

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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 […]

Exchange of Hearts

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For this year’s hearts day, we decided to exchange gifts ala kris kringle. Rhea was the one who picked me and she gave me a really cute stuffed penguin with the message “When penguins find their mate, they stay together forever. This little guy will keep you company as you continue your quest for your […]

Girl Power

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Eversince that fateful day almost 3 years ago when a certain person who shall remain nameless just did not show up for work one day with only an email to inform the boss that he was resigning effective immediately (saying that he had been detained at home by his dad so he could take over […]

11th Floor Receptionist

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P&G is expanding so much that we needed to lease a new floor in Petron Building. We got the 11th floor and our group, AP, moved to the brand new floor yesterday. My new desk sits directly in front of the main door so that everyone who goes in through our side will see me […]

Long Distance DNA

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My roommate Gay informed me that she has a boyfriend again. The lucky guy is her high school classmate who has been sweet on her since back when her dad strictly enforced the ‘no boyfriend while you’re still in school’ rule. While I have faith in childhood (or high school) sweethearts because I think their […]

Endless Love: Spring Waltz

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As if I don’t get enough Korean exposure at work (my AP market is Korea and I deal with Koreans everyday), I get my dose of Korean kilig on Monday to Thursday nights right before I sleep by watching Spring Waltz on ABS-CBN. Call me corny, but I’m a sucker for kilig moments. My favorite […]