IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The world has most definitely opened up in all corners. Here in Manila, the social scene is most definitely abuzz. And while I do not think we will ever know a world without Covid-19 anymore, I think most of us have learned to live with it in our midst. Physical school is back...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS August in the Philippines is “buwan ng wika” – the month that celebrates and promotes our national language. To some, it is “ghost month,” and the month where businesses avoid launching, or starting something new because of superstition. August to me back when I was...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS If you know me, or at least follow me on my social media platforms, then you are aware of the happiness food brings me. A good meal, or a comfort snack is no fail, my instant pick me up. Whether it is a simple home-cooked meal, take-out from one of my favorite restaurants, a...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS “I know in my heart, and in my soul that the state of our nation is sound.” The closing of President Ferdinand R. Romualdez Marcos’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) went along those lines. It was promising, in as much as it was hopeful. Again, many people have...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS You have just gone through a whirlwind of emotions because of the loss of loved ones one after the other. But, you have also just celebrated our “coming of age” as society deems it in a most grand manner. You will realize as time goes on that such is life – it is a...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS My social media feed lately has been filled with graduations left, and right. It is also heartwarming to know that this year’s graduates are once again able to physically walk across stage to get their diplomas, after two school years of virtual graduations. A whiff of...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Our 17th president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has officially taken office, after he took his oath last June 30. While people will forever have their own opinion – shaped by experiences of the past, beliefs, values, priorities, the list goes on – at this point,...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Perhaps this piece will appeal only, if at the very least, the most to dog people such as myself. I was born, and raised into a family of dog lovers, and dogs have been a part of my life ever since day one. So much so, that I have never really known life without. I remember...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS It is amazing what some quiet and down time can do – even the kind that happens when you are stuck in traffic and have the leisure to scroll through social media or group chats. Catching up physically with dear friends you have not been able to see face to face in two years...
ITS THE SMALL THINGS Last week, I ended my article with these words: In a world where you can be anything, be kind. As the world has slowly (but surely) opened up, and gone back to normal – most definitely more faster paced in some areas of the world than others –we cannot help but...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last week, I ended my piece saying that I would talk this week more about what I have come to realize are the most precious “gifts” in life that we ironically tend to take for granted. Is it because we feel that these are limitless? Or is it a notion of entitlement?...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS In a world that can be many different things – from kind to cruel; harsh to harmonious; nurturing, war-stricken, depressing, happy; pessimistic, but hopeful; the list goes on – there is one thing I am confident about. Cliché, but true, the only constant in this world is...
