IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque This past year seems to have been a constant (and still ongoing) battle with uncertainty and uncertain times. We, or at least I, have somehow become accustomed to plans not pushing through, and therefore, to manage disappointment and expectations, have come...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque As school years are once again coming to a close, and another year of online learning has ended, parents are once again in a frenzy scrambling to find worthwhile ways for their children to spend their extra time this summer. In the past, it would be a roster of...
Alex Eduque Needless to say, the imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) – whether it was last year, or this year’s take two – always provokes panic, induces anxiety, heightens emotions and garners disgruntled members of society airing their sentiments amongst friends, on social...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. Surreal (and sad) to think that on Easter last year, we were in the exact same situation, “celebrating” (if you can call it that) in the exact same way – with our immediate households in enhanced community quarantine. One cannot...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque I write this on the thirteenth death anniversary of my late grand-aunt, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal. I need not elaborate further, but followers of this column, my friends and family know what a great influence she has been, and continues to be in my life. It...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Last week, I wrote a tribute of sorts to the women of my world – they who have nurtured, reared, strengthened and raised me all these years. These are the women who amidst challenging times are a constant reminder to me to always look at my glass as half full...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque In light of women’s month, I will dedicate this space for the rest of March to women – to their plight, to their successes, to their roles, or simply, to cheer them on for the countless parts they play in our lives. This one is for the women of my world –...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque There is a reason there is a whole month devoted to women. March is Women’s Month because women are a special kind of wonderful. And I am not just saying this because I am a woman myself. Not to mention, one who spent four-years in a renowned all-women liberal...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque In less than a month’s time, we will be celebrating the anniversary of lockdown. That time last year, the whole world almost simultaneously shut down to attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A year later, face masks, PPE’s, and face shields have become...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Last night, we celebrated the eve of Lunar New Year at my parents. The table was decked with the traditional round fruits, mini oranges, gold coins, you name it. Though we are not Chinese, it has been something we have always gathered together for – perhaps...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque So here goes the second entry to my mini series of love in the time of pandemic, this time, focused on Valentine’s Day. Whether or not you are a cynic who hates the thought of happy hearts and all things pink and red, over-priced roses, and restaurant gimmicks;...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque While I am of the belief that the right love will prevail and will always win, relationships have been tried and tested in the time of COVID-19. Undoubtedly, in the same way that it is no joke to be locked down and in with someone twenty-four seven (especially if...
