Because it's NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), here goes a challenge we all will surely enjoy. The numbers game. Give me a number and a random object or word, and I'll write you a story. Note that words are subject to writer's approval. I'll try to finish all submissions by the end of the month... Continue Reading →
My Life with Admiral Gizmo
I grew up having more cats than sisters, to be honest. I have five sisters, but we have had at least seven cats at the same time in our house. However, we needed to give the kittens away as soon as they wean, otherwise my sisters will bury them alive (think of it as an... Continue Reading →
Love Remains: How I Fell in Love with You
I remember the first time we met. September of 2005. Was it 28 or 29? Doesn’t matter, really. I was a high school senior, and you were a high sophomore. There was a regional competition, and our school was chosen as the venue. You were in a jeepney with your friends. You just arrived from... Continue Reading →
Fandom Shirt Giveaway Contest
Lately, I have gotten a lot of traffic toward my blog for responding to a hate speech made by a Singaporean against Filipinos, and I am grateful to everyone who not only read my blog but also shared my post to their social media network. To show my gratitude to those who support my blog,... Continue Reading →
Circumcision: A Sign of Manhood?
Summer—according to meteorologists, this season extends for the whole months of June, July, and August in the northern hemisphere and the whole months of December, January, and February in the southern hemisphere. However, here in the Philippines, our summer extends for the whole months of March, April, and May. This is because (1) these are... Continue Reading →
Dust in Dauin: My Fleeting Summer Experience in Bahura Resort and Spa
Last week, I was out of the office—literally the entire week. We went to attend a wedding in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, and after which, we went to different swimming spots—water falls, cold springs, and a beach resort. The best among these three is the beach resort we went to: Bahura Resort and Spa in... Continue Reading →
Surviving and Conquering the Power of Betrayal
betrayal (n.) “hurting (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by doing something morally wrong.”It is sad that in almost any kind of relationship, betrayal is a part of the picture; and the saddest part of it is that in never comes from your enemies, but from the people you hold most... Continue Reading →
Of Love, Being in Love, and Being in a Relationship
No relationship can ever be perfect. You can never force your partner to be faithful in a way that you think you deserve to be treated. In a relationship, we can always be loyal, but rarely honest. What's important--I guess--is that at the end of the day, you find each other side by side, and... Continue Reading →
The Toblerone Aggregation
Which is correct, “I ate three Toblerones” or “I ate three bars of Toblerone”? Some argue that the latter is correct and the former is, of course, erroneous. Their reason? Food is a mass noun, and they do not have plural forms; you have to use adjectives to indicate their amount, quantity, or number. However,... Continue Reading →
