Ever wondered why I haven't blogged for more than two months now?
I've been twittering.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Classic MTV
You know you're getting old when... you watch "Classic MTV" and you know all the songs.
Nirvana, Aerosmith, TLC, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Seal, Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morisette, Fugees, No Doubt, Spice Girls, Will Smith, etc.
The artists that defined my generation, are now on Classic MTV.
Nirvana, Aerosmith, TLC, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Seal, Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morisette, Fugees, No Doubt, Spice Girls, Will Smith, etc.
The artists that defined my generation, are now on Classic MTV.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
A Different Papa
There were two reasons why I flew to the Philippines early this month. First, it was Golden Week in Japan so I just had to go somewhere. Second, I wanted to see my Papa.
Around last year at a young age of 60, my Papa was diagnosed to have Alzheimer's.
It started with minor memory loss a few years back, but on this last visit, I think it got worse. Most of the time, he's normal with minor problems remembering names and locations, but on occasion, he would fail to recognize us. There are also times he would have mood swings and would show signs of aggression.
Seeing him unable to recall my name for the first time was a very sad moment. Seeing him showing signs of aggression for the first time against people he normally loves was even sadder.
The Papa I saw on this last visit was a little different from the Papa I knew since childhood but some things haven't changed, I still love my Papa, and even though he may have difficulties remembering our names, I know he still loves us.
At one point when my Mama was trying to calm him down, he said he just wanted the best for his kids and for his kids to finish university. I'm pretty sure he'll be happy and proud to know all his kids already finished university.
If only he can remember.
Around last year at a young age of 60, my Papa was diagnosed to have Alzheimer's.
It started with minor memory loss a few years back, but on this last visit, I think it got worse. Most of the time, he's normal with minor problems remembering names and locations, but on occasion, he would fail to recognize us. There are also times he would have mood swings and would show signs of aggression.
Seeing him unable to recall my name for the first time was a very sad moment. Seeing him showing signs of aggression for the first time against people he normally loves was even sadder.
The Papa I saw on this last visit was a little different from the Papa I knew since childhood but some things haven't changed, I still love my Papa, and even though he may have difficulties remembering our names, I know he still loves us.
At one point when my Mama was trying to calm him down, he said he just wanted the best for his kids and for his kids to finish university. I'm pretty sure he'll be happy and proud to know all his kids already finished university.
If only he can remember.
Family Trips
Recently, it has become tradition that whenever I visit my family in the Philippines, we would go to an out-of-town trip. In past visits, we've been to Boracay, Subic, and Tagaytay.
Last week, the place was Batangas at a resort called Acuatico Beach Resort.
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Even though the beaches of Batangas were nowhere near the levels of Boracay (or maybe Palawan), I would still recommend this place, mostly because it is just a couple hours drive from Manila, a merit Boracay and Palawan can never lay claim to.
Picture-perfect.
Last week, the place was Batangas at a resort called Acuatico Beach Resort.
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Even though the beaches of Batangas were nowhere near the levels of Boracay (or maybe Palawan), I would still recommend this place, mostly because it is just a couple hours drive from Manila, a merit Boracay and Palawan can never lay claim to.
Picture-perfect.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Alert
Just as when I thought I'd be having a relaxing vacation, swine flu happened.
Now I'm stressed.
I'll be making a stopover in Taiwan on the way to Manila. I'll be visiting three different airports, potentially exposing myself to people who've travelled to infected countries, especially Mexico. I should also be preparing myself for long lines at medical checkpoints at each airport.
And that's not all of it. Because it's Golden Week in Japan, people here are also traveling all over the world, potentially exposing themselves to the virus and bringing them back to Japan. Considering I'm a daily commuter of the sardine-packed trains of Tokyo, I'm at risk!
On second thoughts pangan thoughts, I think I shouldn't stress myself too much. I should just take all necessary precautions and leave the rest to mother nature. If I die, I die. That's the way it is. At least when I do, people will see this blog entry and say I predicted the future.
Not funny I know.
Now I'm stressed.
I'll be making a stopover in Taiwan on the way to Manila. I'll be visiting three different airports, potentially exposing myself to people who've travelled to infected countries, especially Mexico. I should also be preparing myself for long lines at medical checkpoints at each airport.
And that's not all of it. Because it's Golden Week in Japan, people here are also traveling all over the world, potentially exposing themselves to the virus and bringing them back to Japan. Considering I'm a daily commuter of the sardine-packed trains of Tokyo, I'm at risk!
On second thoughts pangan thoughts, I think I shouldn't stress myself too much. I should just take all necessary precautions and leave the rest to mother nature. If I die, I die. That's the way it is. At least when I do, people will see this blog entry and say I predicted the future.
Not funny I know.
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