Osaka Family
Posted on August 26, 2009 - Filed Under Friends | 2 Comments
A lot of things have happened since last year. Two friends left my previous company. One went home to the Philippines for good, the other one, to get married. Then recession happened. We were given the option to either transfer to Tokyo or stay in Osaka with lower salary. I […]
Read More..>>Ikea
Posted on August 23, 2009 - Filed Under Things I love | Leave a Comment
Just like in Japan, advertising pamphlet always fill our mailbox. Mostly are apartment sales and rental ads. A few weeks back, we got a 2009-2010 brochure from Ikea. I’ve browsed it a dozen times but I just don’t get tired of doing it. After all, I really love looking at home […]
Read More..>>Orchard: One of the places I avoid
Posted on August 22, 2009 - Filed Under Singapore | 1 Comment
The picture below was taken across ION, a newly-opened mall in Orchard, Singapore’s shopping street. The ION mall is located right above the Orchard station. You can find Takashimaya and Tangs, among others along Orchard road.
Almost everyone I know loves going to Orchard because of the great bargains the malls there offer. […]
Read More..>>Coffee addict
Posted on August 20, 2009 - Filed Under Food, Things I love | 4 Comments
I love coffee! I always start the day with a mug of coffee. While I was still in Japan, I had to visit coffee shops on weekends for English sessions. On weekdays, I always had canned coffee. Since I arrived here, I’ve only settled for instant coffee. The vending machine at the […]
Read More..>>Just the classified ads
Posted on August 19, 2009 - Filed Under Things I love | Leave a Comment
We usually go early to the staff lounge during lunch break, primarily because of the tables. They’ve only placed few tables to make room for the pingpong table. Early birds also get to hog the TV remote control and the daily newspapers. I usually read the news online but good vacation package […]
Read More..>>Just like nabe
Posted on August 17, 2009 - Filed Under Food, Singapore | 6 Comments
Before leaving Japan, I had chances of eating one of my favorites especially during cold seasons: nabe. I love putting meat into the pot but I love tofu most. I thought there’s nothing like that here in Singapore, considering that this is a tropical country. I went out with colleagues […]
Read More..>>At least 5 years
Posted on August 16, 2009 - Filed Under Things I love | Leave a Comment
When I was still working in Japan, I had to undergo a series of interviews each time a project is finished. And yes, all of those interviews were done in 100% Japanese. The most common question I encountered was: “How long do you intend to stay in Japan?” The answer I often gave […]
Read More..>>Kahinumdum ko ni lola (I remember my grandma)
Posted on August 15, 2009 - Filed Under Binisaya | Leave a Comment
Kaniadtong gamay pa ko, nakapuyo ang akong lola sa amoa ug pipila ka mga katuigan. Sa among tulo ka managsuon, ako ang pinakasuod sa akong lola. Ampay kaau ni lola na magkanta-kanta busa atong mga panahona, daghan kaayo kog nakat-unang Binisaya, sama na sa “Pobreng Alindahaw”. Sa sige nakog tan-aw tan-aw sa […]
Read More..>>The place called VivoCity
Posted on August 13, 2009 - Filed Under Singapore | 5 Comments
If you know some Spanish words, or even Tagalog and Bisaya, “vivo” or “bibo” means lively. Indeed, the name VivoCity fully describes the place. VivoCity is Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, according to its website, and I couldn’t agree more.
I love what’s inside the mall but I like what’s at the top […]
Gotta pay the dentist a visit
Posted on August 13, 2009 - Filed Under Lifestyle | 6 Comments
How often do you go to the dentist? The last time I had my teeth checked was three years ago. Dentist fee in Japan is so expensive and based on my friends’ feedback, it is not worth it.
Now that our company pays for our dental benefits, it is time for me to take […]
They turned me down
Posted on August 12, 2009 - Filed Under Lifestyle | Leave a Comment
Being the sole breadwinner, I often worry about my daughter and my family in then event that something happens to me (knock on wood three times).
So, I would rather prioritize getting a life insurance for me. One of the insurance companies here in Singapore offers a life insurance with savings. The […]
Not so good investment
Posted on August 11, 2009 - Filed Under Family | Leave a Comment
Passenger jeepney seemed to be a hot investment in my hometown, years ago. That was before Iligan City banned the jeepneys from outside the city from picking up passengers from the city itself. But before this change took place, my parents started to invest in passenger jeepneys. The first two were pre-owned […]
Read More..>>Huge events and huge sale
Posted on August 9, 2009 - Filed Under Lifestyle | 4 Comments
Singapore could be a paradise to those who love shopping and with extra money to burn, ofcourse. They just had the Great Singapore Sale, which usually happens from June to July. And now because of Singapore’s National Day, there are mega sales everywhere. That’s why I decided to just stay at home […]
Read More..>>“Healthy”
Posted on August 9, 2009 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
When I was still in Japan, I think I managed to lose weight almost effortlessly. Especially during cold season, I tend to lose weight as opposed to the majority. Was it because of bathing with almost 40C water or constant intake of green tea? Even in summer, despite my craving for icecream […]
Read More..>>Wishing for a getaway
Posted on August 8, 2009 - Filed Under Things I love | Leave a Comment
Tomorrow is Singapore’s National Day. It falls on a Sunday, so we have no work on Monday. Many of my friends are either in Malaysia or Indonesia right now. Me? Infront of my computer and becoming more of a couch potato day after day. Luckily, my laptop shares my boredom! […]
Read More..>>The $2 Shop
Posted on August 8, 2009 - Filed Under Singapore, Things I love | 2 Comments
Yes, it’s Daiso! For me, it’s the best store in the world. In Japan, two Daiso stores are just a few steps away from my apartment, so it’s one of the things I miss about Japan. I often dropped by Daiso almost everyday! That’s why I’m soooo glad that they have it here in […]
Read More..>>Should have taken up nursing
Posted on August 7, 2009 - Filed Under Sentiments | Leave a Comment
My mother grew up to be very unfortunate that she and her siblings had to be separated and work as household helpers. She was very fortunate that the couple she worked for sent her to college. When she married my father, they had a hard time making ends meet until my father got […]
Read More..>>Thank you, President Cory
Posted on August 6, 2009 - Filed Under Philippines | Leave a Comment
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I had not really looked deeper into what our late President Cory Aquino did aside from taking up the responsibility of leading our nation to be freed from dictatorship. We owe her our freedom. Yet, I had not reflected on the depth and weight of such responsibility. Little […]
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