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Karin sings:
"My love is like a storybook story, but it's as real as the feelings I feel..."
-Storybook Love
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Author Archives: Karin Araneta
Allergic Rhinitis
I have to keep reminding myself to breathe through my nose because, now, I actually can! I’ve had Allergic Rhinitis ever since I can remember -something which was confirmed only last March. Since then I’ve undergone an Obstructive Sleep Apnea test (which was … Continue reading
Crate Training
Crate-training is necessary if you a) intend to transport your dog via vehicle or aircraft; b) ever need to leave your dog at home, unsupervised -among other reasons. From Day 1 I knew the first thing I needed to teach my … Continue reading
Posted in Chance, furry friends, Training Chronicles, useful information
Tagged animals, BetterDog, Cartimar, Chance, crate, crate training, dogs, Jorge, pets
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Corneal Ulcer
Ever since Jal sent me the first few photos he took of Jorge (then called Cholo) at the Taguibao residence in Pacita, I already noticed that his right eye always had muta (discharge). He was only about three months old then. The … Continue reading
Posted in furry friends, Jorge, PeeWee
Tagged Corneal Ulcer, dogs, Dr. Batumbacal, eyes, Jorge, PeeWee
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Dog-full Week
What a dog-full week this has been! Tuesday – introduced Popsi to Better Dog; Wednesday – trained Popsi for 4 hours + Jorge for 1 hour; Thursday – trained Popsi for 2 hours + Jorge for 1 hour; Friday – … Continue reading
Meet My New Partner In Crime
Love Jorge with all my heart and soul as I do, it frustrates me to run with him come competition time -especially in Agility. He performs, albeit still inconsistently, within the confines of Better Dog‘s activity area. But once he is … Continue reading
U.S. Visa Renewal 2012
After missing my first two appointments, I finally made it to my third [and last chance before I would have to re-apply online and pay the $160 visa renewal fee all over again]. I qualified for the new Visa Reissuance … Continue reading
Posted in information, travel, useful information
Tagged embassy, U.S., U.S. Embassy, United States of America, USA, visa, visa renewal
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Russians!
I flew to Boracay via Cebu Pacific, leaving my car parked at NAIA Terminal 3, but flew back to Manila via Zest Air. That meant I had to make my way from the Old Domestic (now strangely referred to as … Continue reading
Posted in anecdotes, Foreigner Encounters, travel
Tagged Boracay, NAIA, Old Domestic, Resorts World, Russia, Russians, Terminal 3, Terminal 4
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A “9″
I was suffering from severe back pain last Monday. So severe that I thought of rushing to the E.R. after leaving the restau that night but opted for a massage -that I cut short because the pain was unbearable- instead. I … Continue reading
Posted in anecdotes, hay...buhay, introspection
Tagged Grey's Anatomy, The Medical City, Wellness Center
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Worst Valentine’s Day Gift
I just received a message from a friend who happens to be writing an article, asking what is the worst Valentine’s gift I have ever received. My reply was a fast one: “The worst Valentine’s gift I have ever received … Continue reading
A Tourist With A Map
Making a left from Julia Vargas to Meralco Avenue (towards Metrowalk), I saw a man standing on the triangular island, holding a map. I rolled down my window and called out to him, and asked if he needed help. He … Continue reading
Posted in Foreigner Encounters, travel, useful information
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