Category Archives: hay…buhay

No One Eats For Free

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

One thing I absolutely cannot stand are customers who will pull out the “How come in other restaurants…” or “Buti pa sa ________ Hotel…” card whenever we disallow certain liberties. The most common occurrence is the bringing in (and consuming) … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life Of…

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

On Day 4 of nonstop inquiries about the Alfredo’s tie up with Ensogo Philippines: Caller: Miss, gusto ko lang mag-inquire tungkol dun sa Ensogo? Me: Yes, Ma’am? Caller: So sa lahat ng branch nyo pwede ito? Me: Ma’am isa lang … Continue reading →

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This Band

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

One of the reasons I accepted the job to manage Sugarfree despite all the odds (understatement) is because there was a threat, even back then, of disbandment -something I wasn’t prepared for. Two years later, the threat is no longer … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

I used to have a friend (or so I thought) who suddenly turned against me. Apparently he has “found God” and wanted to apologize, so he texted me last night. I told him if apologizing makes him feel like a … Continue reading →

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The Biker In Me

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Mom bought BMX bikes for me and Rosanne when we were [maybe about] 9 and 10 years old. Mine was Blue (my favorite color then) and actually had “BMX” printed on the seat; Rosanne’s was Red (her favorite color till … Continue reading →

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Die + t

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

It’s been so hard to stick to my diet these days My home kitchen is in shambles; A couple of cabinet doors came off while I was on vacation in the States. As a result, I’ve had to put most … Continue reading →

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Eric is back!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Life for the past 3 (?) weeks without Eric has been H-E-L-L. I know I shouldn’t be bitching considering not everyone is fortunate enough to own a car. But my reality is such…that I DO own one. So cabbing (especially … Continue reading →

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How Does It Feel?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

I wonder how it feels… …to be lounging around on your Love Seat and watching TV on your 32″ Samsung LCD while I can barely see the picture on my 21″; …to be driving around in your Pajero while I … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

My memory of America used to be made up mostly of memories in Los Angeles. During trips with the family in 1983, 1990, and 1991 LA was always our first stop. Sometime in high school when I thought Mom would … Continue reading →

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My Family

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

In response to a letter from my condo’s Property Management Office with regard to pets not being allowed here… 11 August 2010 Attention: PMO When I moved into Xxxxxxx in December of 2001 (with then-1-year-old PeeWee), I was not made aware, … Continue reading →

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