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Like Clockwork

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Day 3 (August 4, 2012) Age: 8 weeks + 4 days Potty training Milan is easier than I thought. Like clockwork: She wakes up (she makes this known by instantly whining); I place her in the Potty Box (for about … Continue reading →

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Etiquette When Hitching A Ride

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

Brad and I had a supermarket date to buy stuff for our Pansol trip this coming Monday. Although it was his idea for us to take his car (because he wanted to check the gauge tires at the nearest gas … Continue reading →

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The Science of Dog Training

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Apparently some friends are wondering why the hell I’m dog training (my own dogs, for now) full-time. Probably much like when they were wondering why the hell I was working as a celebrity’s P.A. (aka alalay ng artista) full-time some … Continue reading →

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Women Are From Venus

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Oh dear…how true.

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Allergic Rhinitis

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

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 →

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Crate Training

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

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 →

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U.S. Visa Renewal 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

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 →

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A Tourist With A Map

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

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 →

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Android

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

HTC Wildfire, HTC Desire Z, Samsung 551, Alcatel OT-980, Wildfire, Alcatel OT-980, HTC Desire Z, Samsung Y Pro… These are the Android phones I’ve had since I made a leap of faith last 2010. Somewhere in between I acquired an iPhone … Continue reading →

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San Juan Police

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

On EDSA, just about a kilometer from my condo, a passing car’s driver pointed at my tires. I didn’t want to stop immediately (nor could I anyway since I was driving on the middle lane) for fear that it was … Continue reading →

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