Feeling phony

For the past three days now, one gadget has occupied my mind: Phone, a new cellphone. The last time I lusted over a cellphone was a long time ago (When I was ready to buy it, I realized it was already phased out. I guess I waited too long. Note to self: Sometimes, patience is [...]

Sibling revelry

Nang, Rae, Dong and Chayen. These are the names of my siblings*, mentioned according to their birth order.
The last time all of us occupied the same room was many years back. [Dong and Rae haven't seen each other in years, I'm excited for their reunion, whenever that happens. Chayen and I have had occasions to [...]

Beat this line, Jerry Maguire

“You had me at hello” now sounds so old. [Sorry,  Jerry Maguire, in my book, I'm saying goodbye to your movie's famous line.]
How about, “I have just met you, and I love you”? Doesn’t that sound so . . . heartwarming? But before you get transported to the romantic fantasy world that will make you [...]

Care for some honey?

“Your attitude of kindness and generosity, especially to your lola, is remarkable.”
“What a responsible and wise man you have become. I praise God for you.”
These are just two of the compliments I have dished out lately, yesterday and today, respectively, to be exact.  The first one, said to a friend who paid for his lola’s [...]