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Charo D. Listana (story: Laing (Pinangat) and Bicol Express) (Nov 8, 2011) Without battlng an eyelash, I can tell you that my husband cooks laing in its finest. We'll be joining in the Pasko sa Busku at Don Bosco Parish Makati City this November 17 and 20. See you at Kiosk 17 and you'll come to taste laing like never before! :) 
 When Geeks Rule (Dec 2, 2011) We'd been experiencing the dawn of a new era...an era unimaginable just 2 generations back. This is an era of empowerment brought on by people who perfect their game within the context of a connected world. With the onset of information technology and the internet providing a conduit for free global information transfer, a new breed of young, exceptionally brilliant iconoclasts, have loomed out of the infinitely expanding horizon to establish their own world order..more »» 
A Midas Touch (Jun 13, 2008) I'd been drifting now for nearly 4 years - hardly any permanent address, no money in the bank, no stable career, but I've had the most exhilarating adventures money can't buy. The things I could ever long for in life, I already have. The things I don't need, I already got rid of. With my life in my backpack, I enjoy an existence of nomadic mobility - the freedom to go where I want to go, be what I want to be and do what I want to do. This didn't happen by accident...more »» 
Radical Honesty (Nov 25, 2011) After watching season 1 of the tv series Lie to Me, I got fascinated by Eli Loker's character. He speaks his mind even if he appears rude - and he calls it radical honesty. He really got my attention and curiosity. In this local culture where confrontation is looked down upon and saying 'no' is expressed in a long-winded beating-the-bush kind of indirect way, how would radical honesty fare? Someone just took me up on it. ...more »» 
 Twin Dives at Dauin Poblacion Marine Reserve (Nov 6, 2011) When Devemaster Glenn would see something interesting, he would take his slate out and write the name of the fish. On one big fish, he just wrote "sweet and sour!". I thought it was funny. If Chef Ronnie went diving with us, I could imagine he'd be wrting something like "bouillabaise"...more »» 
 Exploring Santander, Samboan and Badian, Cebu (Oct 30-31, 2011) It was a long holiday and everybody was out of town...except me. I'd been inundated by work and enough was enough. I had to take-off and get lost...even for just a day or two. I looked across the water and there was Cebu island. I've heard that the nearest Cebu port, Liloan is only 30 minutes by ferry. What could be there? Where would I end up? 24 hours later, I've crossed the south western part of Cebu, seen 2 waterfalls, dipped myself in an infinity pool, ate tostado and chicharon CarCar...more »» 
 Judging the Beach Body Comp at Pura Vida Beach and Dive Resort (Oct 15, 2011) Altogether, it was a visual feast to see those ripped muscles go side by side of each other. I had a sense of long hours in the gym, iron wills to walk away from a chocolate bar, and staunch resolve to sleep early when all their friends are partying the night away. Kudos to these athletes who defy the odds and hurdle their boundaries...more »» 
 7th Philippine Bird Festival (Sep 23-24, 2011) As a former member of the Wildbird Club of the Philippines, it was with excitement that I anticipated the 7th annual bird festival, to be held right here in Dumaguete. Not only did I see familiar faces from the club, I also hooked-up with members of the UP Mountaineers who were likewise members of the club. It was an engaging and educational weekend as the birders took turns in talks, video presentations and discussions, but mostly for opening up to the public, the wonderful world of birds...more »» 
Dumaguete Travel Info, Map and Itinerary (Oct 16, 2011) A map of Dumaguete with embedded Google Mapping of essential destinations, itineraries within and outside Dumaguete, and general tips on making the most out of your visit to the City of Gentle People...more »» 
 Food Tour of Bais (Oct 14, 2011) From Tanjay, I thought about heading back home when it occured to me that Bais, the next municipality known for dolphin watching, is only about 5 km further up north. I remember a foody friend, Angelo Villanueva, telling me that Nene's Halo-Halo and the BBQ native chicken (locally called chicken bisaya) are a must-eat in Bais. It didn't take me long before I was walking the surrounding area of Bais Poblacion...more »» 
 Blood Pressure Guy (Sep 5, 2011) I was enjoying my breakfast budbud and tablea chocolate drink at Dumaguete Market's Painitan area when I noticed a guy walking about, leisurely vending his blood pressure services. He was equipped with a stethoscope and a digital blood pressure reading instrument. I got curious. I asked him to sit down with me for an interview, and he obliged...more »» 
Fitting In (Oct 9, 2011) As I was watching Dexter Season 1, it dawned on me what seemingly normal people do in order to fit in. Just how fucked-up are they if they just tried to be themselves. I could imagine it's a broad spectrum of pretenders - from the serial killer to the tough-talking drill sargeant concealing the fire-engine red toe polish he hides underneath his socks. Society has this preconceived notion of normality, and every four-cornered square squeeze themselves into this circular box...more »» 
 Water Bucket Riddle (Oct 8, 2011) As I was enjoying my budbud and tablea chocolate drink at Dumaguete's Painitan, it started raining hard. Then a man put his water bucket beneath the downspout where accumulated rain water was gushing down. The bucket never filled up. Obviously, it had a big hole underneath. Riddle me this: what the heck was he trying to do?...more »» 
 Free Diving at Mainit Marine Reserve (Oct 5, 2011) It was Wednesday. And in Dumaguete, Wednesday is special to me. Others have their weekends, I give myself a Wednesday day-off. What's the big deal? Wednesday is Malatapay Market. From there, I'm only a short jeep ride choosing what marine reserve to go free diving. After, I head straight for Robinsons Place where they change the movie every Wednesday. After, I can go for a Wednesday discount for a foot massage at RM Guest House. Later, it's either Harolds Mansion Wednesday Night Grill or Hayahay Wednesday Reggae Night. I love Wednesdays. For my dive today, I somehow ended up at Mainit Marine Reserve...more »»  
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