After a few weeks of anxiety, I finally managed to meet up with my dear, longtime friend Joy - yaay!   A qualified Japanese-language instructor who's taught for many years in the Tokyo area, she's currently teaching English at a university in Saitama Prefecture (if I'm not mistaken ... ) - & because of our busy schedules, we only get to see each ( Read more... )

Thanks to the kooky-but-lovable senior teacher who texted this New Year's message, in the wake of the tragic passing of a former colleague ... always hope for God never abandons those who love Him, & never lose heart - salamat Gurong Marj!

"As more than a dozen friends, loved ones passed away in 2007 ( at least one each month :-( ), I often ( Read more... )

Sorry for the slight delay but I'd like to wish everybody in LJ world a MERRY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS 2007!   And may Christmas 2008 be even better - in the BEST way possible - for ALL of you!


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Just came across one of Jessica Zafra's columns in the Philippine Star (dated December 7, 2007), which told of her first-hand experiences last Nov. 29 - and this passage from her earned a snarky smile from me ...

"I can't help but think that demanding the resignation of a president, no matter how unpopular, in five-star comfort sends the message ( Read more... )