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the heat here now is something else. if i could, i would:

1. wear flip-flops day-to-night. my uncle sent me these ones, and i can't decide if they're bright or pale, but they're green, one of my favorite colors to wear, and that is all that matters.

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Lunch was with my parents at a sit-down Chinese buffet, where in between bites of taro puff and dimsum, he taught me how to eat chicken feet, and in exchange I told him about the 1991 earthquake, when I still didn't know what an earthquake was and I was in the bathroom, pooping, when my brother and our helper were frantically looking for me. I ( Read more... )

an instagram challenge started yesterday, and though i didn't post a photo specifically for the challenge, i'm posting one now here. #febphotoaday: my view today (yesterday ( Read more... )

I write this entry for my friend Ann, who tweeted a while ago that she’s been too lazy lately, e.g. putting important things off, like chores, or crafting 2012 goals -- which is exactly how I would describe myself. First I had the wedding as an excuse, and then a friend’s birthday...then I ran out of distractions last night. While I waited for Euge ( Read more... )

I wish I had more energy to take photos as I took everything in. But we arrived late night Saturday, too tired from the drive from Manila and the day's errands, too full from our steak dinner at Buon Giorno, in disbelief that such a place existed that far from the main road. Or maybe it only felt far the way places you visit for the first time ( Read more... )

Here is one last bittersweet look at 2011, my favorite year, my best year, the year I didn’t want to end, quite possibly, my most amazing year yet. :)

JANUARYAs soon as the year began, we went on an impromptu beach trip. This was when I promised to go to the beach more ( Read more... )

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