So you’re about to do emcee work for a wedding reception- how exactly do you come up with a script for an occasion like this? Putting together a wedding reception script isn’t all that hard, really. Bear in mind that as the evening’s master of ceremonies, you also have to play the part of a […]
Barongs Are Cool!
No, seriously, they are. Made of light, translucent embroidered material- usually of hand-loomed fiber from pineapple leaves, abaca, silk organza or banana- the traditional barong tagalog is worn untucked, like a coat dress of sorts, over a light undershirt. So in a warm and humid tropical country like the Philippines, the ingenious design of the […]
Living Solo: What To Do With All Those Plastic Cutlery
You must have noticed by now that when you’re living solo, you end up ordering out a lot and dining in, and taking lots of food home. Give yourself a few months of doing just that, and you’ll find yourself soon enough with a whole lot of plastic forks, knives and spoons. I’ve noticed I’ve […]
Reconnecting With Family
It has been a very hectic two weeks for me. I had a whole bunch of cousins, aunts and uncles fly in from Los Angeles, Vancouver, Boston, UK, Scarborough, and Toronto, mainly for my brother’s long-awaited wedding, but also to join us see Dad off to his final resting place, join up with our Grandfather […]
My Issue with Globelines Resolved
First of all, I’d like to fill you in on what has happened with my Globelines landline and internet connection. As you all know, I’ve written up a post not too long ago on how long it took for Globe to restore my connections at home. So here are some updates: My landline and broadband […]