An Obama Nation or a McCain Country?

Will US have its first African-American President or first woman Vice-President?

The upcoming elections of one of the world’s super powers will be as complex as the distress we are experiencing here in the Philippines. I listened to Barack Obama’s speech during the Democratic Party Convention yesterday and his words were very compelling. In my observation, [...]

Neckties

When I was a kid, I didn’t worry about wearing neckties. During my pre-school days, I had a ‘ready-to-wear’ necktie with a plastic holder and all I have to do is put it on my shirt. Eventually, I had to tie a necktie with the help of my dad when I was in fifth grade. [...]

Seven Hours

What happens in Tokyo from 11:55 at night up to 6:55 at daybreak? Haruki Murakami tells it all in his captivating novel entitled “After Dark.”

Night life in Tokyo is portrayed in a vivid manner through Murakami’s narration in “After Dark.” The story revolves mainly around a girl named Mari and her 7-hour experience around [...]

Triple Eight

I heard that it will take another century before people on earth can see another triple numbered date on their calendars. Nothing lucky or unusual happened to me during this 888 [August 8, 2008] week but still, I felt the need to write something down for the sake of documenting some of the things that [...]

Licenses to Kill

My non-professional driver’s license is worth 1,200.26 pesos to be exact, and it’s not worth it!
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional desk in San Fernando, Pampanga is the worst government agency I have been through. July 22 and 23 were the most tiring day for first half of 2008 for me because of [...]