As part of my efforts to widen my horizon, this lil happy feet decided to flower shop in Manila’s wholesaler avenue for fresh blooms, Dangua. Who better to tag along with me than my own best friend whose absentee boyfriend left her vulnerable to the invites of bored best friends (uhem) who thinks night time trips to exotic discount markets is soul-enriching? Poor lucky Francy Urrutia. So there we were, just two pretty lil missys … Read the rest

“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can do”., New York by Alicia Keys. Same thing could be sung of any city out there, and I’ve lived in several. There comes a point though when it just all gets a lil bit too much. Like now. I woke up crying again, not knowing why, how or when it began. All I know is that the climb up is starting to suffocate me. … Read the rest

She had her arms spread wide, engulfing the wind as it rushed through her… It blew on her long lustrous black hair. A white man has his hands wrapped around her tiny waist. I look up at her from below, watching as the train whisks her away. She notices my gaze and indulges me with one of the sweetest smile Ive ever had the pleasure to be the recipient of in a long while. Then, … Read the rest

Vegan ham sandwhich, couresy of Mama’s catering line,      Veg 2 go.    Budget planes dont serve food, I know, but denying water to thirsty passengers just seem plain rude. It feels like you’re being discriminated for not being able to splurge on flights–Cebu Pacific’s “It’s time everyone flies” apparently doesnt mean they do so in relative comfort. veg2go’s pastry line, apple pie in bite sizes   I’m normally patriotic  but I can’t  help … Read the rest

  I would never date anyone younger than me, but after a series of failed relationships with the supposedly more mature older men, I decided that maybe, I spoke too soon. Going out with someone of the same age, much less, younger strangely made me feel both older and younger. Older because I was forced to grow-up too soon, having been required to step-up to the role of a bread winner early on. Younger ‘coz … Read the rest