My idea of adventure is not really to be traveling alone. However, time and circumstances caught me in this situation where I did not have a choice but to go on my own to a place I’ve never been. In this however, I found out that the world can always offer a friend whenever you [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Angels without wings
Posted in My adventures in Bangkok on July 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Pride of Thailand
Posted in My adventures in Bangkok on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An edifice of exquisite royalty, an evidence of enduring and intricate Thai architecture, a walk around the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is indeed worthwhile.
Last Saturday, I visited this famous landmark of Bangkok and truly felt “enchanted” with the magnificent structures built around me. I felt like I was brought back [...]
Remembering 1990 earthquake
Posted in Uncategorized on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
July 16, 1990, exactly 18 years ago, I was a witness to the monstrous disaster, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, that hit the Philippines, particularly my town, where more than a thousand people died. I was six years old then and yet the horrible pictures of this event are still vividly etched in my mind until [...]
Tribute to my senpais
Posted in My IUJ on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Imagine life in IUJ without the senpais?
Hmmm just unimaginable! It’s like walking on a hanging bridge without handrails over a raging river, scary isn’t it? L
In Japan, “senpai system” is a tradition of seniority particularly in martial arts like Karate. It pertains to a person who has gone ahead in training and therefore gain respect [...]
Arriving in BKK
Posted in My adventures in Bangkok on July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(Late posting)
After battling over whether or not to turn down a UN internship offer, I finally made up my mind to risk and take action for my words.
Six months ago, I was so excited and looking forward to be a part of one of the largest organization working for world development. I wrote a [...]
Thai massage: a stress-reliever
Posted in My adventures in Bangkok on July 12, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I never had a massage in my entire. That’s because I’m so ticklish. But today, I conquered every tickling sensation just to experience one of Asia’s best and most sought-after massages by every tourist, the Thai massage.
After not being convinced by Laura to have a full body treatment spa, I decided I will try the [...]
Rules in buying
Posted in My adventures in Bangkok on July 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Have you ever tried buying the wrong thing because you were so excited with the item and forgot to think what you are actually buying?
Today was a very frustrating day for me. On a Friday evening, it should have been a nice time to unwind after a long week of work, however it turned out [...]
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