It’s a very little thing. You can see it as merely a play on words. And yet, when push comes to shove, it’s actually a big deal when you’re in a relationship. It’s the difference between health and paranoia, freedom and obsession, between mature growth and psychosis. Some people come into a relationship thinking their … Continue reading We’re Not Needy, We’re Want-y
Broken
In this valley of tears, where we are divested of all that is precious to us, only the questions remain. It was only two years ago, right after Sendong, when the questions below were asked. They have been modified somewhat but the gist remains the same. The reader will please forgive me this repetition at … Continue reading Broken
No Substitute for You
Recently, while driving home from one of our one-to-one dates, I struck a conversation with my eldest daughter Robelle. “Robelle,” I said “do you think we’re rich?” “No.” was her quick reply (she didn’t even think about it). “Well, do you want us to be richer?” She shrugged, “We have everything that we need Pang…Why … Continue reading No Substitute for You
March for Life (Conquering the Bataan Death March)
No matter how strong a runner you are, the going gets tough over the course of a hundred miles. You have to be mentally strong; enough to push yourself beyond your limits. There are three important commitments one has to make when joining any 100-miler race: 1) Commitment to Start; 2) Commitment to Train; and … Continue reading March for Life (Conquering the Bataan Death March)
3 Little Tricks to Deal with People That Annoy You
Something that we struggle with daily, that eats us up and causes stress and anger: annoying people. You know those people: they cut in line, are rude to you in the office or at the restaurant, cut you off in traffic, talk loudly about obnoxious things, play loud music when you’re trying to concentrate, interrupt … Continue reading 3 Little Tricks to Deal with People That Annoy You
Pray
You will be amazed at the rituals and incantations we make during the basketball season. I myself tried several permutations of shirts and colors in the vain hope that what I wore would somehow affect the outcome of the games. Of course it was fun even if I never really found the right winning combination … Continue reading Pray
Sin and Self-Respect
A few days ago, I was told by a police officer to remove my car from where I was supposed to park because no one was allowed to park there. I looked outside my car window and saw that there was also another car parked along the same area. I respectfully asked the police officer, … Continue reading Sin and Self-Respect
Running Empty and a Perfect Recharge
Started the day relaxed, drooling on my sisters’ good finds from her Guam trip. Bags, Shoes, Watch…ohhh, so great a morning. Just one meeting in the afternoon and I’m off to run. After checking emails and several phone calls, all of a sudden, my destiny changed (yup, exag!). I had to run to three meetings … Continue reading Running Empty and a Perfect Recharge
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