The training project I’ve blogged about last month didn’t push through. I was not really that disappointed about it since it was scheduled for mid-December when all of my siblings will be here. The family’s been doing a lot of preparation to accommodate many guests, they’re actually my brothers and sisters and their families who […]
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Presence, not presents
I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I wonder how those who are less fortunate than I am would welcome the coming holidays. I […]
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Moving forward amidst economic crisis
With the recent economic crisis the country is facing these days, most businesses have to resort to contingency measures. I’ve seen in the news lately about one of the country’s biggest businesses losing millions in their many ventures such as telecommunications and real estate. Admiringly, some businesses manage to rise to the top of the […]
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Three birthdays in a row
While I would really want to have some sort of celebration for this blog yesterday, a contest perhaps or some giveaways, sadly I can’t. Since last week, we have been busy for Dad’s birthday party for Monday during our community prayer meeting where we distributed some packed dinner boxes, and last Wednesday, it was yet […]
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New Horizons at Year 1
Okay, this is just a quick note for the archives… Today this blog hits its first year in the blogosphere. That’s it! 😀
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This week’s pleasant surprises
Pleasant surprise number 1: Instant cash! The other day while Dad was preparing my bedroom wall for drilling (for a woven wall décor to be hanged), Mom and I moved my bed and as I lifted up the foam, I saw a white envelope tucked under. I curiously opened it and found Php1,500 (about $30) […]