Old Photos and Memories From Times Long Gone
A short meeting with a fellow Filipino in Brookings weeks ago got me into thinking to scan my old pictures and salvage them from further wear and tear.
Read moreJanuary 22, 2009
Living in The Land of The Free
“Are you a terrorist?” Jeremy threw that question at me as I was about to part my jaws for a big sigh of relief for completing a stressful day at the office. Caught in an awkward situation, I answered, “NO” straight to his face.
Read moreMom really knew what she was talking about after all
Numbers and complex solutions fuel me. I crave mind-boggling formulas and mathematical theories. I go where Pythagoras, Des Cartes and Pascal abound. These are the reasons I love the engineering profession. I never liked the teaching profession. When mom advised me to get a degree in education and be a…
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Mount Rushmore, South Dakota Still Is Amazing On Winter
Whether you visit Mount Rushmore, South Dakota in summer or winter, it does not matter. If the Four Faces is fantastic on summer, it still feels and looks amazing when snow is falling or when the temperature dips too low. Also: See my other travel adventures here. You can lay…
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World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota is a Big Disappointment
On our way back to Brookings, South Dakota from our trip to Rapids City, my friends and I decided to stop by Mitchell’s tourist attraction, the Corn Palace aka the World’s Only Corn Palace. We have heard about it from the locals and since all five of us haven’t seen…
Read moreNo distance too far for people in love
It is not just a plain story of one being out of town. Or not seen for a week. Maricel is in the Philippines. Peter is in a place hundreds of miles away. They haven’t seen each other for over a year now. I have always questioned the efficiency and…
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How Much is That Lady in the Window?
Amsterdam brothels are those places where women pose in windows, so men (or women) can simply window- shop for women they want to have sex with.
Read moreLove and commitment, key components for life-long relationship
Love must withstand the strongest of winds. Whatever it takes, hold on to it. Let me detail the story of my Dutch friend Jacque; hers is a poster family for divorce. She was five when her mom discovered that her dad was having an affair with another woman. The discovery…
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