After a few miscarriages, the Puerto Galera trip finally pushed through. Twas my first time to Puerto Galera and I enjoyed immensely, a welcome respite from my flakey urban existence. Read the rest of this entry »

Bring me back to 1997. Start your investigation here. Then jump over my first blog posts (sorta). Who would have thought I had anti-Microsoft feelings back then — “I don’t know why but MSIE browsers reject some scripts here. Go figure”. My AsiaOffline serf brothers and sisters will recognize the beginnings of opacity boy in the gallery section. You should also check out the first full Flash website I did. Read the rest of this entry »

I never did get to wear you to battle. But I’m alright, comforted by the fact that you will make someone else’s dreams come true. You made me the happiest man when you and I met for the first time a few months ago. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s ok if you don’t get everyone’s approval. Life shouldn’t be a popularity contest. I’d rather be an ass and get things done, than waste my time being the eminent ass smoocher. That’s one skill I hope I never learn.

There’s more to life than asses :) Sorry…just had to blurt that out loud. Read the rest of this entry »

With an intensity 5 earthquake rocking parts of Luzon (Occidental Mindoro to be exact), I’m sure people will think twice about visiting Puerto Galera. On normal days I wouldn’t even bother posting that, but we’re due to go there next weekend…suddenly, a beachfront room doesn’t look too attractive. Read the rest of this entry »

I miscalculated, again.

Shallow: with my fuel gauge malfunctioning, I left for home Monday night. Just a few meters from Shaw, the engine sputters. Restart. Ignition. Sputter. Restart. Dead. Oh shit. Fast forward to the end…Glen and Jill save the day. As bribe, Metrowalk dinner and after-dinner coffee at Starbucks. Good friends these two are. Good friends. No, I won’t tell them where you two were when I called. Read the rest of this entry »