The importance of the opposable thumb
Yep, that’s my right thumb in a splint. I honestly don’t remember what I did to it in the first place but it’s been hurting like hell for the past 3 days. Doc PJ says that it’s not fractured nor dislocated and he’s already given me the strongest painkiller he has. Unfortunately my body is...
El Nido’s underwater denizens
I returned to full-time work in El Nido, Palawan last September 18. Much thanks to my boss who let me fly out the day after my birthday I’m slowly returning to the swing of things, considering that I’ve been away for three years now. It doesn’t help that I don’t recognize most of the staff,...
Another year of life
First off, I’d like to thank all of the people who greeted me in person or via Facebook or text. It really means a lot that you took the time to do so. Second, another thank you to the people who graced me with even more of their time by coming to my little shindigs....
Mr. A-Z in Manila!
I’m not really one to gush about music but I am making an exception this time because Mr. Jason Mraz is my favorite musician EVER. Yes, EVER. (John Mayer ranks second.) Unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan yet when he first came to Manila and performed in the NBC Tent so I missed that chance. Since...
Packing up my books
Something I noticed when I was packing up the books I needed to bring with me to El Nido: In all seriousness, the ones in the box are the reference books I need for my job and thesis. The Kindle contains my reading-for-fun books
Flopeds – the most comfortable flip-flops ever!
I love wearing flip-flops. They’re comfortable, easy to take on and off, and come in all sorts of colors. However, I find most flip-flops uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time because 1) the rubber is too hard so there’s almost zero cushioning, and 2) my feet have low arches so wearing something with...
PHD Comics: The Repulsor Field Explained
I’m currently shifting between Infinite Orbit, Periodic Productivity, and Grin and Bear It. Sigh. PHD Comics: The Repulsor Field Explained.









