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The human heart was—and remains—a mystery to me. But I’m learning. I have to. —Anthony Bourdain

September 2015

  • Ca Phe Saigon: Salad and spring roll favorites

    Did I mention I was seeing someone who thoroughly misses Vietnamese food? We are always in the search for a good Vietnamese place in Metro Manila but so far, only Phat Pho has hit the spot for a person used to great pho. We found Ca Phe Saigon almost by accident. His cousin had checked… Read more

  • Here’s to unexpected friendships

    How do you make friends as an adult? Most of us say the same experiences. That means, being colleagues and enduring the same ups and downs, and the intricacies of company policies and politics that inevitably plague any environment that has more than 2 people in it. I do not make friends easily. I don’t… Read more

  • I think you should listen to Katharine McPhee’s Terrified today

    So I’m feeling a little mushy, butterflies in your stomach, “kilig” today. For those who want to chase a bit of the Monday stress away, listen here. I am not really a fan of Katharine McPhee, but this ditty with Zachary Levi is my favorite song I’ve heard from her. With these lyrics: And I’m… Read more

  • Just breathe.

    I have been called high strung, easily excitable, “pikon”. So many things. Chill or laid back are not words that people use to describe me. One of the SO’s favorite lines to use with me is actually “Calm down.” because obviously, he is the chiller person in this relationship. I have a temper. It’s not… Read more