A Father’s Advice

Hayaan n’yo s’yang manigas.
Yes, medyo vulgar ang story behind this remark. And I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post something like this here but what the heck, I’m still posting it here anyway.
While going to the reception of a friend’s wedding, my other girl friends and I were huddled in one of our friend’s [...]

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life at shit

Kasulukuyan kong tinitipa ang keyboard ng bigla kong marinig ang katagang ito sa aking katrabahong babae… 
“Putang ina kwarenta na my life is full of shit pa rin ang dialog!”
I’m not yet in my 40s and still very far from reaching it but I find it inevitable not to find the humor, sarcasm, and truth to what [...]

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Wika ni Sonny, Isang Estranghero

“Alam mo, enjoy your life. You’re still very young. You’re pretty and I’m sure you’re a nice person. So enjoy your life.” –Sonny, kung sino man siya.
Coming from a close friend, relative or mentor, these words would have been very inspiring and motivational. Pero pag hindi mo kilala ang nagsabi syo nito, parang [...]

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Jeepney Blues

Isang tagpo sa jeep papuntang Kalayaan Avenue
A few years back, I was riding in front of a jeepney, sitting beside a young girl. During the trip, i gathered that she’s the daughter of the driver. I don’t know why their conversation stuck to me. It went like this:
ANAK: Tay, birthday ko na [...]

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