263 – On A Midyear Pandemic Update

It has been more than two weeks since I last published an entry, back when Manila was put under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from August 4 to 18. The downgrading to a more stringent quarantine came after calls from medical frontliners who feared that the country’s medical capacity would be overwhelmed by the …

260 – On Lion City Parks

Singapore is the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, in terms of land area. However, it is a masterpiece of urban planning – an actual example of how a city would look like when urban planners had their way. It's not surprising, then, that large tracts of land for public parks still exist in the Lion …

255 – On A Tale Of Trainers

I was never a full-fledged fan of trainers to start since I preferred chukkas and Doc Martens boots. However, I would always head to the discount pile during the rare periods that I would buy trainers for myself. It was never about flashy looks for me when it came to trainers; as long as they …

253 – On Budgeting And Avoiding The Dreaded Debt Trap

Nothing beats the euphoric feeling of receiving your salary twice a month. However, a good number do not experience this upon receiving the first tranche. Instead, they worry about budgeting their salary—mainly because a large portion of it ends up as payment for any loans or debts they incurred. This results in a smaller amount …

250 – On Yours Truly Being Terrible At Dating

Once upon a time, I tried out my hand in online dating. I know I’m not exactly handsome myself but I thought: why not give it a shot? Maybe I have some redeeming qualities. But little did I know that it would be an eye-opening experience for me, one that would show me the sad …