298 – On The Manam Experience And A Birthday Post (Part 2)

I gave a short introduction to Manam Comfort Filipino in my previous entry. I dined there to celebrate my 31st birthday almost two weeks after the actual date. This is my last year in the calendar, so I might as well enjoy it! Manam's location at SM Fairview is easy to spot, as it is …

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297 – On The Manam Experience And A Birthday Post (Part 1)

Today is ironically my birthday, but I don't want to celebrate it. I chose not to celebrate it mainly because I still live with a family that infantilizes me. Look, I'm already 31 and these people still think of me as a kid – a seven to 10-year-old kid who can't decide for himself. It …

280 – On Former Colonies: Triptych 51

Once upon a time, the British Empire had the biggest colonial domain in the world. The empire's dominion was that substantial – which earned it the moniker "the empire on which the sun never sets." At least one part of the empire would be daytime, while the others would be night-time. This massive empire would …

262 – On Eating Out In The New Normal

The Covid-19 pandemic has definitely shaken up how we live and work today with remote work arrangements, cashless payment methods, online shopping portals, and food delivery apps becoming part of the new normal. Governments worldwide have been exhorting people to stay home and step out only when absolutely necessary to avoid the spread of the …

228 – On Asian Backlogs: Triptych 35

Permit me to greet each and every one of you a Happy New Year before I proceed, despite being well into 2020 already! I've been busy with work and spending the holidays with the family - thus, I wasn't able to follow up my December streak. I know this is rather sad news, but this …