Generation Net:First Filipino Kids in the Internet

TweetWho were the First Filipino kids in the internet? My daughter dubbed these kids as the Generation Next, Generation Net in 1998: A decade ago, the world was totally different. Nail polish were red or pink, those little peace signs were everywhere, everyone were wearing flowers all over their clothes and the Beatles rocked the...

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My brother’s battle with Leukemia

TweetToday is the 7th death anniversary of my younger brother, Oscar. He died from a failed stem cell transplant. He was only 40 years old. Oscar was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukemia (AML-M4) on September 1, 1996. Getting sick of [tag]leukemia[/tag] is a logistical nightmare especially if one is looking for blood type AB...

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Shopping & the Balikbayan Box

Apr 02, 06 Shopping & the Balikbayan Box

Posted by in Filipino Culture, Parents & Children

Tweet My daughter’s [tag]balikbayan box[/tag] which she left last summer in San Francisco arrived today. She went on a shopping frenzy after I praised her for her thriftiness and being a wise shopper. But I think she went overboard with the expense on her last week. haha. Inside the box, I discovered several crotchet books,...

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Preparing for life and death

Apr 01, 06 Preparing for life and death

Posted by in Grief in the News, Grief Recovery

TweetWhen I first saw the accidental drowning photos from Sidney’s My Sari Sari Store, it looked surreal to me. For some reason, the photo of the dead boy didn’t shock me. Yes, I felt a twinge of sadness. Not that I’m a cold hearted person. That’s because I’ve seen the death of my own child. What is the...

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