Praying was something I used to love doing. Talking to God used to calm me and make me feel instantly renewed. But when I started working and things became too busy, I just sort of lost interest. I would find myself too tired at the end of the day and would pray without real interest.Continue reading “The Daily Examen”
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Now Shake It!
I have so much on my mind lately as I’ve been struggling to write several papers for graduate school. I swear I will go crazy soon. It’s not easy to be a student at this age! Good thing I can surf the net in between lessons. (Yeah, it can be counter-productive but that’s another story.) ThisContinue reading “Now Shake It!”
The Story of Three Beautiful Things
The tea pot lived as Pinatubo volcanic ash before I found it sitting on a shelf in a shop in Glorietta. The cup and saucer lived separately in Japan- perhaps formed by hands of master potters-before winding up in two different surplus stores in Manila where I found them. Somehow they’ve all ended up here,Continue reading “The Story of Three Beautiful Things”
Lazy Sunday Lunch: Pasta with Shrimps
Sometimes, when I’ve had a full week, my brain automatically shuts down on the weekend. The last thing I want to do is think of what to cook. Scouring the fridge for leftovers is a desperate option. Good thing I stock my pantry with a few staples that can get me through a lazy dayContinue reading “Lazy Sunday Lunch: Pasta with Shrimps”
The Weekend List: Banana Chips, Cough Drops, and Succulents
Hi. My name is Pauline and I’m a banana chips addict. You wouldn’t blame me once you’ve tasted these. I bought a bag of these chips from the university cafeteria yesterday. And I couldn’t stop stuffing my mouth with them. So this weekend, I will make some at home using this recipe. I hope theyContinue reading “The Weekend List: Banana Chips, Cough Drops, and Succulents”
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