Monthly Archives: March 2011

When The Passive Health Buff Is Provoked, The Blabbermouth Squeals

Reality Check: Getting and staying fit is a lifestyle, NOT a duck soup. A week ago, I met this greenhorn at the gym who proclaimed that he wants to lose weight in three months for the estival fete. One time, … Continue reading

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The Coffee Adventure at Mount Manabu

Notes 1. Unpersuasive as it may sound but the main, if not the only, reason of my backpacking to Mt. Manabu last 23 July 2011 was just to taste that homemade kapeng barako of Mang Perying (MP), who is known … Continue reading

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First Teaching Experience in the “Real World”

Four years ago, one of our professors tasked our class to give a hand in the conduct of basic education course in the “real world” – somewhere on the outskirts of Mandaluyong City – as part of our final requirement … Continue reading

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Manila Zoo, I Can Talk To Animals

The date was 23 May 2009 when I bugged out the house for our company excursion because I went up way late than expected. Sadly, despite acting like the Juggernaut to chase my officemates for the outing, I dropped in … Continue reading

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The Mystical Mountain of Maria Makiling

Background “Mt. Makiling is a popular hiking destination. The two major trails begin at the UPLB College of Forestry and Brgy. San Miguel, Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The UPLB trail is more commonly used, taking 4–5 hours to reach the summit … Continue reading

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