I Am Issa

Like a few lucky kids, I grew up hearing stories from mom – whenever she was in the mood to tell tales – real or not. Now that I’m far and well, I should admit, a grown-up, I suit myself with audio books or excerpts available online. To spice up my domestic chores, I listened

Intro: C9—- C Em C Em Ikaw ba’y nalulungkot, ikaw ba’y nag-iisa? F G F G Walang kaibigan, walang kasama C Em C Em Ikaw ba’y nalilito, pag-iisip mo’y nagugulo? F G F G Sa buhay ng tao, sa takbo ng buhay mo? C Em C Em Ikaw ba’y isang mayaman, o ika’y isang mahirap

Bobby Fischer Against the World is an insightful look at the life of a chess genius. As they always say, talent is one thing, deliberate practice is another. Bobby has both. Son of a brilliant woman, Regina, he had the make-up of a genius that manifested through the superior battle of the minds- chess. Bobby’s

Food? Friends? Freedom? Faith? Future? I am used to living like a hermit – less religious than a monk. In my 2 years in the UAE as an expat-worker, I haven’t been to a lot of places enviable and worth-telling. Dubai is superficial. Its bustling nightlife never attracts. Its man-made tourist spots don’t really charm.

If you want to get an impressive view over Al Ain City from the mountain top, Jebel Hafeet is your best destination. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain is the only mountainous area in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It rises 1300 meters above sea level (thanks, Corey for the comment) and is a part of Hajar mountains bordering Oman. The mountain

Maswerteng di nasalanta ang pataniman ni ama, Mapalad na di naubusan ng mamimili si ina, May awa ang langit na muling nakapagpadala, Pambayad sa ikalawang semestrong matrikula. Ika ng anak, “ang makatapos ay aking karapatan, Aking mga magulang, marapat lang akong tustusan, Yaman nila’y para sa aking kinabukasan, Dugo’t pawis nila’y ibuhos, sa’kin lang ilaan.”

A chilling wind greeted me as I was heading to work this morning. I woke up with  bloodshot right eye. Coldness enveloped my already freezing heart. Call it mood. Or blues. Point is..I want these shaken off. The toughest part of the year is about to come: the ending. As my favorite quote reminds me: Better