The back-to-back storm had left the Bay Area and this morning although it was foggy, there was no more wind and rain. I am glad because I am leaving tonight
Author: OMB
The season is changing. It’s still winter but this morning I noticed that some flowers are already blooming. Seeing what seemed like dead trees and dried sticks was all part
Feb 18, 2024 A long time ago, maybe 35 years ago, on one of my Papa’s vacations in the Philippines, he visited his favorite istambayan— Chinatown in Binondo. My father’s
It’s been 7 days since my brother died. I am still feeling like a zombie, I am here but not here. I feel so drained from crying, thinking of what
I got a call yesterday afternoon from Kuya Romy’s son Sherwin. His papa’s condition changed from the last time I visited him. According to him, the nurse told him blood
A storm with heavy rains and strong winds covered not only the Bay Area this weekend but as far as Napa Valley. A two-day staycation turned into three because it
Mama Twenty-five years ago, I was present when the nurses removed all the life support gadgets attached to my mom’s body. Kuya Junior was there, me, then came Kuya Romy
I don’t know how life determines or decides who catches its craps or who can dodge successfully some of life’s vomits. Random? Predetermined? My brother is gravely ill and only
I enjoy going to the Farmers Market in Cubao but unfortunately, I can’t go as often as I like. Busy-bisihan, tired, super traffic, sobrang time consuming even if it’s just
I am so disappointed with Antinola. Lagi na lang she instigates chaos here. The other maids leave because of her. They always complain about her bad behavior, mostly nagging and
I spent one night at the farm, Saturday to Sunday. I couldn’t sleep until 3:30 am and I could also hear our neighbor’s dogs howling intermittently. They belong to the
No, as long as it’s not intended to promote oneself, earn from a vlog, boost a website, a political candidacy, or a government position. Ever since I started my blog
Today I got myself busy by clearing my closets. I got an empty balikbayan box and filled it with clothes I like but don’t wear anymore. Mostly forgotten, hidden deep