Beat of my Drum

Christmas in San Francisco

The Reason You Come — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:41:28 +0000

In spite of the cold and the now-constant stress I’ve been feeling, I can’t help but be a bit cheerful. After all, Christmas is almost upon us! I hung out in the city after work and took some pictures of the brightly lit Market and Powell streets. Here’s to my first Bay Area... [Continue Reading]

Save Me, San Francisco

The Reason You Come — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:15:11 +0000

Dear San Francisco, First off, I would like to thank you for not shoving religion down my throat, or any San Franciscan’s throat, in spite of your namesake. For somebody like me, who hails from a place where it felt like a crime to not have religion, you’re a breath of fresh air. Now, off... [Continue Reading]

Where I am, ignorance sure ain’t bliss!

The Reason You Come — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:48:13 +0000

When you’re an immigrant in a new country, you don’t know any better. And so you: Don’t even consider checking weather updates to see what the temperature is outside. In the tropical country where you’re from, there’s almost always no need to check the temperature because it’s almost always about 30 degrees Celsius anyway, so... [Continue Reading]

New Land, New Life

The Reason You Come — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:02:29 +0000

I know I haven’t blogged in more than a year, and I doubt that I still have the privilege to call myself a blogger. But 2011 was quite a busy year for me, leaving almost no time for blogging. Then 2012 came, and this year has probably been the busiest year of my life, laden... [Continue Reading]

Where do I sign up to be a member of The Cult of the Orgasm?

The Reason You Come — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:27:19 +0000

If there’s anybody in this whole wide world who doesn’t want to be a member of the cult of the orgasm, he or she must be one or all of three things: a)a virgin who has never experienced the big O (poor girl/dude), b)a hypocrite and a liar, and c)an amnesiac who has forgotten how... [Continue Reading]

Ain’t Love Grand?

The Reason You Come — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:50:26 +0000

Ain’t love grand? It kissed my cheek then bit my hand Sang me a ballad early morning, Turned on its heel and left me yearning Ain’t love the grandest, sweetest thing When it said, “Bye, you’re just a fling!” Was the bouquet but meaningless, Given to me so I’d undress? Wasn’t love the grandest of... [Continue Reading]

How to Get Surfer-Sexy

The Reason You Come — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:12:46 +0000

Is it your first time to cruise the waves on a surfboard, or are you a seasoned surfer? Whether you’re a newbie or a professional, if you happen to care about fashion, you’ll want to look good on and beside your surfboard. On the beach, looking good equals looking sexy. Here are some tips to... [Continue Reading]

I fell in love when I was 4

The Reason You Come — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:14:47 +0000

My favorite subject was, and has always been, English. I fell in love with the language when I was 4. I remember that my mom, every day around late afternoon, forced me to stop playing, asked me to sit or lie down with her, and then read books to me. I resisted at first, because... [Continue Reading]

Back to Pinatubo

The Reason You Come — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:23:17 +0000

In 2009, after a very tiring trek to Mount Pinatubo, I said I’d never go back again. The crater was (and still is) one of the most beautiful things I had ever set my sights on, but I thought seeing it once was enough. My aching body said, “No, no, no! Don’t do this to... [Continue Reading]

Too Close to the Edge

The Reason You Come — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:20:03 +0000

Don’t fall What if I can’t catch you? Don’t plunge Into the abyss Leaving me behind To reweave dreams Recreate a melody Replant promises Don’t walk too close To the edge What if my arms are too short To break your fall? What if my body Fails me Or proves to be Weaker than my... [Continue Reading]

It’s about time, missy!

The Reason You Come — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:46:05 +0000

Yesterday, I started working out again. —————————— This was written in response to a prompt from Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop - Six Word Memoir: Write about a significant time in your life in just six words. Going to the gym again is significant because I have been sedentary since late 2010.

VlogTalk: Lovers in Paradise

The Reason You Come — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:50:16 +0000

My husband and I have been to many beaches. It can’t be helped, when you live on an archipelago comprised of 7,000+ islands. My favorite vacation is the one we spent on an island called Bantayan Island in Cebu, in the Visayas region. Why is it my favorite? Well, it was our first ever beach... [Continue Reading]