Last night’s party was the culmination of months of work. The 50th Wedding Anniversary/Daddy Birthday Party was a smash. I have to admit it was thrilling to be in the company of Her Excellency, President Gloria Arroyo. My sincere apologies to my family for chickening out on the dance number. Based on my performance during …
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Just for the Family
Tonight In a private ceremony Daddy & Mommy renewed their vows. After the ceremony we fought Manila traffic and went to Podium at the Ortigas Center for a great Chinese dinner. Later Daddy took Tante and myself for desert and coffee at UCC. Daddy claims they make the best coffee in the world! BTW they …
San Diego to Manila
Today Sid, Rhea, Maxie & Bengie arrived from San Diego, this made Ysa very happy. Nothing special about today just goofing around family style.
Another reunion
I almost forgot to mention last night Sandy had another reunion with a different batch of classmates.
Suits me just fine
Yesterday we went and picked up my new clothes. As I mentioned earlier the Philippine suits just fit us smaller guys better. Sandy wants to go on a date now, Woo Hoo!
We got Malled
Today after a big breakfast we went to the Greenhills Mall. The flea market atmosphere was something to behold. Rows upon rows of vendors selling just about any and everything. Now the important stuff. We had a wonderful lunch at Gerry’s Grill. I’m told there is one in Fremont. I definitely want to visit that …
A Vortex of P… Energy
While I don’t get too vulgar, whenever Sandy gets together with a group of friends there is this phenomenon of Filipina Energy that starts the instant they see one another and turns into a loud, screaming, jumping, emotion being I like to call it a Vortex of P… Energy and when it peaks, its a …
Let it Rain
I’ve been having trouble with the heat over here. When it rains, as it has everyday, I love to stand out in the middle of the down pour. It’s the fastest way to cool down.
Wait a minute Mr. Postman…
Sandy ran into the local mailman on his delivery run today.
Bite me
It’s inevitable. The locals love fresh imported blood. Mosquito Bite Tally: Alex: 16 Grant: 15 Sandy:11