June 2010

t’ mo ra

Few weeks ago, a colleague gave me a lil sticky-note (post-it) with this word: I asked what that was and she told me that’s how I should pronounce the word ‘tomorrow’. I have been in the UK for more than two years and I must say that I still struggle in listening and pronouncing someContinue reading “t’ mo ra”

Happiness

In one of the research articles I have read, it stated that the meaning of happiness differs for younger versus older adults and the key driver that causes this shift is an increased feeling of connectedness both interpersonally (connected to the people) and temporally (connected to present moment). There comes a point in one’s lifeContinue reading “Happiness”

Hiatus

I was reading a news article this morning about President-apparent Benigno Aquino III who is currently taking a week long hiatus after months of grueling campaign schedule so he can recharge and be ready as he takes his oath as the new President of the Philippines on June 30. Hiatus – defined as a gapContinue reading “Hiatus”

Tuesdays @ FFI – Last 4 seconds

I posted this photo in Facebook last week. It was taken when our department’s basketball team won the company-sponsored sportsfest finals almost 10 years ago. Minutes after posting it, the following comments were posted: RC: This gave me goose bumps! Unforgettable 4 seconds of my life! AV: Is that the reason why you’re the oneContinue reading “Tuesdays @ FFI – Last 4 seconds”