August 2010

我们的同情 (Our sympathy)

Today in the Philippines, it is declared a National Day of Mourning. Yesterday, it’s kind of a bit weird to wake up with two news headlines – Venus Raj bagging the 4th runner up title in Miss Universe pageant and then the hostage drama in Manila which took the lives of 8 tourists. How shouldContinue reading “我们的同情 (Our sympathy)”

Tuesdays @ FFI – Vermeer

A day after my Monmouth escapade, I promised to meet a 3-week old friend so we can say our goodbyes before he flies back to his mission place. He spent four weeks vacation in London and one of the last items in his London’s bucket list is to see one of Vermeer’s painting, which isContinue reading “Tuesdays @ FFI – Vermeer”

Monmouth

Today, I walked 3 miles just to have a single shot of espresso. I am supposed to travel outside the city and grace a house warming invitation of a friend. But, I didn’t go. Instead, I just stayed home and welcomed the idea of doing something random, simple, unplanned and hopefully exciting. I was browsingContinue reading “Monmouth”

Tuesdays @ FFI – Hijacker

I have been trying to think of what and how to best describe the annoyances and disturbances I come across with every now and then. It comes in different forms, sizes, colours and magnitude. Take for example last Tuesday, when I tried to start and end the day right. Woke up early, said my morningContinue reading “Tuesdays @ FFI – Hijacker”

Adobo

Today, I cooked adobo. I met a new friend yesterday. We went to a nice restaurant along the River Thames overlooking Tower Bridge. Whilst the place and the menu are excellent, he would, in several instances, mention how he loves Filipino food. If only I know a nice, decent Filipino restaurant in London, I wouldContinue reading “Adobo”