Category: Personal
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Kicking off a new gym membership
I took a peek at the Anytime Fitness in my building and was sold on the location, straightforward amenities, and obvious opening hours. I’ve never been a member of AF before. I’ve had Gold’s Gym when I was in the Philippines and I’ve had Fitness First on and off through the years. What I’m looking […]
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377A to be repealed!
Big news for the gay community in Singapore as the prime minister announced in his annual National Day Rally the government’s intention to repeal Section 377A. This is an archaic law that criminalises sex between consenting men. Section 377A has been the main reason why thousands join the Pink Dot movement each year. It’s a […]
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Thoughts before my next move
The movers will be here in a few hours. Here I go again. For the nth time in ten years, I’m moving houses. The new address is different from all previous ones. I’ve lived in condos and HDBs. This is the first time I’m moving into an apartment complex. How is it different? It’s not […]
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I’m back home in Singapore
I’m sorry. I had the intention of writing more on my blog during my 35-day workation in the Philippines. But when I was there, I felt like I was always catching my breath. There was nothing complicated about my month-long itinerary. Everything fell into place with accommodations, transfers, work, and family time. But I would […]
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Leaving La Union… for now
I can’t believe 18 days has passed! This is the longest pandemic “travel” I’ve ever had. I’ve stayed at three different accommodations. I’ve eaten or gotten takeout from dozens of restaurants. I’ve visited the beaches multiple times. I took a crash course on surfing five minutes after logging out of Slack. I did remote work […]
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A sunset in Elyu + Photos from the past week in San Juan, La Union
After seven days in San Juan, I finally saw what a sunset looks like from these shores. We’ve had clouds and scattered showers in La Union all week. Sometimes we’d get good sunshine but by late afternoon, clouds would roll in and block the view. It was also very cloudy today. But across the sea […]
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I’ve forgotten that I can be independent
I don’t have complaints living with my boyfriend 24/7 since this pandemic began. I think what’s made our relationship last is patience. We rarely argue. We’re comfortable. We enjoy each other’s company. When I was in Hanoi last month, I thought I’d forgotten how it was like to venture off to a new city and […]
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10 things I’m looking forward to doing in the Philippines
I’m visiting the Philippines again after more than two years away. This is the longest I haven’t visited the Philippines. I’m staying for a record 35 days and grateful my company allows me to work remotely. There are a couple of things I’m looking forward to doing. I made a list of ten! See my […]
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I finally threw away my 2017 planner
Soooo I’m preparing for my upcoming trip to the Philippines and I’m taking the opportunity to send some old clothes, shoes, and trinkets back home as well. I’ve created two sections: a balikbayan box (these are the boxes that overseas Filipinos send back to their families in the Philippines… usually filled with chocolates and soap, […]
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It’s June!
I want to write more this month. I’m flying off to Hanoi first thing tomorrow. It’s my first overseas trip in over two years. I’m giddy! A friend from the United States is visiting Southeast Asia and I thought of making a quick backpacking trip out of it. I’m excited to try the egg coffee, […]
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