Category Archives: Random Thoughts

On Writing

Posted on March 3, 2008 by kathy

When I was in Grade Four, I was asked by my teacher to join an on-the-spot essay writing contest. Although I didn’t have an inkling on what an “essay” was, I agreed anyway, figuring that I could just ask my … Continue reading →

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Compatibility Test for Bloggers?

Posted on February 8, 2008 by kathy

Well, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as they say, “love is in the air.” Of course, come February 14, in Japan it would be women giving out chocolates to men, not the other way around. Years after … Continue reading →

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What Cartoon Character Am I?

Posted on February 5, 2008 by kathy

Speaking of cartoon characters, I think I’d like to be Bubbles of Powerpuff Girls. Soft and cute but could knock ‘em monsters down. Found this interesting meme about personalities and cartoon characters at Bernard Chan’s blog. Intro to the tag … Continue reading →

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Revvin’ Up

Posted on January 21, 2008 by kathy

No, I’ve not abandoned this blog. Fortunately – or unfortunately – for you, o faithful readers. What have I been up to lately, you ask? Well, I’ve also been busy doing a lot of experimenting in my kitchen lately. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Bakasyon!

Posted on December 4, 2007 by kathy

Here in Japan, the nights are getting longer, the days unbearably colder. We have unearthed our thick coats and jackets for the winter season. It’s almost hard for me to believe that the year 2007 is almost over. It seemed … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on October 14, 2007 by kathy

Do you fear change in your life, habits, attitude, even the people you live or work with? Or do you embrace change with enthusiasm, eager and hopeful for what’s going to happen next? I will never be the same when … Continue reading →

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The One About the Wallet

Posted on October 3, 2007 by kathy

When I was in college, I commuted everyday from our house in Tondo to the UP Diliman campus. It usually took me two hours on the road, one way. So that’s a total of four hours wasted everyday while waiting … Continue reading →

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