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I don’t get to go out much, but this day was an exception because one of my favorite podcast hosts and comedians were in town. I’ve been following Comedy Manila since around 2012-2013, I think, or even earlier when they were still part of Comedy Cartel. It was the...

Vino attended a friend’s birthday party on this day, but it was a different experience than I’ve gotten used to. Since we arrived in Singapore, most of the playdates saw parents dropping off kids then letting the host deal with them. For birthdays, it’s always been a...

I may not be very athletic, but I do love what sports has done for me. Whether I’m watching it or actually playing in one, it’s always been an important part of my life. I’ve met friends through it, and it’s been a good conversation starter for whoever. I’m always...

Vino is turning nine this year, and I think I’ve got to start thinking about letting him figuring things out on his own. Living in Singapore is an incredible opportunity for him to practice independence. It’s generally a safe country to live in, so I think I’ll be...

Vino is finally back in football training after about two months off, but it wasn’t without issues. Instead of the usual 6pm start, they had to wait for the rain to stop. Vino’s friends were excited to see him, as was he. They asked why he was gone for so long, and...

Who would have thought that watching a wrestling show would give me a chance to reflect on life. Like a lot of 90s boys, I was a wrestling fan when I was younger. A lot of them tuned out when they learned that it was fake or scripted, but I enjoyed it just the same as...