My Hidden Treasure
I remember when Saddam’s palaces were shown on TV. How unimaginable it was that this man would build resplendent buildings all over Iraq when his people needed food, medicine and jobs. But I find myself thinking that I am like Saddam in a way. I may not have much money, but I [...]
In Trouble
When I was a teenager, I used to go out with my grandfather a lot. One day, we went to his favorite restaurant in Chinatown to enjoy his favorite lugao. In the middle of the meal, I noticed my grandfather’s hand was strangely dipped in his bowl. He was having a heart [...]
Travel Light
I’ve acquired the habit of spring-cleaning my closet at least once a year. I sort through the clothes, shoes and other stuff I’ve accumulated and give away those that I haven’t used in six months or so. I figure that if I haven’t used them that long (seasonal stuff not included), someone else needs [...]
Family Vacation
When my family and I spend our vacation abroad, we notice that a great deal of our high moments happened because we were in the right places at the right time—sometimes, because we were looking in the right direction for all two seconds, or listening for the right instructions amid the hubbub of crowds [...]
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