Category Archives: Life in Manila

Raising hell

Posted on March 18, 2009 by perfunctory

(Warning: Long post, a bit rambling) On packing: My last day of work has been eventful so far. I woke up early as usual and hung around the house, started sorting out my preliminary packing and ended up nearly finalising everything. … Continue reading →

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Resignation tips

Posted on February 23, 2009 by perfunctory

You could always disappear for a few days and then text your friend at HR (or not) that you’re not returning to work, ever. That’s real classy. Seriously, it may be a bit of an effort but believe me it’s so … Continue reading →

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TV’s busted

Posted on December 7, 2008 by perfunctory

The remote control’s batteries died a couple of weeks ago and since then, I haven’t been watching television because I’m too lazy to get up and flip channels. I’m not much of a TV watcher but I do watch it … Continue reading →

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Sunday is Pacquiao day!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by perfunctory

I’m so excited and nervous! Oh sweet anticipation!

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Halloween haters

Posted on November 1, 2008 by perfunctory

There was a fair amount of people that got in the spirit of dressing up for Halloween here in Manila. Every year, I always mean to and every year I end up being too lazy to properly get into it. … Continue reading →

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Discovery sweets

Posted on October 7, 2008 by perfunctory

I’ve only just discovered that cheeseburger and coffee go REALLY well together. I love it. I just polished off a Wendy’s cheeseburger and chased it down with my usual 38-peso coffee. Let me tell you my friend, it is heaven. … Continue reading →

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Crash

Posted on September 24, 2008 by perfunctory

Got into a car crash last Sunday at 4 in the morning, on the way to drive someone to the airport. I was right when I said he should have just taken a cab. It was a mess. K wasn’t … Continue reading →

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2 weeks later and my passport renewal story

Posted on September 2, 2008 by perfunctory

Next thing I know it’s been two weeks since I last wrote. Well as you know, the US Open is under way, heaps of amazing matches have been won and lost. Not that I’ve seen more than the highlights just … Continue reading →

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Words words words

Posted on August 12, 2008 by perfunctory

Last night I went to a poetry reading on a whim, with some of my work colleagues. Pretty good whim. I almost didn’t go but I’m glad I forced a smile on my face and said the magic words: “Let’s … Continue reading →

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Lovely guitar, less than lovely buyers

Posted on July 17, 2007 by perfunctory

Adam, Adam, Adam — I’ve not been good to you. Last weekend, I sold my guitar. That was an ordeal if I ever saw one. Since I am going to be unemployed soon, I am feeling the pinch of a … Continue reading →

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