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They often times say that Filipinos view art as something intended only for the rich. To me, this is unfortunate as I believe that art is something that everyone should have a chance to enjoy. That's why I find the street art in BGC cool, because it brings art closer to the younger generation and …
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Today is a good day - I managed to get an early start from my very long list of to do's at work. I finished two reports and checked my work emails. After laboring on work related matters for almost the rest of the day, I managed to squeeze in some practice sessions for hand …
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For the past two weeks, I have decided to adapt a more positive vibe on how I approach stress. Before I used to be so antagonistic and negative whenever I am thrust in a stressful situation. Realizing that the negativity is affecting no one but myself, I have decided to take a different approach. Of …
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The latest thing to hit the young, urban creative-types is the proliferation of adult coloring books. It's similar to the coloring books of our elementary days -- except that this one has more complicated patterns and are much more expensive than the usual Barbie or Disney coloring book. Said to relieve stress and help …
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Day 34 I am married to a very gifted dude who loves to draw and writes poetry and short stories. The thing is, this dude I married had a fascination with the world of knights and castles, of monsters and things we'd rather not understand. Just this evening, I caught him all hunched up on …
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I grew up in a family truly immersed with the arts. Singing, dancing, sketching, drawing--as long as it involved the arts, someone in my paternal family has perfected it. My grandpa used to earn a living painting giant movie posters--the old school kind--which used to dot Manila's old movie theaters, before laser printing and bill …
Seen over at Boing Boing and the Red Ferret: If you think this is just your average driftwood with a few mushrooms latching itself. Think again. Hit the lights, revel in the darkness, push the on-off button at the back, et voila! A great conversation piece for your starter home/ design-challenged dwelling space. With the …
When I was growing up, no amount of torture can make me eat my veggies. My parents have tried everything: from bribing me with new books to threatening me that the bumbay will get me if I don't eat my kalabasa. Short of threatening that they will give me up for adoption, my parents tried …
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