I had the privilege of watching them at work. It was a public “demonstration” so I knew they already have a subject in mind when they started. Assistants helped them set up the easel (for mouth painter Jovy), chair (for foot painter Jason), watercolor paints, and palettes. Once they were comfortable, they began the journey,…
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Conversation no. 5: love games
Love’s a tricky game. And just like any ordinary game, you have to remember to keep having fun while playing so that when you lose, it won’t hurt as much. In this game I’m presently playing, I’m the judge. HER: Ang sungit ng kumag. Nag-sorry nga, pero ako naman ang nauna pumansin. Mukhang inis lang…
Conversation no. 4: a broken heart weeps
What do you say to a loved one whose heart is being torn to tiny pieces? I can only pray that I say the right things…Her: Ayoko na talaga. Tapos na.Me: Don’t make decisions when you’re angry. Lahat ng mga sinabi nyo sa isa’t-isa, borne out of anger so amplified yan 100 times over. Mag-usap…
Testimonial to humanity
Today, I gave everyone in my friends list a testimonial each. Yes, even the ones I am not close to or have not seen in person. At first I thought I would have a hard time thinking of what to say about each person. But as I was doing it, I discovered that each one…
Christmas in Albay after the storms
I couldn’t see their agony because they were all smiles when they saw us coming. I immediately felt the warmth of these battered people of Bacacay, Albay. They never complained the entire time that we were there despite the long, lazy lines and the humidity. Even the 10-minute drizzle didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit, giving us…
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