BADUY! (Ninang ko po?) "BADUY"- uncool, unhip; not in style, old-fashioned; low-class. Not rarely have people used this term to describe me-- well mostly from people who knew I won't mind hearing it from- those with conventional style and taste. But I'm sure a few more think it but don't say it. It's ok. Baduy … Continue reading BADUY!! (Ninang ko Po?)
THE INVISIBLE WAR (On Guard!) Life is most often a challenge not because of happenings but thoughts and assumptions springing from pride and doubt. It is not so much the battle of making a living or a good reputation, a battle against sickness or crime as much as a battle against insecurities, fear, uncontrolled emotions, … Continue reading THE INVISIBLE WAR (On Guard!)
UNCHANGING My parents getting old, my children growing fast, my joints aching.. I don't like change. Change of schedule, a new task, a different routine often throw me off.. A faithful lessee transferring to another home, letting go of a helper who cannot get along with the others, a friend getting sick, a friend leaving.. … Continue reading UNCHANGING
DEAR Time.. Dear, TIME Perhaps no other school activity reflects how we should live our lives more than DEAR time. The latter is a period when gradeschool students would Drop Everything And Read (DEAR). There are no teachers giving lessons, no tests or exams, no chatting with classmates, no making of projects, no eating (?)-- … Continue reading DEAR Time.. Dear, TIME
"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." (Psalms 16:11) I think one of the most important things that keep a couple together is being able to laugh at each other's mistakes (and oneself) without getting … Continue reading The Chronicles of Ninang (Part I)
SUCCESS, PEACE, a(I)Nd COOKING (Proud of you Ninang! 😋😋) Just follow directions! It has always been in my mind to try.. In my heart to set an example to my daughters.. My dream to please my husband (in another way 😋.. besides engaging in intelligent discussion hehe😘). But it took me seventeen years to finally … Continue reading Success, Peace, a(I)Nd..COOKING!
The LORD First.. (Ninang?) Many are confused on where to begin.. The Lord First Many don't know which project to start with.. The Lord First A number desire to be excellent in their work, but don't know how.. The Lord First Don't know if going to be married or single Not sure if going to … Continue reading The LORD first… (Ninang?)
One is to One!! (Ninang naman!) Re: LOVE outside Medicine I stand corrected! After posting the article Love outside Medicine, I was met with opposition by who else but my Batchmates!! We did a recount and Lo and behold! 13:12 (lamang pa rin 'no! Hehe!) or 1:1 ratio of doctor-doctor to doctor-nondoctor relationships, with 6 … Continue reading One is to One!! (Ninang naman!) re: Love outside Medicine 😋
Love outside Medicine (Ninang help!) Is love possible between a doctor and a non-doctor. I have seen a number failed. And I have seen a successful few.. Or one? Two? Hmmm probably I don't know that many people (disclaimer). Just kidding, I made a tally! Among my residency batchmates, its approximately 2:1, the ratio of … Continue reading LOVE outside Medicine
Now this Duterte thing (Ninang ko Po!) I don't know what to say about all his curses and threats amidst his desire and motive to give what is best for our country. There is really some disconnection. But let me ask you, what response do you think will help him do what is best for … Continue reading Now this Duterte thing
