I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
Read moreA few minutes ago, I approved my 128th “Facebook” pal. Do I hear hurrah? Okay, I do not have to blow my own horn as it is too small a number compared to many other members who probably are growing their list of friends every day, even reaching the cap…
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Fried food is part and parcel of an Asian cuisine. Red or white meat, fish – finding a dish that is oil-fried on the table is no surprise by any means. In my country, lard, a type of oil coming from pork, is vehemently adored.
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A short meeting with a fellow Filipino in Brookings weeks ago got me into thinking to scan my old pictures and salvage them from further wear and tear.
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“Are you a terrorist?” Jeremy threw that question at me as I was about to part my jaws for a big sigh of relief for completing a stressful day at the office. Caught in an awkward situation, I answered, “NO” straight to his face.
Read moreNumbers and complex solutions fuel me. I crave mind-boggling formulas and mathematical theories. I go where Pythagoras, Des Cartes and Pascal abound. These are the reasons I love the engineering profession. I never liked the teaching profession. When mom advised me to get a degree in education and be a…
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Whether you visit Mount Rushmore, South Dakota in summer or winter, it does not matter. If the Four Faces is fantastic on summer, it still feels and looks amazing when snow is falling or when the temperature dips too low. Also: See my other travel adventures here. You can lay…
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On our way back to Brookings, South Dakota from our trip to Rapids City, my friends and I decided to stop by Mitchell’s tourist attraction, the Corn Palace aka the World’s Only Corn Palace. We have heard about it from the locals and since all five of us haven’t seen…
Read moreIt is not just a plain story of one being out of town. Or not seen for a week. Maricel is in the Philippines. Peter is in a place hundreds of miles away. They haven’t seen each other for over a year now. I have always questioned the efficiency and…
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