Woe to the Writer
I was set to ‘kill time’ in school today. Made sure my journal was packed neatly in my bag. But lo and …
This Idea Will Fly
This Idea Will Fly, originally uploaded by rjmarmol. Kids definitely have wilder imagination than grown-ups. If you gave me “bread sticks”, I’d …
Getting Lost and Loving It
Getting Lost and Loving It, originally uploaded by rjmarmol. It’s such a hassle being geographically- challenged. You get lost all the time. …
A Thank You Note On My Birthday
Photo by Tom Poes A Thank You Note On My Birthday by: RJ Allow me to make a humble “thank you” note …
“Not now” Doesn’t Mean “Never”
A retrograde planet will always urge you to look back and fix things that have been left unfinished or unresolved. In that …
Turning 30, Turning Inward
I know it’s April Fools’ Day. And if only for that reason, I’m not supposed to write anything serious. Because on the …
Lights Out Tonight: My Present for the Future
Photo by Wesley Fryer Stop Waiting On the World To Change! Let’s begin! Click here to listen to “Waiting on the World …
On Account of What?
Photo by gothick_matt On Account of What? by: RJ There is this fear I have deep inside me – Not a usual …
Things (Always) Get Worse Before They Get Better
So I was told. And so I believed. Experience merely reinforced that belief. I’m not gonna be particular in terms of the …
My Son’s Nanny
Too many of us working mothers do not realize how invaluable a nanny’s role in the family is. In most households, mine …
Let Me Write You A Prose
Let Me Write You A Prose by: RJ Let me a write you a prose, Brimming with passion, like a scarlet rose. …
I Live on Raw Emotion.
Much of what I do in a day may seem routine to the outside world. I wake up, drink coffee, stare blankly …
Dear Visitor from Mountain View, California
Dear visitor from Mountain View, California: First of all, hi. Maybe you know me or maybe you don’t — but what does …
And My Vote for Philippine President Come 2010 Goes To…
Photo by looking4poetry You guessed it right, dear. Manuel “Manny” Villar. No, it’s not the “Itik” commercial that plays several times a …
Waiting For My Real Life To Begin: A Personal Reflection In Anticipation Of Year 2009
There are no words for this post. The song says it all for me. Every line is my life spelled-out. I thank …
I’m Amazed: A 2008 Year-End Reflection
Click here to listen to “I’m Amazed” (plays in a new window). As the year draws to a close a few hours …
The Revolution Within
This guy Joma just won’t give it a rest. Miles away from where we are, he is still “trying” to cause trouble …
RJ’s Grown-Up Christmas List 2008
RJ’s Grown-Up Christmas List 2008: 1. Peace in Minda NOW. 2. RH Bill enactment into law. 3. No Charter Change until 2010. …
The Year That Was: A Look Back at 2008 — The Wonderful, The Woeful and The Wishful ( “A Day In The Life Of RJ” 2008 Year-End Post)
We’re only a few days away from 2009. As we bid adieu to 2008, let us look back at a few (or …
Bonifacio Day 2008 at Calamba: Marked By Street Protests
Late afternoon today (December 1) at Crossing, Calamba City, Laguna, protesters paraded on the street and caused a slight congestion in traffic. …
What is Red Mobile? And Where is My UMobile?
Photo by Norbert AquendeI admit. Although UMobile sent me free 100-peso loads monthly for 6 consecutive months, I was really not that …
Today is World AIDS Day
Fact: There are 33 million people living with HIV worldwide. My friends, today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. And as a …
Choosing the Palace Successor: Philippine Presidential Elections 2010
Photo by Le Montage Drum roll, please… SWS 3rd Quarter Survey Results: De Castro – 29% Villar – 28% Legarda – 26% …
Of Joc-Joc Bolante, Tango and Choices
It was a long wait. Was it two years? And now Joc-Joc Bolante, the alleged “mastermind” of that “fertilizer scam” issue is …
Lie To Me
* Note: I am cross-posting this “verse” from my “private” blog which most people might find very disturbing, rebellious and explicit. I …
Now Well and Never Better
Hello everyone! :) So happy to let you know that I am now all better. I have been sick for quite a …