Oct 9, 2011 Posted by Winston

Everyone needs a dentist

If I remember correctly, the only motivation I had in going to the the dentist when I was a kid is the cup of ice cream my dentist gives me to relieve the gum wound every time she pulls out a baby tooth. Since I only have a limited set of baby teeth that needs to be removed, the last dental memory of my childhood ended when I had my last baby tooth removed. That was when I was in grade school. Since no one... read more

Aug 2, 2011 Posted by Winston

Yagit’s concept of self-presents

For those who are close to me, you might already know that I often reward myself with self-presents. Self-presents are basically gifts that I give myself for a remarkable thing that I have accomplished or during special occasions. Most of the time, these items are unnecessary and way off my usual budget. I usually give get self-presents on my birthday, during Christmas, or when I have done any form of... read more

Jul 8, 2011 Posted by Winston

Collect your Coca Cola Can Glasses, now na!

I grew up in a family which collects Coca-Cola items. From cases of miniature Coca-Cola bottles to Coca-Cola branded dining sets. I even remember playing with my grandmother’s collection of mini 8 oz Coke bottles when I was younger. My brother and I also used to collect Pogs and Truck-Attack (Coca-Cola delivery toy  trucks) before.  Though most of these items were not used everyday, we find it fun... read more

May 17, 2011 Posted by Winston

On-board the USS Carl Vinson

It was like a dream come true for a kid who dreamed of boarding an air craft carrier filled with high-grade military war planes. And it sure was when I boarded the USS Carl Vinson this evening. This was not the first time that I received an invitation from the US Embassy to attend a special occasion. The first one was when US Ambassador Harry Thomas invited a select few bloggers to a small afternoon... read more

Apr 30, 2011 Posted by Winston

We have raised $287.25 for the kids

I’m happy to announce that after almost a month of campaigning for the Batang Yagit Fund Drive for the Little Kids in Zamboanga, we have raised a total of $287.25 (+300 pesos) from 32 contributors. If I use the current conversion, that amount could buy the kids of Layag Layag 2,300+ pencils which they could use on the next school opening. To all of those who have helped in raising the $287.25,... read more