Category Archives: Personal

Tadpole Analytics – Singapore Apr 2009

After almost a year here in Singapore, I consulted a urologist in one of the prominent urology and fertility center based in Mt. Elizabeth Hospital in Orchard Road. We did not expect it but it turned out that the doctor … Continue reading

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It’s Just a Cough

It’s been two days since I started not feeling well. Last Sunday, I can feel my throat and I know something is amiss. I took my vitamis and drank a lot of liquid but it’s already too late. I have … Continue reading

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Gratitude – Improving Lives Part 1

In this three-part series, I’ll share with you a topic in the monthly newsletter of my current employer. I feel that it is important that I impart it with you… yes, the few of you who reads this blog. And … Continue reading

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Bawal Magkasakit!

I’m not feeling well today. I know, bawal magkasakit but maybe I’m just feeling down (because of one investor wanting a bigger cut despite having the largest cut) or maybe it’s just a case of common colds. I don’t know … Continue reading

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Investments, Greediness and Stupidity

Reflecting on my current financial woes, I realized just how greedy some of my so called friends are. Apparently, they don’t exactly know what investment means. They didn’t realize that when investing money, it’s not like placing your money in … Continue reading

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Keeping the Faith

A friend has asked me lately what keeps me afloat. I simply told him that it’s Faith. And it does not simply take me afloat but it drives me. At times of despair, you can feel the love of the … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Ate Lita

I just got the news that my cousin, “Ate Lita”, passed away last night. Right now, I am not sure of the cause of the death though we know that she had thyroid problems. But my brother was informed that … Continue reading

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To The Bank, At Last!

I thank God for this special day. It’s not just any other day that I always thank Him for because today, God has allowed the person to whom we pawned our house, to lend us the title so that we … Continue reading

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The Valley And Beyond

On the middle of all these mess, I can’t help but imagine about what lies beyond the valley. Simply put, what’s waiting for me and my family. Just like anybody else, I’m also human who hopes that everything will be … Continue reading

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Crossroads and Roadblocks

It’s a tough decision ahead. I’m on a crossroad. My plans on working in Singapore suddenly hit a snag lately. First, there’s this POEA Memorandum on Direct Hire and then the US subprime crisis which could lead to recession. What … Continue reading

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