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the world as I see it through rose-tinted glasses

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  • Today’s Sunrise & Rainbow: A November 21, 2024 Reflection

    This morning, I planned a walk by the beach to catch the sunrise. But life, as it often does, had other plans. As I approached the wharf, the rain began to fall, so I rushed to seek shelter under a Talisay tree. Yet, as I thought of how the rain…

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    I have low tolerance for anything spicy so I’m not really a fan of Thai cuisine. In 2008, my company sent me to Bangkok, Thailand…

  • Taal, Batangas: Nuestra Señora de Caysasay

    Our Lady of Caysasay is a celebrated 17th century image of the Immaculate Conception. It was canonically crowned in 1954 and was later given the…

  • Cebu: Mactan’s Lapu-Lapu Shrine

    Lapu-Lapu is regarded as the Philippines’ first Filipino hero after he resisted Spanish colonization in 1521. To honor his bravery, a 20-meter bronze statue was…

  • Cebu: Caohagan Island

    This island is a popular island hopping and swimming destination because of its long stretch of white-sand beach. Took this photo of the island from…