Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot

Author: milai

  • It’s always sunny above the clouds

    They say it’s always sunny above the clouds, and this came to mind when I chanced upon this spectacular sight on a recent trip to Manila. And so even when dark clouds hover over me, I remain hopeful.  There is, after all, a silver lining to every cloud.  And yes, clouds can obscure the sun,…

  • Ithaca: Buttermilk Falls

    Buttermilk Falls State Park is named after the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake.  Unfortunately, I visited the park after it rained so the falls’ water wasn’t foamy white, but murky brown. Still, it’s a beautiful sight and the park is worth a visit…

  • This 2016

    Look up. Stay focused. Move forward without breaking stride. But, remain grounded. Photo taken in Cornell University’s Botanical Gardens and edited using Snapseed. Text added using Phonto.

  • Today’s Sunset, December 15, 2015

    Today’s sunset was more subdued than the usual.  The sky was a very light blue with wispy white clouds, but the setting sun was a blazing orange-red. Too bad I couldn’t take my bike out for a spin to chase the sun for unobstructed views of it, or linger to watch the sky metamorphose as…

  • Russia: Out and About in Yekaterinburg

    Since our event in Yekaterinburg was still in the evening, we had some free time to go around the city on Day 02. As we already did a quick tour the day before, we had no itinerary that day and decided to just walk around.  We stayed at Novotel, which was really convenient because it’s…