The best master you will have ever had is he who taught you about the greatest and most difficult subject of all: life.

Good morning, Cubao!

The god of vengeance rises after a good night's sleep.

Everybody, get ready already.

August 16 - September 14, 2023. The actual festival is on August 30.

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Late at night, as I lie in bed, I hear your voice calling out to me. I see you when I close my eyes, but I do not know where you are.

Good night, Cubao!

Enchanted, golden canoes that float down from the mountaintops, laden with gifts, park on the rooftops of the righteous.

You with two syllables in your name: Study the water before plunging into it. Safety has nothing to do with your ability to swim.

Make a list of all the possible dangers of water.

Yes, this is a metaphorical message.

Dinner at home with Rayven.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

I love the way Rolando Tinio practiced Tagalog. I was 17 when he began mentoring me in playwriting. One of the things he taught me was the two possible pronunciations of the word "suliranin". 

According to Rolando, "SU-li-ra-nin" would refer to one particular, small problem, while "su-li-RA-nin" would refer to a bigger problem or a compendium of different problems.

Third Bilbo Baggins Afternoon With Spirit Questors And Former Students: July 31 2023