2012 in Review (Part 6): My Reads

This January AND February, for my traditional reviewing of the previous year, I will be writing a series of articles that would recap or evaluate some (if I have the time, then all) of the highlights of 2012 that involved, concerned, compelled, and/or fascinated me… this is the sixth of seven parts…I’ve always loved reading.  And, just like every year, I read a lot in 2012.  The difference is, it’s the first time I’ve realized that...

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Wedding Serenade

Last January 26, we performed some songs during the reception of the wedding of one of our Korean members at church.  Below is a clip of our set.  It was not the first time we performed on a wedding, but this was, as far as I am concerned, the first time that our performance on a wedding was videoed. click here for more vid...

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What My Left Eye Feels Like

This is no exaggeration.  (Almost.)To be fair, this is not the first time my eyes screamed “Get us checked up!”In the past, I would experience this feeling of “wormy” irritation behind my eyes (usually, my left) days or weeks at a time, then it would eventually subside.  Before, I would delay any opportunity or refuse any invitation of going to an eye doctor.  Never wanted to wear glasses.  I perceived it as an inconvenience....

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"Valentines? Bah, Humbug!" Part 2

This time around, it would carry a different tone from what I wrote two years ago.I have a problem with Valentine’s Day.  A particular date – Februrary 14 – should never dictate when one should make somebody feel special.  Because if it does, it creates expectations.  Toxic expectations, that when not met, creates nasty disappointments and heartbreaks.  Valentine’s Day makes you aim for a superficial title.  The title of...

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2012 in Review (Part 5): My Own Movie Awards

This Janu - oh, my... it’s already February!  And I still have 3 or 4 of this left to do!  Let me continue (and, hopefully, conclude) this February this series of articles that would recap or evaluate some (if I have the time, then all) of the highlights of 2012 that involved, concerned, compelled, and/or fascinated me… this is the fifth part…Forget the Oscars.  This is the first ever “Bernels.”I’ve already picked out my top movies...

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