Monthly Archives: May 2008

Backpacking, Pinoy Style!

Posted on Wednesday, 28 May 2008 by nina

Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.) had a free lecture last Sunday at their awesome store at the Bonifacio High Street. They invited speakers who have done it, are currently doing it, and will be doing it. Backpacking, that is. First to … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Secrets of the South

Posted on Thursday, 22 May 2008 by nina

I’ve always lived in the North. Save for the couple of years that I lived in Makati, I never really ventured south. It’s too far, I always say. I wince at the thought of having to travel all the way … Continue reading →

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The greatest show on earth was cancelled

Posted on Monday, 19 May 2008 by nina

There has been so much hoopla over the World Pyrolympics since it first started in December 2005. I never really had any interest to watch because 1) there is sure to be LOTS of people watching, and 2) it’s held … Continue reading →

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Picnic at the La Mesa EcoPark

Posted on Monday, 12 May 2008 by nina

I love picnics. My friends and I used to do this every year after high school, but because of work, drama and other obligations, we hardly go on picnics anymore. Our usual venue was UP Diliman’s lagoon, but this time, … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Aliwan Fiesta

Posted on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 by nina

The plan was to meet at the Quirino Grandstand at 1pm to take portrait shots of the contingents. I have been sleeping in for the past couple of days, and when Saturday finally rolled in, I found myself still awake … Continue reading →

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