July 2011
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I love it when guys graciously bow to acknowledge...
Chivalry needs to never die. :)
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“The “M” in “Mia” must stand for “matapang.”
– Youknowwhoyouare. ;)
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Endangered Species →
ellobofilipino:
Earlier today I attended a biodiversity workshop which had in mind a system where Filipino scientists from different parts of the country, would be able to have their research documented and shared with other experts both in the country and abroad.
Apparently, while most of our scientists generate quality research work and studies, the problem was the availability and...
"Well, I hope you find what you're looking for...
Those were the very words a great family friend last said to me the last time we met, a response made in both confusion and shared disappointment when I told him of my change of plans this summer.
Lately, I’ve been sacrificing or, shall we say, postponing a number of things I finally got to have that I’ve long wanted. These decisions have probably been the scariest risks I’ve...
SOLIDARIDAD : The Little Bookshop with a Lot of... →
crashendburn:
Stepping inside Solidaridad, the little old bookshop at familiar P. Faura street in Ermita, one finds a place that is heavy with soul.
Having stood for over four decades of Philippine history, owned and operated still by the original owners – national artist F. Sionil Jose and his wife…
I would devour the pages of each book in this store as heartily a hungry child would...
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“We are told to remember the idea, not the man, because a man can fail. He can be...”
– V for Vendetta
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I Love Audiobooks: Roald Dahl Audiobooks →
audiobookfreak:
Roald Dahl Audio Book Collection
Roald Dahl Audio Book Collection
Over to you - a collection of short stories (74.34 MB) The BFG (42.50 MB) Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (39.45 MB) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (37.41 MB) Danny the Champion of the World (36.97 MB) James and the Giant Peach (36.19 MB) The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (31.47 MB) George’s...
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““One of Sara’s ‘pretends’ is that she is a...”
– A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett
Personal blog post - 7/9/11
Just finished reading: “Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio” by Tony Johnston One-sentence review: So very rare do I find books as genuinely written about what it’s really like to live the struggles of low-income immigrants of color in Los Angeles.
Now reading: “Soil Not Oil” by Vandana Shiva One-sentence review: There is no way you should leave this book in...
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Fourth of July
Today I remember that night I was both invited and welcomed by a community I thought I was an outsider to, a circle of descendants of indigenous peoples. As we passed the sage around, to be enveloped together and alongside each other by its smoke as we took turns sharing our hopes of peace, I felt the deep embrace of solidarity and of truths and struggles I shared with them that I would be at...
“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals...”
– An Excerpt From “The Meaning Of July Fourth For The Negro” By Frederick Douglass, 1852 (via thenoobyorker)
Woke up this morning most instantaneously not with a feeling of celebration but rather a most captivating question of “independence.” Its history, its intended connotation, its...
So this is the road less travelled...
June 2011
24 posts
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“Gee, that’s interesting. I guess you can be intellectually gifted and...”
– Daria, “College Bored”
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re: philippine independence
A couple weeks ago, I reblogged a post that expressed a criticism of celebrating Philippine independence on June 12 (as established post-1898 Philippine Revolution) that simultaneously pointed out some Filipinos’ neglect or, to put as euphemistically as possible, forgetfulness regarding other times in Philippine history where the Filipino people were not as “free” and...
The State of American Education Today →
willrichardson:
Provocative essay by NYC librarian Joseph Grasso that captures the moment in ed in a nutshell. Would love to be able to hand this out at the exhibit floor at ISTE today, especially those making millions on test pret and a NCLB assessment garbage.
It is an easy truism that when simplistic…
A must-read.
Current [Facebook] status
One of the things I now have come to love to note when attending graduations is that all of the graduates are sharing a moment of major accomplishment. Everyone suddenly becomes equal, everyone is worthy of congratulations. No matter what sexual orientation, religion, citizenship status, or race.
“[This place] gave us a voice, and now it’s kinda hard to shut up.”
– All I Wanna Do
Quite possibly one of the best movies I’ve ever watched. Fantastic cast, fantastic story.
Annie Elainey: Want to go on a following spree! →
annieelainey:
Reblog this and say something that shall inspire me to look at your blog! Anything! I don’t care if you just write “Look at me! Look at me!” Just add something!
Things to know about me, I’m a gleek, a theatre geek, firm believer in equal rights, Harry Potter is my life,…
Hi, my name is Mia. I have a pretty whimsical imagination and the more I read and dare to educate and...
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When some people in the world disappoint you,...
Stay strong and keep moving forward.
113 Years of Philippine Independence
fleetingsighs:
Celebrated on June 12, 2011.
Weird. I guess the American colonization didn’t happen? And neither did the Japanese invasion in World War II?
Wtf is going on here?
It’s one thing to have our stories rendered invisible in history books in the US, but to completely disregard such important parts of history here in the Philippines is really, really disturbing.
I was smiling while...
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"Pretty, persistent, patient."
What I’m going to consistently say to remind myself of my 2011 resolutions.
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Sometimes what's better for you in life will...
Hinayaang ningas-kugon? Ibahin na nga natin 'to.
“Wherever you are, whenever it’s right, you’ll come out of nowhere...”
– Haven’t Met You Yet, Michael Buble
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A question for my Filipino and/or fellow...
Do I really need to work (for free) with a United Nations(-related) organization here in the United States in order to have the credibility to someday create a social venture/philanthropic project or work with global affairs policy in the Philippines?
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Fact: Maturity that comes with adulthood is...
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Who cares about the corals, the turtles and the... →
ellobofilipino:
Over the past few weeks, I have been writing about the importance of protecting the marine species in the country and how unique they are compared to the other parts of the world. I am beginning to sound like a broken record and I don’t like it. This is not my first post on what is happening to the marine biodiversity in the country, but it might be my last.
I have written...
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“Only American audiences ask me, “What should I do?” I’m never asked this in...”
– Noam Chomsky, Imperial Ambitions, p. 39-40 (via sgandhi)
I just need this here.
(via caraobrien)
My respect for Chomsky has just been renewed. One edit though - This is the reality of the impoverished and the oppressed, no matter where you are located in the world.
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what is passion
Passion is when no matter what you do, you can’t deny its call for you.
May 2011
35 posts
Pipeline's Blog: Women innovators and immigration... →
by Natalia Oberti Noguera, Founder & CEO, Pipeline
My voice is not represented on at least three counts in the immigration reform debate led by the VC community. Firstly, most of the entrepreneurs and venture capitalists advocating for the startup visa, loosening of H1B caps, as…
I think I just fell in love with this woman. :]
The Wolf: Minsan lang... →
ellobofilipino:
Minsan lang ako magsusulat sa wikang Tagalog. At isa ito sa mga di-pangkaraniwang pagkakataon na gagawin ko ito upang maiparating sa iilan nating kababayan ang marahil hindi nila maintindihan kung isusulat ko sa wikang Ingles.
Di ako sumasalungat sa gawain ng iiba na magsulat sa Tagalog, dahil ang pagsusulat ay naaayon sa kung ano ang gamay mong wika na wari mo ay, mas...
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