Older male friends tell me about their experiences from living with the same woman for two to three decades; some joke for me never to do it, others say it has many benefits. Older female friends speak of sacrifices they’ve made for their families which makes them feel fulfilled; others moan about the lack of […]
Such is Life…
I recently turned 33. On one level, it was a normal day as I went to work and didn’t take time off to exclusively celebrate. On another level, it was a special day due to the love I received from friends and family from all over the world. There were a lot of phone calls, […]
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Two sides of the same Coin…
On the tube the other morning, I noticed a mother with a few bags on her surrounded by 3 kids. It seemed they were just back from shopping and trying to settle down in the carriage to quickly have a bite. She opened snack packs for the older boys and put her daughter on her […]
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Living…
I’ve been with my girlfriend for about four years now. It’s been a great time I have to admit. We’ve shared different life events, memorable moments and experiences together. Some have been full of pure joy and ecstasy while others have been full of pain and tears. Looking back, I realise we are not necessarily […]
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Growth…
I studied my first degree in the Philippines. It was an amazing 4years with numerous experiences that I believe have contributed to make me the man I am today. It’s been about 8years since I graduated and I was fortunate to meet up with an acquaintance of mine in London, few weeks ago. He had […]
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Too old for this…
I love music. More specifically Hip Hop because it’s a good mix of everything like culture, language and style. I love the range, the creativity and diversity present and this is probably due to the times I was first introduced to it, which was back in the 90’s. So one night after a networking event […]
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How addictive is addictive?
I have an addictive personality, most of my family has struggled with alcohol and I have been an alcoholic for 7 years. I have read many self-help books, but still find myself struggling. Do you think this biological trait is stronger than my desire to change? Desire is the strongest thing possible. And by this […]
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Staying in the present…
No matter what happens to me, I find myself either living in the past or hoping about the future. Can you help me to live more in the present, and be happy with myself as I am? To be honest, living in the present requires time and practice….so don’t be hard on yourself. Help here […]
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Thinking about time…
The past is not the future. There is a clear difference between the two, just like night is from day….it’s important to consider this. The past may be understood by memories, scars and general present trends……yet these are measurements and reflections of what has happened and not necessarily predictions of what will happen. They will […]
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