Malls are rarely the architectural highlights of a city, but the ones in Tokyo are an exception. Most malls in Tokyo are relatively small and very well designed since they concern themselves more with the quality of the building rather than the size. I visited three malls during my trip…
Those who like playing Internet games, raise your hands! Well, I’m one of them, and sometimes when I finish one, I say to myself, “Duh! Did I really waste time for that?” But I do quickly forgive myself, and charge those dinky games to experience. I see games as a short energy boost…
Have you ever heard of Equinox Phenomenon? Well, I didn’t until I read an advisory from the administration office of a condo here in Makati in the last week of March. The condo residents were told to do the following for health reasons: Monitor your blood pressure. Eat more fruits…
Every color has its own temperament. They have the remarkable ability to convey a very specific feeling, mood, and atmosphere. They even have the power to influence emotion and behavior. That’s why choosing colors for your home can be such an important decision. What’s the first thing you want your…
As environmental degradation becomes more alarming, sustainability should no longer be a trend but a need. Sustainability is a lifestyle which includes the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the things you buy, and the little habits in everyday life. We live in a world of rampant consumerism, and this…
After every school day, when my ten-year old son comes home from school, I greet him with a chirpy, “How was school today?” He smilingly greets me back with a kiss, “It was ok,” he cheerfully answers. Then I reply with something like, “Have something to eat, rest a bit,…
“I’m a hoarder of music.” Good thing Audio Accumulation Anonymous has yet to be formed. Otherwise, they’d send me an application form, no doubt. I currently have around 3,000 compact discs and about a thousand vinyl records in my possession. I would prefer to call myself a collector but I…
Don’t you just love the internet? Millennials, you don’t know how lucky you are, that learning about something, anything, is always within reach in just a matter of minutes! In my day, we had to go to a library. First stop was the card catalog where we searched through drawers…
