rsa101

@rsa101 (41672)

Philippines

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Had a long weekend of rains and bad weather

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 11 Aug

Last weekend was supposed to be my birthday, but I decided not to celebrate and just stayed at home after our area was hit by monsoon rains. Floods were everywhere, though luckily my place was spared. During the heavy downpour...

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Weekend blues

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 5 Aug

I visited my aunt last weekend, and it was sad and disappointing to realize how old and weak she has become. At 79, I’m not sure if she can recover from everything she’s going through, but I still hope and pray she gets the chance...

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Disturbing news

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 28 Jul

As I was enjoying my afternoon siestas, I received a very disturbing news about my Aunt's health condition. Her partner, sent a news to another aunt of mine telling that their sister is sick and sent a picture of her leg. My...

aunt

sick

diabetes

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Finally the naming has been set and done

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 22 Jul

As the closest surviving heir, my family was invited to attend the inauguration ceremony when I learned several months ago that the university where my father once worked was planning to rename it in his honor. My father will...

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Getting ready for my trip down south

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 14 Jul

Last Monday, my friend back home told me I’d been invited to the unveiling and naming of a building in honor of my father’s work at that university. I was honored and accepted the invitation, but he mentioned I’d need to prepare a...

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Watching the ongoing Impeachment of the Vice President

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 14 Jul

I’ve been trying to catch every Senate hearing on the impeachment of the VP, and it’s been pretty interesting to watch how things unfold. The hearings have only been going on for a few days, with just two witnesses so far, which...

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The blood test results have finally arrived.

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 4 Jul

Friday was my scheduled blood test to see how I am faring with my blood glucose and cholesterol plus some other blood related test to see my condition. My last test was performed last Mar and today is my 3rd month to do a retest...

bloodtests done

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Last day of June

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 30 Jun

It was quite a hectic morning here! My wife was getting ready for work today, but she was having a really difficult time booking a ride on a car-hailing app. Since it's usually easy to find a ride on a Tuesday, we were both...

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Wet Friday today

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 25 Jun

As I looked out the window, I saw a light drizzle falling. The pleasant 29°C temperature made it perfect to relax indoors and enjoy the cool weather. However, I know that for many people outside, this kind of weather can be...

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Another planned massacre thwarted by police....

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 25 Jun

I was having lunch when I heard news about another plot for a mass murder in a town near where the first incident happened. According to police reports, someone on Facebook had posted a warning that a school would be attacked...

another plot

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First ever mass shooting in Schools

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 23 Jun

A few days ago, news emerged of a tragic mass shooting at a public school carried out by two minors who were students there. Reports suggest they were angry after being bullied, which allegedly pushed them to commit the attack....

mass shooting

school

students

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Last Weekends heavy rains

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 15 Jun

I was supposed to submit post last weekend but forgot to gather my thoughts. Early in the evening after dinner, while it was pouring rain, we heard a loud thunderous noise nearby. We ignored it at first, but then, for the first...

power outage

rain

transformer exploded

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It has been 5 months ago....

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 11 Jun

I informally started dieting in the week of January this year, and I never thought I would be able to stick to it, but I’ve made substantial changes to my and overall health. I decided to embrace a healthier lifestyle by counting...

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Another Senate reorganization has just happened

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 3 Jun

After the senate coup on May 11, another reorganization took place today, replacing the Majority after some senators switched sides. The Senate has sunk so low that the Senate president is acting childishly, boycotting sessions...

philippine politics

senate crisis

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Today rain came and pured heavily on us

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 28 May

I had a somewhat different day today. The entire day was rather hot and muggy until late in the afternoon, when my wife complained that she couldn't get home because it was pouring heavily where she was. I could hear thunder...

rains

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Season is slowly shifting....

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 18 May

The past few days have been intensely hot, with the sun blazing down on us during this summer season. Lately, though, I’ve noticed some gloomy days that look like it might rain, and last Sunday we even had a brief shower. I think...

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One year has passed since....

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 18 May

I just realized it’s been a year since my wife and I took that unforgettable trip to the US, exploring California, Nevada, and Arizona. We wandered through San Francisco, San Diego, Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon, and...

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FB ads is full of scam ads

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 13 May

It has become increasingly apparent that Facebook ads have turned into a hub for numerous scammers. While each time a scam is identified it is promptly reported, Facebook appears indifferent to these reports, possibly because the...

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Mayon Volcano has made a major eruption this time

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 5 May

Several months ago, I posted about the Mayon Volcano eruption, but after a period of quiet, an unexpected eruption occurred on May 2 without any prior warning. Thick black or brown smoke covered the entire mountain and slid down...

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Seeing the Mayor in Person

rsa101 @rsa101 (41672) • Philippines 5 May

I was fortunate to witness the current mayor of that city at work during the launch of a new tourism campaign aimed at boosting the local tourism industry. I attended the event and saw firsthand her eagerness to improve the city...

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