Photos courtesy of Aileen Martinez.
2010 Birthday
Thanks to Your Neighborhood Studio and dance instructor extraordinaire Josh Ventura. I actually have an official birthday dance routine. BOYS versus GIRLS The Pilar Birthday Dancers
Putt Putt Invitational Closing Credits
Ain't no party like a putt putt party, 'cause a Pilar Putt Putt Party don't stop! Once again, I had amazing birthday celebration, thanks to old and new friends. This year's birthday theme was golf-- because I love golf. Until I messed up my back two months ago (I did not stretch and seriously pulled …
I Am An Immigrant
This is not political. This is just my story. Back in the mid-70s, my Dad and his friend were out for a stroll during lunch and happened to pass the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. They had nothing better to do during that particular lunchtime so they decided to apply for a green card. Seriously. …
Marathon, A Gateway Sport
I have completed 10 marathons. And half-marathons in between. But it's not what you think. I am not a super athlete by any means. In school, I was picked second-to-last; I sucked at sports but my salvation was that I was not completely uncool and I was fun. In middle school, I participated in track …
Street and Shelter
In lieu of gifts, my roommate/sister and I used to host a Sunday brunch in early December for our closest and dearest friends. My roommate/sister and I are from a large family; we only know how to cook and host for at least eight people who will likely have seconds. So, at the end of …
Bobos Tip The Heart
These are the books that have influenced my m.o. in the past year. The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Why I liked the book: There's a part of me that's a snob; I read and love "The New Yorker" and am a Gladwell fan. Also, The Tipping Point is a non-fiction classic, much like Steven …
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