Seven years co-leading Singles for Family and Life in Hong Kong — lessons, milestones, and farewells from our Couples for Christ ministry chapter.
People
Facebook Envy: When Social Media Interaction Becomes Competition
Facebook has been etched into our personal life that one might find it unimaginable not to access facebook.com in a day. With the social media giant firmly entrenched into our daily lifestyle, we’ve already found a digital diary to record our life story, from simple life events to significant milestones. At the same time, these…
My First Foray Into Video Editing
The Couples for Christ – Foundation for Family and Life celebrated its 25th anniversary in Hong Kong last Sunday. Part of the celebration was a video presentation contest among various household groups and units. The video should depict personal stories and life as members of the community, as part of the theme “Stronger @ 25”….
Being an Altar Boy at Immaculate Conception Parish
I was baptized at Immaculate Conception Parish, just a few hundred meters from home—a church that became the backdrop of my childhood. I heard Mass there 95% of the time, and like most kids in the community, I grew up looking up to our parish priest, Fr Henry Ceniza, as a steady spiritual figure. But…
Maintaining Friendster Friends
Note: This is a rant I made on a pioneering social media platform that has since been relegated into history. At a time when emojis were not yet invented and competing platforms were still on the drawing boards, Friendster taught us so many lessons. OK, it’s not about Buhay Hong Kong. Let’s talk about Friendster….
My First and Last Visit with Aunt Sylvia
Although I am from Davao City, my family has more relatives in Cagayan de Oro than where I come from. I had fond memories of traveling there to meet extended family members. Larger meal attendance, longer time at the table, and always felt lonelier when our visit comes to an end. Because our family roots…
Nyoman, the Man
Nyoman Koen Krisnawan has one of those names that immediately reveals where he’s from. “Nyoman” is a common Balinese name, and like many Indonesians, he doesn’t use a surname in the way we Filipinos or Westerners do. It’s not quite like Brazilian one-name icons (Pelé, Ronaldinho, Nenê) either, but there are hints of heritage if…
George Booke and the Power of AM Radio
Growing up, I was fond of listening to the radio that is part of my daily routine. More than just a provider of news and entertainment, the radio served as our virtual alarm clocks. For example, when Bombo News and Views morning edition starts, it was time to head to the showers. A few years…
My Journey as a Choir Member
February 13, 2005, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. It was a cold Sunday and I just woke up at 8:30 from an abbreviated sleep, having spent most of the night burning The Simpsons on my CD burner so I can watch it later on a screen wider than my computer monitor. I got an email…