(re)birthday
to celebrate a new year, the first complete poem i've written in more than two years since i left for Europe....
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because it takes more than a village (and a couple of miracles) to write a thesis
From the start, when I was weighing my options and knew I didn't have enough time to do what I wanted to do but still went ahead with it, I said this would really be a testimony of faith if I managed to come out alive. Instead, I came out with a distinction :D I am posting here the acknowledgements page of my thesis to broadcast my thanks to everyone who walked with me on this journey. ========================== ======== Heartfelt gratitude is due to all who have helped made this leap of faith possible within four months: • the key informants, Mr. William Ablong, Hon. Rodrigo Alanano, Dr. Angel Alcala, Dr. Hilconida Calumpong, Hon. Amado Diaz Jr., Dr. Mundita Lim, Mr. Mario Pascobello, Mr. Diosdado Suan, Mrs. Mercy Teves and Dr. Alan White for generously sharing their time and experience; • CRM Officer Rosabelle Sanchez, Police Environmental Desk Officer Richard Elma and the PNP of the Municipality of Dauin; Manric and Anabelle Barillo, and Joaquin dela Pe...
The Big 3-0, Extended Version
9 November to 21 December 2009. November 9 to 20. First birthday in Davao in 14 years. November 21 to 22. Joint birthday trip to Puerto Galera with Jemi. November 23 to 26. East Asian Seas Congress, Manila. November 26 to December 19. Dumaguete, thesis research and Philippine leg with Rich. December 19 to 20. Alabang with Baculios.