The Day the Muse Got Fired

Me: Darling, I’m afraid I have to let you go. Muse: But… why? Me: It’s all been great. I love what has happened between us. You’ve done well. But you’re no longer needed here. Muse: You’re gonna replace me with another? Me: I’m afraid I need to. Muse: NO. Only I can give life to [...]

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It’s All Going Downhill

I hate to talk about my day-to-day life, but right now I can’t find a better outlet. I am frustrated. I want to do a lot of things, but my body just can’t cope. I want to write. I have to. Badly. But how can I write when I can’t even think? I feel tired, [...]

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To ¡MEXICO!: The Big Problem, the Bra and the 2:00 AM Shuttle

Anaheim, May 5, 2011 That day in Anaheim, I learned something important about the USA: EVERYTHING there is big. Yes, everything. All this while, I never really understood the degree of US’s adoration for all things plus-size. I know their burgers are bigger than what we have in Singapore, but hey, they are the burger [...]

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To ¡MEXICO!: A Stranger and An Old Friend

Singapore, May 5, 2011 I zipped my luggage with some difficulties. As much as I swore to travel light, stuffing 20-day supply of necessities and an extra large duffel bag into a cabin-sized luggage was still a challenge. When I finally got it done, I was sweating like a chicken trapped in a Mexican standoff. [...]

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