Recently, I’ve been trying to subclass NSString and add a method that I’ll be using in my application. After reading “Categories” by John Muchow, I decided to use categories. Instead of creating a new class, I would just add methods to an existing class. Here is a simple example adding a newFunction to NSString. In…
Twittering
Ever wondered why I haven’t blogged for more than two months now? I’ve been twittering.
Classic MTV
You know you’re getting old when… you watch “Classic MTV” and you know all the songs. Nirvana, Aerosmith, TLC, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Seal, Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morisette, Fugees, No Doubt, Spice Girls, Will Smith, etc. The artists that defined my generation, are now on Classic MTV.
A Different Papa
There were two reasons why I flew to the Philippines early this month. First, it was Golden Week in Japan so I just had to go somewhere. Second, I wanted to see my Papa. Around last year at a young age of 60, my Papa was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It started with minor memory loss a…
Family Trips
Recently, it has become tradition that whenever I visit my family in the Philippines, we would go to an out-of-town trip. In past visits, we’ve been to Boracay, Subic, and Tagaytay. Last week, the place was Batangas at a resort called Acuatico Beach Resort. Even though the beaches of Batangas were nowhere near the levels…
3 AM Haiku
Clock says 3 AM.Am flying in a few hours.Suitcase now in car.
2 AM Haiku
Clock says 2 AM.Am flying in a few hours.Suitcase still empty.
Swine Flu Alert
Just as when I thought I’d be having a relaxing vacation, swine flu happened. Now I’m stressed. I’ll be making a stopover in Taiwan on the way to Manila. I’ll be visiting three different airports, potentially exposing myself to people who’ve travelled to infected countries, especially Mexico. I should also be preparing myself for long…
Snow-capped Fuji
Snow-capped Fuji under a clear blue sky. Taken near Yamanaka Lake (山中湖) at a place called Panorama Observatory (パノラマ台). I’m actually impressed by the beauty and enormity of this volcano. Maybe I would reconsider my earlier stand never to go up Mt. Fuji.
Impulse Buying
A couple of days ago, I got the monthly email from NWA with the subject “E-Mileage Summary”. A few hours later even before I knew it, I already have a round-trip ticket to Manila. Not from NWA though. By the time I clicked the confirm button on their site, somebody else took my slot. My…
Waiting and Hoping
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of interesting ideas from my blogger friends, who’ve all become a valuable source of learning and insight. Here is one from “Sleeptalking in Tokyo“. I was reading her blog and chanced upon this line. “Because waiting is time spent hoping.” — Jenny Beautiful! When we stop waiting, we stop…
Drama and Depth
I was reading through my friend’s blog and this line caught my attention. “And that the friendships I have now are so cordial but have less drama and depth.” — Charlotte Made me stop and think for a while about the friendships I have here in Tokyo. Except for maybe one or two people, I…
Enrico in Tokyo 