Things I Remember, Things I Forget

Omigadomigadomigad . . .

I cannot wait for the upcoming holiday vacays to come so that I can finally R&R–rest & read. 2010 had been a great & busy year (thank you kind Universe), but a break is called for or I will simply keel over. Sooo tired, but still grateful. So happy!

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What is ethics?

“The term ethics comes from the Greek word ‘ethos’ which means character. The Greek philposopher Aristotle, who popularized the study of ethics, equated an ethical person to a ‘man of character,’ i.e., someone who does what is right and what he ought.”–R. Khan

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S’wonderful!

“Be still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you unmasked. It has no choice. It will roll in ecstasy at your feet.”–F. Kafka

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“Everything that is fresh tastes sweet.”

Perfect day.

As if on cue . . . the rains fell. P said, “I ordered it.” I laughed. It’s been a tender, loving sort of day.

Earlier, in the car, P told me, “Alam mo , malabo na ang mata ko. I can no longer see that far (pointing to two vehicle distances in front of us). You know how they say that when you reach 40, your eyes will suddenly go dim?”

I smiled, made consoling noises, and rubbed his arm.

P is turning 37 in August. I’m turning 35 in November.

I met him when I was 16 .

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Coffee lovers of the world unite!

Finally got my hands around a couple bags of sublime coffee beans, just the way P and I like it . . . aromatic, suave, and sexy or as the packaging calls it: “Medium to Dark Roast, Sweet, Mild and Flavorful. Full Aroma and Well-Rounded Body.”

Ay caramba!

Who would have thought that I’d be into coffee? I used to pride myself as being the ultimate tea drinker, as fussy as your next pretentious tea snob—I didn’t want adulterations (blends are for sissies!). I wanted my teas to have balls, so I didn’t appreciate those pa-chichi Green Tea Passion Fruit and Whathaveyou blends.

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“The Heart is Slow to Learn” vs. “Love Never Dies.”

I’ve always loved Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s rendition of “The Heart is Slow to Learn” since I first saw it sung (by her) in the DVD of the 1998 Royal Albert Hall concert in honor of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The song has haunting, beautiful lyrics and Dame Kiri interpreted it in, for me, a passionate, touching way. The song was supposedly made by Webber as part of the libretto to the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. This project was set aside and the song had since been repurposed in another Webber musical, with different title and lyrics.

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Holy moly!

HUNGRY!

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Off to Church!

Happy Easter Sunday everyone!

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You should know that . . .

I never forget a slight, nor do I ever forget a kindness.

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I like!

Melt-in-your-mouth goodness!

Cibo’s Chicken Liver Pate with Apple-and-Pear Sauce—literally to die* for!

*Kasi high in chol./bad for the arteries kaya “to die for.”

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