Believe it or not, there is now a new medical problem plaguing our society. The Computer Stress Syndrome is characterised by anxiety, anguish and frustration over complex computers and devices, technical failures, viral infections and long waits to resolve support issues. Sounds familiar? When my laptop crashed a few weeksContinue Reading

I read with much amusement news regarding the closing of airspace around much of Europe due to the spewing of volcanic ash in Iceland. The closure which lasted about 7 days in prominent cities like London and Paris had caused much havoc – Millions of people displaced Hotel bookings and travel plans cancelledContinue Reading

It is with much angst that I write this entry today. My hubby is away on his first of many future overseas projects in his new company. We are both excited for this opportunity to work in a different country and receive a better remuneration yet also troubled by the sacrifice ofContinue Reading

Lately I haven’t had much time to fill up on my blog as I have been busy looking for a maid. The process of interviewing potential candidates and conversation with a fellow Filipino colleague opened my eyes to situations in a less developed country. In Philippines, a university graduate from a ruralContinue Reading

Before I close the book What Matters, there is one particular photo essay that changed the way I look at things and it is with regards to poverty. I used to misperceive as the author described that poverty is caused by individual laziness and government corruption and that it could never, evenContinue Reading

What has held my interest for the whole week is the progress of the Climate Control Summit in Copenhagen where 193 world leaders have gathered to form a legally binding contract to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the environment touted as the culprit for global warming. It concerns me so much because I love this world thatContinue Reading