Yes Sir!

Scouts are supposed to be smart and resourceful. Every tool in the hand of a scout will be used with purpose and with tact. Scout law #3 dictates: A Scout is to make himself useful and helpful at all times. In 1992, I went for my first scouts camp outside school. Most of our scouts … Continue reading »

We Look Alike

You will see a family resemblance between my brothers and I. Sometimes, I wonder if its a good thing or not. Being the oldest, I guess it doesn’t bother me so much. We’ve been able to confuse church members quite consistently. Those moments are fun. There’s a lady at church who never gets it right … Continue reading »

Mark Who?

In 2004, I took a month-long trip to Australia (yeah the same trip I made a boo boo with the ‘free wine’). Melbourne is a lovely place. It’s like Kuala Lumpur. A few Caucasian people and a lot of Asians. Just way colder. Besides spending time with relatives, I had planned to catch up with … Continue reading »

Curtains with Testosterone

My father wasn’t a man of few words. His jovial character made it easy for people to warm up to him. Throw in a couple of whisky shots and he’d be the live-wire of any party. However, when it came to getting the right words for the right occasion, even whisky couldn’t help. My mom … Continue reading »