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I Am Issa

I am Issa and I freely share my life's current flow.
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Happy 2nd Birthday, iamissa!

I Am Issa ― I am the worst mom by my own high standards. Confetti, cookies, cake with two candles, presents, and cuddles from your warm guests and friends could have made your 2nd birthday indelibly incredible. But your mom failed to make it a special day to... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted 10 days ago
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Who Let the Bed Bugs Out? Who? (Huhuhu..)

I Am Issa ― “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Whoever uttered that rhyme must have been all too familiar with bedbugs night attack. These tiny, itchy, bitchy – most feeders/biters are female bedbugs- parasitic... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted 14 days ago
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Ms. Joy’s Chocolate Cake Factory

I Am Issa ― Easter Sunday has always been Chocolate-cake-making day for Neil and his mom, whom everyone gladly calls “Tita Joy”. How many times has Neil bragged about his mom’s baking and cooking skills? He couldn’t tell. This has always... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted 21 days ago
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Issa: A Grey’s Anatomy Virgin

I Am Issa ― When you love something (or someone), can you stop yourself babbling about it? During our office break, every single soul in the pantry heard how I bragged about my love for Grey’s Anatomy, to the point that I argued Gossip Girl (let’s... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted 25 days ago
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Camiguin’s True Charm

I Am Issa ― When all you want is a little peace and quiet, Camiguin Island is the place to stay a while. Crowd and chaos are rare scenes, just the unspeakable sunrise, the captivating view of Mt. Ilihan, the quiet sunset, and the unfading smiles of people whom I... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Apr 21st, 2012
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Pending Posts

I Am Issa ―    Howdy, Readers! I’m sure you miss me. It’s been a long time, folks. Thanks for passing by though I wasn’t updating this blog for some weeks. Assuming this blog has awesome readers, I came up with a list of posts I intend to... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Apr 20th, 2012
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How to Win a Japanese Friend?

I Am Issa ― Are you trying to learn Japanese for your planned tour? Or simply to make sense of real anime voices? Or just to survive a night with a Japanese acquaintance? If so, these phrases will surely be of help: Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. (silent ‘u&... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Mar 6th, 2012
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Issa: The Wave Rider!

I Am Issa ― Nervous about your first jetski ride? You know that jetski isn’t for the faint-hearted. If you aren’t that brave but you have insatiable thirst for thrill and fun, wave riding is for you. It only takes a 10-year-old’s intelligence... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Feb 25th, 2012
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Oats or Cereals?

I Am Issa ― Living away from my mom’s kitchen isn’t easy. Every OFW knows that quite well. Normal people (i.e. single yuppies) usually gorge themselves with chocolates, chips, and fried foods. Those who aren’t part of the normal group eat oats... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Feb 24th, 2012
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Happy Appreciation Day!

I Am Issa ― Let’s have lunch together.  Ohh.. Why? Is it your birthday? No. It’s Appreciation day. Really? It’s my first time to hear such.  Yes. It’s Appreciation day for us. I’ll mark this day, then. Thank you. Thank you! Three... (more)
Tags: Personal
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Feb 21st, 2012
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Burnout

I Am Issa ― “Did you call a taxi for R***?” “Yes. Why?” “She found a taxi but the driver refused to take her.” “Hold a sec. I’ll call the driver,” I hung up. “Hi. You’re supposed to wait for R***.... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Jan 30th, 2012
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Black Boy Audio Excerpt

I Am Issa ― Like a few lucky kids, I grew up hearing stories from mom – whenever she’s in the mood to tell tales – real or not. Now that I’m far and well, I should admit, a grown-up, I suit myself with audio books or excerpts available... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Jan 26th, 2012
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Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata

I Am Issa ― Intro: C9—- C Em C Em Ikaw ba’y nalulungkot, ikaw ba’y nag-iisa? F G F G Walang kaibigan, walang kasama C Em C Em Ikaw ba’y nalilito, pag-iisip mo’y nagugulo? F G F G Sa buhay ng tao, sa takbo ng buhay mo? C Em C Em Ikaw... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Jan 26th, 2012
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Bobby Fischer Against the World

I Am Issa ― Bobby Fischer Against the World is an insightful look at the life of a chess genius. As they always say, talent is one thing, deliberate practice is another. Bobby has both. Son of a brilliant woman, Regina, he had the make-up of a genius that... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Jan 9th, 2012
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What Keeps You Sane?

I Am Issa ― Food? Friends? Freedom? Faith? Future? I am used to living like a hermit – less religious than a monk. In my 2 years in the UAE as an expat-worker, I haven’t been to a lot of places enviable and worth-telling. Dubai is superficial. Its... (more)
 I Am Issa ― Posted on Jan 8th, 2012