The Old Dame and Her Facelift

Drove by Kalaw St. in Manila last week and was curious about the ongoing restoration work 

of the old lady Luneta Hotel

I can't wait for her to open!

A Manila Sunset

Five minutes of wonderful.

- viewed from room 1719, Manila Hotel

Le Petit Prince Moleskine

Love this! Even the display box.

Whoever Thought of This

My car's rear tire went flat this afternoon. Total bummer.

In between the light drizzle 

and spare tire that turned out to be flat as well, 

this tiny commuter jeep made me smile.

Brilliant.

Space Encounters

Musical Chairs

I re-arrange furniture to relax. This week I pulled this off.

Today's Mail

Thanks Bunny for the cheeky postcard!

Meet George

Mang George, like most of us, is a collector. And he does this for business.

His collecting has had some hits and misses. A few cardboard fans from Manila Carnival Queens' parades from the 50's (miss) and these rare photographs from post-war Manila (home run). This was the print I was looking for, Bulls in Manila,  what do you know!

Rummage through his stuff. He has stacks of old photographs and an actual skull. 

He is the real deal. He is, for most, the source of lost and found history.

Paper, Food and Junk

Papemelroti

Korben Place
91 Roces Avenue
Quezon City, Philippines
Tel. (632) 375-1069, 412-6487

Store hours: 8 AM - 8 PM

Chocolate Kiss

91 A. Roces Ave., 

Quezon City, Philippines

Tel (632) 418-7276

M-Sat 11 AM - 10 PM

Sun 9 AM - 2 PM

Kamuning Swap Meet

24 Kamuning Rd., Quezon City
Tel. 413-3180
M-Sat 11 AM to 8:30 PM