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Surreal

April 1, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.4 Comments

I know surreal is simply another word for strange, or weird, or strange. Yet, my usual words don’t work for this current unusual world. I am left only with surreal. Work is the same; only the location has changed. Home life is different, not only because we cannot leave the house except for essentials–and even…… Continue reading Surreal

Inspirations
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Inspirations

February 21, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.Leave a comment

It’s true. I just don’t know if I was merely reminded of it this past week or if it was the first time I realized it. Hmm… Perhaps, I only acknowledged it recently. It also helps to keep our ears peeled. Listen. Do you hear it? May you be inspired this weekend. Have fun! Much…… Continue reading Inspirations

Ready or not
A writer, a life, a city

Ready or not

January 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.

Ready or not, here I come! Actually, here IT comes! With the New Year (Gregorian calendar) just a memory now 😁, it is time for the Chinese New Year. From today to the 24th of this month is when we prepare for the new year. Actually, it might be a little late… Chinese New Year…… Continue reading Ready or not

Mornings
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Mornings

January 13, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.

I’d say almost every person, including fictional characters in a story, has a morning routine, especially on weekdays. No? Yes? What is your routine?My morning routine includes reading, which is probably not a best activity immediately upon waking up because I don’t pick up a book and read. I wish I made time in the…… Continue reading Mornings

Hustling
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Hustling

January 12, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.

The more I pay attention to the world around me, and more importantly to its inhabitants, although I mostly refer to my immediate small world only, the more I am convinced that we are all hustling, and we are always hustling, even when we think we are simply doing what we believe we are meant…… Continue reading Hustling

What Do You See?
Poetry

What Do You See?

January 7, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.

On seeing… a bite-sized poem.

Heart’s desires
Thoughts

Heart’s desires

January 3, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.

Blessings you pray for • You do get but may not see • Disguised, probably.

Happy New Year
A writer, a life, a city

Happy New Year

January 2, 2020April 19, 2020 Anne J.3 Comments

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

25, an excerpt (2)
Fiction

25, an excerpt (2)

November 30, 2019November 23, 2019 Anne J.

You sit on the edge of the light grey tufted chaise lounge chair in your pearl white bedroom. You look out and see fluffy clouds and blue sky. You know that the cumulus clouds can turn into rain clouds. You notice a bird perched on the potted Japanese maple tree on the balcony. The french…… Continue reading 25, an excerpt (2)

It’s always about purpose
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It’s always about purpose

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Anne J.

How often do you contemplate the purpose of your existence? Do you know your purpose? Or, do you at least have a feeling that you know why you are here on earth? Have you ever considered the possibility of your purpose being as simple as living a life that you could fondly replay in your…… Continue reading It’s always about purpose

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Anne J.

Anne J.

I'm a Philippine island girl in Africa, a Filipino-South African. A mad banana woman that I am, I live "la vida loca". The banana part isn’t only because I'm Anna (Banana) but because an old boyfriend had observed that although Asian (yellow on the outside) I'm very much Caucasian in my way of thinking (white in the inside) and my actions, too. It's a rather accurate observation. I am that liberal-thinking and modern-acting Filipino... I remain my tragic-comedic self with a day job in slightly more serious field of Finance, Business Operations and Corporate Affairs.

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