Faye Cura's Blog, page 11

Holidays in Baguio

After accompanying T to the bus that would bring her back to Manila, I searched for a place to pee in & paid P5.00 to do so at the Dagupan … Continue reading →

The Goldfinch

So I finished reading The Goldfinch, & although Donna Tartt did not disappoint, I still like The Secret History the best among her novels. I tried reading The Little Friend … Continue reading →

Long Live the Long-Haired Hero!

When the United States took over the Philippines at the turn of the century, it passed the Brigandage Act of 1902 which identified anyone who showed resistance to the new … Continue reading →

The Epic Split

I am so moved by the Volvo ad featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme performing what is dubbed “The Epic Split” that I watch it over & over again & am writing about it. … Continue reading →

Ang Matandang Babaeng Nakatira sa Sapatos

Sa mga araw na ito na halos hindi ko na mamalayang lumipas, iniisip ko ang matandang babaeng nakatira sa sapatos at ang maaaring gawin para sa kanya.   Pagkauwi mula … Continue reading →

Herencia Lectures

On October 23 to 25, BPI Foundation, Inc. & Filipinas Heritage Library facilitated the fifth Herencia Lectures at the Negros Museum in Bacolod City. Previously held in Makati in 2010, … Continue reading →

The Secret History

Looking at the New York Times & all these cool literary websites, it seems that the literary world is abuzz with anticipation for Donna Tartt’s third novel, The Goldfinch, out … Continue reading →

22nd Manila Studies Conference

One of the perks of working in a library is the privilege to attend conferences like the one put up by the Manila Studies Association in UST last week. It … Continue reading →

Siren Calls

Pinakinggan ko nang mabuti ang “Sirena” ng Gloc-9 mula sa radyo ng taksing sinakyan ko kahapon, tulad ng lagi kong ginagawa kapag natitiyempuhan ko ito sa labas ng bahay–sa taksi … Continue reading →

“Sirena” ng Gloc-9

Pinakinggan ko ito nang mabuti mula sa radyo ng taksing sinakyan ko kahapon, tulad ng lagi kong ginagawa kapag natitiyempuhan ko ito sa labas–sa taksi nga, o sa dyip, o … Continue reading →