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Showering after biking

is a wondrous thing that I did not know I was missing. For the first few years that I biked to work, I would wash up using whatever sink (and sometimes bidet) was available. Since I began working at places with shower rooms, my bike to work life has greatly improved. Now I am a… Continue reading Showering after biking

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How to get a non-professional license in Manila

After years of failing to learn how to drive, I overcame my fears (told myself I was too old and it was time to acquire this skill), took some lessons, and got a license. I still bike most of the time, but now I can drive people around. This is a step by step explanation… Continue reading How to get a non-professional license in Manila

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The coziest movie theater

that isn’t at home is in San Juan. A 10-minute walk from Shaw Boulevard, Cinema ’76 is not as inaccessible as it might seem. The challenge, at least on Saturdays, is securing a ticket, as the cinema is small – maximum capacity is 60, but they sometimes accept around 70. There’s just one room, so… Continue reading The coziest movie theater