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some snapshots, flotsam and jetsam gathered while pursuing a PhD in the heart of Europe

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The three...condos loom over the campus. Late afternoon light from today. #streetphotography #dusk (at Ateneo de Manila University)

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They've adjusted the price and the plating. #eggsbenedict #tylerscafe #tylerscafeph (at Tyler's Cafe)

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Someone just reached her 2nd month. Afternoon walk in campus. (at Ateneo de Manila University)

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Shopping for baby got more interesting at Metro UP Town... #logical #stockist

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Beef burger? Nope. Homemade lentil & chickpea patties, seasoned with chana and arhar masala, some turmeric, a breath of cumin, smoked paprika, and a splash of soy sauce. With buttered rice. Hurrah for abstaining on Fridays!

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My husband took this photo just outside our window yesterday at sundown. #sunset #metromanila #quezoncity

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(Re)reading A Canticle for Leibowitz so early in the morning.

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Days go by in a blur. A friend (who is a Catholic priest and is studying Psychology) sent me an article about being a "good enough mother". Not the best mom, not a mediocre mom, but just good enough. I wonder if I can even be just good enough, but I'll always try.

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Breakfast of champions. NOT. 21st century postnatal care involves a lot of work. Including keeping track of all the prescription vitamins and supplements.

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And baby makes three.

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Instead of my BB nibbed fountain pen, I just started using my brush pen loaded with the bloodiest red ink in my horde. There's high drama in the line expression I make when I do a check mark or an X. #CheckRepublic #mylifeasateachersadly (at Ateneo de Manila University)

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Brunch during this ridiculous special non-working holiday. (at Tyler's Cafe)

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Happiness. (at Tyler's Cafe)

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Father, cat-daughter time. #cats #catsofinstagram

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And the baby blanket crochet project is done! Basket weave pattern, crab stitch contrast border, all in #dapperdreamer #bamboocotton from #gantsilyoguru ...one of the nicest yarns I've worked on after coming back to the PH. Check out her yarns at @yarnsph

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My company for today. #cats #catsofinstagram

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He sighed when he got these for change.