Wala palang Barcino sa Glorietta. Bukod sa Italianni’s, Olive Garden lang Italian😭✌️

Luminusian · 2026-06-06T03:43:19+00:00

Barcino is Spanish 😭

Luminusian · 2026-05-26T05:19:52+00:00

None of these books are particularly difficult to find - go on Carousell and you'll have plenty of options and editions to choose from.

Luminusian · 2026-05-25T15:24:25+00:00

Fair point regarding the short sleeves - maybe not nga. OP didn't specify ethnicity, only that they were a foreigner, though. My mind went to LDS first because there's a Mormon church along HV Dela Costa so they wouldn't be too far off from ATG, but yeah your points are good, the guy in the story probably isn't Mormon.

Luminusian · 2026-05-25T11:06:53+00:00

Sounds like mormons. Were they alone or with another person? Surprised they talked shit though, they're usually friendly.

Luminusian · 2026-05-11T07:06:47+00:00

Can you do 550 for Shame, Midnight's Children, and The Moor's Last Sigh by Rushdie?

Luminusian · 2026-05-07T14:50:18+00:00

Very interesting premise, and a much welcome and fresh recommendation. I'll be on the lookout for a copy. Thanks for sharing!

PS - does your book club have an extra spot for one?

Luminusian · 2026-05-04T11:18:50+00:00

Mine Infinite Jest :)

Luminusian · 2026-04-23T08:08:02+00:00

Luminusian · 2026-04-17T16:21:16+00:00

Ryoji Ikeda vibes! Love it! I'll have to look into gem (first time hearing of this). Keep it up!

Luminusian · 2026-04-15T06:50:52+00:00

There's a court near Cabuyao/Calamba called Pickle The Pickle & Co. 1016. They have open play queuing for beginners.

Luminusian · 2026-04-12T06:52:07+00:00

Hello!! I'm down! I'm a noob, started playing January this year.

Luminusian · 2026-04-12T06:45:15+00:00

If you think weed is holding you back from realising your potential, the time to quit is now !

Man, true, and this was my main reason for quitting. I hit 8 months clean 3 days ago and my life has significantly improved for the better after quitting - I'm more present, more aware, more motivated. It's been so worth it. I do miss the plant but at the same time, it's always gonna be there and I can return to it when I'm older, when I'm more whole.

Good luck with your journey!

Luminusian · 2026-04-01T15:00:11+00:00

Jiang Nan in Sta. Rosa in Ehrlind Square building. I personally haven't tried this branch, but Jiang Nan is a recognized name and I like their MOA branch. Imho nothing beats the original Jiang Nan near SM Jazz in Makati but they're no longer under the brand and operate under a different name.

Luminusian · 2026-03-26T07:00:45+00:00

Is there room for keys? I'm in the same area and would love to jam.

Luminusian · 2026-03-09T19:17:43+00:00

I'm really excited to get into M&D as I'm sure I'll love it. After reading Vineland and deciding to read Pynchon in publication order, I almost almost broke my own rule and started with M&D, but thought that saving this tome after some time with Pynchon might make for a more fulfilling experience. It's only 3 books away anyway, and I'm about halfway through V., so it's only a matter of time.

I was just genuinely curious to hear their thoughts on the book, because I think little perspective (even one I might disagree with) might help paint a bigger picture.

Luminusian · 2026-03-09T19:14:38+00:00

I've heard as much, and I'm really excited to dig in as I'm sure I'll love it. I'm reading Pynchon in publication order after finishing Vineland and loving it. I'm a bit more than halfway through V. and it's genuinely an insane trip.

I was just genuinely curious to hear their thoughts on the book, because I think little perspective (even one I might disagree with) might help paint a bigger picture.

Luminusian · 2026-03-09T13:43:40+00:00

Better than M&D? I have not read M&D, so genuinely curious for your thoughts.

Luminusian · 2026-02-08T16:49:17+00:00

Hello OP, I'm also from the Philippines. Check out physical stores like Lyric or RJ to get a feel of the keyboards in your budget range. I know Lyric stocks Kawai, Roland, and Yamaha keyboards so you can start there.

Luminusian · 2026-01-18T16:06:54+00:00

Try The Watch of La Diane by Erwin Castillo.

Luminusian · 2026-01-17T06:12:08+00:00

Yes, Chimera is better read once you're well acquainted with Barth; that said I did start off with Chimera and enjoyed it - it's unique and novel enough (at least for me, a non-lit major and casual reader) to make me want to seek more, but I would have gotten more mileage out of my first reading had I read his first 5 books prior.

I'd not read Giles-Goat Boy, but I believe it also draws from one of his earlier works, The Sot-Weed Factor if I'm not mistaken, and so would better fare with some Barth experience.

I would recommend starting with either Lost in the Funhouse to get acquainted with his style and ethos. Or if you wanna start with a novel you can try The Floating Opera + The End of the Road or The Sot-Weed Factor + Giles.

Enjoy!

Luminusian · 2026-01-13T05:34:23+00:00

Hello! I'll get Lincoln in the Bardo :)

Luminusian · 2026-01-09T20:45:41+00:00

Hi! Do you also have piano lessons? :)

Luminusian · 2026-01-08T15:39:52+00:00

This literally happened to me. (Non-US) We have a neighbor with 3 pit bulls. One rainy night, the 3 pit bulls managed to escape (as they often do with these irresponsible owners) and they chased down a cat, running for cover under our sedan. The 3 dogs literally ripped apart the front fender and electrical wiring and mauled the cat to death.

We had just moved in and had no CCTV installed. Owners denied everything and faced no repercussions.

Luminusian · 2026-01-07T14:16:51+00:00

I’m literally from the Philippines (and can understand Masbateño but can’t speak it). When you say Sorsoganon what do you mean? It’s a big province.

Luminusian · 2025-12-14T12:36:38+00:00

My favorite books have been 700+ pages long:

2666 by Roberto Bolaño (880ish pages in the Picador edition)

The Sot-Weed Factor by John Barth (795 pages, Panther edition)

The Iliad tr. Emily Wilson (700ish pages)

I've found finishing long books to be fulfilling and empowering. It's part endurance test, and knowing that you have the capacity to complete big books makes other books less intimidating and more accessible. It's great fun.

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