ch_client = "manojt"; ch_width = 300; ch_height = 250; ch_type = "mpu"; ch_sid = "Chitika Default"; ch_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.theunrealuniverse.com/ads/ads1.php?size=300x250&kwds="; ch_color_site_link = "#164675"; ch_color_title = "#164675"; ch_color_border = "#B0C9EB"; ch_color_text = "#333333"; ch_color_bg = "#FFFFFF"; Ever since we were young, our good parents always remind us to thank people who have helped us. “Write to your aunt in the US. She sent you your favorite Barbie.” (During my time *cough*, Barbie dolls are hard to come by.) “Thank your, Grandpa. He cooked your favorite pancit.” (He was a great cook! May he rest in peace.) “Did you thank your, Ninang (godmother/parent)? She gave you a hundred pesos this Christmas.” (Now I feel guilty. I still give the same amount to my many inaanak (goddaughter/son)!) (Hey, hey! I am joking! I give a higher percentage of that! I consider the inflation!) Anyway, it is polite and customary to … Read entire article »