TheLoneRider December 2022 Blogs

Dec 2022 Blogs

2022: A Year in Review

(Dec 31, 2022) 2022 ushered a new chapter in my life. After 4 years in Thailand, I had to leave and find solace in my own country and settle in Cebu City...more »»

(Dec 31, 2022) A visual treat can come from a long-cherished desire to own or even just glimpse a spectacle that only a generation ago was deemed science fiction. Such is the electric uni-cycle...more »»

UP-Ateneo-La Salle Talk

(Dec 30, 2022) In the Philippines, there is popular thinking that the top 3 schools are UP (University of the Philippines), Ateneo and La Salle. Top companies usually hire applicants coming from any of these schools. But how are they different from each other? I asked a few friends who are alumni and here's a prevailing consensus...more »»

Smart Politics

(Dec 29, 2022) In politics, you stay out of the kitchen if you can't stand the heat. But what if you're not in the kitchen but still benefit from the political largese?..more »»

Dawata Yoga Studio Celebrates 1st Anniversary

(Dec 28, 2022) I find it amazing that in one year, from scratch, Dawata was able to expand into a bigger space and galvanize a devoted community who take their yoga as a way of life...more »»

Immortals Who Walk Amongst Us

(Dec 23, 2022) In 2 days, it's uncanny that I stumbled upon 2 lives believed by many to be immortals - Mahavatar Babaji and Count St. Germain. I didn't seek them out but their stories landed on my lap. Hmmm...what's the underlying hint here?..more »»

Icebath 2 at Hostel 7 Cebu

(Dec 17, 2022) With the first icebath almost 5 weeks behind, it was time for an encore, especially with friends asking for a 'next'...more »»

Snorkeling in Mactan with Mikko's Merry Band

Snorkeling in Mactan with Mikko's Merry Band

(Dec 11, 2022) My weeklong preparation for snorkeling in Mactan with Arthur and his merry crew boiled down to a cancelation due to inclement weather forcast. Without missing a beat, I got a message from Mikko, 'You wanna go boating today?' With my newfound mantra of saying, 'Yes to life', of course I said 'yes' - good thing I already packed all my gear...more »»

Life-Hacking Using Yogic Principles at Dawata Yoga Studio

(Dec 9, 2022) Word got around that my Yoga Talk at Hostel 7 was relevant and even compelling. Dawata Yoga Studio owners, Dennis and Sepfry, asked if I can conduct the same talk/workshop. I said yes. Yes to Life, of course...more »»

Visiting Ronda, Cebu

(Dec 5, 2022) While in Moalboal, I thought about visiting the nearby town of Ronda. It's not on any tourist map and frankly, I don't know of anything interesting there until I was told that there is a wise shaman...more »»

Moalboal with Elizabeth

(Dec 4-9, 2022) I really had no plans for Moalboal. But somehow, my snorkeling gear which I haven't seen in 5 years were returned to me. Then my friend from Chiang Mai, Elizabeth, scheduled a trip to Moalboal to get her Open-Water Certificate. My only reply to her was, 'Let's travel together.' Thus Moalboal revisited...more »»