Manilatown is in the Heart

Happiness

1. The Ghiradelli Chocolate Festival was really insane. And fun. We truly overdosed on chocolate. What an absolutely luxurious experience.

2. I am blown away by the sweet pleasure of the company I was with. Jaena, Carmel, and my lovely sis were enchanting. It was a quiet and lovely sort of joy. It is such a gift to get to know people, to spend time with them, and to experience friendship. I am grateful.

3. Did I mention the chocolate? Damn! The Ghiradelli drinking chocolate was crazy! And the mini sundae. And the malt shake!!!

4. Happy about my new flannel top! I love it so much! It makes me feel young and trendy and slim (!!) and super cool!

5. This rainy weather is contemplative and a lil sadness-inducing. And also beautiful and dreamy!

6. Thank you to Al Robles....you passed away this May....but you are not forgotten. It is because of people like you that I have any stake in San Francisco....in this state....in this country. I am grateful to all Filipino American pioneers.

7. I am grateful for film....for providing avenues of escape. And possibility. And dissident thought!