Sep
23
2009
Andrew Matthews, author of the popular self-help and inspirational books “Being Happy”, “Follow Your Heart” and “Happiness Now”, was in Manila last week, treating his fans to a talk and book-signing session at the National Bookstore branch at Glorietta 5.

Author Andrew Matthews gamely poses with this blogger after signing a copy of his book.
Matthews’ fans are a mix of young and old, men and women, students, professionals and retirees. Among those in attendance at last week’s event was a grandmother who brought her 20-year old copy of “Being Happy” which he had asked Matthews to sign. Continue reading
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Jul
28
2009
As soon as I found out I was really going to the US last June, I made a pledge to myself that I’d find a way to fly from the West Coast to the East Coast.
And so a week after arriving in Los Angeles and soon after the conference I attended there, I started to go my way to the city that never sleeps and I was not disappointed. Special mention to Berns and Gary who took care of me when I was there.
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Jun
29
2009
Some of the best places I visited in the USA were Castle Rock, Garden of the Gods and Manitou Spings, all in Colorado.
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Jun
26
2009
My US trip was largely a secret. I wanted to surprise by grandma who has lived there for 20 years. We, her apo’s, fondly call her “Mama Des”. She’s now 81. Continue reading
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