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So here it is From mytime in (48 days old)

The anonymous writer from Melbourne - at the other end of the world. I write positive thoughts Not because I believe that all will agree But because I truly believe I have seen the depths And I … more

Reach out From mytime in (48 days old)

My father taught me that if I would make one other person happy each day then I would sleep contented. Wise Man. Forgiveness is hard but it is so rewarding. Sometimes I take the easy path. Sometime… more

49 From mytime in (257 days old)

Another Birthday - 49! "You'll be dead before you turn 21!" Dr.....(1976) Its not a bad feeling to reflect on these decades of wonderful life, of friendships and of growth. We cannot control li… more

Life today From mytime in (322 days old)

Friendship gives warmth Body heals through warmth Open to others Listening to others Having the right to choose Having the responsibility to choose Change following action Experience informing … more

Thank you From mytime in (326 days old)

To all the people who have responded to my story - I say thanks. If I have helped anyone, please know that you have buoyed me. How would I summarise my life goals? To be: Welcoming Discerning C… more

Life After Leukaemia From mytime in (532 days old)

I have published an edited version of my autobiography on this site. The book itself is no longer widely available. It is the story of my successful battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia whi… more

POLITICS OF VENGEANCE From opinyonkoito in OPINYON KO LANG ITO (807 days old)

For the longest time I have desired to see our politics transform from being vindictive to a true and authentic statesman. The way I look at it the reason why my dear country does not succeed is be… more

YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS!! From opinyonkoito in OPINYON KO LANG ITO (807 days old)

Time and time again we have been reminded by different kind of people and groups regarding this, that a tree is known by its fruit. It is true and it is indeed an excellent saying. If this is sayin… more

BOXING Cham. ABE Concepcion, Condes and GAB Officials From opinyonkoito in OPINYON KO LANG ITO (809 days old)

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My Angels From opinyonkoito in OPINYON KO LANG ITO (809 days old)

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OPINYON KO ITO From opinyonkoito in OPINYON KO LANG ITO (809 days old)

Opinyon Ko means (my opinion). It is a local dialect we use to express our own ideas and thoughts about something. Politics,religion and many other things and areas of life. What I am going to wri… more

Final Chapter From mytime in (819 days old)

HOW DOES IT FEEL? I would like to describe how it has felt over these last 31 years. When I left secondary school, I decided that there was no reason why anyone but my closest friends should know … more

Chapter 9 From mytime in (819 days old)

A NEW DECADE After ten years, I needed to see my specialist to say thanks. I hadn't been to Dr Whiteside's private clinic before, and he seemed a little put out to see me. He would have perused hi… more

Chapter 8 From mytime in (823 days old)

MOVING ON: REMISSION It had been a difficult year. 1976 had passed and with it probably went the worst of the battle. I was fairly happy with my performance on the final examination papers, and I… more

Chapter 7 From mytime in (823 days old)

1976 –THE WORST OF YEARS Regular strolls around the Racecourse Estate provided exercise during the week. It was so difficult to study because it seemed to have lost much of its relevance. This was my… more

Chapter 6 From mytime in (826 days old)

MY DARKEST NIGHT She had answered the question. The sledgehammer had begun falling. “There aren’t any patients who have been through this to help you.” I stared deeply into her eyes, and then t… more

Chapter 5 From mytime in (829 days old)

TIME AFTER TIME Short and unsmiling. I hadn't seen this doctor before and yet he was preparing to insert a monstrous needle into my arm. I needed a blood transfusion. I was anaemic. It must … more

Chapter 4 From mytime in (829 days old)

DANGEROUS MICROBES I remember one morning when my squinting eyes fought hard against the arrival of a new day. They focused on a cleaner, silently stalking around my room. I dreaded these times. … more

Chapter 3 From mytime in (829 days old)

RAW TREATMENT Things were happening very quickly to me, leaving no real time for evaluation. I trusted the medical team wholeheartedly, absorbing those colourful fluids into my veins with just the c… more

Chapter 2 From mytime in (829 days old)

THE TROUBLE WITHINGood health can so easily be taken for granted, especially through childhood and adolescence, because you're active and enjoying life. It seemed odd when the oldies referred to t… more

Life After Leukaemia From mytime in (835 days old)

Chapter 1 EARLY SIGNS It was the Summer of 1976 and I felt lethargic in the heat. I left the shade of the classroom with the knowledge that cricket training was to follow. My level of enthusiasm was l… more