Monthly Archives: April 2024

A Man of Many Emojis

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Topher

What are your favorite emojis? Before, I used emojis for Yahoo Messenger. Together with MSN, these were the grandfathers of instant messaging (IM). I resumed utilising them with social media, WhatsApp, and other IM apps. I had a few YM … Continue reading →

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‘What’s in a name?’

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Topher

Where did your name come from? My first name is Christopher. My parents picked it since we have a short surname. They thought that Christopher would complement Ong, my surname. After all, a full name like my school friend’s, ‘Don … Continue reading →

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Topher’s Drinks, Inc.

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Topher

What is your favorite drink? We are told to drink eight glasses of water each day. Supposedly, a larger intake keeps the doctor away. Water is a safe choice. It’s not as filling as juice and is the best for … Continue reading →

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March ‘24 reads

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Topher

My last reading list was on 3 March. That represented my first compilation in many months. In the past four weeks, I’ve managed to finish three reads. I’m currently tackling a short one: Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea … Continue reading →

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