It is difficult to let go of things that have been part of your lifestyle for a long time but choosing things that I believe are the most important for my well-being is the right thing to do and the

It happened four days ago. I came from Metro Manila and am heading back to my provincial residence since I don’t have any scheduled in-person classes on the following days. When I arrived home, someone

My father came home with a bundle of different vegetables, but what got my attention specifically was the stack of fresh white corn. I thought he had purchased it on the market, but he said it was from

It was a usual afternoon. I was sitting in a vacant chair with my classmates, waiting for the professor to start the class, when they started the conversation about their current dating lives, relationship

I don’t consider myself a gamer. Back when I was a child, I seldom played virtual computer games. Sure, I managed to experience playing Counter-Strike in a computer shop with friends, but beyond that,

Have you ever spent a little bit of your time looking around your house and realized that there is an emptiness lurking within the shadows? Or perhaps, you feel like there is something missing and you

I’ve been craving to eat ‘Buldak’ lately. There’s this hunger inside of me that salivates and aches for something savory, creamy, cheesy, and with a kick of spiciness. There’s no doubt, I ached for a noodle

Thumbnail was created using Canva I always believe that in order to move up and achieve success, you have to put extra effort beyond what you are expected to do. That means working extra-long hours per

Earlier this morning, my father went to our vacant lot to water the plants he keeps growing. He planted Malunggay beside the Kamias and Mango tree near the edge of the fence. It became his usual routine:

“What do you say is your greatest weakness?” I remembered this question very well. It happened to me during an interview at one of the companies I applied for. I am trying my luck to be hired for an internship

Scorching heat this summer makes me sweat so much. Here's my honest review of the JISULIFE Handheld Fan Life 7.

Is corruption inevitable, or have we simply accepted it as the new norm?

I am still that boy who loves watching the sunset. Every time the sky turns a shade of orange, pink, or red, I catch myself pausing on track just to look up. Letting myself linger in the moment a little

Hey there! It’s been a while. Actually, let’s erase that. It’s been approximately 4 months, 5 weeks, and 2 days when I last uploaded a content and write something here. It just feels like forever. I am

"Do you have any idea where your surnames came from?" This was the question my classmate threw at us during their assigned group report in our Readings in Philippine History class earlier today.

“Bakit ang tahimik mo? Ayos ka lang ba?” – Why are you so unusually quiet? Are you alright? I remember my friend asking me this question whenever I suddenly became quiet. It’s a simple question, innocent

What makes Gin, Emperador, Alfonso, and other alcoholic beverages so delicious to the point that my papa, titos and titas, kuyas and ates can’t seem to stop pouring another round? As a kid, I couldn’t

I could never have envisioned it. The idea of boarding that bus by myself, with no one alongside me, seemed like an unachievable jump. I recall the initial times, the anxiety that churned within me as

There was a time when life felt lighter like the world itself was cradling me. Mornings smelled of fresh green grass, and afternoons carried the hum of Mayas. The only pressing matter was whether I could

Original Image photographed by me and was edited in Canva Rainfall seems endless. Droplets of water continue to drop from the moment I wake up until I sleep at night. It's been exactly three days since

Original Image edited in Canva Never have I ever gone on a date alone. Sounds strange, right? But it is a reality I am not comfortable sharing until today. Whenever I want to eat outside, go on an adventure,