Hooks + Books
Interests, passions, sports, authors, music
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The length of a story
''How long should a story be?'' That was the question I asked NVM Gonzalez long ago in a private moment…
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Why do I write?
I grew up being fond of and surrounded by people. I was not the type of kid who would sneak…
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People pleaser who can’t please
I’ve always thought of myself as a writer. Days and months went by, and reading other people’s works made me…
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The law that saved my life
It was 2018, my last year in senior high school, and the time I applied for universities. I vividly remember…
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‘Dijay likud’
The Ilocano word likud, which means “at the back” in English, is not just the opposite of in front or…
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From dreaming big to earning big
Growing up, the first words that slipped from older people’s mouths after not seeing each other for a long time…
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‘Bisikleta’ dreams
There are times when it hits me hard. Like when people talk about relearning a skill, and then some know-it-all…
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Soulless 9–5, 2 a.m. walks
The world changes at 2 a.m. There are fewer people and less noise. The light is different. Most buildings shut…
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I believe in magic
Once upon a time, when I was a kid, I believed in magic. When I was 7, I believed in…
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