Hooks + Books
Interests, passions, sports, authors, music
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Mini rice cooker, max adulthood
Until nine months ago, I had no reason to own a rice cooker. I had always stayed with family. When…
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The bloom of one
I’ve always believed that life comes in stages. For the longest time, I thought I was running behind. By 29,…
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I didn’t know you could have both
Why do we often think that passion and career can’t exist in the same space? It is a question that…
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The joy that hurts a little
I met my old friends today over iced coffee. Fanning ourselves with handkerchiefs due to the excruciating heat, but somehow,…
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Perfect career
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on June 27, 2006. Exactly a week ago, I did something…
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I hate numbers
Ever since I was a kid, at home or school, people could get me to do almost anything. But if…
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Gold rush greed
Fandoms are meant to be about passion, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a lifelong Pokémon trainer, a collector of rare…
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What it means to have a head start
By the time I was eight, I knew I had a thing for writing. In grade school, I was drawn…
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Basketball, unfulfilled dreams, and redirections
For most Filipinos, basketball is more than just a sport—it’s a religion. If that’s true, then my brothers and I…
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