Revelations + Destinations
Travel, religion, revelations
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The chance we don’t always get
Today, I came alarmingly close to setting my parents’ house on fire. The chaos that ensued was overwhelming, and it…
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My battle with social anxiety
You’ve probably seen me as the quiet and reserved girl but inside was a storm of issues that led me…
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The UP dream
Matatapang. Matatalino. Walang takot, kahit kanino. I was then 10 years old when I realized I wanted to study at…
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Childhood dream birthday
Children love birthdays, don’t they? It’s when they feel extra special, loved, appreciated, and celebrated. I’ve been to children’s birthday…
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In shallow, stagnant waters
A slight drizzle washes through Katipunan. The sidewalks of a highly urban space are not particularly suited for late-night/early-hour strolls:…
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Confessions of a killer
Murderer. I look in the mirror and I see myself. Whole. Yet broken. No skin torn, bruises tattooed, wounds etched.…
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How much land does a man need?
A trip to Nueva Ecija, all alone and by bus, had me nervous. The task at hand was to gather…
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Breaking the silence on silent treatments
Silence and peace seem to co-exist. There is peace in silence and silence in peace. Some people seek silence to…
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Becoming in Korea
This student exchange program in South Korea feels like a lifeline for my 22-year-old self. I’ve grappled with persistent unease,…
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