Notes of a funeral guest
I’ve been once told that one telltale sign of growing older is when you start attending more funerals than weddings....
Little monster, big ocean
I would rather be a small fish in the ocean, than a big one in a tank. Yes, not just...
Lost in the labyrinth of roads
Adults often ask their children: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It is also the question...
Graveyard of dreams
When I was a child, people told me I would reach places. A consistent honor student, a good intelligent kid...
Finding my ‘why’
Life is a balance between chaos and tranquility, often overshadowed by our relentless pursuit of purpose, our “why.” From the...
On hold
I recently returned home to the Philippines after six years of living abroad. On paper, I had been living the...
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...
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...
The UP dream
Matatapang. Matatalino. Walang takot, kahit kanino. I was then 10 years old when I realized I wanted to study at...
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...
