Almost ‘trentahin’ thing
A few days from now, I will no longer be twenty-nine, and the thought of turning 30 feels heavier than...
The comfort trap
Waking up at 5 a.m. had always been a constant struggle, and so, whenever possible, I deliberately chose my classes...
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...
Love is never a waste of time
They say love comes when you least expect it, when you stop searching for it so desperately, and it arrives...
Subtle art of knowing when
Timing is an unspoken but ever-present force that shapes our lives in profound ways. Whether it’s deciding when to make...
Behind the shadows
In a world where social hierarchy persists, societal barriers often overshadow individuals of small stature. From an early age, as...
Finding my ‘why’
Life is a balance between chaos and tranquility, often overshadowed by our relentless pursuit of purpose, our “why.” From the...
From caterpillar to butterfly
Have you ever watched a caterpillar transform into a butterfly? A caterpillar does this through a process that requires it...
Wallowing
In a few months, I will embody the stereotype of a social failure: past my mid-twenties, jobless, with no immediate...
What I learned after ‘Nanay’ died
Several adjectives can be used to describe me: strong, clever, passionate, determined. But while I am a Rolodex of characteristics,...