Feet on the ground, eyes on the viewfinder
I was 19 when I unearthed a new meaning behind the lens of a camera. On a bright…
Adventures with Joy
She came into my life in 2000. I was only 16.
Falling in love with radio, again
I grew up listening to the radio. Not just any radio—but a huge stereo with dual speakers and…
Worth every penny
Let me tell a story of one of my early encounters in Manila.
A moment of sonder
It was 9 a.m. on a Tuesday and, left with nothing to do, I made the abrupt decision…
Cramming for deadlines
“Where will my soul go during the surgery?” My brother asked nonchalantly two months ago before his brain…
This is the real world
How does the “real world” appeal to your imagination? Much of what it paints, I suppose, is suffering:…
Write here, write now
2023—a new year, brings with its chilly air newfound hope, a chance to start anew. However, the dark…
The game-changer
Now that 2022 has come to an end, there are a few things I want to write down.…