childhood
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Revelations + Destinations
When did we lose our humanity?
Like most people, I use social media as a form of escape—scrolling through an endless stream of funny memes and…
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X+Y+Z
A hint of nostalgia
They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This quote does not only apply to…
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Revelations + Destinations
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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X+Y+Z
I grew up on a farm
I grew up spotting Papa’s back in the middle of the paddy as if he was diving into a sea…
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Causes + Bosses
Pride on the other side
Did I have a normal childhood? Did I live a conventional Filipino family life? Or did I just fail to…
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Hooks + Books
‘Batang kalye’
On a late Sunday afternoon, I was walking down the streets of our quiet neighborhood holding a turon and various pieces of…
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Hooks + Books
‘Dijay likud’
The Ilocano word likud, which means “at the back” in English, is not just the opposite of in front or…
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Hooks + Books
‘Bisikleta’ dreams
There are times when it hits me hard. Like when people talk about relearning a skill, and then some know-it-all…
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Hooks + Books
I believe in magic
Once upon a time, when I was a kid, I believed in magic. When I was 7, I believed in…
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