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Revelations + Destinations
Living on potatoes
This story originally appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on December 13, 2005. Cooking corned beef is fairly easy. You…
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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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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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What’s the plan?
I’m on the last roll of my 20s. Hell yes, I am scared. I grew up in a small town.…
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Fleeting friendships, lasting solitude
I often worry about the prospect of being alone—not the fleeting, temporary sense of the word, but rather, its more…
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As the sakura trees bloom
When I came to Japan, I thought I was supposed to feel ecstatic. Who wouldn’t be? It was the end…
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No more dishes left to wash
I’m not usually the type who finds doing household chores calming or relaxing. As disgusting as it may sound, I…
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Table for one
Being alone shouldn’t be synonymous with being lonely—especially when it comes to mealtimes. On a vibrant Friday evening, I found…
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‘Raining in Manila’
Growing up in a farming-dependent household, I witnessed my older siblings leaving the nest and returning home only to leave…
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