It has been a long time since I last posted something long in my blog. Hehe. Well, I finally gathered all the courage I need to sum up my meaningful experience in the recently held World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Who would have thought that I would be able to participate in this … Continue reading My World Youth Day 2023 Experience (Part 1)
Saan ka galing, Kim. Bakit wala kang update sa WordPress? This could be my writer-persona's question to me. It's funny to think that my last post was my 2022 year review. Hello, 2023 na. How are you, self. Anyare. I know that being busy should not be an excuse. However, a lot happened for the … Continue reading Where have you been?
I am thankful to be writing a post about 2022 with no worries and heavy heart. I am thankful because I am still here: present and surviving. There's one strong skill that I've learned this year, and that is to be adaptable. This year has taught me to be more adaptable to change. It has … Continue reading 2022: A roller coaster ride
Sa dami ng nangyari, nahihirapan akong magsulat ng isang katanggap-tanggap na blog post tungkol sa mga araw na nagdaaan. Sobrang hirap ng pinagdaanan ko talaga para matapos 'tong MA ko. 2016 ang student number ko, pero 2017 talaga ng second semester ako nagsimula. Natapos ko, sa wakas, ang mahabang paglalakbay patungo sa MA matapos ang … Continue reading Finally, an MA degree.
Paghilom is my first solo self-published book. It was launched last year in June. Now, it's published by Lifebooks, and (hopefully) it's reached the right audience because it's only 100php (cheaper than the original price. To be honest, finishing a manuscript is very challenging. But, I know my reasons. Whenever I feel tired, I always … Continue reading Paghilom Book Signing in Patsy’s
The theme for this week is "When the time is right, the Lord will make it happen." Despite the ups and downs of unemployment, I was able to manage several writing gigs and to work on some personal projects. I was able to speak to a group of youth ministers. I was able to talk … Continue reading When the time is right, the Lord will make it happen.
You are your own hero. Nobody can fully save you except for yourself. Christian-ly speaking, God has already saved us. So, this time, it's really our responsibility to take care of ourselves. You may have a lot of good friends, but at the end of the day, you decide what to do in life. Yes, … Continue reading You are your own hero.
2021 has been a productive, struggling yet meaningful year for me. For 2021, my main goal is to finish my thesis. I should have aimed for graduating instead haha. Anyway, this meme sums up my year. This meme is so accurate. On the contrary, I am aiming for graduation in 2022. God's willing. In my … Continue reading My 2021 Gratitude List
Hello, 18-year-old self, I am writing this letter in the future. Now, you are busy preparing your debut. Know that I am so excited for you, too. Birthdays remind us that life is beautiful that we should spend one day (at least) to pause and be grateful of what has happened in your life. I … Continue reading An open letter to my 18-year-old self
Henlo, reader-friends. This is basically just a life update on how I was able to survive my thesis proposal defense. It is really a big deal for me because: first, it is my dream school. Second, it is my dream course. Third, this defense basically sums up my education in the graduate school. Bonus points: … Continue reading I just defended my thesis proposal! (finally!)
