ECQ Season 2 A year ago, when the ECQ Season 1 was announced, we were all hopeful that one day, this pandemic would end. However, it's been a year, it just got worst. Yes, there are vaccines, but there are also new strains. Yes, there are strict protocols like curfew and new ECQ stuff, but … Continue reading ECQ Season 2 in the Philippines
Category: PERSONAL
New found hobbies this quarantine
I never thought of acquiring other hobbies apart from reading books, writing, and procrastinating. However, this quarantine gave me the luxury of time to explore and do new activities which I never thought I would do. Gardening I was never a fan of high maintenance plants. I used to buy cactus for the sake of … Continue reading New found hobbies this quarantine
Tuna Pasta Recipe for Beginners
It's the 15th day of quarantine, and upon stumbling on Youtube videos, I've decided to cook Tuna Pasta. I never cooked anything before (except for fried eggs). I never had the luxury of time to cook. It's not just for me. I'm just lucky enough to have a loving lola who cooks everything for us. … Continue reading Tuna Pasta Recipe for Beginners
Mandarin Class in UPD
New Year always starts with a "new-year-new-me mantra" like doing something that scares or challenges you. In my case, I started my 2020 with two crazy things: 1. enrolling for residency in my grad studies (without concrete thesis plans because sometimes artists are like that), and 2. enrolling for a Mandarin class. I am currently … Continue reading Mandarin Class in UPD
Unshakable 2019 indeed!
Sobrang hirap akong gumawa ng year-end review tungkol sa 2019. Bukod sa taon ng Paghilom, ang 2019, para sa akin, ay taon sa pagkilala sa sarili at sa iba (lalo pa sa tunay na mga kaibigan!). Pero sa ngalan ng year-end reviews, let's do this! January Wala. Wala akong ginawa sa buong buwan ng Enero … Continue reading Unshakable 2019 indeed!
My Newest Book, After Breakup
I started writing this book in 2017. It took me a year to finish it because I submitted it as one of our requirements for M.A. This book is about Reese, a woman who decided to travel after her fiancé dumped her. Sounds elitist, pero, if you are in this heartbreaking situation, you'd do anything … Continue reading My Newest Book, After Breakup
Fear is normal.
Fear is Normal. While talking to lola about a decision that I am about to take (or maybe not), I realize that fear is normal. Existing in this challenging world could trigger fear. Comprehensive examinations, research papers, and oral presentations are also fearful. Going out of your comfort zone could be fearful. Everything could be … Continue reading Fear is normal.
Research and its Life Lessons
I am itching to write a quick blog post about what happened tonight. It's Thursday, and I just came home from my MA class (that ended too early than the usual). We talked about our final paper. But, more than that, I admired how our professor took our discussion to the next level. He didn't … Continue reading Research and its Life Lessons
A Series of Workshops, Sharing, and Events
August and September are months filled with talks, events, and sharing. Since my page "Lee Miyaki" existed, I've been receiving some invitation from my fellow youth ministers (from other parishes). They're usually inviting me to give a talk to their parish youth ministers. I am thankful. This role is a huge responsibility. Words are powerful. … Continue reading A Series of Workshops, Sharing, and Events
Quick Realizations in August
You don't always have to say yes. It's hard for me to say no. When someone asks me something, I give it right away. When someone wants to meet me, I immediately go and see her. When someone asks for a favor, I try to give it as long as I can. These days, I've … Continue reading Quick Realizations in August