Dahil Buwan ng Wika, at Buwan ng Akdang Pinoy ang Agosto, isusulat ko sa Filipino ang rebyu para sa aklat na pinamagatang Hinugot sa Tadyang na isinulat ni Lualhati Bautista. Sa pamagat pa lang, masasabi mong nagpapahayag ng peminismo ang akdang ito. Lahat ng anim na kabanata ay isang paglalarawan sa danas ng babae bilang … Continue reading Hinugot sa Tadyang ni Lualhati Bautista Book Review
Love for Imperfect Things Book Review 2021
After reading three self-help Korean books, I have decided to read Love for Imperfect Things. Again, it is written by a Korean. He is a monk named Haemin Sunim. He is also the author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down. This book is published by Penguin; hence, we can only … Continue reading Love for Imperfect Things Book Review 2021
My thoughts after self-publishing my book
Paghilom Book is live on Shopee! As of this writing, I have signed and written personal dedication on 103 books. 103 orders is definitely unexpected. When I planned about this self-publishing thing, I only estimated about 50 orders. But, I've received more than 100 orders here! Unexpected. Photo taken by @anjnttms on Instagram. What are … Continue reading My thoughts after self-publishing my book
Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa
I am not into graphics novel or comics but I had fun reading Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa. This graphic novel won the 2018 Madrigal-Gonzales Best First Book Award and 2018 National Book Award for Best Graphic Literature and Best Book Design! (Well-deserved, Ms. author!) There are three reasons why … Continue reading Dead Balagtas Tomo 1: Mga Sayaw ng Dagat at Lupa
Paghilom Book by Kim Derla
From Paano Mag-move on, to After Breakup, and now, Paghilom, Kim Derla is back with another heartwarming book that will surely win your heart. I have written this collection of poems and essays for a year. It has been in my drafts folder since 2020 of March. But, it is only in June 2021 that … Continue reading Paghilom Book by Kim Derla
I just defended my thesis proposal! (finally!)
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!)
Law School (Korean Drama) 2021
I am not a fan of our law subject way back to college. I am not into politics and economics, too. I believe it's not just my thing. However, Law School Korean Drama, has captured my interest. Law School is a Kdrama worth of sleepless night with its 16 episodes with one hour running time. … Continue reading Law School (Korean Drama) 2021
Being Comfortable Without Effort Book Review
If you are looking for a book that would remind you to honor your process, then this book, Being Comfortable Without Effort, is just right for you. Soo-hyun Kim is the author of I Decided to Live as Me and this book. It has the power the comfort you with the author's daily experience about … Continue reading Being Comfortable Without Effort Book Review
Best Coffee Shops in Rizal 2021
If you are looking for a coffee shop in Rizal in the time of pandemic, then you are reading the right blog. I am a Rizaleño since birth so I have been to different coffee shops in Rizal. There are lots of coffee shops not in the list. You may have seen them trended online … Continue reading Best Coffee Shops in Rizal 2021
You are a Badass Book Review
You are a Badass Book was published in 2013, yet it's been only this year that I get to read this book. It is indeed a book filled words affirmation, drive, and encouragement. I have read You are a Badass slowly, like literally immersing myself to every word from this book. As a reader, I … Continue reading You are a Badass Book Review