7 Things I’ve Learned from #Girlboss

I added Girlboss Series in my watch list last year. But, it was only last August 18 that I got to finish it. This series opened my mind, heart, and soul about being a persistent, goal-driven, and hardworking person. I just loved every detail about this series. Here are seven things I've learned from this … Continue reading 7 Things I’ve Learned from #Girlboss →

Aishite imasu ni Romulo P. Baquiran Book Review

Isinulat ni Sir Romulo P. Baquiran ang Aishite imasu: Mga Dagling Sanaysay sa Danas-Japan ang mga sanaysay rito noong siya ay nagturo ng Wikang Filipino sa Japan noong 2014-2017. Inilathala naman ito ng UP Press ngayong 2021. Bakit mo ito kailangang basahin? Maraming dahilan para basahin mo ang librong ito. Una, basahin mo ito dahil … Continue reading Aishite imasu ni Romulo P. Baquiran Book Review →

Instructions on How to Disappear by Gabriela Lee

Instructions on How to Disappear by Gabriela Lee is published in 2016 by Visprint, Inc. Some of the stories have been published in some local and international journals. Each story has its own beauty that made me finish reading this book in one sitting. There are several stories in this book. But here are some … Continue reading Instructions on How to Disappear by Gabriela Lee →

Hinugot sa Tadyang ni Lualhati Bautista Book Review

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 →