We always see depictions of the “perfect girl” in movies, television, books, and just about everywhere else. She’s not like the other girls — she …
I Once Lost the Ability to Write— And It Took Years to Conquer It
I was 10 years old when I first took a dip in creative writing; except at the time, I didn’t know it yet. I read a …
She Is Like a Son to Me
“She is equivalent to a son for me,” my maternal grandfather exclaims as one of my relatives (yes, Auntie, it’s you) comments on how having …
Cheers to the People Who Dragged Me Down
Friends, best friends, family, and strangers, You were all included in my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Some of you helped me, some of you …
Summertime Bucket List
Ahhh — summer. It’s a time when some of us slow down, relax, watch the bees buzzing around our flower gardens, or catch up on …
Dear Young Souls: Hold on Before Cynicism Takes Over Your Life
My sincerest apologies to all the young souls who feel like they harbor a graveyard inside them. A graveyard of: repressed emotions, unattainable desires, and …
The Beauty of Optimism
In April of this year, I resigned from my job at a prestigious international school here in the Philippines to pursue my dream of working …
A Letter to the City I Love
As I raced down the streets of New York City with the buzzing noise of conversation and public transit in my ears, I heard a …
On Writing Again
When it eats you up slowly, it’s as if the first things to go are your brain and the ideas and the wonderful thoughts. It is …