Wala ka na bang ibang trabaho? (Don't you have another job?) That was a striking question that I received from my doctor last March 2019 when I went to have my check up because I had been having difficulties speaking. I thought then that it may just be a swollen throat as I had been … Continue reading Going Back to my Passion Part 1
Tag: childhood
The Kid in Me
I may not have much to say, but there are memorable films that I enjoyed even when I was younger. One of which I just watched today. It's refreshing to see these kinds of films, they bring back happy memories. Hope to keep writing after this one. đ Â ăšăȘăăźăăă, 1988 (My Neighbor Totoro) The carefree … Continue reading The Kid in Me
Laro Tayo
Ang mga batang nagtatakbuhan Bitbit-bitbit ang pares ng tsinelas Sa dalawang palad na nakabukas Kasabay ng mga ngiting sagad-sagad Mistulang walang problemang inaalala Kundi ang matapik ang susunod Magiging taya at magsisi-hagulgol Sa nakatutuwang pagtilapon Ng kaibigang natalisod Mapupuno ang kalsada Halakhak, patutsyada't sigawan Ng mga musmos na nag-uunahan Upang matapos ang laro ng buong … Continue reading Laro Tayo
6 Movies I Wish Were Books
Many things have helped shaped the person I am now. When put inside my comfort zone, the walls would be made up of books from the children's, young adult, and classic genres. Then there would probably be a few TV screens or computer monitors flashing the hundreds of movies I've seen growing up. Others must … Continue reading 6 Movies I Wish Were Books
Bookworm Experience: From Comics to Novels
Books weren't really my personal companion growing up. I did enjoy some colorful illustrations from my fairy tale books or school readings. Pictures spoke more to me than words did. Maybe because I was still learning my letters, but still this was me until that "magical" moment came. A time that made my twice a … Continue reading Bookworm Experience: From Comics to Novels
Books for an Old Soul
Personally, there is a different feeling whenever I flip through pages of books. The new and the old ones, I tend to be more attracted to the latter. The smell of old, thrift shop books are intoxicating, and yes it's strange but I sniff through some of the pages. It's just me đ Every reader … Continue reading Books for an Old Soul
Lucky Star
A lucky star for one night Can brighten even the saddest child Across the room at one corner there A heart pounding, praying well Though time flies by quickly The dream made a fool of the innocent Cruelty faced the lucky star It's a fake, cried the child Wish and hope to a distant light … Continue reading Lucky Star
Dreams, Failures, and Everything In Between
Isn't it funny that day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different..." - C.S. Lewis Being in my early twenties is difficult to imagine myself worrying much about the future. This stage in my life seems to be a carefree one. I guess, I never got to that level. Every … Continue reading Dreams, Failures, and Everything In Between
DAY 7 Memories of My Forgotten Childhood
Dreams and plans are sweet things that add flavor to my days. However, too much dreaming made me feel sick. These thoughts that flood through my mind blinded me. There are times that I wish I could just erase all the memories and start fresh. But small patches of the memory still stuck on my … Continue reading DAY 7 Memories of My Forgotten Childhood
DAY 6 Memories of My Forgotten Childhood
As I was growing up, the media became my source of knowledge. I got entertained and educated. The influence that I got was so strong that I was stuck with the stories and characters. There came a certain dependence that I felt towards these fictional places and people that I've met. The preferences that I … Continue reading DAY 6 Memories of My Forgotten Childhood
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