The Awaited Son
Issa It is a sin to write this. To express that you are the most awaited among all births is undoubtedly a transgression. I would never forget the day you came…
2013
Living on 1200 calories a day is so boring.
That’s the statement that woke me from my dreams today. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that I dream quite a lot about weird and nightmarish things –…
Who’s Your Favourite Stand-Up Comedian?
My best friend consumes sitcoms and stand-up comedy shows like a wildfire. And generous as he is, he wouldn’t be content if he’s alone enjoying all the fun. He would…
The Queerest Date I Could Remember
It started out when I sang “That’s the Way It Is” during the last company event I attended. My special number in the program surprisingly reaped many claps, bravos, and…
Which Matters More: Content or Delivery?
‘You think in a complex manner. I mean, your way of writing leans toward academic,’ my best friend said. ‘What’s wrong with well verified information?’ I argued. ‘Well, readers often…
Back to Back: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Catcher in the Rye
When it aches, just let me read. Like most women, I suffer from menstrual cramps almost every month. Today, I did, but I’m not going to bore you whining about…
Peach – The Dragonfly Chaser
Peach’s eyes sparked at the sight of stick-like silvery-winged insects resting on some blades of grass. Dragonflies strayed in the grassy part of Payatas when rubbish had not yet occupied…
How Can Filipinos Qualify as ESL Teachers
Have you figured if ESL teaching is for you?
28 Things I Love About Neil
I’ve got 28 minutes to prove how special Neil is to me. This is going to be snappy because we don’t have much time before Neil turns 28. Not that…
How to Matter in this World and Beyond
Death was staring at me as I flipped to the right side of my tiny bed. A black figure loomed in front of me, humming something I couldn’t make out.…