For ten tumultous years, I lived in an all-female dormitory. From my university days to my first few years as a young professional woman, my routine was that of a lady bedspacer. This means that I sleep in a bunk bed, have a designated closet space and take a bath in a shared bathroom. Only…
4th of July
Today is July 4, which means “Happy Independence Day!” to the United States of America! This day brings back memories of my last year’s 3-month stint as a summer camp counselor, living the American way of life. Of course, camp would not be complete without eating meals in the dining hall and buying treats in…
Travel Notes: SAGADA, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
We arrived in Sagada exactly on Independence Day. It was a nice switch of scenery from city skyscrapers to mountains. My first visit was 4 years ago. But its beauty has not faded at all. Although it seems that the patience of its people is wearing thin. Maybe they too need a detox from the…
Of Elections, Writer’s Block and Reading Marathon
I think I’m on writer’s block. I am not that motivated to write. I did not open my laptop for weeks. Even if I thought of something, I could not even jot it down with pen and paper. I missed days in my planner/gratitude journal. Beyond the routine running notes for every OT treatment session,…
Travel Notes: SAN VICENTE, PALAWAN
We went to Palawan last week, taking advantage the new route of Philippine Airlines from Clark to San Vicente. After two nights in El Nido, we returned to San Vicente to spend our last night in Palawan. If Palawan has three children, San Vicente would be the middle child. Geographically, it is between its well-known…
Travel Notes: EL NIDO, PALAWAN
This world-famous paradise is my first travel destination for 2019. It is one of the islands that collectively made Palawan as the “Best Island in the World”. I first set foot in Palawan almost four years ago but in Coron. There, I had the chance to do some island hopping, snorkeling and scuba diving. Coron…