Whilst in class, one contemporary of mine was explaining about the ways on how she saves her money. She even (potentially) accidentally shown the contents of her bank account, though … Continue reading YOU REALLY ARE… EXISTENT, AREN’T YOU?
ONE DAY CLOSER. ONE DAY DEEPER.
I was ironing my freshly washed uniforms one afternoon when I thought of how difficult being silent is. I just wanted to be off the radar, create an intimate bubble … Continue reading ONE DAY CLOSER. ONE DAY DEEPER.
“IT IS BECAUSE OF YOUR ACCENT,” SHE SAID.
English has always been the medium of instruction in school. Back home, the language was used not only academically to communicate, but also in gleeful, casual conversations with friends. In … Continue reading “IT IS BECAUSE OF YOUR ACCENT,” SHE SAID.
S. I. P. S. I. P.
Throughout our lifetime, we have witnessed a lot of family drama. Well, it is part of human nature, I guess. The arguments, empty threats, physical aggression, cold stares, cold treatment … Continue reading S. I. P. S. I. P.
YOU CAN’T GET SEVEN STRAIGHT GOOD DAYS.
I recently found out that in the UK, the default beginning of the calendar week is Monday. This is different with what I have gotten used to back in the … Continue reading YOU CAN’T GET SEVEN STRAIGHT GOOD DAYS.
IT IS NORMAL TO GET CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE, ISN’T IT?
As human beings trying to survive, we are meant to set our priorities straight and on point. A little wobble here and there is acceptable and expected and that doesn’t … Continue reading IT IS NORMAL TO GET CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE, ISN’T IT?
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY, THE HOUSE NUMBER SAID.
When I moved out from the previous residence I had to share a rent with, I made a decision not to be in a position again—where I need to feel … Continue reading TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY, THE HOUSE NUMBER SAID.
POOR PLANT, SORRY!
The recent ease of lockdown restrictions in the UK allowed most of the societal commodities and amusements, once again, available. Social gatherings were allowed once more, people can now meet … Continue reading POOR PLANT, SORRY!
SOMEONE. SOMEDAY. SOMEWHERE.
The ticking of the clock and the changing of the leaves of the calendar is too fast. Sometimes it is overwhelming. They are like a handful of sand drifting away … Continue reading SOMEONE. SOMEDAY. SOMEWHERE.
SNIPPETS OF HAPPINESS.
In 2018, during the time when my sister and her whole family had a vacation in the Philippines, my brother-in-law gave me a company notebook he barely used. And being … Continue reading SNIPPETS OF HAPPINESS.
Shades and Hues 