Of all the screen names in the world, why choose “laagan”? The dictionary provides a number of words that can come together to produce a domain name that would be both catchy and suggesting on […]
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If ‘Goyo’ was a Millennial
If Goyo was a millennial, he would be just like you. His breakfast would be spent scrolling among his newsfeed, searching for funny puns and memes to brighten up his day. He’d scrutinize one by […]
Tuburan Escapade: Fulfillment of a Promise
Like many other parents, mine aren’t perfect. They argue, talk bullshit about each other, come up with poor decisions, and fight over the silliest thing. Like many other children, I once wished that I was […]
Lumba’g Pangita: Heritage Race to Understanding Oneself more
Can you name the Basque sailor who found the image of the Sto. Nino? How about the President of the Philippines during the time when Governor Sotero Cabahug was requesting for funds to build the […]
Maybe your Heart needs a Rerouting
Breathe in. It’s the middle of the week and here you are trying to finish all the necessary things needed before the deadline. Breathe out. There you are again stuck on things you can’t fast […]
Mt. Manunggal and Mt. Mauyog: Traversing Down Memory Lane
Working for over six years in the same institution made me realize one thing: people come and go. As much as you wanted to keep the dear ones, you have to accept the fact that […]
This is How we Never Met
Author’s Note: This is not travel related. You can skip this post. On the days when I thought being anti-social was the right track, you came into the picture and gave me a different perspective […]
But a Memory…
Our eyes met and for the first time, smiling back at you became natural. It’s as if nothing happened between us. Or was there? It felt funny looking back at those silly moments now. No […]
Untangling Worries, Sewing the Dreams
Adulting can be challenging, shifting from carefree days to new responsibilities. It sneaks up on us, urging a departure from familiar routines. Recently, my friend Pierre asked, “What would you be if you hadn’t chosen […]
My Life with the Spartan Boys
I used to despise Sundays when I was younger. To me, it was equivalent to doomsday. Back then, the only thing I feared, aside from being whacked by a brook stick (or hanger), was to […]
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