I’m not really a firm believer of determinism, but somehow, some things really just find us at the most exact time. What I thought was a trivial series turned out to be a life lesson—an unsolicited enabling session to help me process what I feel.
Tag: journal
Penitence Run: 60 Kilometers of Faith and Reflection
The Penitence Run is not your typical race. No medals, no aid stations, no finisher shirts, and no registration fee. Just runners, faith, and a long road ahead. Beginning at the Magellan’s Cross and finishing at the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, the 60 km journey becomes less about speed and more about reflection, sacrifice, and quiet gratitude along the way.
More Than Just a Piso WiFi
It is time to challenge the status quo and imagine a society where growth is not limited to urban economies but is shared. Where farmers, the backbone of our economy, are no longer sidelined. Where every child, regardless of geography, has equal access to quality education and resources, including the internet.
She and Her Cat: Quotes and Life Lessons
She and Her Cat began as a short film released in 1999, later adapted into a mini-TV series in 2016. The story has since evolved into a novel aimed at pet owners and animal lovers alike. Divided into four chapters, it tells the stories of four women and their cats, exploring how their lives intersect and change through their unique companionships. As the wise dog, Jon, puts it: “Why bother looking after people? Because if we don’t, they die.”
RADWIMPS in Manila 2024: When the Delulu Becomes a Trululu
I’ll admit, there are days when I question if this life is still worth living. But just like the epiphany during Ed Sheeran’s concert last March, I can’t help but thank God for keeping me sane and alive to watch RADWIMPS perform live to witness these moments. What a time indeed to be alive.
Ed Sheeran ‘Mathematics Tour’—Surviving the Hardest Parts Yet
The euphoria still lingers days after the Mathematics Tour in Manila. We’ve returned to work now as if the weekend didn’t happen. Yet, amid the hustle, echoes of Ed Sheeran’s live performance still resonate in my ears, each song playing a soundtrack that has subtly shaped the narrative of this life.
Is It Okay to Run While on Your Period?—and Other Challenges Faced by Women and Girls in Sports and Physical Activities
While pain was greater in all women during menses, studies have also shown that those who exercise experience less pain than those sedentary women. In fact, marathon running has demonstrated positive effects on depression, impacting mood not only during the event but also throughout the broader context of marathon training.
Viva La Vida—and Other Inspiring Quotes from ‘Twinkling Watermelon’
Here are some of the inspirational quotes and lessons I’ve learned from ‘Twinkling Watermelon’ that really kept me glued to the screen until the very end. Every episode just throws in a dose of hope and motivation, reminding us to keep pushing forward no matter how tough things get and to never forget to have a good time along the way. Viva la Vida!
A Girl Called ‘Yawa’
I was already entertaining the thought of DNF. But the concern was just too difficult to dismiss. With every local asking where we began and where we will end, I was reminded how long the journey was—and that I don’t want to do it again. Hence the need to finish no matter what.
ONE OK ROCK Luxury Disease Concert: Surprisingly Quiet, Is This Even a Rock Concert?
Man, I was too stunned to move at the sight of them. My mouth can’t even grasp a word out of the lyrics I have been LSS for months and years. What just happened to me?! Everyone was already rocking back and forth, screaming from the top of their lungs—yet there I was, seated like nothing happened.
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