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: personal
Theresian Eco Run 2026: When Running Meets Responsibility
Theresian Eco Run 2026 promotes health, sustainability, and social responsibility through eco-friendly running practices. Supporting student scholars, the event encourages runners to bring reusable cups, reduce waste, and practice environmental discipline. More than a race, it highlights how running communities can promote fitness, environmental awareness, and collective action for a greener future.
Mt. Maculot: What You Need to Know About this Beginner-Friendly Hiking Destination
Mt. Maculot in Batangas is a beginner-friendly hike with a surprising twist. At just 957 meters above sea level, it offers rope-assisted trails, cliff-like paths, and a jaw-dropping view of Taal Lake, earning it the eerie nickname Devil’s Mountain among locals.
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.
After ‘Lupad Sugbo’s Bridge2Bridge Run’, Should We Lace Up for Another Running Event?
The beauty of these events lies not just in the running itself, but in the community that forms around it. You start the race with a crowd of strangers, but you finish surrounded by friends, each of you buoyed by a collective energy that makes every step worth it.
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.
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.
CCM 2023: Thoughts on Crossing the Longest Bridge in the Philippines on Foot
“Nakakapagod na.” She continued lamenting while still dragging her feet, pushing forward, hoping to not get swept by the bus. Through our short interaction, I learned that she’s from Subic and that she purposely came to Cebu to join the Cebu City Marathon. Oh, the lengths we go to for the things that keep us sane.
Dakilanglaagan 