“I didn’t sign up for this!”, I told myself as I cried myself to sleep that night. Maybe it was the cool touch of the evening breeze or the comforting embrace of my bed. Perhaps it was both. But deep inside I know that my prayer was the reason I escaped those troubling thoughts. ItContinue reading “Thou Shall Not Commit”
Author Archives: R. K.
The Motion Picture of Us
As I close my eyes, I see myself walking excitedly toward the mall entrance. It must have been the first week of July back in 2017. Because I remember how refreshing it felt toget inside the air conditioned building. Leaving the humid weather outside of Gateway Plaza. Now, I see stores after stores. Back toContinue reading “The Motion Picture of Us”
The Joy In Online Learning
With a wide yawn, sleepy eyes and a half-awake spirit, I gently opened my laptop screen and entered my password to start another journey to the online world. The morninglight woke me up a few minutes ago and forced me to drag myself to my current position. A laptop in front, water at the rightContinue reading “The Joy In Online Learning”
Helping Hand from the Past
Don’t you miss the afternoon naps? Those care-free moments of our childhood? Because I do. I miss how wonderful the world looked to my 5-year old self. I miss having nothing to lose. I also like to look back at the moments when I was 15. When I was foolish enough to think that IContinue reading “Helping Hand from the Past”
Letting Go
We have different views on the concept of letting go. Some find it painful while others see it as freedom. I fall on both categories. Back when I was younger, I’ve always been the type who will have a crush on someone for a couple of years or not have a crush at all. ThereContinue reading “Letting Go”
One Summer Getaway
Adventures have always been a part of my life. They provide the thrill and the fun that I seek as a young person. Perhaps being exposed to a lot of travelling makes you long for the wondrous places across the globe. I’m positive that my mother successfully shared her passion with me by bringing meContinue reading “One Summer Getaway”
Mask Up, Guard Up
As I was about to take a step outside our gate, I froze and remembered that I had forgotten to wear a mask. The change brought upon by the new normal may be troublesome to others. Some might consider it as an advantage. No matter what we might think of the situation at hand,we allContinue reading “Mask Up, Guard Up”
Liham Kay Tatay
Hanggang ngayon ay hindi ko pa rin alam ang dahilan ng iyong paglisan. Ngunit huwag mo sanang isipin na ako’y puno ng galit at hinanakit sa’yo. Lumaki akong mabilis magpatawad. Ayaw kong mapuno ng kasamaan ang aking puso kaya’t kung ano man ang iyong rason ay tatanggapin ko. Hindi ko tanda kung nasilayan ba kitaContinue reading “Liham Kay Tatay”
Tides
Intimidating are the waves that guard the sea. Which like our lives, can be unexpected and overwhelming. But similar to how the tides change every so often, this journey of ours will always have its highs and lows. If you ever find yourself in high tides, observe how loud the roars of the water get.Continue reading “Tides”
Birthday Bash
I’ve gotten used to not celebrating my birthday in the grandest way possible. To be honest, I don’t really remember if I truly have been happy to receive gifts and cakes when I was younger. But I’m not an ungrateful brat. Let me just throw that out so you won’t misunderstand. I do think it’sContinue reading “Birthday Bash”
Night Owl Thoughts 