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Resolutions, Solitude
#2: How to be alone.
by Aaron PalabyabLungsod quezon — I wrote a #1, so I figured, why not keep going? Resolution #2: learn how to be alone. It sounds ironic coming from me. I’ve spent my whole life “alone,” relationship-wise, and I’ve managed to travel solo for months, but I still don’t think I’m much good at it. We’re constantly hearing how important it is to be our own person, to have high self-esteem, to stand apart, to be ourselves —- yet we s...
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Love, Resolutions
#1: Learn to receive love.
by Aaron PalabyabMakati — My meditation this morning was about how to receive love. Hungover and unable to focus after New Year’s celebrations, I wasn’t too impressed by the thought: Who doesn’t want love? But then I remembe...
Travel, Wonder
You belong to the world, and the world is in you.
by Aaron PalabyabLungsod quezon — Finally finished and shared my film, a heartfelt ode to travel, inspired by my two months traveling in Latin America. My buddy Christine Herrin did a wonderful job with the handwritten lettering you s...
Coffee, cafes
Life is too short to have bad coffee.
by Christine HerrinCity of pasig — Or so it says on the chalk board in front of me. I sample their cappuccino—good, the only thing keeping it from being truly “epic” (what the cafe calls itself) is the fact that they used chocolate syr...
Other Stories
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motherhood, writing, #hi
File this under "meaning to". Also filed under "but didn't".
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
Random
I visited a stranger's grave.
by Ianne Villanueva in Makati City -
summer, jitters, summer
Summer is a lot of things.
by Ianne Villanueva in Morong -
poem, Prose poetry, poetry
Talula
by Camsy Ocumen in Quezon City -
People, Life, mystery
How many times have you wondered who the real people are when you walk past a crowd?
by Crystal Diamonds in Cebu City -
Being grateful each day of the blessings I receive is the key to be happy and attract more blessings in my life!
by Raulen Jereos in Bacolod -
motherhood, beauty, Girl's Life
"I don't want people to say I'm beautiful."
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
Philippines, Christmas
クリスマスが大嫌いです。
by Pepito G in Lungsod Quezon -
Baguio City - Philippines' Summer Capital and the City of Pines. It has the coldness that gives someone warmth.
by Angela Baylon in Baguio -
Every moment that I wanted to act and didn't, I feel parts of my face hardening. Even my soul is being chipped away bit by bit.
by Crysallis Del Rey in Marilao -
World War II, Philippines, Family
Sometimes world history hits too close to home. Literally. I was so close to never being born.
by Aaron Palabyab in San Jose del Monte City -
motherhood, toddlerhood, mess
I need to do mess better.
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
motherhood, Art, Beginnings
There is freedom in being a complete beginner and in saying I have no idea what I'm doing.
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
Being new in a world of Hi is like strolling around a new constructed park in your hometown.
by Janie Jardeleza in San Jose del Monte City -
Rain, gratitude, home
Back in stormy Manila. Learning something essential to stay sane: how to be grateful for the rain.
by Aaron Palabyab in Lungsod Quezon -
motherhood, pregnancy, limbo
"Is it three weeks yet?" I'd told her that Baby Brother was coming in three weeks, three weeks ago. He was due. He was overdue.
by Shiloah Matic-Ma in Antipolo -
Birthdays, gratitude, Presence
No time for a big adventure on my 30th birthday. But learning more and more to savor the humble moments.
by Aaron Palabyab in Santa Rosa City -
Self-portrait, Prose
Self-Portrait of The Artist as a Self-Conscious 17 year-old.
by Ianne Villanueva in Manila -
Life, Moving Forward, Milky Way
A shot that was months, maybe years, in the making, and every bit earned. This is what life feels like right now.
by Aaron Palabyab in Real -
Journal, Art
Painting, reading.
by Ariana V. in Antipolo -
Death, Thoughts, Life
In The Geography of Bliss, someone says that one should contemplate death five minutes a day to be happy.
by Aaron Palabyab in Quezon City -
Thoughts, Belonging
I've never really felt like I belonged anywhere. This isn't a complaint. Maybe, subconsciously, I've never wanted to.
by Aaron Palabyab in Lungsod Quezon -
Live Music
EP
by Liezl Aileen in Quezon City -
Travel, sea, places
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.
by Tj Suarez in Guimbal -
City Life, Thoughts
2pm on a weekday. I'm over this. No more complaining. I'll use that energy to plan my escape.
by Aaron Palabyab in Makati -
Single for Christ, friendship, Team Jesus
We Choose Christ!
by Joan Iligan in Cebu City -
painting, Travel, places
When I saw this painting in one of the cucinas in Guimaras, I knew, I fell in love.
by Tj Suarez in Nueva Valencia -
kids, Fatherhood, technology
Waiting To Delete
by Paolo Dy in Manila -
kids, Fatherhood, Travel
We shall walk together but for a while, and then you will find your own path.
by Paolo Dy in Manila -
Love, Her, Random Thoughts
Stories I Couldn't Tell Her - Part 1 of Countless
by Marion Esquillo in Makati City -
writing
Within Grabbing Distance - Guitar & Cat
by Liezl Aileen in San Juan -
reflection, musings, waiting
Quarter-life Crisis Extended
by Maemae Gonzalez in Quezon City -
Why do I feel like it's always the end of the world?
by Maemae Gonzalez in Quezon City -
University
(Non)Registration
by Liezl Aileen in Quezon City -
Books, old things
What to do when the front cover of an old paperback rips off? Use it as a bookmark, of course!
by Aaron Palabyab in Quezon City -
Art, Collecting
Nine years
by Carina Samantha Santos in Quezon City -
Resolutions, Presence
#3: Be present.
by Aaron Palabyab in Pasig -
Weddings
#Mimi&Rod: An Adventure
by Liezl Aileen in Mexico -
Resolutions, Solitude
#2: How to be alone.
by Aaron Palabyab in Lungsod Quezon -
stars
On this cold, clear January night, some trick of the atmosphere makes the distant city lights twinkle like stars.
by Aaron Palabyab in Makati
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motherhood, writing, #hi
File this under "meaning to". Also filed under "but didn't".
in Antipolo, Philippines -
Random
I visited a stranger's grave.
in Makati City, Philippines -
Me, Myself, & I
loves to write,wants to learn more,photography,loves views,creative when it comes to cute stuffs,quotes,musics,singing.
in Quezon City, Philippines -
summer, jitters, summer
Summer is a lot of things.
in Morong, Philippines -
poem, Prose poetry, poetry
Talula
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Got here via theverge.com and was charmed by the archiving idea. Strange but unique. So here I am.
in Quezon City, Philippines -
It's too early for wandering, she thought.
in Manila, Philippines -
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in Cebu City, Philippines -
People, Life, mystery
How many times have you wondered who the real people are when you walk past a crowd?
in Cebu City, Philippines -
Being grateful each day of the blessings I receive is the key to be happy and attract more blessings in my life!
in Bacolod, Philippines -
Dear Everyone
in Manila, Philippines -
They just don't understand you just want to write.
in Pasig, Philippines -
motherhood, beauty, Girl's Life
"I don't want people to say I'm beautiful."
in Antipolo, Philippines -
Philippines, Christmas
クリスマスが大嫌いです。
in Lungsod Quezon, Philippines -
Random Thoughts, writing, productivity
A Lover's Quarrel with Writing
in Makati, Philippines -
Baguio City - Philippines' Summer Capital and the City of Pines. It has the coldness that gives someone warmth.
in Baguio, Philippines -
Beer
山側にありますから、このビルは高いありません。上から闇の中で風景の明かりが現れます。市街地で、輝いていません星、足りません闇。風には優しい喋りを運んでいました。明かりがもう暖かいと思います、山側で。
in Baguio, Philippines -
Every moment that I wanted to act and didn't, I feel parts of my face hardening. Even my soul is being chipped away bit by bit.
in Marilao, Philippines -
My home is dying. It's walls - decaying. Touch the cracks on the ground and gaze up to the night sky. Know our thoughts are deluded. We are isolated.
in Manila, Philippines -
World War II, Philippines, Family
Sometimes world history hits too close to home. Literally. I was so close to never being born.
in San Jose del Monte City, Philippines -
"Mommy, stay. Because you're the best mommy." She needed a partner in crime for the pouring. Today, she found one.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
motherhood, toddlerhood, mess
I need to do mess better.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
motherhood, Art, Beginnings
There is freedom in being a complete beginner and in saying I have no idea what I'm doing.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
motherhood, toddlerhood, Morning walk
Today, I let her win.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
Being new in a world of Hi is like strolling around a new constructed park in your hometown.
in San Jose del Monte City, Philippines -
Happy, Happiness
Happiness Is A Mere Perspective
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Optimism, Cheering Up
You know why depression exists? It is because happiness exists as well. And every negative has its corresponding positive.
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Rain, gratitude, home
Back in stormy Manila. Learning something essential to stay sane: how to be grateful for the rain.
in Lungsod Quezon, Philippines -
motherhood
"I don't want to play with you." And there it is. Her unexpressed anger and sadness. In my head, I understand it; in my heart, it's a knife, twisted.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
hi every one i am jezza came from PHILLIPPINES hope we can meet here a nice person to chat and so on...
in Cebu City, Philippines -
hi all my friend there
in Cebu City, Philippines -
motherhood, pregnancy, limbo
"Is it three weeks yet?" I'd told her that Baby Brother was coming in three weeks, three weeks ago. He was due. He was overdue.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
walking, City Life
Home, back from the irony of calmness of mind while walking in the midst of hectic Metro Manila.
in Manila, Philippines -
Birthdays, gratitude, Presence
No time for a big adventure on my 30th birthday. But learning more and more to savor the humble moments.
in Santa Rosa City, Philippines -
Self-portrait, Prose
Self-Portrait of The Artist as a Self-Conscious 17 year-old.
in Manila, Philippines -
rooftop thoughts
Motion. Emotion. Slow motion. Hide my intentions. Show my imperfections. Everyday I'm just trying to get myself into motion.
in Makati, Philippines -
Life, Moving Forward, Milky Way
A shot that was months, maybe years, in the making, and every bit earned. This is what life feels like right now.
in Real, Philippines -
Journal, Art
Painting, reading.
in Antipolo, Philippines -
Death, Thoughts, Life
In The Geography of Bliss, someone says that one should contemplate death five minutes a day to be happy.
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Thoughts, Belonging
I've never really felt like I belonged anywhere. This isn't a complaint. Maybe, subconsciously, I've never wanted to.
in Lungsod Quezon, Philippines -
Thoughts, Life, Travel
Like a reminder from the universe, I'm often asked by friends, family, and near strangers lately: where to next?
in Mabini, Philippines -
Live Music
EP
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Travel, sea, places
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It’s always our self we find in the sea.
in Guimbal, Philippines -
On this windy, magical mountain, nights I barely remember, but will never forget.
in Puerto Galera, Philippines -
City Life, Thoughts
2pm on a weekday. I'm over this. No more complaining. I'll use that energy to plan my escape.
in Makati, Philippines -
Single for Christ, friendship, Team Jesus
We Choose Christ!
in Cebu City, Philippines -
simple Joy, Adventure, Love
People from the Queen City of the South always Smile for they believed, Problems always have solution.
in Cebu City, Philippines -
painting, Travel, places
When I saw this painting in one of the cucinas in Guimaras, I knew, I fell in love.
in Nueva Valencia, Philippines -
kids, Fatherhood, technology
Waiting To Delete
in Manila, Philippines -
Sick-ish (Woes and Comforts)
in San Juan, Philippines -
kids, Fatherhood, Travel
We shall walk together but for a while, and then you will find your own path.
in Manila, Philippines -
Love, Her, Random Thoughts
Stories I Couldn't Tell Her - Part 1 of Countless
in Makati City, Philippines -
writing
Within Grabbing Distance - Guitar & Cat
in San Juan, Philippines -
Happiness, The road
When I think of being content, this is what I picture.
in Makati, Philippines -
Why do I feel like it's always the end of the world?
in Quezon City, Philippines -
The Sea, water
Day 5 of 5 at the beach, and everything feels in sync.
in San Felipe, Philippines -
University
(Non)Registration
in Quezon City, Philippines -
photography, Memory, technology
Memory space
in Makati, Philippines -
Books, old things
What to do when the front cover of an old paperback rips off? Use it as a bookmark, of course!
in Quezon City, Philippines -
Art, Collecting
Nine years
in Quezon City, Philippines
