Makati — 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 remembered just last night that I felt, despite everything, the most melancholy and alone I’d ever felt on the last day of the year. Fireworks in the sky, shadows inside. It didn’t make any sense. There’s so...
Makati — Gotta love weddings. Last night’s was one of my favorite ones in a while, and I started mentally taking notes in case I ever have to plan my own. Jazz band? Check. No cheesy singles games? Check. (an...
Makati — I don’t think I’ve ever legitimately owned a pet in my life. I had Mark the Goldfish when I was in third grade, but he never stayed for long. We put him in one of those expensive glass pitchers becau...
Makati — And this was yesterday. Today - wonder of wonders! - it is actually worse. From the window of my flat, I can see that the long artery connecting the Central Business District to the rest of the city h...
A Lover's Quarrel with Writing
Motion. Emotion. Slow motion. Hide my intentions. Show my imperfections. Everyday I'm just trying to get myself into motion.
2pm on a weekday. I'm over this. No more complaining. I'll use that energy to plan my escape.
When I think of being content, this is what I picture.
Memory space
On this cold, clear January night, some trick of the atmosphere makes the distant city lights twinkle like stars.
#1: Learn to receive love.
It's a love affair.
"Fries! Fries!" I hear from the backseat. We're stuck in traffic and our toddler has been very patient, until now.
Today, a Wednesday, was a great day.
For you will be forgiven by the forgiveness you have given.
You have your clout, I have my territories.
I like the sound of closing doors.
You were the only one I allowed to call me, "Mar."
Note to self: Today is Ash Wednesday.
A conclusion: You obviously write more poetry than prose.
I have a favorite book.
And so our lives have been changed
Love is in the air
Coffee + cocktails
Not the best picture, but: best coffee in Manila. <3
Adorable Japanese dads
Coffee and conversations.
For the birds...
Life in publishing
Travel club scheming. Next stop: Tokyo!