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I ran a barbershop business and failed (sort of) 4 min read

Wealth

I ran a barbershop business and failed (sort of)

There is nothing prestigious or celebratory about my post title-cum-revelation: a story about failure, how can that be glorifying? Flashback: In 2007, I enrolled in... Read More

Because gossip is not an option 5 min read

Purpose & Spirituality

Because gossip is not an option

“Tell me, who are the people in your neighbourhood?”, went a song in a Sesame Street segment. My old neighbourhood in Bulacan was quite interesting.... Read More

Practical lessons I learned from my China trip 6 min read

Culture & Lifestyle

Practical lessons I learned from my China trip

“You’re going to China”, my boss told me more matter-of-factly than an order. Well, I was not too keen on going because of a personal... Read More

He is sorry but not sorry? That’s a red flag! 4 min read

He is sorry but not sorry? That’s a red flag!

I recently met someone: He was everything a fairy tale protagonist falls short of description: He has those penetrating, enigmatic eyes; smile that could make... Read More

Hello Hallyu: My first Seoul trip 5 min read

Culture & Lifestyle

Hello Hallyu: My first Seoul trip

I am not going to deny that I am a huge fan of Hallyu and K-pop. So when my boss hinted that she was sending... Read More

Of spray nets and iconic hairstyles 4 min read

Culture & Lifestyle

Of spray nets and iconic hairstyles

This new ad from a personal care brand hit home…” My hair, my say” goes the battle cry of its shampoo brand. I have had... Read More

A near death experience: perspective of the bereaved 8 min read

A near death experience: perspective of the bereaved

My mother has transitioned four days before Christmas of 2018. It was sudden yet anticipated for, at least by me, because the last few months... Read More