“Sometimes, not all those who wander are lost.”
Legacy
“You could never predict what would happen. There was an element of destiny in everything that one could never account for.”
A Huge Leap to Becoming Independent
Today, I left the house that has been my home for over ten years. With our school switching from the ODL mode of learning to a blended one, we are required to go to school and interact with our teachers, face-to-face. I was so excited and at the same time, nervous. Excited because finally, the…
Unwinding at Hill VI
I once talked about my freedom and how I feel like I’m not living the best life of my youth. I felt like my world was dull and gray as I’m only having the same routine every day; wake up, do school activities, use my phone or laptop, then sleep. It felt like I’m missing…
Independence: A Chance to Do Some Adult Stuff
It was 9 o’clock. I was eating my breakfast peacefully when suddenly, my uncle emerged from the kitchen and told me something. I lied when he asked me if I knew where the City Library was. I was a gallivant girl when I was in high school so I knew where the library was, but…
First Time Travelling Alone in Davao: Chasing Independence
It was 5:30 in the morning. I was done with my morning routine, and yet, I still found myself running around the house to check if I had everything I need. My heartbeat was unusually calm, but my mind was everywhere. By 6 o’clock, I was closing the gate while muttering the things I have…