My recent visit to Camotes Island, located off the coast of Cebu in the Philippines, offered profound insights into how contentment and tradition can coexist with gradual modernization. This experience serves as a microcosm for broader discussions about development across the Philippines, a nation characterized by its diverse landscapes and cultures, yet united by similar … [Read more...] about Navigating Modernization in the Philippines: Lessons from Camotes Island
Mistaken Identities: Who am I, and what do I want?
Ever since my mother's asking of me to return to Davao in September of this year... ever since I did as she asked and started working from the city of Davao for a while... Things have been quite shaky and unsatisfying for me. I am not sure anymore, what I want... or who I am for that matter. If you would have asked me a couple of months ago prior her asking me to … [Read more...] about Mistaken Identities: Who am I, and what do I want?
From S.MA.R.T Goals to Skyward Dreams: The 2024 Heavy Hitters
Recently, I concluded a write up about my 2024 plans. It was an article leaning towards a more realistic approach, outlining things that would be fairly doable and attainable this year. Now, I suppose... It's time to dream big once again try to reach for the stars. A Profession Within My Passion My stint in Cebu was an enjoyable one. It definitely fared better than I … [Read more...] about From S.MA.R.T Goals to Skyward Dreams: The 2024 Heavy Hitters
Beyond Resolutions: Concrete Actions
We write the 2nd of January, 2024. I am within the confines of my new office based job in the form of being a German Speaking Staff for an Australian/German client via 611 Ma-a. No phones and nothing to do yet, I seek shelter in Google Keep to write these thoughts away. The spacebar is the biggest challenge I have at the moment in knitting all these thoughts … [Read more...] about Beyond Resolutions: Concrete Actions
The Epic 2023 Yearend Special
Last year, I didn't quite feel writing up a recap. I did write about my personal journey and how I had thought 2023 would be like... and I couldn't have been farther from the truth - or farther from Davao for the most part of the year. Here we go, bringing some normalcy back into my end of year recaps. More on that, near the middle of the post. Let's start at the … [Read more...] about The Epic 2023 Yearend Special
Run Free Dr. Tommy
I have always had some level of interest and love for cats. This has grown in multitudes thanks to my previous relationship, however. We started out with one cat, named Queen Cat Now, and from there, the merry family has grown and grown. I would consider myself quite a cat dad by now. Since we parted in the 4th quarter of 2022, we somewhat co-parented some of the cats in … [Read more...] about Run Free Dr. Tommy