Wow, it actually feels like it’s just been yesterday when I wrote my last year end special. Yet here we are again. We will take a look back at what has been, things that I was able to accomplish as per what I have outlined for the year, and possible room for improvement. The year […]
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A Huge Leap Forward, And A Few Steps Back
How things have unfolded since about a quarter back has been quite curious. I managed to sneak a decent position, along with it a decent pay at a company that I had hoped would do great things over the next couple of years (spoiler alert: it won’t). My trusted M1 Macbook Pro (yes, with Touch […]
Three Cheers For Five Years. With a twist.
Many have doubted that the day would come. But the day is here and now. The day where I call quits on that fairytale I kept in my mind all this time, a narrative that has overstayed its welcome. I tried to find a way back in March, but it eventually came to its timely […]
Going For 30 Plus 3
[It’s merely hours before my birthday now. I can’t contain my boredness of welcoming my 33rd birthday.] And here I am, continuing the post well into July. The ways you feel at any given time is really just a matter of perspective. My initial intro for this post was anything but positive. I asked myself, […]
Navigating Modernization in the Philippines: Lessons from Camotes Island
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 […]