Wanted Privacy
In spite of the inevitable dos and don'ts, I never experienced any problem with the rules of each rented place. What I struggled with had always been the lack of private space.
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Vito Cruz to Edsa
"They are everywhere, their needs vary. They ply their despair on jeepneys, buses, or trains, asking for alms"
In Writing a Memoir: A Retrospective Showcase of Memories
In writing a memoir we are confident that our story matters in the greater scheme of things. In Walking on Water, Madeline L’lengle quotes Jean Rhys answering an interviewer in the Paris Review. “Listen to me. All of writing is a…
10 Reasons Why Writers Hesitate in Writing a Memoir
1. Lack of time Writing a memoir requires time and dedication. Even when we have already collected various records of our life’s journey, indexing and organizing them will take time. Then editing and rewriting demands us to focus. But whatever…
How to Page Your Journal of Devotions
Above, the book "100 Ways to Live the Word" relays testimonies of the impact of God's Word in the lives of at least 100 individuals featured in the pages of this book.
Write About Your Space
When I look up from the garden to the window of my condo on the second floor, I see my cabinet through the flimsy blue curtains. My sister habitually draws them close to protect our privacy, however, the curtains are…
Why We Ask “the Moral of the Story”
Reading a story opens our eyes to the lives of others. It helps us understand that we’re not alone in the world and that other people have their own unique experiences and perspectives. The best stories don’t just entertain us;…
How to Finish Writing an Essay, then Edit and Submit, and finally Publish
What does it take to finish writing an essay so it can finally be submitted for editing and publication? One work hazard of always editing while writing is the tendency to overthink the text and obsess over style, structure, and…