Flaws and scars
At the risk of it being called “hubadera” or attention-seeking, I’m putting this…
Motherhood
Letter #17: To a Child Who Wants to Become a Mother
Hello, Lia. You often tell me that you want kids of your own…
For Women’s Day, this is what I have to say. And it’s not what you think it is.
For Women’s Day, I wish I would be able to tell females out…
To the women and the men (post-hike brain fart)
We were about 30 minutes away from the summit, then we heard it…
Letter #16: Rainy New Year’s Eve in a tricycle
Hello, Lia. It’s been pouring down since Christmas, and tonight is no exception….
Skin, a heritage (Siargao)
A couple of Saturdays ago, Lia told me it saddens her that her…
Letter #15: Six
Hello, Lia. I often think I’m ready for changes, but witnessing “major upgrades”…
Video: Lia’s hikes from 2015 onward
Whenever Lia and I hike, trite, demeaning questions and/or unsolicited advice are part…
Bitter gourd
The morning sun seared my skin as I stood next to an ATM machine….
Lakbay Norte 7: Sides
Whenever I come home from Lakbay Norte, I am overwhelmed with bittersweet joy. Lakbay…
Letter #14: On what your heart says
Hello, Lia. You once told me that you wanted to be a rockstar….
Benguet and La Union: Namedays and priceless moments
I’ve had sleepless nights over Quirino and Isabela. To be in two provinces…
A Guide to Traveling With a Child
When was your last holiday trip? Last year? Every woman wants to get…
In Response to that Esquire Article on Homeschooling
The other day, I read an article on Esquire Philippines entitled, “This La…
Letter #13 : On a bus home
Hello, Lia. This story begins at the overpass in Bocaue, where traffic is…
Tears
On this day, five years ago, I took this photo of my daughter….