Creative Writing, Musings

The things I notice when nobody is asking me to notice them

I have come to accept that I notice things. A lot of things. Sometimes things that nobody else seems to notice. And before you start thinking, "Ay, eto na. Echosera na naman," let me clarify. I don't observe people because I want to collect gossip. Okay? Mostly. 😂 I notice because I'm curious. I want… Continue reading The things I notice when nobody is asking me to notice them

Creative Writing, Humor & Everyday Life

My brain has 47 tabs open—and they’re all loading

There are days when I look at my computer screen and think: Google Chrome is judging me. Not subtly, either. I can almost hear it whisper: "Girl... are you sure you need all of these?" Yes, Google. I do. Please mind your own business. At any given time, I can have a dozen tabs open… Continue reading My brain has 47 tabs open—and they’re all loading

Creative Writing, Humor & Everyday Life

Confessions of a Human Earthquake

Why things mysteriously break whenever I'm around I don't know why this happens. Honestly, I think science owes me an explanation. Maybe NASA. Maybe Discovery Channel. Maybe whoever investigates paranormal activity. Because there has to be a perfectly logical reason why ordinary household objects seem magnetically attracted to my hands. I'm not exaggerating. I could… Continue reading Confessions of a Human Earthquake

Woman holding documents and phone in a living room with packed boxes and a whiteboard to-do list
Creative Writing, Humor & Everyday Life

Adulting Is a Scam: Notes from Someone Trying Her Best

At some point in life, someone forgot to warn us properly about adulthood. They made it sound like freedom. You can do whatever you want.Eat what you want.Sleep when you want. What they didn’t say was: You will also have bills.And responsibilities.And a brain that refuses to shut up at 2 AM. Adulting, as it… Continue reading Adulting Is a Scam: Notes from Someone Trying Her Best