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The Great Escape from Corporate

The Great Escape from Corporate

I guess we’ve all dreamed of it. The freedom to work anywhere we want, anytime we want and doing the thing we love the most. We’ve also heard those inspirational stories of countless brave souls leaving everything behind to pursue this kind of lifestyle. Before it was just coined as a pursuit of passion. After all, technology wasn’t as vast then as it is now. We’d hear stories of people leaving…

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The Millennial Mermaid

It’s been quite awhile, I know. Things have been going really crazy, I wonder if this is a nightmare or a dream I’ll wake up from. Nevertheless, to update you all on a special project that is close to my heart, my baby – Millennial Mermaid. While I still cannot let go of this blog because it holds so much memories and I’m sentimental, I will still be updating this and linking this to my current…

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Below the Surface: Mansud Wall

Read "Below the Surface: Mansud Wall" (as published in EdgeDavao last July 26, 2016)

It all started with a deep unquenchable desire to be with the ocean. As a little girl, it didn’t matter how as I could be with the ocean that was enough for me. At first, it was venturing beyond the platonic admiration of what was on its surface. After all, that’s almost what we always see – the endless expanse of the ocean’s surface. Next, I allowed myself to play with the waves on the shore. It…

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The Ocean and Her Blues

The Ocean and Her Blues

I had a short burst of adventure last Sunday that may have probably prompted the sleeping wanderess in me. I yearned for more. It felt so good to be alive. To swim against the waves. To dive as deep as my breath would allow. To see the beauty of a world lesser known to our human eyes. Days later, I find myself feeling trapped. Trapped in a four-walled room. Trapped with imaginary rules on how…

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The Morning After Limestone Cliffs

The Morning After Limestone Cliffs

I woke up earlier than usual. The sunburn on my back was the first thing I felt. Checking the time on my phone, the blisters on my feet greeted me good morning. I missed waking up to mornings like this. The ‘mornings after’ – after being out in the sun all day. Still never learning that sunblock is a good thing (as long as it’s ocean-friendly). Last Sunday, my sister and I joined a regular fun…

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How Not to Drown

Summer's almost over though.

          Chapter One I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever get out of this rut I’m in. Some people say it’s quarter-life crisis hitting me hard. Others say that I’m getting to know myself better. That I’m finding who I really am. After two years of searching outside and within, I finally know what I want to do. It’s just that, I don’t know how I’ll ever break out with probably a million others who…

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Waiting for Life to Happen

When I _____ (insert dream/goal/wish), I'll be happy. True?

Do not. Do not wait for your life to happen. It is already happening. You are alive. Life does not happen the moment you get promoted. It does not begin when you get a boyfriend or get married. Life happens during those dark lonely hours when you feel you’re unloved. Life happens when you cry in pain because exercising seems too much of a struggle but you need to do it. Life happens in moments…

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A Mermaid's Tail

There's more to a mermaid tail than just a tale. Curious?

  As a child, playing along the ocean’s shores never gave the same joy when swimming beneath the waves. Imagining with my entire little child mind that a mermaid would want to swim up and invite me to live in their castle under the sea. Without a moment of hesitation, I’d grab her hand and go. Fishes swim before my eyes and I quickly chase them. After all, they could lead me to their mermaid…

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Life Stories: An Introduction

What is life, really?

  What is life?   It’s a huge book of stories.   Stories that last seconds. Stories that last days. Stories that make up a year or two. Stories formed in many ways.   Stories waiting to be written. Some waiting to be told. Most often than not these are stories are what makes our life so gold.   Stories take time. One minute of everyday. You have the option to choose how to write it, if you have…

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Out of Time

Just in: "Out of Time"

24 hours is a day. The weekend is just two. 48 hours later, it’s Monday And I’m feeling blue.   Dragging myself out of bed, I put on my happy face 9 hours spent on my desk Woah, what a waste.   Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday All seems the same I could have done more but All the inspiration goes down the drain   Friday comes and I’m hopeful The afternoon doesn’t seem so bad Life is finally getting…

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If We Meet Again

If We Meet Again

  If We Meet Again Sorry for the flowers I never gave you I wish I could have bought you one Sorry for the words I never said It’s easier said than done Sorry if I couldn’t look you in the eyes I wish I could smile at you more genuinely Sorry if I didn’t hold your hand I was afraid it won’t fit perfectly Sorry if I shouted your song Still what I feel remained unheard Sorry for the lousy holiday…

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A 4pm flight turned to a 7pm departure. This has led me to realize that I should be posting more photos because I'll need a repository of everything captured one day. And social media? Well, this is for my own personal consumption. Welcome back, Ferina! (at Paradise Island, Samal)

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Thank you, Goodbye

Ever had your heart broken? Here's a powerfully emotional piece from a friend's contribution. Thoughts? <3

Thank you, Goodbye   Thank you for the flowers you never gave me And the letter you never wrote Thank you for the questions you never asked And the words you never spoke   Thank you for the stare we never shared And for the smile you have to fake Thank you for not holding my hand Probably a chance you’ll never take   Thank you for the song we sang together It will always be my favorite Thank you…

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Why You Shouldn't Go on Vacations

Here's why you shouldn't go on vacations... Really...

The thing about vacations is that at the end of it, you’ll start to hate why you even bothered to go on one in the first place. It’s that post-vacation depression that starts to consume you the moment you start packing your things up, saying goodbye to the new friends you’ve found and getting in that vehicle that will transport you away from the happy place you’ve called home for the past four…

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Of Forgetting Sunscreens and Remembering Them

Of Forgetting Sunscreens and Remembering Them

Gosh. I miss the ocean. I miss falling asleep on a hot Sunday night, wishing I didn’t have to work on Monday. Wishing I could still surf when I woke up the next day. I miss having those sunburn hang-over moments when I would wake up and tell myself to never forget sunscreen ever again. One week would pass by, I’d find myself surfing the weekends and waking up on Monday mornings realizing that I…

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She Longed for the Sea

Here's the another poem to add to the Sea Series collection! <3

  *A Sea Series Collection   She Longed for the Sea   The first time she saw the sea, With all her unending glory Her heart stopped at such beauty   The sun would glisten on her surface Much like the touch of a lover, Skin on skin and kisses   At night she would see the moon Longing to just touch her Pulling her waves but never closer   At dawn the sun would kiss her edges Bursts of romantic…

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A Mermaid Up Here

Mermaids and waterfalls? Yes, they can get along. "Mermaids Up Here" is inspired by a fellow mermaid's tale up the mountains.

A Mermaid Up Here She thought she was lost when she wandered north Up, up, somewhere near the fog As she followed the trail that took so much time She looked around and saw a world divine Her heart stopped, “What a captivating view!” “There’s water here, and clouds too!” Hulugan Falls (Photo by Monique Lorica) On and on she pressed even further On the road less wandered Slippery slopes did not…