In my twenties, I usually found time to go to a Prayer Mountain in Antipolo City about 25 miles east of Manila. I would stay […]
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My DIY Productivity Journal
My last paper-based planner-journal was the one I got from Starbucks after drinking too many cups of expensive, oftentimes sweet, coffee in 2011. After that, […]
My beginnings in writing and publishing
I have published 3 books in the Philippines since 2013. It was a long journey, but totally worth it. Here are a few reflections on […]
How I Published 3 Books in 3 Years
It took me two (2) years to finish the draft of my first book. I started writing it in early 2012 and finished the final […]
Why I Write in My Native Tongue: Ilokano
It was almost an accident. I went back to my home province after college graduation. Then I met a friend of mine. He is older […]
Tools and Systems I Use for Writing
When I was younger, I thought of writers as near-mythical figures who would stare out into space, get inspiration, then start typing out awesome words, […]
My Writing Process
I generally write about my own experiences, things that capture my interests, some solution to my personal problems, and anything that I get curious about. […]
Caspian is Home and We’re Learning How to Care for an Infant in the USA
At about 4:45 am on Sunday, 18 Nov 2018, my wife woke me up and told me “It’s time!” I got up quickly and wiped […]
Jumping Off Cliffs: Remembering My First Big Risk as a Young Adult
It must have been my third job after college. I was earning a good amount of money. With my responsibilities, I expected to be promoted […]
Being parents of young kids can be overwhelming
It’s 12:46 am and we have just finished folding and packing away our laundry. We moved to a new apartment barely a week ago, so […]