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Good morning! . #taho #mornings #morningslikethis #breakfast #noedit #nofilter #HuaweiP30 #rurallife https://www.instagram.com/p/B7XI-usBNNX/?igshid=m10ujbemv33h

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The Map of Days by Ransom Riggs I enjoyed reading the book. It is a good sequel, but while reading I couldn't help but feel that the previous books were better. The storyline for me was very convenient: it was an adventure that easily introduced new characters, in a "series of unfortunate events" that could have been avoided had the characters had better sense of judgment. The characters were written in a way that showed how young they still were, even though they've already saved the whole European peculiardom in the previous book. I kept waiting for a twist, because some events were just so un-Peculiar, but there was none. The real cliffhanger was the last part of the book; it made me want to read more and know what's gonna happen next. Sadly, it was the ending! I can't wait until the next book is released; I think the real adventure will begin there. #book #bookreview #quickreview #msperegrines #ransomriggs #mapofdays #fiction #bookworm #bookfinds #goodreads https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzx7Ob1h1CO/?igshid=18kglvlks3ga7

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Sunset in Calbayog City, Samar. Shot using LG P715 29 April 2014

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Sometimes I long for times past.

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Just this afternoon 😊 I really like the golden hour. The almost 5 to past 5 in the afternoon, sometimes 6pm. The soft wind, bright rays of the sun, long shadows. Ang ganda 😍 Nakaka-gv 😊 sa totoo lang every time lumalabas ako ng ganitong oras feeling ko antagal na simula nung huli kong labas na ganun ng feels. So mesmerizing. Tapos narerealize ko na lang, oo nga pala, gusto ko yung ganitong panahon, ganitong oras. I like the golden hour.

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Find that friend

Find a friend who's bubbly (but serious). She will make things light and crack you up with her jokes and sometimes nonsensical things, but take note, she'll also know when to be serious and empathic. Find a friend who's so skillful and talented. She can dance (hello pumping move), sing, play instruments, compose songs, draw, take really good photos, facilitate workshops, plan events (and the list goes on).... She is an amazing woman in herself you'll wonder what she cannot do.

Find a friend who shares the same (political) views with you. You never have to worry talking about news that bother you or piss you off, and you can always openly discuss about it. She will join you in rallies, support you in causes not only because she is your friend but also because it's important to her, too. Most importantly, you'll be sure you won't have to cut ties with her! Haha 😄

Find a friend who shares her interests with you (hello Korean! And others 😁). She'll introduce you to food, series, movies, bands, songs and other stuff that she likes, so much that you'll end up liking most of these too, not because she's your friend but because you realize these are indeed, ahem, likable! (for lack of a better term)

Best of all, find a friend who will always be there for you--through life's ups and downs, joys and sorrows, busy or YOLO. She's that true friend. Find that friend and keep her, for friends like her are so rare to find.

Hello, Althea Muriel! Kinarir ko na to. Haha. I am so blessed you are all of the above and more! 😄 Happy birthday to the bestest bff ever! Wishing you more blessings and happiness, good luck sa career and acads (kaya mo yan!), and more korean food, koreanovela, movies, rallies, raket?, tambays, chika with you! Haha. Ikaw na lahat, dabest ka! Happy birthday! 😘😊

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First set of photos from Decade, where we had our lunch. 😄 (January 2018, Baguio City)

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Stopped by the Lion’s Head along Kennon Road. But we were more attracted to the ice cream!! Haha

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Things I miss

To tell you honestly there are a lot of things I can do. I can write, edit, research, interview people…. I can do a lot of work things. Things I cannot do right now, because I’m stuck on my thesis. But they seem to haunt me now, reminding of me what I used to do and what I liked about doing those.

Funny thing is, I never realized I missed those until I sort of did them again, though for a different purpose. And you know what? It felt good. A little, that is. So my next question is, do I miss working already? Should I be working again? Huhu

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I figured that it takes a while for me to answer questions I never really thought anyone would ask. Questions to which I have answers I do not tell just anyone. Answers that are not in fact secrets, but which I consider very personal things that have emotional weight.

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Dear self, I hope that wherever life takes you, you'll find a reason to be happy and thankful for everything. I hope that you find tranquility, always. Keep the faith, pray, and never stop hoping.

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Bridal Veil Falls, Tuba, Benguet January 3, 2018

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I get attracted to people. No, not the romantic type. It’s the wanting to get to know them, converse with them, see how they speak, know their thoughts. Curiosity arouses me and I’d always feel the urge to talk to them. But once I do, the wanting stops. It’s like the force that’s been pulling me towards them disappears; they no longer become mysterious.

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Yay I'm finally posting photos. Haha. These are my last two photos at Cat Cafe in Cebu. Taken sometime in 2015. It was the perfect place to destress that time. Good food, good company of grumpy cats and one stressed officemate. Haha. But really, we enjoyed our visit here! 🐱