#aplaonic

[the-flower32]

Happy international Lesbian Day to...

Asexual & Ace-spec lesbians

Aromantic & Aro-spec lesbians

AroAce & AroAce-spec lesbians

Aplatonic & Apl-spec lesbians

Analterous & Analterous-spec lesbians

Asensual & Asensual-sepc Lesbians

Aqueerplatonic & Aqp-spec Lesbians

Anaesthetic & Anaesthetic Lesbians

Aemotional & Aemo-spec Lesbians

Aphysical & Aphy-spec Lesbians

Asocial & Asocial-spec Lesbians

Lesbians who choose not to label their attraction/relationships

Lesbians in queerplatonic relationships

Lesbians in Alterous relationships

Lesbians who dont want comitted relationships

Nonbinary Lesbians

Trans Lesbians

Multigender, Genderfliud, & Agender Lesbians

Xenogender Lesbians

Polyamorus Lesbians

M-spec Lesbians

Neurodivergent Lesbians

Disabled Lesbians

POC Lesbians

Closeted Lesbians

Lesbians who romantic attraction is different from their sexual attraction & Vise Versa

And any type of Lesbian i may have missed. ❤️🧡🤍🩷❤️

[the-flower32]

perfect reaction image to Aphobia

hi

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asexual, aromantic, aroace, aroallo, alloace, aplatonic

[ilaw-at-panitik]

From SEA to Cloud: Listen to authors Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta, Maryanne Moll, and RM Topacio-Aplaon talk about their respective books "Assembling Alice," "The Maps of Camarines," and "At Night We Are Dancers."

[bookloure]

I hesitate to call whatever this it is I’m writing here as book reviews, so I guess tawagin ko na lang silang #ReadingJourney. So ayun, here’s my reading journey with RM Topacio-Aplaon’s “Topograpiya ng Lumbay.”

Based on this book alone, I find a lot of similarities between RM Topacio-Aplaon’s writing and themes to Haruki Murakami. In my head, I see him as a “grounded Murakami.”

Topograpiya ng Lumbay follows three lonely people whose lives intersect because of a horrific event that coincided with Yolanda. In the span of a week or so, we follow their journey to unearth the past and, more importantly, find themselves. It’s one of those nothing-really-happens book. The reader just follows these lonely characters to places and listens to their pseudo-deep conversations. As I said, very Murakami-esque.

Another (unfortunate) similarity between RM and Haruki is how they write women. The fetishization of thin, lithe women is all over the novel. In more than one scene, Melody, who has a ‘maliit na suso’ at ‘mapupulang tuhod,’ masturbates for nothing but to cater to the male gaze. (I’m just tired of it. Having read a lot of women authors, I am highly sensitive to these things now. And I’m glad I am. I wouldn’t have noticed all of these bullshit when I was sixteen, and that’s sinister.)

That said, there were enough interesting elements in the novel to keep me going. It touched on topics that I thought were interesting. I can rally behind the body horror-ish vibes of the book. There are many scenes where the gross bodily fluids and functions were underscored. Clearly, may pinaglalaban din si RM pagdating sa depiction ng kadiring mga bagay na ginagawa ng mga katawan natin sa mga nobela. Merong mga pangugulangot, pagkamot ng bayag, pag-amoy ng hininga etc. At masasabi ko namang na-enjoy ko yung grossness.

There were moments when characters were used as mouthpieces. And I thought hindi ganon ka-elegant yung pagka-insert ng mga opinyon nya sa narrative. For one, RM has some strong opinions about Filipino readers who seem to prefer English novels, which I do not agree with. I tend to give Filipinos more grace just because our colonial past, our government, and the systems here are shit.

It’s the novel’s political dimension that I enjoyed the most. It felt to me like I was let in on a secret. I should say tho, that all the horrific scenes happen around this political dimension; there��s torture, mutilation, and bestiality (which thankfully was not depicted in a graphic way.) And I know that politics in rural areas of the country are violent—who can ever forget the Maguindanao Massacre?—but it’s important to be reminded.

Overall, this is not a favorite book, but I’m not giving up on RM Topacio Aplaon yet. (hello, cognitive dissonance!) I still have two of his books that I want to read before I can say for sure that he’s not the author for me.

May pakiramdam akong maiinis si RM Topacio Aplaon na Ingles ‘tong review ko ng libro nya, but whatever.

[universallystudent]

HUMSS the Path of Success

Are you also thinking twice about what strand to take when you come to senior high? Do you think twice if there is HUMSS? So let's go to HUMSS. You can learn a lot from humss, such as not being afraid to speak to many people, knowing history, being open minded, and many others. Choosing the right high school path is important.

HUMSS ( Humanities and Social Sciences )

It's a senior high school strand in the Philippines that focuses on the study of humanities, social sciences, and languages. The strand aims to develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills in students, preparing them for careers in fields like education, journalism, law, and social work. HUMSS is a good choice for students interested in exploring human behavior, culture, and societal issues.

If you love learning about people and how the world works, HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) is perfect for you. You'll learn about history, read amazing books, and study languages. You'll also learn how to think critically, solve problems, and share your ideas. HUMSS isn't just about books, it's about understanding what's happening in the world and how to make it better. You can become a journalist, lawyer, teacher, or even a writer – there are lots of cool jobs for HUMSS graduates. HUMSS is more than just a class, it's about being curious and caring about others. If you want to understand people and make the world a better place, choose HUMSS.

In brief, HUMSS is a great choice if you want to learn about people, society, and how to make the world a better place. You'll learn how to think clearly, write well, and do research, which are skills that are useful in many different jobs. If you're interested in becoming a teacher, a lawyer, a journalist, or working in other fields that help people, then HUMSS is a good path for you.

In our school, this is the room where the HUMSS strand students have their classes.

This is the building, it's nice. So what are you waiting for? Come join the HUMSS strand!

HUMSS: It's not just a track, it's a launchpad for your voice, your passion, and your power to change the world.

Talle, Princess Jian M. & Aplaon, Angela A.

G11- Pinzon

[onanuine]

don’t know how to identify if not as “writer” but this bit of RM Topacio-Aplaon’s MULING NANGHAHARANA ANG DAPITHAPON has me thinking about how deep down i think i’ve always known how tenuous any idea i’ve had of having a so-called vocation in writing for me was—that any reason, any excuse that life could place before me for doing so would have me turning my back on writing, not w/o regret, not exactly, but certainly w/o hesitation. as, to be clear, i have. so how do i identify now? parent comes closest i guess, but i refuse to burden my kids w/my self-identity—they are their own people, i’m a completely separate entity; we are coincident but, in a very important sense i’ve come to realize from my own pathologically codependent familial relations, mutually exclusive—as necessary as i am now to them in practical terms, & for as long as i’m alive & able the kids can count on me, in the most fundamental existential sense they’ll be fine w/o me. anyway what was i going to say? no idea, but that’s where this bit put me rn. basically: i have no point? & that’s the point. i guess. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyeUjCPrXPnqc7LMyoUIY_dT5D2TgkME3u_2A0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gheethatyoulove]

Sa tuwing binabasa ko si R.M. Topacio-Aplaon, palagi kong pakiramdam na may mga salita para sa mga nararamdaman ko, gaano man kalabo sa isip kong ipaliwanag sila. Sa lumbay ng tono ng mga kwento niya, maging ang mga pinakamasasakit para sa aking ibahagi ay tila kayang kaya niyang ilarawan. May hatid na kaunting pahinga ito sa puso ko na kahit pa hindi niya ako kilala at wala siyang kamalay-malay sa kwento ko, pakiramdam ko meron at merong tao na makakaintindi sa akin. Kung sana'y makakakwentuhan ko lang siya habang humihigop siya ng mainit na kape, mainit na tsokolate para sa akin malamang, at umuubos ng kalahating pakete ng sigarilyo. Ano kayang pakiramdam ng may ganitong kaibigan?

[thebaronmunchausen]

CCP to Hold Onsite Book Discussion of RM Topacio Aplaon’s Topograpiya ng Lumbay

The Cultural Center of the Philippines through the Intertextual Division, together with the Pinoy Reads Pinoy Books (PRPB), will hold a book discussion of RM Topacio-Aplaon’s Topograpiya ng Lumbay. The said discussion will take place on November 19, 2022, 1:00 PM at the CCP Little Theater Lobby.

The discussion will be led by writers Danim Majerano and Gerome Dela Pena. The activity aims to introduce and discuss the book "Topograpiya ng Lumbay: Imus Novel 6” published by the University of the Philippines Press in 2020. Topograpiya ng Lumbay is the sixth of the seven Imus novels and recently won the National Book Development Board - Philippines (NBDB) and Manila Critic Circle's National Book Award for Novel in Filipino. The author, RM Topacio-Aplaon is a writer, painter, and musician from Imus, Cavite.

This activity is part of the CCP's celebration of National Book Development Month. The book discussion is free and open to the public.

For queries regarding this event, please email ccpintertextualdivision@gmail.com. You may also send a message to CCP Intertextual Division’s Facebook page and mobile number: 09193175708.

See you there!

*may pa tour sa CCP curated by Bebang Sy. take the opportunity guys at magsasara ang CCP January of next year for renovation. you may not see CCP the same way again.

[the-flower32]

“Platonic bonds can be deep and meaningful” & “Platonic relations are not a required human experience”

Are not mutually exclusive, these two things that can & do coexist.

Happy Pride Month! 💚🤍🩶🖤 💜💚💙🤍

[boeing747]

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Hank literally calls Barry his best friend

..,,s, immmm so fu cki nnge sorry ..,,,, ,,, i fuckcked upp...... i t was just a joak...,,, im sorry for calling,,,, noho hank aplaonic,,,,, id idntne mean it 

[ilaw-at-panitik]

From Mt. Cloud Instagram Page: From SEA to Cloud 🌊☁️ Join us on 14 October 2023, Saturday, from 4:00PM onwards for a literary conversation with authors Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta, Maryanne Moll, and RM Topacio Aplaon, featuring their respective books, "Assembling Alice", "The Maps of Camarines", and "At Night We Are Dancers". Get a 5% discount on these books upon purchase during this event. Follow this link to register. Entrance is free. See you at the Cloud!

[bookloure]

September reading wrap-up + mini haul from my recent trip to Bookichigo! ✨

Here are the books I managed to finish last month, ranked from most to least favorite:

4.5⭐ Lanny by Max Porter The Awakening by Kate Chopin

4⭐ Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002 by David Sedaris Pukiusap by Liv Strömquist (tr by Bebang Siy)

3.75⭐ The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

3.5⭐ Topograpiya ng lumbay by RM Topacio-Aplaon

3⭐ The Girl Aquarium by Jen Campbell

2⭐ The Bishop and the Missing L Train by Andrew Greeley

[unbiasedph]

Hau, Topacio-Aplaon bag top honors in 39th NBA

Hau, Topacio-Aplaon bag top honors in 39th NBA

Academic Caroline S. Hau and writer RM Topacio-Aplaon were big winners at the recent 39th National Book Awards (NBA), with their novels receiving top honors for Best Novel in English and Best Novel in Filipino respectively. Read Full News @ Manila Standard

[itsmevjhay-blog]

Love your family. Spend time, be kind & serve one another. Make no room for regrets. Tomorrow is not promised & today is short. Happy to be with you again Aplaon Family. Love lots xoxo #Aplaon #GreatCousins #Family

[worldnewsph]

DOST 6 gears up for biggest annual S&T event

DOST 6 gears up for biggest annual S&T event

ILOILO CITY, Aug. 16 (PIA6) — The Department of Science and Technology 6 (DOST 6) is firming up preparations for its biggest science and technology event conducted in Western Visayas every year.

  DOST 6 Information Officer Sol Aplaon Salazar said the 2018 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) will be held in Roxas City, Capiz on August 29 to 31.

  “It’s high time that we bring this science…

[gheethatyoulove]

Lila ang Kulay ng Pamamaalam ni RM Topacio-Aplaon

Banayad. Napaka-banayad ng naratibo ng nobelang ito, na kahit mabigat ang tagpong hinahatid sayo, hindi ito parang isang hollow block na biglaang ibinagsak sa ulo mo kundi maayos na iniaabot at unti-unting nagpaparamdam ang bigat sa dibdib mo. Halos hindi ko nga mamalayan ang mga pagkakataong gusto ko ng umiyak o maluha man lang. Ngunit may matagal na epekto ang bawat bigat na mararanasan mo sa buong nobela. Bigat na hindi basta lumilipas lang at mawawala agad. Bigat ito na katulad ng bitbit-bitbit ni Dylan, parang gusto ring ipabuhat pa sayo ng matagal. Ang pagka-banayad ng pagkakakwento ay nasa manipis na pagitan na ng pagka-mapanlinlang na akala mo ok ka lang, kaya mo pang dalhin ang sakit ng kwento pero basta ka nalang hindi na makahinga ng maluwag dahil sa parang tumutusok sa puso mo.

Masakit ang Lila ang Kulay ng Pamamaalam. Ngunit maganda, magandang sakit. Mukang hindi ako patutulugin agad ng nobelang ito mangyari lang na matapos ko sya. Ang Lila ang Kulay ng Pamamaalam ay hindi malayong maging isang Daigdig ng Alaala na mananatiling buhay sa lahat ng makakabasa.