A Recluse Out of the Hinterlands

"Yes!"

This sign of affirmation is one of the few words that are now screaming
at the top of each student's lungs, for they have been granted a
temporary break from the haggard of early morning rush and the
chaos inside the four-cornered walls of a classroom.

Semestral break spells bliss to almost every student who couldn't get
enough from the flooding quizzes, projects, reports to the mind-bleeding exams.
It is one of the anticipated ...

January spells, vibrant, picturesque and magnificent to tourist and local alike whenever they visit Cebu, the Queen City of the South. Fiesta banners and mini-flaglets already lined-up the streets in the first two week of January, getting ready for the grandest Festival in the Philippines, Sinulog.
Hotels are fully booked, restaurants are full and balik-bayan presents are screaming sale in every malls in the city.

Since I was kid, it was a tradition to witness the Sinulog festival, ...

We are too young to know that if we hang in there, our troubles, whatever they are, will pass.


Of course, I do not believe that all problems will pass with time. However, one does have a point to think that MOST problems pass with time. It isn't that they simply disappear. It's just that with time, we somehow work them out or situations change in such a way that what was once a problem is no longer.

The ability "to hang in there" is a big "IF". ...

While ultraviolet rays are merely invisible in my eyes, I was patiently waiting for the vehicle to start.
I pulled up my phone from my pocket and tried to text some people, but despite, these days are considered zero like a well that has been dried up.


As the jeepney started, I find myself engrossed in the most desperate thought: to write and draft topics.
I was feeling a "writer" at the moment.


I wouldn't mind passengers that come and ...

Reader Discretion: Parental guidance is highly advised for ages 18 below.


Virginity is such a personal thing. You can't judge anyone on it.
It is the Pandora's Box that women are trying to conceal and keep hidden.
But do these questions pop-up on your mind?

Let's face it.



Am I trying to prove something?

-Despite *** education in schools, despite the trend toward honesty and openness about ***, many parents ...

While fashion may change with the times, having the right attitude never goes out of style!


Being Respectful - Politeness doesn't fade with time, while being rude or disrespectful to others has never been cool. Bear in mind that a harsh word can spell the difference between having a good or bad relationship with others. Respect begets respect---when you are considerate to others, they will show respect for you as well.

Say "po" and "opo" to elders, ...

Are you Pro-earth?
Are you in a Clean-and-Green Campaign?
If you really care for our environment, read over this tips and you might follow this some time in the future.



1. Save the really nice wrapping paper form the presents you get.

2. Recycle old phonebooks by using their pages as gift wrappers. It'll give your presents a character.

3. Instead of buying a new pen, keep the old one and buy an ink refill.

4. Write the ...