I went straight home after my shift. I was too tired to eat lunch but decided instead to take a quick shower before heading out to my birthday / family dinner. While in the bathroom, I rehearsed the lines I've thought of a few weeks ago. I practiced and practiced until I felt I was … Continue reading Out of the Closet: My ‘Coming Out’ Story
Thoughts
Be with someone who…
Be with someone who is proud of you and your achievements no matter how big or small they are. Someone who will insist in celebrating these achievements even by just eating a cup of ice cream. Be with someone who is always eager to be with you. Someone who is willing to spend hours stuck in … Continue reading Be with someone who…
RSA: 1 of 2
December 18 marks the end of the first year of my Return Service. Amazing how time flies! During the past year, I've been able to do three things: (1) work as a research assistant, establish an organization of researchers, (2) teach nursing topics, (3) work as a hospital staff nurse. In the final year of … Continue reading RSA: 1 of 2
Pen Point 10
You do not necessarily have to "fit in" in order to "belong"
First 50 Duty Days
I am the newest staff nurse in the Department of Neurosciences, Philippine General Hospital. I thought I came well-prepared owing to the fact that I've had my clinical rotations in the same hospital and even in the same department. But a beginning nurse like me would know that there's so much to learn - knowledge, … Continue reading First 50 Duty Days
Neither slow nor fast
"Take it slow." Why is everyone convinced that falling in love fast is bad? Most romantic movies portray people meeting and falling in love almost immediately. But when we experience such in real life, we hesitate. We don't trust it. Our society has created an impression that taking it slowly is ideal. That when one … Continue reading Neither slow nor fast
Easy way out: creating a culture of fear and violence
Just recently, my friends and I watched The Purge: Election Year. It is an action and horror film that features an American society embracing the culture of violence. By “embracing” I meant making legal all forms of violence for a span of 12 hours. This movie reminded me of our society – the currently evolving … Continue reading Easy way out: creating a culture of fear and violence
#PiliPinasDebates2016 Visayas Leg
I think the organizers prepared well for this debate. They managed to slightly change the mechanics but still stick with the rules provided by the COMELEC. However, it was disappointing when it aired an hour later than expected due to a lapse in communication. It was also disappointing because health wasn't discussed. My take on … Continue reading #PiliPinasDebates2016 Visayas Leg
Cagay
"Cagay", Cagayan State University's version of UP's Sablay. SOON, graduates are expected to wear this sash instead of the traditional toga. I like how the University emphasized its special role in shaping the minds of Cagayanos and in contributing to the development of Cagayan's aqua- and agricultural sectors. The Cagay represents not just the brand … Continue reading Cagay
#PiliPinasDebates 2016 Mindanao Leg
Poe handled this debate well. The hosts didn't. But there's a learning curve. I hope the next leg of #PiliPinasDebates2016 will be better. My take on this debate, Round 1: Poe Round 2: Roxas Round 3: Poe, Santiago FINAL: 1) Poe 2) Santiago 3) Roxas 4) Duterte 5) Binay Read and discuss. Be an informed … Continue reading #PiliPinasDebates 2016 Mindanao Leg
Pens & Needles 