engr. v writes

Not Your Ordinary Salmon

I have always stayed away from the kitchen. ALWAYS. The few times I cook when I was still staying at our family home results to either injury, smirks of disappointment, or worse, combination of the two. But the best way to keep me and my wallet healthy is to learn how to cook. … Continue reading Not Your Ordinary Salmon

Leaping Out of Comfort Zone

As one of my best friends called it, I bravely took on the last quarter of the year by stepping out, no scratch that, by leaping out of my comfort zone. It costs me my inner peace, and I have to do something about it.… Continue reading Leaping Out of Comfort Zone

Bye, Rolly!

In times of trouble and despair
when the world is dark, frightening
and heavy to bear.
When rains rage and heaven rumbles,
even as the skies hurl its terrors,… Continue reading Bye, Rolly!

Breakthroughs, Breakouts, and Workouts

It might even be called reckless or stupid, but I wanted to see what I can get away with. Sometimes, life requires you to take the leap off the edge to teach you how to fly. And as the last quarter of the year started, 2020 decided to throw in an awesome plot twist my way.… Continue reading Breakthroughs, Breakouts, and Workouts

Stick It!

I have been in a slump for about two weeks now not because I don’t find this fun anymore, nor because I felt lazy and decided to just quit out of the blue but because I realized that there’s more than one way to practice self-care during this time of pandemic. It was during those days that I realized that self-care truly comes in different forms but it always starts with this step – you’d do something good to yourself, for yourself. … Continue reading Stick It!

embers & coals

alas! my ember of being
slowly giving in;
the passion that burns,
how do I ignite and flame?… Continue reading embers & coals

gazing at lightbulbs

It was a humid afternoon, sweltering by anyone’s standards. The room was filled with people grouped in their usual places, wrapped in the world of their collective making. The whole space was filled with noise, of thoughts rummaging through everyone’s head spoken clearly aloud. She was looking straight into his expressive eyes – a look… Continue reading gazing at lightbulbs

Replay Or Rewind

I will never forget the look on his face. For that alone, if I were given another chance, I still would have taken the degree. Even if it leads me to where I am right now -… Continue reading Replay Or Rewind

at twenty five.

A period of confusion and epiphany,
a small hurdle in the long run of fate.
Is this the face of failure, shot in success –
oh such feeling of youth, full of unrest.… Continue reading at twenty five.

MAC: cheap steals and freebies

I consider myself frugal when it comes to shopping for make-up because honestly, I find myself too lazy most of the time to use it. And when I do buy make-up, I tend to buy what I believe is a good quality brand. So when I see some good deals on the brand(s) I like,… Continue reading MAC: cheap steals and freebies