engr. v writes

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

ruby woo

lacquer in ruby woo, scarlet,
a real damsel’s weapon.
the dark, alluring simper,
her greatest poison.… Continue reading ruby woo

inside a closed room

A faint light is trying to seep in through the curtains draped with flower patterns of blue and green. The air felt damp – it has been drizzling all night again. Her room sets a scene of a melancholic view – the way the light touches the deep blue wall, the feeling of sadness eminent in the space. Staring at the ceiling, she took a deep breath, what came out was a heavy sigh. Then another.… Continue reading inside a closed room

New Horizons on New Normal.

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons was surrounded by so much hype mainly due to the reason that it has been eight years since the last game in the franchise was introduced, and that it offers an endless possibility in a controlled and limited life in quarantine. The addition boasts of features that gamers are excited about from autosaves to remote island life. Here are some of the reasons why everyone took on the Dodo Airline Ride.… Continue reading New Horizons on New Normal.