Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot

the world as I see it through rose-tinted glasses

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  • Today’s Sunrise & Rainbow: A November 21, 2024 Reflection

    This morning, I planned a walk by the beach to catch the sunrise. But life, as it often does, had other plans. As I approached the wharf, the rain began to fall, so I rushed to seek shelter under a Talisay tree. Yet, as I thought of how the rain…

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    I once wrote about how Plantation Bay’s Galapagos Beach and Wharf is my favorite spot come sunrise since it has the best view of the…

  • Beautiful Batanes

    I’m sorry for not updating this blog for weeks. I was swamped with work then headed to far-flung Batanes for almost a week to rejuvenate.…

  • Cebu: Sunset at Balamban

    When I was a child, one of my favorite scenes to draw was that of mountains with the setting or rising sun.  For someone spared…

  • Revisiting the University of the Philippines Diliman

    I got the chance to revisit my college alma mater when I was in Manila last December.  It’s been almost a decade since I graduated…