No more for social commentary, let's now go into some personal stories. More specifically, back when I thought I did something, when I thought I was woke to the point I belittled others for not being me and being like others. I grew up surrounded mostly by guys, and the women who raised me were… Continue reading I thought I Was Woke, then I Woke Up (3/3)
For our 2nd lecture on woke, this one is related to woke's cousin, cancel culture. We briefly discussed what canceled is on the first part, but let's widen that one on this post. If someone is 'canceled' (mostly a famous influencer and a bigshot celebrity) it means they (the person and the career) are done… Continue reading The Harms of Being Woke (2/3)
It is one of those blog posts where I get into my feelings, reflect, and just spur out random words. So, everyone, bear with me. First, let’s talk about the term ‘woke’ Because as it is the 21st century, woke is not just simply about waking up. Just as much as the skull emojis don’t… Continue reading Wake Up! Filipinos and the term “Pa-Woke” (Woke 1/3)
I want to thank Penguin Random House for gifting me these ARCs in exchange for an honest review All the Flowers Kneeling by Paul Tran ⭐⭐⭐Premise: Visceral and astonishing, Paul Tran's debut poetry collection All the Flowers Kneeling investigates intergenerational trauma, sexual violence, and U.S. imperialism in order to radically alter our understanding of freedom,… Continue reading February Three: All the Flowers Kneeling, Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? Bibliolepsy (Spoiler-Free Book Review)
First and foremost, I would like to thank turnthepagetours for having me for this tour! Mina’s life is going according to plan; she’s acing AP Calc and is perfectly content with her nonexistent social life. Though only a high school junior, Mina knows time is an investment, and she’s putting all her capital into academics.… Continue reading Book Tour and Review: Love and Other Sins by Emilia Ares (Spoiler Free)
Title: Train I RideAuthor: Paul MosierRating: 4 StarsSummary: Rydr is on a train heading east, leaving California, where her gramma can’t take care of her anymore, and traveling to Chicago to live with an unknown relative. She brings with her a suitcase, memories both happy and sad, and a box containing something very important. As… Continue reading I Was Sad for 2 Days: Train I Ride by Paul Mosier (Book Review-Spoiler Free)
Note: The author sent me a copy of the book in exchange for a review Title: 20 Nights in HeavenAuthor: Jahric LagoGenre: Contemporary, RomanceSynopsis: Everyone is an angel to someone. Flying with passion and spreading wings of love. Soaring greater heights and reaching the heavens above. Shannon Bueno, the hunky and nice guy, the savior,… Continue reading 3 Faces of Heaven: 20 Nights in Heaven by Jahric Lago (Book Review-Spoiler Free)
Note: I'm honored to have been selected to be part of this book tour hosted by Turn the Page Tours in exchange for a review, mood board, and playlist. Thank you so much to Turn the Page Tours and the author, Hasnita Singh for the opportunity! About the Book Get You the Moon Cover +… Continue reading The Best Treat of Halloween: Get You The Moon by Hasnita Singh (Book Tour and Review)
How do you pen your own destiny when you’re destined to control a magical pen?Arnie Schmidt is an unremarkable seventeen-year-old nerd who works at his uncle’s accounting firm. Nothing exciting happens to him. Ever. The most exhilarating experience he had was sharing an elevator with his office crush once. It was a pleasure never to… Continue reading Book Tour and Review: The Pen Thief and the Orbit of Uncertainty
Book Title: Nine Perfect StrangersAuthor: Liane MoriartySynopsis: In Nine Perfect Strangers, Nine people gather at the Tranquillum House Resort for a 10-day wellness retreat, run by a former businesswoman named Masha. While these strangers get to know each other and grapple with their own issues, they start to have questions about what exactly is going on at this… Continue reading I’m Not The Biggest Disappointment Anymore: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty (Spoiler Free Book Review)
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