I am writing with so much excitement to say this year ended far better than the last. This time, things were different. I wasn’t bitter about failing a course with a B+ (or worse) and being required to retake something else in place of it since A- and above is the passing grade because the […]
PhD Life: On Completion of My First Year as a PhD Student
Failure. That’s the word I’ve been using to describe myself as my first year of PhD comes to an end. Closely followed by Disappointed, Discouraged, Embarrassed, Hopeless, Ashamed, and Sad. I know all these are negative emotions, and what’s worse, I feel them all at the same time. Reflecting on the Past Year Let’s take […]
Quotes that I have enjoyed over time in different seasons
God takes full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him. Charles Stanley, https://www.bible.com/events/48737902 You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting. James V. Hart, Hook You don’t look happy or excited about the prospect of our […]
Goodbye, friend 👋🏾
For the past two days, as I rise from bed, a soft utterance escapes my lips: “I wish we had more time.” More time to reconnect, engage in our familiar conversations, but above all, more time to simply talk. You made your presence felt on May 31, 2020, when I needed a friend—always reliable. On […]
My 20 days volunteer work with Youth With A Mission Los Angeles (YWAM LA)
Before completing my graduate studies, I had planned to devote my time to either career development or volunteering for a meaningful cause. Regarding career development, I intended to study French in Quebec City or France. For volunteer work, my goal was to teach English in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, or a similar destination. I conducted thorough […]
2022 Travels: First time in the US and road trip to Charlottetown and Halifax
After a real-life tsunami hits, I had to re-strategize and look at things from a different lens. After an incredibly cold and first-time winter, it only made sense to hit the road and explore the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Canada. What most people think when they hear Canada is “a good country brimming with […]
30 Bible Verses That Held Me Together In 2022
2022 has been an incredibly amazing year albeit emotionally-daunting. I was held together by my faith in God and my reliance on the word of God. I literally laid my bed on the promises of God. I didn’t ask for much. I trusted God “to give me today..” Matthew 6:11 – take me through each […]
To this day by Shane Koyczan
I have in the recent years developed a predilection for poem, poetry, prose, spoken word and even philosophy. I have been on a hunt in search for artist who actually speak on relevant matters and who articulate their views in unique and distinct ways. Shane Koyczan who happens to be Canadian was discovered. This particular […]
A Tear and A Smile by Khalil Gibran
I would not exchange the sorrows of my heartFor the joys of the multitude.And I would not have the tears that sadness makesTo flow from my every part turn into laughter.I would that my life remain a tear and a smile.A tear to purify my heart and give me understandingOf life’s secrets and hidden things.A […]
Powerful words from Anthony Hopkins
Let go of people who aren’t ready to love you yet! This is the hardest thing you’ll have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing: stop giving your love to those who aren’t ready to love you yet. Stop hard conversations with people who don’t want to […]