Everything began when we moved back to Baguio City after five years! But this experience wasn’t how I intended it to be. It all started when we made our four-hour drive from Manila to Baguio. It was a rollercoaster of emotions as we arrived at our new home. Literally! The car started shaking because of … Read more
A dish of perfection. My mom’s famous carbonara. Just sitting at the table. It’s an amazing treat for all the senses. It’s like the definition of perfection. It’s an incredible sight to behold. Its creamy sauce shines as it sees the sun. Looking shiny as if it was in its Sunday best. The bacons … Read more
Do you have a place in mind that positively affects you? So many places in the world are important for a lot of people. Some of these places can positively affect people, sometimes negatively. The place that has positively affected me has a very special place in my heart. You’re probably wondering, “What made … Read more
“The ability to play the clarinet is the ability to overcome the imperfections of the instrument. There’s no such thing as a perfect clarinet, never was and never will be” -Jack Brymer. The clarinet is an instrument that many people play, including me. I’ve been playing it for about four years. Throughout these four … Read more
A few months ago, when I first started high school, I was put into a beginning band class. I knew music before joining the band, so I thought I’d do well. But, unfortunately, playing in a band was even more difficult than I had imagined. Here are six things that I wish I had known … Read more
Have you ever had sleeping problems as a kid? If yes, you might find out if you have one or more of the three most common sleeping disorders in children. These disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, and delayed phase sleep syndrome (DPSS). Insomnia Insomnia is when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking … Read more
Many people blame videogames for being the source of videogame addiction. This is a misconception. In my opinion, the games alone are not to blame. Rather, the addiction itself is to blame. Out of approximately 2 billion gamers, more than 3-4% of them are video game addicts. Although that number seems small, that is equivalent … Read more
The Philippines’ unemployment rate has decreased to 5.2% in 2022, as against 2021’s 7.2%. While this number, 5.2%, may seem small, it impacts the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP is the total monetary value of finished goods and services during a specific timeframe in a country. This allows for a look into how strong … Read more
Christian Michael R. Virtudazo is my father’s name. He was born on December 24, 1987, at Metro Manila’s Capitol Medical Center. He persevered despite encountering numerous difficulties as a child, and this inspires me to do the same. He taught me how to win and how to be truthful.. He also taught me some of … Read more
Anyone can be inspired by someone to find out who they want to be. For me, it’s my mother, Daisy, who has a huge impact on me. Perhaps you’re wondering, “Why your mother?” “What about her?” “Who is she?” “How well is she doing?” “What are her goals?” Let’s slow down right here and … Read more
