This isn’t my story, but a story of my longtime friend Mar. We met in high school, then went on to study the same major in college. […]
Category: Writers Corner
Introducing the Writers’ Corner. Here you can find subjective and opinion-based narratives and articles by the WhatALife content authors.
New articles will be published every month so stay tuned!
Celebrating Yuletide Season this New Normal
Christmas parties, family reunions, holiday escapades—these are some of the customs we Filipinos would spend during the Yuletide seasons. Apart from reuniting with our families after months-long […]
DECADE IN REVIEW: One last glimpse before letting the 2010s go
A new decade has come, but one must know to look back on the past now and to recollect the lessons we learned from the mistakes we […]
On Mission: Completing the 9 days of Misa de Gallo
It’s the most wonderful time of the year indeed, and it’s that time where church-goers offer nine days of waking up at wee hours to warmly welcome […]
When You Feel That You Are Able To, Reach Out
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide. If you or anyone you know struggles with thoughts of suicide, contact the National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline at […]
I Tried CrossFit And This Is What Happened
I used to be active physically with my dancing and casual sports participation back in high school, and manage to run occasionally in college. However, the pressure […]
To My Fellow Travelers: Choose the passengers you get a ride with
Whenever I cruise around the busy streets of Cagayan de Oro alone, I often contemplate how driving is an epitome of human life. How the car represents […]
Student vs Stress: 8 rules to survive a stressful semester
Ah, Stress! A very common enemy of all. It is with us nearly every day. Dealing with it sometimes makes us wish to fall into a […]
An Open Letter: Out From The Closet But Only When You Are Ready
As the pride month comes to an end, here’s an open letter addressed to those who still linger inside the confinement of the so-called closet. An […]
