On Obesity and Pamaskong Pagbati

There's a recent buzz in the social media world about an actress who was described as "obese" in an educational module used in a local primary school. People has been weighing in with different opinions. The actress herself also has already released her official statement. I'm not the kind who reacts in these kind of …

If He never sends us rain

Life has been too overwhelming lately. No one knows except me and the Lord that I have been on a really rough path lately. The demands of my day-to-day online activities is exhausting. Time has become my biggest concern. If time's of the essence, then you need My presenceMatt and Josie Minikus, All The Time …

a few random thoughts

I was torn whether to read all my CPGs for Internal Medicine including this latest update on COVID-19 Interim Guidance or to catch up with my to-be-reads. I have approximately five books left unfinished since clerkship started. But I also have lots of backlogs on my essential clinical readings. I'm now on my 4th week …

Recovery Mode

Recover. :to return to the normal state of mind, health or well-being My iPad for six years went into the dreaded black screen of death earlier this morning. I am trying to revive/recover it tonight. Though I know deep down it's not only this that needs recovery. I, too, am in dire need. Today has …

less

I'm not even mad. But... I'm disappointed. Disappointed at myself. Because I brought myself into this. Because I compromised my principles, my standards, the solid ground of my personal beliefs. Because I kept trying. Because I knew I deserve more, I deserve better... but I settled for less. Now I am both overflowing and empty. …

substance

I'm tired is for cowards. I'm tired is just another way of saying I don't care anymore. I'm tired is passivity at its finest. I'll make a way is for the brave. I'll do better is for those who care and still choose to care. I'll make this right is assertiveness for what you value …

On a Saturday

I have not been feeling my best self this week. All these online clerkship duties are draining my energy. My anxiety is once again taking a toll on me. I knew I need to draw inspiration from something or some sort of motivation from someone. I also knew that miracles happen on Saturdays. Today is …

Hamilton

I just watched Hamilton (the hamilfilm) tonight and now I'm crying in Hamiltears. Seriously. It's a genius work of broadway art! When I saw Lin-Manuel Miranda's tweet few months ago saying that the show is coming to Disney+, I was sad because the platform hasn't been launched in the Philippines yet. When the show was …

Anti-Histamine

I woke up at 7:15 this morning because I have an online exam at 8am. I've been feeling this itchiness at my back since last night but I ignored it. But just when I started answering a 100-item 2-hr comprehensive examination, red itchy patches accompanied by papules erupted all over beginning on my arms, chest …

Iced Mocha

I went to the hospital today to get the second out of the three vaccines I need. My plan initially was after the immunization, I'll stay at one of the best coffee shops in town and soak in the goodness of A. Verghese's book. I was excited because it has been a long time since …