August

"Some days in late August at home are like this, the air thin and eager like this, with something in it sad and nostalgic and familiar." {WF, The Sound and the Fury} The sun hits differently in late August. I saw it shining through my window this afternoon and I felt this sudden rush of …

how rare and beautiful it is to even exist

I've been on LSS with Sleeping at Last's song "Saturn" for week now. It was a part of their first Astronomy-themed album where they sang deeply emotional songs about each planet. I like this one the most. Lately, I feel like I'm stuck in a slump. Life has become monotonous with the advent of the …

Pursuit of Happiness

Beautiful Thoughts by Henry Dummond "Half of the world is on the wrong scent in the pursuit of happiness. They think it consists in having and getting, and in being served by others. IT CONSISTS IN GIVING, AND IN SERVING OTHERS. He that would be great among you, said Christ, let him serve. He that …

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 …

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 …

Through Heaven’s Eyes

This week's Sabbath School lesson is entitled Seeing People Through Jesus' Eyes and it highlighted a story found in Mark 8:22-26. Of all the healing ministries of Jesus, this is the only instance when he healed a person with a second touch. The healing took place in two stages. But before we jump into the …

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 …

All the Way (My Savior Leads Me)

I welcomed the Sabbath today in front of my piano recalling hymns and singing as I would if I were in church. I just had a four-day comprehensive exam this week and a new chapter of my life begins next week. I'm full of worries. And the future is all a blur. Nothing is certain …

A Heart That Beats With the Heart of Christ

I came across an interesting discussion in my quiet time tonight. Has anyone ever asked you, “How is your day going?” “Is everything all right with you today?” What if you asked God those questions? “God, how is Your day going?” What kind of response do you think you would receive? Possibly it would be …