An individual whose L1 is Filipino may find English as an easy language to learn because of a fairly close connection between the two languages. That is what I often hear. However, there are still exceptions to this. I have witnessed how we, Filipinos, struggle to learn English. It might be easy for some, but … Continue reading 15 English Questions and their Filipino Translations
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Saturday’s Madness
Hello, my dearest friends! It has been wintry in my place for several days. Oh! I just need a coffee now to oust my numbness. So here I am lying in my bed, thinking if I can pull together my cluttered thoughts. Haha! Well, I have the whole day to figure things out. Thank you, … Continue reading Saturday’s Madness
It’s Friday!
Hello,my awesome friends!It's now past 6 o'clock in the evening here in the Philippines.The rural town where I am is now covered with darkness.As the cold wind soothes my jaded physique,the sky starts to shower its blessings. It's really wintry! Before the gloomy weather steals my thoughts,I'm going to speckle some quotes for today. So,here … Continue reading It’s Friday!
Save Me! (A Tanka)
Let me breathe your breath, as you hold me in your arms, masked and fragmented. Save my putrefying soul, from the person I was, once!
Have a Great Monday!
Hello there!It's Lebana again! Just wanna sprinkle some good vibes as you welcome another week. So,what about Monday? Monday is a fresh start. It's never too late to dig in and begin a new journey of success. Wishing all of you a great week ahead. Love, Lebana
Lebana’s Haiku (4.0)
Haiku # 1 You stole my heart Like a bandit in the night Unpredictably! Haiku #2 You baffled my mind Like a whirlwind in the blue Everlastingly!
Expressing vs. Impressing
The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved: Loved for ourselves, or rather, Loved in spite of ourselves.-Victor Hugo Perhaps you have heard a lot of deliberations about this issue-a topic which might throw you for a loop. Overwhelmed by the increasing attention I got so far, I would like to … Continue reading Expressing vs. Impressing
You Matter
Even the smallest, weakest, most insignificant one, matters. -Rick Yancey- In my recent post, I have shared some valuable things that one needs to know in life which I think many of you have already read. Overwhelmed, I felt the urgency of exploring on the topic with gusto and depth. How many of you have been … Continue reading You Matter
Musings
The night was still young and the inclement weather had just subsided. I could clearly hear the rattling of the windows caused by the heavy rainfall and wind an hour ago, as the cold air marvelously soothed my exhausted physique and mind. I just finished reading one of my novel collections written by the … Continue reading Musings