2013 Journeys: Realizing the Essentials

2012 was the year I fulfilled my childhood dream of long-term solo adventure. It was such a defining year for me that I saw it as the point that thereafter divided my life into a “before” and “after.” And now that I’m in the “after” stage, the surprises, the realizations, and the moments when I…

Haiyan Aftermath: How Are You Called To Help? (Plus, People Who Bravely Heeded the Call)

Tomorrow it will be a month since Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) wrought destruction in Leyte and some areas in Visayas. After the initial shock and aftermath, I believe survivors still need help not just for relief, but also recovery and rebuilding. This month has made Yolanda really sink into my consciousness after the shock and has…