Blog Posts on non-fiction

Calling Crows by Wanderlust on May 26, 2012On the third night I was sick, my sensible flatmates threw a mini-sort-of drinking spree with a tall necks for drinks and Red Horse beer as chasers. Of course, I was compelled to get up not because there are guests, but because I always do the rounds...

This is a story about a boy and a girl but I must tell you upfront that this is not a love... by Wanderlust on May 17, 2012This is a story about a boy and a girl but I must tell you upfront that this is not a love story… or so the opening theme goes. Remember 500 Days of Summer? I think there’s one version that appeals to each of us (or: in a world where some...

Kids, ugh! by Wanderlust on May 7, 2012I can never be a good parent.  I know I had names for non-existent children already if ever they materialized in some dimension or the other, and this statement may be very presumptuous but… I was at the GSIS museum earlier and one of mother...

Sugar on a World: A Review of Mahdur Jaffrey’s Climbing the Mango Trees by Age of the Diary on Apr 27, 2012Reading about an unknown person’s childhood may make some individuals think “I don’t care about your life, why should I read you?” This was the predicament that Jaffrey had to face. When I finished the piece, I realized that Jaffrey wasn’t...

Do you believe accidental meetings happen for a reason, or they are just baby steps done to prepare... by Wanderlust on Apr 23, 2012Do you believe accidental meetings happen for a reason, or they are just baby steps done to prepare you towards what really lies ahead? And if given the chance, would you rather miss them instead? I was done shopping trinkets in Benguet for my friend...

Lilipat, Lilipad, Lalayag. by Wanderlust on Mar 25, 2012Maikling Kwento tunkol sa basag na puso. Sabi sa balita kanina, ang numero unong dahilan daw ng pagkasira ng katinuan ng isang tao ayon sa isang pananaliksik, ay ang pagkabigo sa pag-ibig. Kahit naman siguro sinong tao ang na-inlove at nabigo maiin...

He was standing on that curbI was trying to hail a cabthe night is youngand full of love It was two... by Wanderlust on Mar 25, 2012He was standing on that curbI was trying to hail a cabthe night is youngand full of love It was two days before the year endsand two months before another phase starts He said, “will you marry me?”The whys, I couldn’t understand  So I said “...

The Lucado Inspirational Reader: Hope and Encouragement for Your Everyday Life by Max Lucado by blackplume on Mar 6, 2012For more than 25 years, Max Lucado has walked with us through life’s journey. With wisdom, grace, and compassion, he’s covered topics like salvation and victory. Comfort and the cross. God’s love and ultimate grace. “The Lucad...

Valentine's Night by Wanderlust on Feb 15, 2012It was Valentine’s daywe were on the verandaoverlooking the skyscrapers of Manilabeside a crowded cafe There I am nursing a frail, beating heartsharing the same ash tray with you last nightbut we never said a wordas though any sound to make would s...

It’s that time of the afternoon again. The time when my thoughts would involuntarily lead back... by Wanderlust on Feb 10, 2012It’s that time of the afternoon again. The time when my thoughts would involuntarily lead back to you, it’s been like this since I had stopped crying in November. As I typed away corporate words I’d stop mid-sentence when I miss you. Yes, I sti...