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Escaping the DC Buzz: A Day in Old Town Alexandria
One of the best things about living in Washington, DC is how easy it is to escape the city for a day without even needing a car. Sometimes, all it takes is a swipe of your Metro card and a… Continue reading
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Embracing the Gloom
There’s something about a gloomy day that makes you slow down, even if just for a moment. The overcast sky and the soft drizzle outside often carry a quiet kind of peace that you don’t get on sunnier days. It’s… Continue reading
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Boomerang!
It’s a cool feeling. Then suddenly-one drop, two drops-until the simple drizzle becomes a downpour. People start squeezing themselves into the shade. I hear groans and the grinding of teeth. Maybe they’re exasperated that their appointments getting delayed is inevitable,… Continue reading
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Renaissance
I think moving to another country again made me realize that writing will always be my default therapy. A lot of things have happened since then. I resigned from my teaching job and went home to the Philippines – it… Continue reading