Disclaimer: This is not me wanting to feel superior or pretending that I'm smarter and better than others. This is me ranting, as always, and pointing out these annoying and very very common grammar mistakes that a lot of Filipinos…
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Pinoy Pride: Superiority Complex vs Racism
I rarely talk about current events these days. First because I've become out of the loop ever since cutting down my Facebook time. And second, I just don't want to be bothered by the goings-on in the world for the…
We Can’t Be Silent
Putting down The Hate U Give (the book I’m currently reading) for a while because I realized something just ten chapters in. Exactly. We can’t be silent. In the book, people are protesting the death of a black kid in…
Sick and Tired
Anxiety. Depression. These words are often thrown aimlessly and without caution by people who don't seem to understand the gravity of it. And if you ever say that you do deal with one or both of these things, often the…
End the Stigma, Please
Today (or yesterday as it’s past midnight already), Facebook exploded after Joey de Leon (a famous Filipino celebrity) made comments about how depression is not really a disability or illness, and people should not sympathize with those who have it…
Excuse Me, But My Job is No Joke
Let’s get ready for another rant by yours truly. Well, isn’t this fun, eh? I don’t talk about my line of work very often. Mainly because I don’t want to deal with all the judgemental assholes who’ve corrupted our society…
Body Shaming Every-freaking-where
Day 25/30 → Most people think that body shaming only affects people who are fat (meant as a fact, not as an insult). Apparently, these people think that only larger-sized human beings fall victim to the heartless people who body…
Hey Philippines, Feminine Lesbians Do Exist
Since June is the Pride Month, I somehow feel inclined to talk about the issues about and around the LGBT community — especially now that one of our local (sort of international) celebrities came out as a transgendered man (familiar…
