Benchmarking for Recalibration: “Through It All” by Joena San Diego

[Trigger warning: This book review has heavy emotional tones.] Emotional overload it is. Things can get so overwhelming that you wouldn’t even notice it, but you’d just be surprised at how these suddenly disrupt you, eventually causing you to crash out, no matter how hard you avoid this happening. This became timely for me. I’ve …

Going Farther from the Comfort: A Palindrome Weekend in Cagayan de Oro

May 23rd to 25th, 2025. A palindrome to remember. As I have mentioned in my first adventure entry, this year shall be the first of me taking things to the next level to gain knowledge and insights as I navigate life in general. Days after the Ozamis-Clarin leg, plans of going to Cagayan de Oro …

Seeking Willpower and Purpose: Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesca Miralles

Been a while since the last time I did a book review here. I’ve read a lot for the past five years that I’ve already forgotten some of them. Life happened, and I’ve lost track of everything, including my bookworm journey. I intend to rekindle it as I revive this blog, and I’d like to …

Beyond the Mere Walls and Books: A Year in Coop Academy

One thing I forgot to mention in this space is that I’ve been gaining experience in classroom teaching since 2021. It started when I resumed studying and acquired my teaching certification as the pandemic continued, and I realized it would be good for my curriculum vitae if I actually tried classroom teaching. Now, this particular …