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One Delightful Afternoon at Marisse Patisserie

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"Where do you want to go next?", Alex asked, right after we enjoyed a generous lunch at The Gallery. I got mad at him because he was late and I was really hungry. You know that feeling when you can't think properly when hungry right?  "Well, there's this place I want to visit.", I replied. Alex is my partner in crime, my best bud and my boyfriend. We enjoy eating food together and going to new places. Fun fact! Before I could tell him the name of the place, I showed him the map first.  Why? Well, that's because I'm such a loser at distinguishing locations and giving directions. I showed him first because I know it'll help me convince him easily if he knows where it is. Compared when I say the address in twisted words.  "It's here, located at 32 Sanson Road.", I said. It is the road between Anita's and Auto Gas Station across JY Square in Lahug, Cebu City, right beside KAYU: Kitchen + Bar, also a

How an Exam Taught Me Lessons

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source:www.google.com Honestly - the journey towards the Licensure Examination was exhilarating . It's been a roller coaster ride, except that it's running in an agonizingly slow motion. Can you imagine that? Being in a scary, huge, high roller coaster where you feel all sorts of emotions - excitement, fear, uncertainty, depression, boredom, anxiety, hope?  I'm pretty sure we experienced varying degrees of emotions. We all had our fair share of doubts. I assume we all anticipated the worst in most of the times, only giving ourselves a chance to get a glimpse of what is beautiful once in a while. We sacrificed some things in order to come out as a victor.  Let's call spade a spade, these sorts of exams are life-changing . The process in itself is meticulous so much more when the time comes that we're facing the test questionnaires. As for me, there were times when I've asked myself why I'm doing this, what I got myself into, what future await

An Open Letter to Millennials

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(c) artisbeing.com Take it easy. We all will get there one day. I know lately, things are happening all too fast - too instant - too passing. You know what I mean. One moment you're with the best person in your life, feeling warm and happy, enjoying each other's company - now you're alone, trying to stand strong, but shaking inside. One moment you have the best job in the world - now you're wondering why you don't love it anymore, why you feel dull and dead. One moment you're so full of passion towards something, perhaps your feelings, an advocacy to protect, or a mission to fulfill - now, you've become aimless, lost, invisible even. Hold your horses. I know you want to scream. I understand you want to run away from this troublesome world. I recognize your need to travel. Because you think it gives you satisfaction. Because you believe it calms your soul. Because you don't want to see and hear what's real. You want to experience beauty and t