Relationships
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Understanding the basics of international relations from my IR friends
In college, I always thought about what my career would be like if I enrolled in international relations (IR) fields. It was a dream I knew I wouldn’t be able to have because I needed to take a STEM course for my scholarship. But a decade later, I had two friends who graduated with degrees… Read more
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Days of online silence
Sometimes, I find myself untangling words out of my head to write something like this (whatever this is). I admit it’s been days since I have written anything at all. But sometimes, there are just days I want to live through moments without writing anything about it. And to be in the moment, I have… Read more
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Boxer deserves better
Boxer is a hardworking horse who believes he can improve things by working hard. His strong work ethic kept him going no matter the circumstance. You will find him working even harder than he had especially when times get tough. Boxer represents the working class. He also believes (blindly) that Napoleon is always right. But… Read more
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Money is tight and times are tough
I grew up having enough to go by day by day. I was used to having limited resources (close to nothing) for leisure activities (like traveling to places, watching cinema, and shopping) that I never thought about having them as often as my peers would. Since I learned to budget my allowance in high school,… Read more
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Can you imagine waking up into a new world order?
When the tension between the Philippines and China is all over our local news, I can’t help thinking about a changing world order after learning about hegemonies from my friends versed in international relations. What is hegemony? Hegemony refers to the dominance of one state or group over others, which can manifest in various forms,… Read more
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Sikwate mornings
Since I returned from the metro after a weekend recharge at home with our families, I decided to read one chapter daily from a book I bought before our flight back to Manila. And mornings aren’t complete without a hot cup of sikwate which reminds me of childhood and family. I also fried the saba… Read more
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Late-night musings #19
We can teach children gratitude and gratitude is something one can learn. But giving something you don’t have is challenging because gratitude flows from a grateful heart. Read more
jessa 