Kumain Ka na Ba? – Why the Filipino Food Sharing Culture Is Interactive
Philippine cuisine is “a learned taste and a learned way of eating” and is best served in the company of others. And so, we ask you, “Kumain ka na ba?”
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Zǎoqǐ de Rén (Early Bird)
There’s a visceral feeling to seeing the first light of the day. If there’s a reassuring sign that helps me in trying times, that’s the beauty of sunrise.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Xìnkǔ (Work Hard)
Some Chinese friends tell me I am xìnkǔ – or working hard.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Writings During the Crisis
Writing articles for work has helped me maintain my sanity. Here is a list of the recent pieces I have written outside of my Pandemic Journal.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Quarantine Passes
So far, there are three kinds of quarantine passes in Beijing: a physical stamped pass, a QR code that tracks your location, and a WeChat monitor.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: “No Idea at All”
What do we do when we are faced with crippling uncertainties? Blame each other? Blame the government? Leave our families dying? Just die? No idea at all.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Joie de Vivre
It’s fitting that I am writing this entry at Easter, so I’m going to the things that have brought me joy during the outbreak in Beijing.
Waitress Jennifer Corcoro Serves Humble Dishes Inspired By Her Experiences
Jennifer’s five recipes reminds her of how the Filipino trait mapagkumbaba (humbleness) has helped her to keep both feet on the ground.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: iPhone Notes
The Notes app on my iPhone became a companion in those dark days of self-isolation. Writing down those thoughts saved my sanity and helped me recover.
#AtoZChallenge – Pandemic Journal: Grocery Run
If there is a notable situation in my recent grocery runs, it is not panic buying nor a shortage of toilet paper, but a steep increase in prices.