Stories – Paralian Stories

Moving to Southern Mindanao

Written on July 28, 2024.

Southern Mindanao My provincial life so far Hi there, it’s me again. How are you? It’s been 8 months since I moved from the city to the province of Mindanao. Before making this leap, I had been planning and exploring different places, working from...

An Idea

Written on May 23, 2024.

An Idea Written by: Russell Helix “…and the word became flesh and dwelt among us.” – John 1:14 Words, turning into flesh. I am not much of a religious guy but every time I hear those words, to me, it either sounds something so beautifully poetic...

Samal Island, Davao

Written on November 20, 2022.

Island Garden City Samal, Davao Alloh (: I hope everything’s well on your end. I’m posting this as a photo dump for our Samal Island, Davao trip. We celebrated my mom’s birthday here. Never go too long without...

Waiting for Sunrise

Written on July 13, 2022.

Quezon, Palawan Waiting for sunrise Hindi ko alam kung paano ko sisimulan magkwento, basta ang alam ko lang, masaya ako dito; ito ang klase ng kasiyahan na mapayapa, mabuti, at puro. Isa sa mga napagtanto ko, simple lamang...

Paralian Home

Written on October 24, 2021.

Zambales Prioritizing Peace Hi, Been a while. I have been taking a break from time to time this year, focusing my energy on things that truly matter. Losing my father was such a big wtf to me. It changed my perspective massively. I’ve...

Enchanted River, Surigao del Sur

Written on August 8, 2021.

Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Enchanted River This place is definitely one for the books. We came from Samal Island, Davao, going back to Southern Leyte, and since it’s on our way going back to the Visayas, we didn’t waste our...

Favorite Spot in Tacloban

Written on August 3, 2021.

Travel Diary Favorite Spot in Tacloban I’ve always valued alone time. It allows me to reflect and be mindful of my surroundings. Alone time means creative time for me — no pressure, it’s just me and my mind taking time slowly and analyzing...

I love you, Papa

Written on March 25, 2021.

Sulat para sa tatay kong astig… Tagalog lang tayo sa post na ito dahil hindi naman kami english mag-usap ni papa, casual-lan lang natin. Pasko, December 25, 2020. “Sobrang proud ako sa’yo anak. Hindi ko lang parati nasasabi...

My 2020 Journey & Life Realizations

Written on January 17, 2021.

2020 was indeed a challenging year for most of us. Another substantial effect that this pandemic has brought to people is anxiety, stress, and fatigue. They have put so much weight on us… So much weight — yet, we are expected to deal with and...

Nanay’s Garden

Written on January 2, 2021.

Last November 2020, I acquired a small piece of property with a stunning overlooking view. It’s a 500 sq.m. plot of land located in Zambales. I am deeply grateful for this blessing, especially after seeing the excitement of my Nanay...