She’s The “Bayani”
I figuratively collide into her on sudden, random times; I ask her for recommendations and academic concerns. I consider her as my second mother—customarily calling her as, Mrs. Paz, or simply Ms. Hope. Maria Paz Esperanza Villacorta-Bayani-Quijano was born on the fourth of November 1961, being an intricate woman of passion, devoutness, and reputation. She … Read more
Ring of Gyges: Moral Hypocrisy in Justice
The Ring of Gyges is a mythical story and Platonic symbol mentioned in 2.359a to 2.360d of book two of Republic—one of the books that Plato authored. According to legend, there was once a man named Gyges of Lydia, a shepherd of King Caundales of Lydia, feeding his flock on the mountains. Suddenly, a thunderstorm … Read more
Under The Bridge: Glimpse of Philippine Poverty
Two weeks ago, I, together with seven of my classmates, had the chance to visit a poverty location site in the heart of Manila, Philippines. The site was located underneath the President Quirino bridge along Quirino Avenue. During the first hour of the three-hour journey, we took part in exploring the area like scavenger hunting. ”These … Read more
10 Things We Do In A Coffee Shop
The soothing cordial environment, pleasant dimmed lights, and inviting smell of coffee flavors present all around the room—you’ve just entered a coffee shop. On these days, who haven’t gone to that coffee shop just across your neighborhood, workplace, or school? With a proliferating number of international branches, we see coffee shops in almost every nook … Read more
Philosophizing Thoughts
My college professor for my Philosophy of Man class, Mr. Benito Villareal III, told us to group ourselves into two and ask our partner to formulate 2 philosophized thoughts. Then, we need to elaborate and coherently explain its correspondence to the nature of the philosophy of man. This, however, made me question and ponder as … Read more
A Timeless Idea, Plan, Goal
When I was young, I remember making scribbles on a large white sketch pad—completely about anything—similar with writing thoughts onto paper. One of those times had me brainstorming. I drew an extremely tall wall just beside a castle-like structure. Suddenly, I wondered, “What could be the connection of such massive wall to an anomalously sized … Read more
9 Things A Leader Must Do
Content: 10/10 Narration: 10/10 Impact: 10/10 This is my book review submitted for OMF Literature Inc. I’ve recently finished reading one of Dr. Henry Cloud’s notable books, “9 Things A Leader Must Do”. If you’ve read Rick Warren’s, “The Purpose Driven Life”, you’ll notice that both publications have sundry similar approaches toward … Read more
Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None
“Jack of all trades, master of none.”—An allusion we often perceive. Let’s simply refer to it as a jack of all trades. Is there some connotation, like a subliminal message, beneath those words? Perhaps, yes. The portion “jack of all trades” connotes a positive perception, while “master of none” opposes it. By that fact, it … Read more
California Travel Blog: Redondo Beach Pier
Shots taken at Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, Southern California Josh Layson Photography / Obliveoux Media © 2011 Visit Contact page to see resources linking to other photography works of Josh Layson
The Case Of The Missing Laptop
On the dusk of a Friday some time in July 2011, I arrived at my college residential building, opened my door and began packing my things just to realize that my laptop situated at my study table was gone already. I have double-checked every nook of the room. Tensions arose and obscured thoughts embossed on … Read more
