The Roving, Ronin Hare

  We passed by several fancy antiques In centuries-old manors and houses Made of capiz shells, narra, and red bricks. We were enthralled by lively dances In between people playing bamboo sticks Made by nature's elements and forces We ate scrumptious food using chopsticks In a restaurant you brought me as a guest Made of culinary traditions and techniques We attended mass with your flying headdress In a beautiful shrine filled with modern relics Made of neutral walls and colorful stained glasses We watched a video so super-futuristic In a theme park that played with our senses Made of mirrors with illusory optics Being with you was some experience There was depth, there was magic There was absolutely no pretense Your company was joyful and terrific There was no moment I felt tensed Every part was memorable and unique As time unravels new moments I want to hold your hand again and feel its magic And learn more about you and your essence You make me laugh, you make me smile All the ti...

  The middle of the decade. A quarter of a century has passed. 2025 was a year defined by challenges and enduring problems that just wouldn't go away. Yet, despite the many troubles I constantly faced, I was pretty chill, pretty calm, and very much at peace all throughout. While 2023 was basically the year with minimal problems, 2025 on the other hand was the year I slept like I had no problem at all. As the year ends tonight, I remember the various milestones and highlights I experienced for the past twelve months. I should say that, with God's grace, it had all been worthwhile.  Late February || Sana ALL Private litigation lawyers all over Albay teamed up as one: Albay Lawyers League . We did our best in the recent IBP Elections. Though we were not so lucky, I would always remember the bond we had. After the elections, Albay Lawyers League morphed into Albay Bar Association where we use our legal knowledge to decipher the solutions to local and national issues and problems. ...