food, Travel

Travel: 48 Hours, A Few Meals, and a Thousand Impressions: Santa Rosa, Philippines

A spontaneous 48-hour trip to Santa Rosa, Philippines turned into much more than a quick visit with an old friend. From family gatherings and homemade Filipino food to breathtaking views of Taal Volcano, this journey offered a glimpse into the warmth, resilience, and hospitality that make the Philippines unforgettable. While far too short to truly understand a nation of more than 7,000 islands, it was long enough to leave a lasting impression. Continue reading Travel: 48 Hours, A Few Meals, and a Thousand Impressions: Santa Rosa, Philippines

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Caribbean, writing

Tales: Introducing “Bitter Passion Fruit” (A Novel)

Bitter Passion Fruit is an autofiction-esque erotic thriller about two Caribbean expatriates building a new life far from home. A passionate workplace affair sparks between them, but the female lead remains deeply apprehensive. She uses his reputation as a player to keep him at a distance, but this is merely an excuse. The truth is, she is hiding from him, from everyone. She is running from a past that is now poised to return and haunt them both.
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short story

Tales: A Story I Couldn’t Tell  (Final Act)

It’s the final act, and it still doesn’t feel like I have adequately spread the butter on this toast. Have I said enough or was it too much? I think it’s too little, as no life could be encapsulated in a four-part blog. I presumed that no one would read this far into this blog because this post isn’t littered with fancy pictures from a recent trip, so it feels more comfortable to truly write how I feel. Continue reading Tales: A Story I Couldn’t Tell  (Final Act)

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