Poetry Prompt — What is something that bothers me? Asked by Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) Something that tugs your heart Or that keeps you up at night. It stopped for a while But this pandemic is back in my head Delta, I heard is the name 21,000 new cases in my country just yesterday…

Mysterious summer Love — Before I migrated to the US in 2006, I would often spend my summer vacations in Los Angeles. During one of my visits, a friend invited me to Long Beach Pride and a house party afterward. For a young 20-something, this was exciting. …

Family members are no exception — We all know that we should rid of anything that is not good for us. Unhealthy diet, too much alcohol, bad habits, … toxic people, to name a few. What if the person that is toxic in your life is a family member? That fact is hard to accept. It…

Interview replies from Punch Drunk Cola — [1] What did you like to do most when you were 10? They say that this hobby is likely what brings you the most joy in life — is this something you still do? I was a very active child. I engaged in a lot of physical activities. My parents encouraged me to join sports competitions, even if sometimes I would be the only girl. At 10, I won medals for a 5km long-distance run, played in youth basketball leagues, started training for track…

You are missed — Dear Sushi, It has been 7 months since you left us. We hope you are having fun playing up there in heaven. We know you love it there … you're probably jumping up high walls and fences. …

For sun-worshipers and beach lovers — When you ask about famous beaches in the Philippines, people would often say Boracay and Palawan. They both have magnificent spots that attract travelers across the world. Boracay is a small island, south of Manila. It was dubbed one of the world’s top destinations for relaxation, and among the top…

A publication by Punch Drunk Cola — When my 17 year old cat, Sushi passed away, I started looking for articles to read about pet grief. It was something new to me and I needed to understand what I was going through. I decided to write about what I was feeling and stumbled upon Medium (I read…

Our dear dear Sushi — I haven't written about Sushi since my last post back in November, but she is constantly in our minds. We still break into tears every so often. I don't think there is a day that goes by that we do not talk about missing her. I can only share this…

Poetry Prompt: Excitement — Trolling luggage, Terminal 1, Gate #45, Waiting for a voice to say “now boarding”, Feelings of anxiousness and marvelous expectations, Another adventure awaits in 12 hours. Being in an airport brings me so much excitement. It’s the anticipation of my travel. Feeling my anxiety and expectations at the same time. It’s exhilarating! I look forward to the time that we can all safely travel again.