July Gloss

It would take great covers to make an unreligious magazine reader to search at least six different book stores in a span of two full weeks just to have the July issues of Preview and Esquire. The month is already ending, I know, but these are still sure to be available on your magazine stands until the middle of August.

Handmade Crafts and Coffee on a Cloudy Day



Two art fair affairs were set today.

Finite Wandering Soul: Loose Tongue


"We unfold each other's bodies like maps,
with their coordinates and meridians.
Here at last, we say, we can be imperial."
Conquistadors of the 21st Century

Putting Words Together: Magnetic Poetry


Other than being an icebreaker in Daniel Radcliffe's movie "What If," Magnetic Poetry sets are probably one of the best ways to start in the art form.

Virgin Labfest XI



After such a long time, I’ve finally had the opportunity to watch independently staged plays. The sudden and sporadic downpour and howls of the wind that threatened to steal my umbrella simply did not stop me from coming to the Cultural Center of the Philippines and watching all the sets that were scheduled yesterday.

My Own Tale of the Paper Crane


Ever since I was in elementary, I always came home with something scribbled across my wrist. May it be a list of homework that needed to be accomplished the next day, a short quote that stuck to me during one of my classes, or some random cute cartoon character that I made my seat mate draw.

98B Collaboratory Saturday Future Market


On the street of Escolta, the diminishing lower level of First United Building Corp. comes alive as it houses the monthly 98B Collaboratory Future Market.

Words Over Wine


"How does one search the anonymous labyrinths of Manila for one steadfast memory?"
Puppy Love