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We Arrived: A Weekender in La Union

by Marian Bartolome

I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since I last posted about my travels here. So much has changed since that trip to Turkey, and I have tons of writing to catch up on. But exactly because a lot has changed, I think this is the best travel post to start with—a trip I went on exactly a year ago, which was also my...

August 19, 2018
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Asia, Philippines, Travel
August 19, 2018

We Arrived: A Weekender in La Union

August 11, 2018

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May 27, 2018

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We said goodbye to Coffee today. Even though I’ve had some time to prepare, it still feels surreal. For more than 12 years, he’s shared in my everyday moments—most especially in the past 1.5 years that I’ve been working from home. He wasn’t a protective dog nor was he an overly affectionate one, unless he wanted food or a scratch. But he was perfect for the moody introvert that I am. At times when I felt low and alone, I used to sit next to him and talk to him in my head. I wish I could say he responded in some way. But he was mostly quiet, just lying there as I patted him (and sometimes wished I could be like him). I’d like to think he was listening all the while. He was my constant—a companion through sleepless nights cramming plates in college, midnights trying to get words on the screen, early mornings listening in on Zoom meetings. He’s been there through the biggest events of my life so far, and it truly feels like a change of seasons now that he’s gone. It’s like he’s stayed with me as I figured out my footing in the real world, and now he’s letting me face the challenges of adulthood as he looks on from up there. Thank you, Coffee. Thank you for blessing our family with your companionship and quirks, sharing in our milestones, and bringing us so much joy. Thank you for staying with us a bit longer and for teaching me about patience, caring, and love in the past 5 weeks. Be at peace now, and enjoy running free with unlimited salmon, pasta, and belly rubs in heaven. We love you always.
So blessed to have had the chance to travel abroad with my fam (missing Francis) again after 12 years - now with Bea and baby Johann🧡
Funny how I realize I’ve slipped into my own season of fall. Not the crisp, vibrant part of it - more like the slightly brittle, browning part, when the wind is a bit too brisk and night steals more hours of daytime. Yet these past few days, I’m reminded that there’s beauty to be found in each season. There’s growth in the push and pull of every change. And there’s always a reason to be thankful. “In all circumstances, give thanks, for it is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thes 5:18

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We Arrived: A Weekender in La Union

Published by Marian Bartolome

I can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since I last posted about my travels here. So much has changed since that trip to Turkey, and I have tons of...

August 19, 2018
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Asia, Philippines, Travel

Three days in Istanbul, Turkey

Published by Marian Bartolome

In my previous post, I wrote an overview of my experience in Istanbul, a city that's so much more than what the headlines say. Here, I share our DIY...

August 24, 2017
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Europe, Travel

A taste of Turkish delight

Published by Marian Bartolome

If there's a city that taught me not to believe other people's stories, it's Istanbul. From the famed Hagia Sofia to the bustling Grand Bazaar to the unexpectedly stunning...

July 28, 2017
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Europe, Travel

Turkey All Greeced Up and Then Some

Published by Marian Bartolome

Get a glimpse of the places I explored in Turkey, Hungary, Serbia, and Greece in my first ever travel video!

July 13, 2017
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Asia, Europe, Travel

Snapshot Stories

“Excuse me, please.” (aka Four)

by Marian Bartolome

The tale of a postcard-perfect town and a four-time encounter with a memorable stranger. Sort of like "Before Sunrise"...but in reverse.

July 13, 2016
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Snapshot Stories, Stories
Marian Bartolome

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I wander on strides of leg, swells of word, and flights of fancy—and always with coffee.

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