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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

Musical Review: ETO NA! Musikal nAPO! by Globe Live x 9 Works...

May 27, 2018

BlocNation Launch + Zedd in Manila

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01.2019 Last week, I flew to Singapore to spend some time with my sister. It was an unplanned trip spurred by an unpleasant circumstance, but God—in His amazing way—made those 4+ days work together for my good. I missed my silent retreat, but He didn’t just meet me where I was. He joined me every step of the way. I arrived there on Saturday night, and as Ate and I talked about what we’d do the next day, I realized it would be my first time to go to Mass in Singapore. Not only that, but it would be Ate’s and my first time to go together. In my previous visits, Sunday Mass was never part of the plan—because it wasn’t part of either of our plans. We both only started hearing Mass regularly in 2016, and this was my first trip back since then. . We arrived at the Church of St. Ignatius early, so we spent time in silence and prayer. Soon, the space filled up, and I was surprised to see many locals with some foreigners mixed in. What a comfort and encouragement it was to visit different places and see different people come together in faith. And what a blessing it was to share that with my sister. . I was even more surprised by the choir singing modern songs, especially their final song for Communion. I never expected to hear “10,000 Reasons” in Mass, and it reminded me of V and home, and how there are always so many reasons to sing His praise. At that moment, I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. Last Friday, I went back to my usual prayer meeting. For the first song, they sang “10,000 Reasons”—and that felt like God’s reassurance of His steadfast love. We’re only a month or so into 2019, and already it feels like so much is happening. Still, I’m filled with awe at God’s love and how He has worked, and continues to work, in my life and in the people I love. Truly, everything is grace.
2018 in sunsets and sunrises, beaches and mountains, new experiences and fond memories, love, family, and faith.
Cheers to weekend getaways

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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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