I’m Apple! I’m a fiction & nonfiction writer from Manila, Philippines.
I’m also a mental health advocate and a devotee of early 2000s blogging. Here you’ll find updates on my writing; raw journal entries about mental health, creativity, self-improvement, and relationships; plus the occasional poem or flash fiction.
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When disability bleeds into a pandemic
[Content warning: discussion of heavy mental illness and the pandemic.] As “the new normal” becomes a buzz phrase, I think about how none of this is new or normal for me.
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On Time And Again
Nearly three years ago, I met a boy who didn’t feel things. He was strange, and I liked strange people.
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March ’24 Wrap-up
An offline kind of month, at least for the blog.
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February ’24 Wrap-up
A decent month for goal momentum, and a perfect month for memories. Check out my big life update!
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Book Review: The Sparrow, Mary Doria Russell
A short book review of “The Sparrow” by Mary Doria Russell. Mostly spoiler-free.
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A Wish, Not a Promise: My Favorite Love Stories Without Guaranteed Endings
For Valentine’s Day, I recap some of my favorite love stories in books and film: happily ever after not guaranteed.
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State of the Apps 2024
A list of the tools and services in my “tech stack” from productivity to creativity to entertainment.
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January ’24 Wrap-up
A good month for reading, writing, journaling and film-watching, if nothing else. Check out my nerdy tracker stats, and a rundown of my media consumption.
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On lost stories
Rambling about past/future selves again, but with more written words to my name. (Originally posted on Substack.)
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I Can’t Tell [Flash fiction]
A flash fiction piece about secrets. Written for Flash Fiction Friday’s prompt “I Can’t Tell.” (#FFF 225)
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On status anxiety, roots, and even more inner work
I write about rejection sensitivity, the notion of losing love, and the resurfacing of younger selves. (Originally posted on Substack.)