AJ Gabriel

Pilgrimage of Quiet Prayers: A Visit to Our Birhen sa Simala

There are trips that feel like holidays—filled with photos, food, and laughter. But then there are…
The Housemaid

Book Review: The Housemaid by Freida McFaddenRating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)Category: Book Reviews | Psychological Thriller | Plot…
The Quiet Force That Outlives Fear

Hope is not a soft word. It is not naïve optimism or blind faith. It is…
Watching the News, Watching My Country

Tonight, I plan to continue watching the delayed telecast of the news about the Philippines. I…
The Dangerous Dance of Dishonesty and Manipulation

If dishonesty raises a red flag, then dishonesty coupled with manipulation is a storm warning. It’s…
A Comforting Taste of Vietnam at Caphe House

CAPHE HOUSE I know—I’ve been posting a lot today. These are all from my drafts that…
Wandering Through Cardiff

Some trips stay with you longer than you expect, and my recent visit to Cardiff was…
Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever

In a world overflowing with headlines, opinions, and endless scrolling, it’s becoming harder to pause and…
Finding Ease Between Busy Hours

This week arrived with a gentler rhythm, and I felt it almost immediately. Monday began with…
On Grudges and Letting Go

I used to hold grudges. Not over little things, but over the kind of hurt that…
A Journey that Reshaped Me

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. The furthest I’ve ever traveled…
Between the Lines of Her Silence

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post…
Weary but Winning

How are you feeling right now? I’ve just come home from a long day shift. The…
Asia Asia FOOD HALL (Birmingham)

About A Foodie’s Treasure Trove In the heart of Birmingham, nestled between the Bullring Shopping Centre…
Emptying the Mind to Make Room for Life

Not long ago, I stumbled upon a video titled “Empty Your Mind – A Powerful Motivational…
Review: On Cloudtilt Moon (Black/Black) – My New Work Shoes

First Impressions After years of loyal service to my old work shoes, I finally decided to…
A Day at Burntwood’s Alpacas and Animal Farm

Today my partner and I traded the noise of everyday life for the quiet charm of…
A Pause, A Return

This Sunday Slow Diary is a little late. I wasn’t able to type because of the…
The Strength of Being Unbothered

I know I answered this prompt a few days ago, but as I was reading it…
A CITY WITHOUT WAR

How would you design the city of the future? If I were asked how I would…
TV was never just about screens

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? When I think about the TV shows…
Why Excitement Is More Than a Moment

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. There are moments in life when…
the greatest lesson of all

Some movies end when the credits roll. You leave the cinema, the lights come up, and…
Redefining Motherhood in My 30s

Being in your 30s comes with a unique kind of questioning. It’s the age where people…
Why Should We Trust God’s Plan?

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? What motivates me, more than anything, is the quiet truth that God is…