Author: Hannah Giron Daygo

  • This Essay Is Not About A Vegetable

    This Essay Is Not About A Vegetable

    Growing up in a “barangay” (neighborhood) in the Philippines shaped my love for gulay (vegetables). Eating gulay reminds me of the warmth of my childhood memories. Yesterday, I decided to buy gulay for my dinner. Particularly, a pack of Bok choy and a pack of string beans at the Asian store, which cost €2.50 each…

  • Do You Ever Wonder How Healthy You Are?

    Do You Ever Wonder How Healthy You Are?

    I do not like the feeling of going to the hospital, but at the same time, it makes me feel at ease knowing what is going on with my body.  Visiting the doctor costs a ton of money these days; you can rarely find an affordable discount for third-level students. Well, other than the free…

  • 4am Thoughts: Timelines Are Not Real

    4am Thoughts: Timelines Are Not Real

    Have you ever thought about rushing things? Like graduating early? Or getting rich early? I was once the type of person that thought about the future too much that I forgot the moment – the present. “Take your time.”“No pressure, breathe”“Take it slow, calm down” Hearing these phrases made me stop and think about the…