Maria RomeroRainy days and birthdaysWas it the rain’s patter that drove me to finally address my emotions?Sep 15Sep 15
Maria RomeroOn Doing the Bare MinimumI have fallen victim to a troubling trend in the workforce that has something to do with effort and reward — hustle culture. I used to…Feb 6, 2022Feb 6, 2022
Maria RomeroNewspaper GirlI don’t have big dreams but I know what I want to do. At 14, just barely making it through high school, I already knew what I want to be —…Jan 24, 2022Jan 24, 2022
Maria RomeroThe Disappearing CityIt’s hard to imagine that Manila — this unrelenting and fidgety city — could be anything else but home. And yet. I look around and I no…Jan 15, 2022Jan 15, 2022
Maria RomeroOn Filming ConcertsTurnover’s Manila show on 35mm. Photo by the author.Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
Maria RomeroLonelinessLoneliness is that bitch — it can be short or long term, occasional or permanent. It can shift and rearrange, and we can call it by any…Aug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021
Maria RomeroThe Turtle vs EverybodyThe Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 has been in effect for a year. This was despite the fact that the Philippines had already enacted a law…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Maria RomeroNotes on Space ForceWhen “Space Force,” a new sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Steve Carell, was announced, fans — particularly “The Office Fans” like me —…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Maria RomeroNice While it LastedBojack and Diane sitting on a roof | Photo from NetflixJul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Maria RomeroMo(u)rning in Time of CovidEvery morning in Laurie’s household in Las Piñas City is filled with content. They don’t have much but what they might lack in wealth, they…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021