I write to
understand people.
Stories about identity, work, belonging, and the ordinary moments that change us.
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Het Zwarte Schaap
Memories of childhood, identity, and belonging. A personal story written in Dutch while learning the language.
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B-Engine Magazine
My reporting on Filipino enterprise and community, including The Philippine Food Festival and cover story The Filipina Who Dared to Try.
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How to Become Self-Employed in Belgium
An approachable introduction to turning a skill or idea into a business in Belgium, one step at a time.
The Philippine Food Festival and The Filipina Who Dared to Try appear in B-Engine Magazine, Summer 2026 · Issue 001.
01The Philippine Food Festival
A Taste of Home and a Platform for Enterprise. Reporting on Filipino food, culture, and the entrepreneurs behind the festival in Brussels.
The Filipina Who Dared to Try
Bienariston’s story of self-employment, beauty, and quiet ambition in Belgium. Also published at House of Peace.
Looking for Darcy - achter de schermen
A behind-the-scenes interview with the Zuienkerke cover band, exploring the preparation, teamwork, and trust that shape a live performance.
For House of Peace
Selected writing from Journal of a Masseur at House of Peace. Stories, profiles, and reflections on people and the lives we build.
01What I Learned After Giving 500+ Massages
On leaving corporate life and finding meaning through human connection.
The Filipina Who Dared to Try
Bienariston’s story of building a beauty business in Belgium.
The Woman Who Refused to Give Up: Izabela and Her Journey to the Himalayas
A portrait of ambition, resilience, and life beyond the mountains.
More from House of Peace
04Zuienkerke: A Quiet Place Between Bruges and the Sea
An invitation to discover the quieter countryside beyond Bruges.
The Psychologist and I: Two Strangers in a Room
Personal reflections on meditation, inner peace, and being human.
A Brief History of Massage Through Time, Part I.
Tracing massage traditions from ancient China to medieval Europe.
Understanding Low Back Pain and What You Can Do About It
An exploration of low back pain, research, and self-care.
How I Started My Massage Practice in Zuienkerke
A personal account of self-employment and finding a new path.
From the memoir
Gewoon blijven lachen
A childhood in the Philippines. The warmth of ordinary moments, and the things a smile can hide.
Niet goed genoeg
Achievement, expectation, and the quiet question of what it means to be enough.
My work sits between storytelling, research, and authenticity. I’m interested in how we live, the choices we make, and who we become.
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