Sometimes we need a little bit of inspiration to keep on writing. Based on my experiences, they usually come from the oddest of places. Living in a small third-world archipelago in Asia, where the laws are sometimes suggested rather than enforced, and where Asian and Western influences are seen in very strange and creative ways, there’s always something unusual to see. So for every 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month, I’ll be posting five pictures I’ve taken of random places, people, and things here in the Philippines. Hope you guys can find a little bit of inspiration from these!

An artist at his stall, hard at work. All the art featured here were drawn by him using charcoal pencil and pastel. He also does watercolors and oil paintings.

This man spends his days begging on a footbridge near a popular shopping mall. He explains he’s too old to do much else, and it’s his way of helping his family (who sets up a small stand on the sidewalk below the bridge daily, selling small snacks and soda to passersby).

An old abandoned water fountain no longer in use - oddly enough, at the heart of a busy shopping complex.

Local governments do not always practice safety standards - to frequently unfortunate results during the monsoon season. This is a common sight to see when in Manila.

Filipino fast food stall. Serving delicacies such as depicted here: rellenong bangus (milkfish stuffed with diceed vegetables), sinigang ng ulo ng lapulapu (sour tamarind soup with fish head), salted duck eggs, and barbecued pork.

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