Anj Miranda > Quotes

“My first taste of Filipino-style adobo lived up to its reputation. Garlicky and rich, the chicken and pork stew was at once salty, sour, and sweet. I couldn’t remember eating so much rice in one sitting, but it complemented the saucy meal perfectly. No wonder they matched a spoon to their fork instead of a knife.”
― Anj Miranda, The Off-Chance of Me and You

“ATE. The Filipino term felt like a cage, like my identity was tied to being the older sister—and the responsibilities that went with it.”
― Anj Miranda, The Off-Chance of Me and You

“Sometimes it felt like I was forever trying to reach for the bars that my siblings set, which rose higher with each bit of progress I made.”
― Anj Miranda, The Odds of Happily Ever After

“After years of keeping my distance from her around campus, I wanted to show her that I didn't want to hide anymore. That I cared more for her than I did for what people thought or said about me.”
― Anj Miranda