Alana Leilani T. Cabrera-Narciso teaches literature both at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Silliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines. She is currently finishing her second master's degree in Creative writing. Last year, she was coordinator of the Silliman University National Writers Workshop in its 54th year, although she's served the workshop close to a decade now. She was Silliman's sole Faculty Merit Awardee in 2014. Her passions include literary pedagogy, criticism, creative writing and research. She has presented papers in and outside the country on her research work. When she is not at work, she is at home convincing her daughter that princesses are strong girls too. (Photo credit: Sha'ianne Molas Lawas) [Creative non-fiction]