Word by Day is just a space to share what could keep me awake at night. And so you will find fully written posts as well as mere snippets, all “housed” here. Some of them may still be rewritten. Or not. So, read at your own risk OR enjoyment 🙂
Behind Word by Day is Delora Sales-Simbajon. Born in Bohol and based in Cebu and Bangkok (Thailand) for several years, she is now based in Butuan City, Philippines. She is a certified life coach and holds a BS in Psychology (USC Cebu) and a Master of Ministry with a concentration in Christian Counseling (with high honors from GSOT, Texas, USA). A former missionary to Thailand, she remains active in missions and church work with her husband, Daryl, and has been an advocate for mental health, recognizing its importance from a young age. She also engages diverse audiences and communities as a facilitator, trainer, and resource person, specializing in mental health, writing, and the Great Commission.
A writer of prose and poetry in English and Bisaya/Cebuano, Delora has won the Home Life Magazine Poetry Competition (1998) and served as co-translator of the poetry collection Ang nakayatak kay nayatakan = Who steps upon is stepped upon, which won in the 41st Philippine National Book Awards. Her poems have appeared in various publications. Some of her prose has appeared in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, SunStar publications (where she once served as Assistant Editor), and Panay News.