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Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding Student Development for Better Classroom Management How do you feel about classroom shenanigans? I feel more like, “Teaching is a walk in the park… Jurassic Park!” I came across this quote while preparing for a professional development for colleagues.… Continue reading
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Celebrating Teachers: The Heart of Education
♥ Happy Teachers’ Day ♥ I did not appreciate teachers until I have become one. Some days, you are an instructor.Some days, you are a moderator.Some days, you are a confidant.Some days, you are a friend. Some days, you teach… Continue reading
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Captivating Life Stories: One story, One smile, One Change
I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to casually chat with various individuals, allowing me to delve into their personal experiences and gain insight into their unique perspectives. The encounters with these intriguing individuals have been the catalyst for… Continue reading
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✧My Phantasmagoric Visions✧ 1
Events in a Gold-miner’s Shanty surrealistic Background I feel that a passion for the fantastical and surreal has permeated my experiences, inspiring my creative journey. While some of my stories may have their origins in my dreams, others are born… Continue reading
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The Gallbladder’s Prediction Parade: Perspectives on Faith, Superstition, and Destiny
Culture, Christianity and Perspectives “Pidis”, the Gallbladder’s Oracle: Animal Omens “Ibangon yo issa! (Wake up, now!)”, yelled my mom waking us up early in the morning. Innovative alarm like this would surely bring you to your feet. “Ingkayo pakanen manok!… Continue reading
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When Things Fall in their Places
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo Proverb There are seasons in life that weigh… Continue reading
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Finding Joy in a Blue Christmas: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery
“It was a difficult decision that we are postponing… but we are not cancelling,” said the announcement. If you are following Asian news, you must already know that two countries have agreed to a ceasefire along the borders. The conflict… Continue reading
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Understanding DARVO: Workplace Communication Challenges
I recently experienced a challenging interaction in the workplace. I thought it might be useful to share. It may offer insight for navigating similar situations. Let’s begin with the acronym DARVO. It’s a manipulation that stands for “Deny, Attack, Reverse… Continue reading
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Sync and Zing
We dined with laughter, worries long gone,Where I was drawn in, included, carried along.They asked what I liked, with teasing and play,endless nonsense and my smiles brightened your day. It made you smile watching my laughter unfold,by the pool, playful… Continue reading
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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 8
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 8: Finding your joy “Why am I here and what am I doing here?” Circumstances do not only derail our routines but also challenge us with existential crisis. There would be constant questioning to oneself:… Continue reading
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A Year Journey
In January, we repair and reset,you made that declaration—it’s you and me, we are a duet. In February, I never count the value of Valentine’s Day,but a present arrived out of nowhere, drifting my way;I wondered quietly—why, and who could… Continue reading
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Out of the Frame
They gather close, adjusting clothes,fixing hair where soft light glows,faces checked, no shadows bend,each pose perfected to the end. Tap,click,flash! A photo sealed,laughter echoes, smiles revealed,they crowd around that silver gleam,a photo born, a frozen dream. But tell me, did… Continue reading
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Closure Unromanticized
“It’s not a big deal!,” he said. I was sharing a difficult experience, one where someone’s aggressive tone and behavior really shook me. That was the response I got. I started trembling, trying to restate my words, and all I… Continue reading
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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 7
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 7: Exploring the World and Seeking New Perspectives “There’s always another story. There’s more than meets the eye…” -W.H. Auden Step out of your comfort zone. You never know what amazing things are waiting just… Continue reading
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A Time to Tear Down
We keep the memories,though the seasons change,though people move onand colors shift.The air has dancedwith cloud and raina dozen times in painted hues. I came to tell you:I haven’t yet leftthe place I said I would.Still, I knowsomething must change.… Continue reading
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