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Embrace Less and Achieve More
Less of Me? “More of You, and Less of me” says a song by Don Moen. I could do less of me: Less overthinking and more underthinking, Less pessimism and more optimism, Less criticism and more praises, Less humiliation and… Continue reading
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Like Wild Animals
Do you ever see wild animals? Figuratively Speaking Wild animals are rare in the city, unless you wish to visit a zoo or an animal safari. I see wild animals, figuratively. Although it may sound strange to some people, the… Continue reading
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I am who I am
What is one thing you would change about yourself? Acceptance Everyone is unique. Everyone is a product of versatile and diverse background. Everyone shares different views, ideas, expression, talents and skills. I have accepted who I am and I have… Continue reading
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December Birth Flower and Symbolisms
Bloom of Love blooms of real zestemerging in the springoh, white radianceforgive all my errorsyou are the only one,I love 💖 Beyond its delicate beauty, narcissi flowers also embody symbolic meanings that include creativity, inspiration, awareness, and inner reflection, forgiveness,… Continue reading
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Why Everyday Items Like Tsinelas Matter
Our primary footwear we call, “tsinelas” or “slippers” are simple rubber sandals worn everyday. Over time its use has evolved! A frustrated Filipino mom might hurl it like a Frisbee at her child who’s dodging chores. Or, in a more… Continue reading
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The Importance of Kindness over Rules and Formalities
An Apostrophe Dear Elusive Help, When I reached out to you, I was hoping for a compassionate response. However, your unsympathetic answer left me feeling helpless and ignored. I only asked for your assistance because I genuinely believed that you… Continue reading
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Sour graping
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? Lesson learned from impulsivity I was sour graping, my mind overthinking took longer than expected. I couldn’t sleep despising myself of failure, unraveling despair and sizing… Continue reading
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Get someone’s goat
Name your top three pet peeves. I may not get mad, just annoyed Once in circle time with my students, we talked about our “pet peeves”. They were surprised and comically embarrased when I said, “I get annoyed when people… Continue reading
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Diary of My Eyes: From sty to incision
The full story of how I ended up with an incision I first noticed a small bump near my lachrymal point, right on my eyelid. It was initially itchy and slightly painful. I assumed it was just an insect bite.… Continue reading
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Simple and Practical
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Enjoying basic meals People living in the cordillera region have simple food. • We like “wat-wat”, large pieces/chunks of pork boiled in basic soup with salt. It is usually served with rice,… Continue reading
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