Zerayn’s dailyprompt responses
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Jeepneys: A Unique Icon of the Philippines
The National Transportation of the Philippines “Para po!” That’s what passengers say to take off from a jeepney ride. Shortened as “jeep” or “dyip” in Tagalog, it has become one of the cultural icons of the Philippines. It is also… Continue reading
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Killer Earthquake
Share what you know about the year you were born. July 1990 Luzon Earthquake In July 1990, the city of Baguio was put in a predicament that would reshape the city forever. Buildings, roads, and other infrastructures went down. People… Continue reading
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The Toastmaster’s Table Topics
Slaying an Extemporaneous Speech Once in a toastmaster’s meeting, I participated in the table topics. It is an impromptu speech that runs for a minute. You would only have 30 seconds to prepare. The topics would be random and each… 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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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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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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Understanding People Dynamics
Establishing balance in social-emotional context There’s a point when I realized paying attention to other people’s drama is taking a toll on me. Also, being kind and patient has been taken advantage of as I thought of it as a… Continue reading
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A Living Inspiration
An expensive purchase Benefit of Owning a Pet A Cat for Her Heart The most extravagant purchase I’ve made to date was ordering a Persian kitten. The breeder had imported an authentic Persian cat from Kuwait. The breeder covered all… Continue reading
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My Learning Preference Confession
A Poem on My Learning Preference Oh, how different we learn,Some by sight, some by sound.We are all unique to each mind,I, a visual learner, sight’s my compass,Beyond my eyes, the world unravels,For auditory learners, podcasts ring true,A universe of… Continue reading
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The Spell of Science
From cells to stars :A free verse poem on Science From a cellto all that is,organisms and ecosystems,living and non-living things,structures and functions,a fractal of creation interacting in harmony,a tapestry woven with threads of energy, And so it spreads,gravity holds… Continue reading
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