Year: 2022
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Sometimes, we think that we should only be good at a thing or two which are valued at work. And instead of exploring other skills that may or may not be directly related to the work we’re paid to do, we only limit ourselves to learning things we thought were “useful” at the moment. Should…
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Opinions are everywhere. And they are often shaped by your beliefs, your values, and perhaps, your upbringing. You may not share the same views with those you’re with, but it doesn’t mean you have to throw yours away so that you’d blend in with the majority. I remember a movie poster describing how horrible a…
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The thing about joining a project in the middle of it meant that you didn’t know much about how things worked around before you came. And that also means that you need to have a lot of catching up to do. Your question might be, “Where should I start?” And it might be challenging to…
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Just a day in at work (first face-to-face work since the pandemic) already required me to walk around the University Campus. Unfortunately, with limited transportation within, I don’t have much choice. But it’s nice to walk around with friends from work and catch up under the enormous trees that wrap around overhead. Being back reminded…
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It was a late night, and I was still outside catching up for work. That means that I have my laptop propped up while doing desktop research. But while I was in the thick of it, a friend squeezed himself in, curiosity bubbling, and asked me why I was using the DuckDuckGo search engine. Of…
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The last time I was here, I packed all my stuff and went home. Now, I’m towing them back again. It never really felt exciting like the first time. It wasn’t even dreadful. But being here means that I am not somewhere else. And that means I’ve said too many goodbyes to the people my…
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After almost two years back in my home, where I spent my childhood, I’ve already built a routine that allowed me to get through the pandemic. Dolly helped me realize that I don’t always have to always work in a rush, that I’d only be able to appreciate what’s around me when I pause and…
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