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Everyday Stories, Lived

  • Consistency doesn’t take a holiday

    With a new year closing in, our minds begin to wander in a break, just in tune with the festivities. Can you remember how you used to squeeze up the work you needed to do just so you could make more room during the holidays? And with workdays sandwiched in-between Christmas and New Year, we Read more


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  • Letter no. 16

    Dear reader from the future, As I observed with intention people who are in leadership posts, I realized that it’s easy to demand a certain kind of leadership. However, when you are in the position to lead, you’ll learn that it’s not easy to be there. That you need to have systems in place and Read more


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  • Mobility is attractive

    And people get more comfortable getting outside of their homes too. Perhaps it’s the reason why innovators push for sustainable ways of transportation. Yes, like electric vehicles, for example. And it’s impressive to see early adopters (from 15 years ago) talk in this documentary film about how electric vehicles could change the future of transportation. Read more


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  • Some people stopped caring about how it sounds

    Have you noticed how you become braver in speaking your mind out when all you need to do is type the words on a lit-up digital screen? Does it feel like you’re just talking inside your head? The all-too-familiar voice inside your head that isn’t afraid to talk about the things you will never dare Read more


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  • When you start to think about all the things you don’t really need

    Coming from a middle-class family, there are so many things I want to achieve in life. Aside from the physical and security needs, my drive to work and earn isn’t solely compelled by them. As people’s disposable income increases, some want to buy all the things they think they need. And from the perspective of Read more


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  • Climate change in daily conversations

    The recent typhoon that hit the southern part of the Philippines amplified discussions on climate change. And as help poured in from different parts of the world, some also extended their help through solar-powered lamps and water filtration systems. Being someone who enjoys the benefits of energy access, we understand how energy is a part Read more


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  • Merry Christmas! (a 2021 greeting)

    Like we always hear from the playlist on repeat, ”It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” A year ago, I’ve been wondering if I can achieve blogging daily. And will there be anyone who would like to read what I write? But look! We’re here now celebrating our second Christmas together. And I am Read more


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