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Everyday Stories, Lived

  • Algorithm-driven social media content

    With just a tap on an icon, you can access the online public square without leaving your bed in the morning and be informed where people are or what they’ve been up to yesterday. Want to rant about that neighbor or that relative? You can now conveniently do that online without screaming at them live Read more

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  • Combining pieces as I did with Lego® bricks

    When I was a kid, I occupied my time and exercised my imagination by playing with Lego®. It was the only set we had, which my mother bought (she had someone buy it from USA), which I played with my sister for years. I started by replicating the system just shown in the box. When Read more

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  • Children taking cues

    When I was a child, I quickly ran to my mother whenever something scared me, usually unfamiliar sounds (like scurrying little feet on the roof). I did not care to know what caused it because knowing doesn’t matter. What I care about is the comfort I need right away. And when my mother doesn’t fret, Read more

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  • Eating together with family

    I grew up in a family whose rule about eating meals is having them together. Except for when breakfasts were spent hurriedly, there were times when we just took our time with them, especially on weekends. Having breakfast together is more than just eating the food at the table. It’s also about gathering together in Read more

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  • Late-night musings #11

    I used to get frustrated when my ideas didn’t make sense when I wanted them to, which meant right away. Because I’ve been trained with instant gratification, I find it challenging to wait between periods of focused and diffused thinking. But when I enrolled in an online course Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough Read more

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  • What kind of world do you want to live in?

    How we relate to our environment today dictates what kind of planet we will live on in the future because we are all interconnected. Living in a fragmented or disrupted biodiversity could also spell collapse. Yes, just like the movie Avatar. Our concerns with climate change, desertification, and biodiversity loss are so intertwined that we Read more

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  • If coffee commercials were honest

    “I need my coffeeeeeee,” asked my husband endearingly, just as we were about to start our work day. He had already explained to me before why he needed coffee, mainly to help him get through the day. So, while waiting for the kettle to scream, I suddenly realized I never needed one like he did. Read more

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jessa

Everyday Stories, Lived

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