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Healthy ocean, healthy you
When overfishing, plastic pollution, climate change and other factors threaten ocean health, the ripples of risk run far and wide. And not just along the coasts, but all over the world. We must prioritize the ocean’s health so it can help to sustain us. — from 9 Ways You Depend on a Healthy Ocean Here’s how the ocean helps Read more
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Trapped in a four-walled space (with a low ceiling)
Being on vacation removes the guilt of doing everything else but work. You can focus on delighting in the sea breeze blowing, the waves crashing, the coconut trees rustling, and all the food and trinkets the market is selling. Isn’t it nice to enjoy being human, walking in the streets, blending in with everybody, and Read more
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Hello, consequences
Sometimes, I don’t feel like doing the things I ought to do. It’s like a phase of rebellion after working relentlessly to meet a deadline, where procrastination just wants to spend time with me, and I’m okay about it as if in reckless abandon. We enjoy the day together, hand in hand. Being in the Read more
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Late-night musings #12
While preparing for our trip, I turned to social media to find an island tour/activity coordinator. After being convinced by the collective reviews and photos, I inquired; following further clarifications, we settled for a 13% downpayment and arranged our schedule of activities. During our first meeting, we exchanged a few greetings and went right on Read more
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Letter no. 41
Dear reader from the future, With the recent events in the country, like the tension between China and the Philippines over territorial waters, I wonder what it would be like to live here ten years from now. At the same time, I believe that the future is what we make of it, which led me Read more
jessa
Reflections on becoming
jessa 