Christianity
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Overcoming giants
Sometimes, I can’t believe I am already 30. This age seems like a dream, something I used to long for even before I truly understood what growing up means—I just want to be old and have autonomy over my life (freeeedom!!!). But getting to 30 was a process—facing giants along the way—making me realize that Read more
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“Never had the opportunity to go far”
One said to another, “I’ve heard you’ve been traveling the world! I’ve always wanted to be in all those wonderful places, but I have never had the opportunity to go far.” But who decides what opportunity comes along your way, anyway? I could remember all the days and nights I spent daydreaming about being “somewhere Read more
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What does science say about cohabitation (living together before marriage) and premarital sex?
This episode has been eye-opening because my family and peers have not openly discussed this topic. Hearing from our dear friend Dr. John Carlo Malabad about the science of cohabitation and the repercussions of settling for cohabitation over marriage has made me realize things and encouraged me to share this special episode with you. Salient Read more
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Understanding the basics of international relations from my IR friends
In college, I always thought about what my career would be like if I enrolled in international relations (IR) fields. It was a dream I knew I wouldn’t be able to have because I needed to take a STEM course for my scholarship. But a decade later, I had two friends who graduated with degrees Read more
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Boxer deserves better
Boxer is a hardworking horse who believes he can improve things by working hard. His strong work ethic kept him going no matter the circumstance. You will find him working even harder than he had especially when times get tough. Boxer represents the working class. He also believes (blindly) that Napoleon is always right. But Read more
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Money is tight and times are tough
I grew up having enough to go by day by day. I was used to having limited resources (close to nothing) for leisure activities (like traveling to places, watching cinema, and shopping) that I never thought about having them as often as my peers would. Since I learned to budget my allowance in high school, Read more
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What it feels like to grow up without a father
Death confronted me when I was four years old. I didn’t know what death or absence was until I learned I do not have what others do—a father. From the wide eyes of a child, I began to see families with mothers and fathers, and then I started to wonder why I don’t have somebody Read more
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