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“Surely one has to pay one’s debts”
The quote in the title is what became the spark in the fire that made this book. After reading that line, I kept thinking about it, too, especially when our country’s debt has been mounting since the pandemic. Not only that. The consequence of having a debt also looms around ahead of the expected economic… Read more
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A day without internet
Are you ready to be disconnected (no internet, no TV) without knowing the cause? For one, I started my day not really thinking about it. But the moment I did, it reminded me of this going-back-to-the-future game we played. Then here came the typhoon in the country, which devastated key cities across the land. And… Read more
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The geopolitics of energy transition
Perhaps, the call towards utilizing alternative energy sources (like renewable energy sources) isn’t new to you. And like all things new, there’s a resistance. The kind that’s driven by the existing systems and the uncertainties of the unknown. As a student, it’s easy to think about a straightforward solution to climate change. That if you… Read more
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Job interviews: it’s your turn to ask questions
How many job interviews did you go through up to this moment? Can you still remember the anticipation that built up right after receiving that confirmation email telling you about your scheduled interview? And to prepare for your interview, you’ve practiced how to respond to typical questions like ‘Can you tell us about yourself?’ and… Read more
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Living solo is expensive
And if you’re living solo now, you know what I mean. Like rent, groceries, and bills, all costs are upon you alone. No one to bear this load with you. Just you. Read more
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Feeling nostalgic about pixelated games?
When I was a kid, my aunt gifted me a Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP. And it looked just like this: It came with two game cartridges: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Minority Report. And yes, I’ve spent countless hours playing these games up to the end of their storylines.… Read more
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Endless entertainment
There are so many things that could sway our attention away from what could help us become better. For example, scroll mindlessly over your social media feed vs. doing your work. Play mobile games vs. spend time with a friend face-to-face. Binge-watch movies vs. reading a book. To be honest, we can entertain ourselves to… Read more
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