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Everyday Stories, Lived

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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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  • Can you imagine waking up into a new world order?

    When the tension between the Philippines and China is all over our local news, I can’t help thinking about a changing world order after learning about hegemonies from my friends versed in international relations. What is hegemony? Hegemony refers to the dominance of one state or group over others, which can manifest in various forms, Read more

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  • Sikwate mornings

    Since I returned from the metro after a weekend recharge at home with our families, I decided to read one chapter daily from a book I bought before our flight back to Manila. And mornings aren’t complete without a hot cup of sikwate which reminds me of childhood and family. I also fried the saba Read more

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  • Late-night musings #19

    We can teach children gratitude and gratitude is something one can learn. But giving something you don’t have is challenging because gratitude flows from a grateful heart. Read more

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  • Passing on the torch

    Encouraging other potential leaders to rise is to step back and let them lead. Trust is given, trust is earned. We might get tempted to hover but learning to trust them gives them room for growth and familiarity with the role. Of course, being trustworthy is equally important as stepping up for new responsibilities. Read more

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  • Becoming an accountability partner

    How refreshing it is to refresh others. Because today, I experienced how lifting others becomes a rewarding pursuit. May we keep extending our arms to help, especially when we are (still) able. Read more

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  • Late-night musings #18

    I used to wonder what it’s like to be in the big city, the kind that sleeps late or never sleeps at all. That while I walk home along the dimly lit road, I look up to the night skies, looking at the same stars that cover the city people. A decade later and living Read more

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