Life
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We lost count
How long has it been? Was it just me who lost track, or you also stopped thinking about it? Perhaps, most of us already lost count because looking back is becoming exhausting (and tragic for some). But undeniably, each one of us has a story to tell. What’s your pandemic story? P.S.: In the Philippines,… Read more
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Where did all my money go?
A dinner out here and there turned into dinners out regularly, which turned into dinners out regularly with a few takeout dinners thrown in, which turned into dinners out regularly with takeout dinners most other nights. The slippery slope from one into the next was invisible, but when we finally thought to pay attention, we… Read more
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To all the diploma holders out there
It’s been two years since I received my master’s degree. And yes, my diploma wouldn’t tell you whether I care about the things that I should. And most of the time, we work because we want to get paid. And we want to get paid because we have bills to pay and mouths to feed.… Read more
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The future of the outdoor industry
The pandemic may have limited most of us to spend our time inside of confined spaces but it also opened doors for more mobility. With the increased vaccination rollout, people are becoming more comfortable getting out of their homes, especially those who already own or have the capacity to own private vehicles. I have also… Read more
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Why we need to keep moving (and adapt) even when things are at a halt
It’s hard to get blocked when you’re moving. Even if you’re not moving in the direction that you had in mind that morning. — The Practice: Shipping Creative Work If you’ve already heard about us being “creatures of habit,” that’s most likely true. Because we don’t think much about whether we should brush our teeth… Read more
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Definitions, perceptions
It’s fascinating how our definitions affect our perception of people and circumstances. So it pays to have a heart check first before adding color to what’s going on around you. I have to admit that it feels like my life has trickled since 2020 (frozen in time). But then again, we need to go back… Read more
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Letter no. 12
Dear reader from the future, With all that’s happening in my time, I couldn’t help but think about how things will converge or come about in the future, where you are. The pandemic I’ve been telling you about in my past letters is getting an upsurge globally, and it’s not just about people dying all… Read more
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