Life
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The unsatisfaction of seeking more money for selfish gains
I can’t tell exactly how it happened, but something inside me shifted. Reflecting on the past, a decade ago, the fire within me to change the world was dampened by the harsh reality of struggling to think clearly with a hungry stomach. The weight of unmet physiological needs overshadowed my aspirations, making it hard to maintain the same fervor. Read more
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My heart never fluttered like this for a pen
Since I learned to write by hand, I can’t remember wanting to write because handwriting feels good (and therapeutic). Mostly, it was out of a need to take notes. My fingers now swiftly dance with the keys (which used to be a struggle back in 2007), and I don’t have any problems translating my thoughts Read more
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Can you imagine a world where classrooms without air-conditioning create equity issues?
Climate change has been a concern since the 1980s, when global temperatures began to be at a record high. I would only exist after a decade and have enjoyed cool days in the Philippines before the turn of the millennia. A typical classroom setup for me would be an array of tables and chairs (or Read more
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How to keep a memory?
We could try to take pictures of every moment to immortalize them in shareable tangible form, but doing so would cost us to miss the moment—to be present at the moment, feel the action, and take in all the intangibles. Read more
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Procrastination and mindless consumption
Things never get done because I keep holding them off for later. I’ll do that later. For now, let me enjoy the moment by fiddling with this colorful and entertaining small device—just for a few minutes. Or wait—I think I have an hour to spare. Let it hypnotize me with loads of information I don’t really need Read more
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