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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

Life

  • Getting sidetracked

    If you haven’t made up your mind about the things you want, alternatives (could be second bests) become distractions. And if you find yourself sidetracked from what you want to achieve, it could be too late after you’ve wasted so much time that going back to where you’re supposed to be seems absurd. Opportunity costs.… Read more

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  • People gathering together for you

    One of the most humbling experiences we had getting married was seeing our families and closest friends gather together to witness our union. And receiving their updates about going to the airport and how their flights went reminded us that wedding celebrations are not isolated between the couple but a community event (at least here… Read more

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  • Coming back as a married woman

    Between wedding preparations and life transitions, I found it challenging to keep up with blogging daily. And after a brief hiatus (a month of no updates at all), I am back and entirely back with my daily blogging routine. But this time, I am writing as a married woman. Has there been a difference? Sure,… Read more

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  • Sowing seeds of generosity

    Once you understand that being generous is not like a zero-sum game, but rather, like sowing seeds generously, a day will eventually come when you’ll experience how your generosity grows. Generosity is a gift that keeps on giving. Read more

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  • Evening walks

    There’s something about walking under street lights and on breezy evenings when most people are traveling home or eating out with families and friends. I can’t help but feel how the busyness is different in that it is more relaxed than the usual grind in the mornings. And walking outside with a friend or a… Read more

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  • This is my generation

    Each generation has its unique mark on society, primarily because their worldview is shaped based on economic conditions, demographic changes, cultural movements, and technological advancements. I live in a world post-pandemic (we had it with COVID-19) where working from home is widely adopted. I live in a time when there are not many gatekeepers as it… Read more

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  • Measure and manage

    Almost in my 30s, I wonder if I have really trodden on the path I thought my younger self should have. Am I where I should be heading? I agree that it would be challenging to manage what you don’t measure.  But how do we measure ourselves if we want to be successful in life?… Read more

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