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Reflections on becoming

Life

  • It’s getting really busy, really fast

    And we can’t think well while in the middle of motion and chaos. Often, we function out of habit and not out of critical thinking. We live our lives hurriedly, from one schedule to the next. Meanwhile, some of us are ready to take on the next movie series right after finishing one. How do Read more


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  • Paying attention to reviews

    A review you have read online, or heard from a friend, probably influenced your recent purchase or why you did not buy it. And a review about an amusement ride might change how you perceive it, especially when you are already next in line. From my recent travel to this mountain resort, I was enthusiastic Read more


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  • Christmas floods and the future of the Philippine coastal areas

    While the rest of the country celebrates Christmas, others are wading through the floods on Christmas day. It’s all over the news. We can’t help but feel detached from what’s happening outside our personal spaces, especially when their reality seems distant from ours. But it won’t be for long. From this article, the Philippines is Read more


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  • Eating together

    Something special happens when people eat together — ideas are spread naturally while everyone takes their fill. No wonder why negotiations are usually opened up through fancy dinners. Read more


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  • Christmas after three years of COVID-19

    We felt limited to gathering around with families and friends for three Christmas seasons. But this year is different. This year felt like we’re finally free, with some enjoying the liberty of optional mask-wearing while others remained cautious by wearing one. And what seemed to be endless family arguments every gathering, this year is unwrapped Read more


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