Relationships
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Getting out of a cultural bubble
As a kid, I look forward to being exposed to different worlds of thought, which means that I will get to know other people who don’t speak and think like me because of varying cultures. I always think that “there’s a bigger world out there,” and it always excites me to meet and talk to… Read more
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What teamwork helped us achieve
A year ago, I was tasked to supervise a small team of volunteers and ensure that we produce radio episodes weekly. The managerial aspect seems straightforward, such as making a system the volunteers can easily follow and ensuring that we stick to that system. Building a system was the first step, but I can attribute… Read more
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Coffee shop discussions about energy resources
One afternoon, a friend asked me what I do for work. I responded, “I work as an energy researcher,” and elaborated on my research interest for the year. Usually, the conversation dies there because who would want to hear about research, right? Of course, unless you are a researcher. But this fellow was seemingly interested in the… Read more
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Hello iOS! 👋
I may be decades too late, but as someone who just entered this well-trodden space of the iOS ecosystem, I finally had the experience of what it’s like to use a minimalist but powerful device. I never said goodbye to my Android phone. In fact, I’m using both the Android and iPhone for separate reasons.… Read more
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Meeting new people in class
There’s always this fear of rejection that nags at you if you don’t intend to socialize, keeping you from interacting with the people in the same room you’re in unless there’s an ice breaker moderated by the person all of you are connected with(the instructor). This shared relationship allows the invisible walls to slowly go down,… Read more
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Do not marry an irritable man
Irritable men are easily annoyed by trivial things, such as being asked, “How are you?” They easily scowl to express annoyance and displeasure, often followed by a grunt and gestures that push you away from them. Instead, They would want to be left by themselves rather than engage in interpersonal conversations. If you are not… Read more
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Late-night musings #6
It’s incredible to witness people of power display their frustrations. They appear confident with what they say as someone with authority over things, unafraid of being called out. They know where they stand. And it made me wonder how to gain that confidence. Does it come with age? Experience? Wealth? Status? Power? Or an overlap… Read more
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