Relationships
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The unstructured freedom of a five-year-old
I could remember what a day was like as a five-year-old. I wake up (either with excitement or protest), eat breakfast, shower, and dream about life for the rest of the day. Usually, the grown-ups dictate what I ought to do in the day, but my internal goal is always the same, to enjoy and… Read more
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Dealing with differences
Dealing with differences creates conflict. You can even say that conflict is a natural part of any relationship. But when handled constructively, through a respective dialogue seeking to understand one another, conflicts could grow relationships and make them stronger. Being married to the one my soul longed for opened areas we’ve never been in before,… Read more
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It’s been a month
The days went by fast, and being married for a month made me realize so many things like: Read more
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Spontaneous night outs with friends
When I was still single and living away from my family, I could freely live a spontaneous lifestyle because nobody was waiting at home for me. If you want to drag me to try out the famous soft-served ice cream in the busiest city today, I’d be glad to go with you without thinking twice.… 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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Equally important
How to deal with equally important tasks? Sort them based on urgency. And if you have to choose between two equally important tasks but can only attend to one (because, of course, you can only attend to one at a time), delegate somebody who could properly represent you. The last thing you want to happen is to… Read more
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Doing extra
If you treat your work with disinterest and lack of dedication, it becomes difficult for you to empathize with people, especially when you do work that requires you to interact with the people you seek to serve. Because doing extra, like working with empathy, is something that the job usually doesn’t really pay for. So… Read more
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