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Possibilities and realities
I think it was easier to dream when we were young because death seems too distant, and time feels long, giving more space for possibilities. But as I grow older and the possibility of dying and the reality of death seems to get closer every year, I now find it challenging to dream beyond what’s Read more
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Trapped in a four-walled space (with a low ceiling)
Being on vacation removes the guilt of doing everything else but work. You can focus on delighting in the sea breeze blowing, the waves crashing, the coconut trees rustling, and all the food and trinkets the market is selling. Isn’t it nice to enjoy being human, walking in the streets, blending in with everybody, and Read more
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Hello, consequences
Sometimes, I don’t feel like doing the things I ought to do. It’s like a phase of rebellion after working relentlessly to meet a deadline, where procrastination just wants to spend time with me, and I’m okay about it as if in reckless abandon. We enjoy the day together, hand in hand. Being in the Read more
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Late-night musings #12
While preparing for our trip, I turned to social media to find an island tour/activity coordinator. After being convinced by the collective reviews and photos, I inquired; following further clarifications, we settled for a 13% downpayment and arranged our schedule of activities. During our first meeting, we exchanged a few greetings and went right on Read more
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Back-to-back virtual meetings
During the pandemic, most of us maximized the opportunity to attend meetings without going out to them. We simply logged in to the meetings virtually, and we could actively participate in them. But does being virtually present also mean being mentally present? As we grappled with this newfound superpower, many of us found ourselves torn between two virtual meetings, Read more
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Combining pieces as I did with Lego® bricks
When I was a kid, I occupied my time and exercised my imagination by playing with Lego®. It was the only set we had, which my mother bought (she had someone buy it from USA), which I played with my sister for years. I started by replicating the system just shown in the box. When Read more
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Late-night musings #11
I used to get frustrated when my ideas didn’t make sense when I wanted them to, which meant right away. Because I’ve been trained with instant gratification, I find it challenging to wait between periods of focused and diffused thinking. But when I enrolled in an online course Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough Read more
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