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I felt a bit emotional when Manong G, our church caretaker shared his testimony about his house getting renovated. He lives near the riverside and was destroyed when Typhoon Ulysses flooded the city. Through the collective efforts of generous people, he became a recipient of a rehabilitation project. Now his house is already renovated and fortified. He was teary-eyed while sharing how grateful he is. It was even better and beautiful and more livable than before Ulysses. We…

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Halos kalahati na ng taon ang saya saya! If there's any milestone you're celebrating with, so far, this 2021, ano yun? Siguro ako yung matatapos ko na yung schooling ko. Hahaha! Challenging ang online pero at least naigapang. And I'm grateful for that! Ikaw, anong milestones mo this first half of the year? :)

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My whole career since I left my previous job revolves around attending meetings, taking notes, remembering everything that was discussed and who said what. Sometimes it challenges me, sometimes it bores me big time. But I love my job. I love my job. Hahaha!

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Years ago, I made friends with bloggers from various places and we formed an online community. We met, we celebrate milestones together, we became friends in real life. However, life happened and some already gave up blogging. However, I still connect with some of them, and occasionally we meet - like in Cebu, in Laguna, in QC, Baguio, in Batangas - wherever we agree upon. Huhu pre-pandemic days. The online group is no longer active, but we're still friends! Some are now…

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Power out! Huhu. May live wire na pumutok sa compound namin kaya ayun, sobrang init na nga lalo pang uminit huhu. Hoping na maayos agad yung kuryente, may work pa kami ng kapatid ko 😢

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All of a sudden, I crave for fried chicken, especially the crispy skin part. Huhu until now, our electricity has not yet returned. 😒

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Yehey! Power's back again! Glad that it didn't take the whole evening to fix the power lines. Thing is, it was the city's engineering department who fixed the issue, not Meralco smh.

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Authenticity: The Importance of Being True To Yourself In our office, we gather every Tuesday for an office devotion where we discuss what we learned from the previous Sunday's preaching. As a premise, I work in a church office as a bookkeeper. From time to time, aside from making sense out of the church's accounting books, I am also assigned to preach, teach and do some tasks needed in the ministry. When it was my turn to share as we were discussing last Sunday's preaching…

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It's drizzling today! Somehow Mr. Sun gives us a break from his scorching heat. What a relief! Good morning, noisers! Time to grind! Carpe diem!

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Currently watching The Dark Knight, the one with Heath Ledger playing as the Joker. Heath really nailed it! I have to pause the movie after the interrogation scene because I had mixed emotions seeing him portray the role - like it's no longer a portrayal. He emanates the character himself huhu. It feels creepy, chilling and sad at the same time, knowing that after his iconic portrayal, he died :(

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I'll accompany my friend and his girlfriend to a pastor for counseling. The couple has inhibitions but I pray that all things go well with them. I suppose this is their first time to undergo counseling so they're both having jitters.

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Advantages of Being Proactive Merriam-Webster defines being proactive as "acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes". I have learned about this because my boss keeps on telling me to be more anticipative about what might happen next, to have foresight. Normally, I tend to be reactive. I act based on how things turn out. I just respond. This is the opposite of being proactive. Proactive people are constantly on the move, looking at the future and trying to…

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Earlier today I was triggered because of a task that is supposed to be finished weeks ago, but I was told only today. But I need to calm myself and try to do some workaround. Besides, I don't have a choice but to do what needs to be done. But still, I can't help but be disappointed.

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I wanted to continue watching The Dark Knight this lunchtime but my boss is around hahahaha.

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I joined a spiritual formation class and one of the topics discussed is discovering and knowing yourself. Questions are thought-provoking and makes me feel vulnerable 😅

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As part of our assignment, we're required to watch Instant Family. It is available on Netflix. It's my first time to hear about it but I think it will be another tear-jerker 😅 I've been watching too much sci-fi that I can no longer remember the last non-sci-fi film I watched.

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There will be times when you will hear destructive thoughts and debilitating suggestions. Don't entertain them. Focus on your dreams and goals. Focus on your abilities, the people who believe in you, the distance you have gone through. Life is like scaling a mountain. As you reach the summit, things will get harder, your body will get sore and tired, you will think of giving up and go back. But if you keep on pushing forward, even little by little, eventually you will reach…

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Boyfriend duties today! Waiting for gf finish her hair color session in prep for the wedding she'll attend to tomorrow. Good things there's noise.cash that I can turn to while waiting 😅 How's everyone?

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Ang cute ng bagong update. May kulay pula at kulay green na mini-animation 😊 refreshing sa mata kasi masyadong serious yung interface e hehe. Kumusta, mga ka-ingay?!

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I forgot to bring my book intended for idle moments like this! May baon pa naman ako. Sayang, I could have finished a few chapters sana. 😏

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While on our way back home to NC, we were able to spot a 3N Bakery branch in SJDM! 3N Bakery is my go to place for the best toasted siopao. Sad that all the branches I know in Marikina and Cubao no longer operates.

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Now playing: Isang Linggong Pag-ibig. Hahaha grabe naman yung salon kung nasaan kami ngayon, parang jeep lang ng Sunday ang tugtugan 😅 pero ang cool, kasi yung mga staff kantahan talaga

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Pleasant morning everyone! The weather is nicer now compared to previous weeks when it's difficult to sleep because it was too hot. Enjoy your morning coffee guys!

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Last night, we watched The Little Prince on Netflix. Tbh, I haven't read the book (bakit nga ba kasi haha). The way I see it, it talks about keeping your sense of wonder as a child, because as we grow old, we lose this sense of wonder in exchange for productivity and a rigid lifestyle that we consider “essential”

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Just got home from the market. As usual, my funds are now depleted hahahaha but I'm still grateful because there will be food on the table. 😊 I wonder about those who budgets at least 20k-30k a week for groceries, what kind of items are on their list? 🤔

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Namamaga na yata yung mukha ko kakatulog hahaha. Ngayon na lang ako ulit nakatulog nang mahaba. Eto talaga ang pahinga 😅

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Just finished Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy and I love it! What a masterpiece. If I'm gonna rate the movies it would be: Top 3: Batman Begins (villain: Ra's Al Ghul, Scarecrow) Top 2: The Dark Knight Rises (villain: Bane and Talia) Top 1: The Dark Knight (villain: Joker)

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I wonder if there are legit winners on all the crypto giveaways on twitter or those are just ploys to increase likes, follows and engagements. Just in case, baka naman. Hahaha

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Kaway kaway sa mga gising pa at busy kakahanap ng goods sa shopee at lazada! Buhayin ang ekonomiya! Lol.

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You know you're already an adult when the first thing you buy on online sale are detergents and kitchen stuff. Gadgets can wait, boy, but not the laundry and the soiled dishes 😂

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Good morning! Daming sale today, kumusta naman ang mga cart and budgets niyo? Hahaha! Ako nakabili na, checkout na agad hehe

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I was contemplating a while ago whether I'll buy earphones or not. I'm trying to justify that the earphones are legit as attested by good reviews, and it's just cheap. But I almost forgot that I still have one, fully functional and still gives off awesome sound. Sometimes I have to remind myself that not because I have the budget does it mean I have to buy it. 😂 Daming sinabi, nagkukuripot lang naman 😂

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Medyo napipikit na ako tapos sabay birit ni Whitney Houston ng One Moment in Time. Ano ba trip ng tatay ko sa playlist niya? Hahaha ayun nagising tuloy 😂

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Just finished watching Shrek haha. It's my first time to watch the movie. It's so lighthearted but packed with life lessons hahaha. Thinking of writing an article out of it 😂

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Just finished watching Instant Family. It's available on Netflix. It's a story of a couple who adopted 3 kids and went through a lot of adjustments to get along with the kids. My takeaway: no matter the difference, love is the bond 😊

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Picking Up Life Lessons from A Kid's Animated Movie Today is Sunday, a time for Sabbath, and I scheduled nothing but to relax and replenish my strength for another week of work, readings, meetings, and sorting things out. After lunch, I took a nap, and when I woke up, I was thinking of something relaxing to do - and so I decided to watch Shrek. I've been wanting to watch this animated movie and now that I have nothing else to do, I gave in. The movie is fun to watch. It was…

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I realized I've been watching too many movies recently. Keeping myself busy huh. Haha. What a way to end the weekend.

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Rise and shine because today is another day! Today, I'm celebrating my 8th year in the office, and 11th year of being employed. Yup, same date (06/07). I thank the Lord for the favor and the ability to earn. It's not that much but it brings food on the table 😊 forever grateful!

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I took this photo because I'm amazed how three different colors are in one stalk of a flower :) it's like a mini bouquet arranged beautifully :) what a lovely flower!

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This is a replica of Lolong, a gigantic crocodile discovered in the Philippines. This replica, and other interesting artifacts can be seen in the National Museum. When the quarantine measures are lifted, take time to visit the place. It will be worth it 🥰 I took this photo and edited it in Adobe Lightroom.

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Love No Matter the Family Dynamics I'm halfway reading the book Unlocking Your Family Patterns by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, Dave Carder, and Dr. Earl Henslin. It is part of several required book readings for the Agape Bible Course I'm enrolled in. Aside from the book, we were also required to watch the movie Instant Family, a 2018 American family comedy-drama film starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as parents who adopt three siblings and realized that there is…

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The neighbor's cat always "meow" loudly early in the morning, and today I learned that when she does that, she is asking for permission to enter her owner's house. Perhaps it's to ask for breakfast, or for a more comfortable sleeping place. Cats are demanding haha.

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For today's office devotion, we talked about Jesus as a friend. And what I love about His friendship is that He sacrificed His life for His friends. What a friend we have in Jesus :)

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To all my readcash friends, how often do you post an article? Do you follow a schedule or timing for "maximum impact" (lol)? Would love to know your routine :)

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Lao Tzu said that we have to deal with the big while it is still small. Sometimes we ignore the small leaks, the tiny screeches, the negligible scratches. Until they become big and noticeable enough to irritate us. Until then we realize that things are now beyond repair, or if still repairable, it will cost us a fortune. Don't ignore small things. Deal with them as soon as possible. It could be: - an irritation to a person, a pet peeve - petty but consistent expenses -…

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Joining the bandwagon! Lakas makagwapo nitong urbandictionary a. Hahahaha. Ako daw ang 11:11 wish niyo lol. Nasaan ang inyo? Labas niyo na! Haha!

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According to BitPinas' post, BPI, one of the leading banks in the Philippines, no longer allows crypto transactions. The bank allegedly blocks deposits to Binance, an international crypto-exchange platform. Wow, while GCash is considering embracing crypto in its platform, BPI is making a backward move smh

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That precious mini moment when Elon Musk and Steve Jobs noticed your post. Lol. Baka naman! Hahahaha

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Me: As soon as schooling ends, I'll be more productive and focus more on improving myself Also me: Watches Shrek for three days in a row So there you go, I just finished Shrek the Third lol

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A Decade of Learning and Growing while Working I'm not into celebrations. If I'm the one to decide, birthdays and anniversaries may pass with just a sincere prayer of thanksgiving, and that's it. I don't even know how to react when "Happy Birthday" is being sung to me. But for the sake of the people who care for me and value every milestone, birthdays and anniversaries are worth celebrating. No, it is still months to go before my birthday. But every June 7, I commemorate the…

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Pleasant morning! I had a hard time getting out of bed today. I wonder gravity is stronger this morning lol. I wish I could sleep longer but I have to go to work 😂 Rise and shine, people! 🤸‍♂️

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You are enough. It doesn't matter what your ex told you, or your boss tells you, or even your parents tell you. You are enough. And that is if you believe it by heart. Do yourself a favor by not listening to the lie that you will never measure up.

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Nalungkot naman ako tuloy kay Cardo Dalisay, pasan na niya lahat ng problema. Hahahaha. Pero mas nakakaawa pa rin si Lola Flora. Mula nang simula hanggang ngayon, wala nang ginawa kundi mag-alala kay Cardo at umiyak lol. Maulang gabi!

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May pinasasagutan sa aming activity. Kunwari sasagutin namin sa POV ng mga magulang namin. So basically, ang sagot namin ay kung paano namin nakikilala ang laman ng puso ng mga magulang namin. One question goes like this: “Ang isa sa pinagsisihan at ikinalulungkot ko bilang ina/ama ni ______________ (pangalan mo) ay….” Ang hirap niyang sagutin sa totoo lang. Iniisip ko, ano kaya ang mga regrets ng parents ko tungkol sa akin? Marahil may mga unspoken dreams pa rin sila na…

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Aaaaand, Loki's out! Anyone here who's a Marvel fan? The third Marvel series is now up :) so excited!

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I'm happy because I'm alone in the office, yay! Thank you, Lord, for the moment of solitude. How are you guys? Good morning!

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That moment when I visited Twitter, gave some hearts to posts, and waiting for that mini-animation and bell turning red, only to realize I'm not in Noise. Hahaha. Noise.cash taking over!

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Magandang umaga, Pilipinas! May sinulat akong blog tungkol sa pag-control sa galit :) Honestly ang tingin ko sa sarili ko may mahaba akong pisi subalit minsan talaga napupuno rin. Kayo rin ba? Check niyo ang blog ko baka makatulong sa inyo :) Ang ilang clicks at pagbabasa/comment mula sa inyo ay malaking tulong na sa web traffic na bini-build up ko haha :) https://martsvalenzuela.com/how-to-control-your-anger-before-it-controls-you/

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Being Vulnerable Doesn't Mean Being Defeated I was working on my assignment for my Spiritual Formation class last night and I got a little bit emotional with some of the questions. It asks me to share some stories from my family - things I was not even able to share with my close friends. I was hesitant at first, but I realized that for me to know myself better, I should not be afraid to deal with things that scare me. That includes being vulnerable. Merriam-Webster defines…

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Finally, I'm home. I feel so tired and sleepy. How's everybody? While at the office, I was watching the first Avengers movie while encoding. Too bad I wasn't able to finish it because I have to go home. Haha 😅

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I will always be amazed by the fact that in our country, the Philippines, seasons change like shifting shadows. Like we're scorched with intense heat just a few days ago, and now heavy rains. 😅

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Marami akong gustong gawin, pero hindi pa panahon Marami gustong mangyari, pero hindi pa ngayon Subalit nais kong maging handa Lalakipan ng salita at lagda Ang aking hakbang panimula Magandang gabi!

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Woke up up early so I can prepare early, eat breakfast and go to office earlier than usual. But after eating, I felt sleepy again, closed my eyes while lying down and poooof! Late 😂

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Learn to let go of the excessive desire to perform and be on top. Sometimes we're just setting ourselves to disappointment by trying to compete with people who have no interest in competing with us. Enjoy life. Take things slow. It's not always about the destination but the journey. Listen to the sound of nature, enjoy the breeze, breathe. Don't waste your life trying to outperform everyone that you forget there's more to life than just being on top. It's lonely there. Bring…

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What I love about accounting work is that it helps me feel sharp. But what I hate about accounting work is that it makes me feel dull. If you know what I mean. Hahahaha I miss the times when every accounting work is contained in practice sets, lecture samples, and homework. Now, everything is the real deal!

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The adjacent office plays ultra-old songs, the one our grand grandparents used to sing at parties and videoke bars and fiestas. :) When I was younger, those songs make me cringe. But growing up, I learn to appreciate their message. Deep and heartfelt, unlike some mumble songs with repetitive, explicit lyrics :) But to strike the balance, in fairness, there are excellent modern music on the airwaves! I'm glad I can enjoy the music of the past and of the present.

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Yung uwing uwi ka na pero ayaw pang umuwi ng boss mo, work galore pa rin siya hahaha nakakahiya naman mauna pa sa kanya, Anyway, happy weekend, mga kakosa! Meryenda na!

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Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na makauwi ng Friday, ready na para sa weekend. Wala kang aalalahaning trabaho kinabukasan, pwede kang magpahinga nang mas mahabang oras, at mas may laya ka kahit paano sa schedule mo. I wish I could say the same to all, pero may mga kailangan pa rin sigurong magwork tomorrow. At syempre may mga nanay at tatay na 24/7 ang duty. Maulang hapon, mga ka-ingay!

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I'm torn between watching Sweet Tooth or read and finish the ebook I'm reading. Also, I have no idea yet what to write for read.cash 😅

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In respose sa post ni @Sydney, naisip ko lang. Siguro kaya nagbibigay minsan ng pansit, spaghetti at lumpia ang mga kapitbahay natin kapag birthday nila kasi may plano talaga silang kumanta magdamag. Hahahaha. Paunang bayad sa abala 😂

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Look Back To Where You Started One time, I was reading comments on Facebook about my favorite childhood game. A certain game developer is planning to reintroduce that game on new platforms and modernize its gameplay. One commenter said that he misses the old interface, the old gameplay, and the "feel". I know he's just expressing his nostalgia because, like him, I loved the game so much. But other commenters became too harsh with him, shutting him down and invalidating his…

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While some younger people get excited whenever they hear their Messenger notification, I get anxious. I don't like getting that many messages except for certain individuals. Much more, phone calls and video calls. Am I the only one?

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Happy independence day! Free yourself from unnecessary weight, ok? Let go of the bitterness and hate, lay down your worries and pain, choose to be happy and be free! Palayain mo na siya lol

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Wasted my time watching several episodes of Naruto than doing my homework lol. Pero ok lang naejoy ko naman. Besides araw ng kalayaan hahahaha :) how's everyone? Happy weekend!

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Don't Let Your Dreams Die Your dreams don't have to die as you grow old. It can be delayed, but don't let it die a slow, excruciating death. Fight for your dreams, work for it, work on it. Though it may hurt you and make you uncomfortable in the process, as long as your dreams are important to you, seize them as if your life depends on them. When I was younger, our family is often regarded as low class and insignificant by our relatives. We were often mocked and even the…

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Your dreams don't have to die as you grow old. It can be delayed, but don't let it die a slow, excruciating death. Fight for your dreams, work for it, work on it. Though it may hurt you and make you uncomfortable in the process, as long as your dreams are important to you, seize them as if your life depends on them.

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Don't let people invalidate your opinion. It needs to be heard. Don't think that you're insignificant and your voice doesn't matter. Perhaps that faint voice of yours is what's needed to make a lasting difference. Just speak it out respectfully and with grace. Speak out!

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Finished all 6 episodes of Trese. Since this is the first animated series I watched with Filipino folklore theme, I find it refreshing :) If you haven't seen it yet, give it a go! Support our Filipino animators behind this project. This is real-deal Pinoy pride.

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Sow Kindness and Watch It Grow "Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Ian Maclaren. I hate people who are inconsiderate with the feelings of others. They say things however they want to, whenever they want to. They hide their sharpness under the guise of being frank, tactless, and true to themselves. While these may be true and sometimes must be done, my take is that we need to be careful with the words that come out of our mouths. My mantra is that…

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Kindness is an important trait in making the world a better and peaceful place. Without kindness, there will always be misunderstandings and conflicts. Tact and truthfulness serve their purpose, but we can always couple them with kindness.

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After few months, I'm back to physical service. Worshipping in person is totally different from doing church online. I hope things will go back to normal very soon so more people can go back to church.

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Home after an afternoon bike ride! I should make this a habit because I already have a sedentary lifestyle 😂 but working on my bike means constant upgrades and purchases lol

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The best thing in life is having a covenant friend. Someone who can straight up tell you you're wrong and you need correction. Someone who will help you stand up when you fall down. Someone who sticks closer than a brother. More than a friend - but a friend who's willing to sacrifice for you.

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More than a Brother: The Importance of Covenant Friendship After attending church service, I went biking with two of my church friends. It's been a while since I last used my folding bike so I am a bit careful with my pacing because I don't want to exhaust my energy too much. Glad that my friends are considerate with my pace. My two friends are my bike buddies for I guess more than a decade now. We've shared a lot of meals, laughter, and tears. I can say they are my covenant…

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Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes our burdens get heavier and we cannot carry things on our own, no matter how hard we try. We cannot always fake it. We need extra muscle to bear the weight. Do you have friends who are willing to share the weight you carry? :) You're blessed if you have at least one!

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I think this is the first time I was able to write two readcash blogs on a single day. 😅 However, until now I can't think of something to write for my graduation requirements 😂

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Blessed morning, virtual friends! :) Today will be a very busy day. Series of meetings on the way! The best thing about our meetings is free food! Yay! I just hope I will not be pressured and grilled with questions and reports. :p

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A pocket of time to rest and take a break while my bosses are having a closed-door meeting. Another fully-loaded week ahead!

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We'll never know what the future holds but we know Who holds the future. We can rely on God to help us in times of need, and to give us wisdom when things begin to not make any sense. In addition, it helps to be proactive, hands-on, and full of faith as we journey through life.

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Ang ayaw ko sa pagluluto minsan ay yung tuloy tuloy na paghahalo. Masakit sa braso hahaha. Ayaw ko din pala ng pagtantya ng lasa. Wala akong control minsan sa alat or minsan sobrang tabang. Kaya pala parang pagod na ang mga in charge sa pagluluto kapag kainan na hahaha

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A Reflection on Privilege It has been always been my goal to have financial freedom. I know how it feels to have nothing when you don't have an inkling of when and where you will get your next meal. Growing up, I have seen the sacrifices of my parents just to make sure that at least, we'll have the basic needs for sustenance. Hence I etched on my mind that someday, aside from repaying my parents for what they did to me, I'll make sure that my future children will be able to…

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Hola everyone! I woke up a bit emotional because of a dream. I was reminded of my past struggles and how I was able to overcome them with the help of people around and by the grace of God. It's like recounting all of my past victories in life. I wonder why I dreamt of that. 🤔 Anyway, blessed morning!

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Every Tuesday, we're having corporate devotion where we share what we learned from last Sunday's preaching. It's one of the perks of working in church (and parachurch orgs), you get opportunities to nourish your spiritual life.

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Growing up, I always wanted to own a sheep. I want to pet a sheep, let her graze in the grass, run with her, play with her and spoil her with love. There was even a time when I play video games about sheep and shepherding. Glad that I already outgrew my fascination with sheep. Hahaha.

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Saying goodbye is difficult, letting go is emotional, but some people have to move to a different phase in life and we should not hold them back. We just finished our send off program for our outgoing librarian and registrar and it really felt emotional. I remembered the time I left my previous job. Huhu

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Just finished the first out of three major points for my manuscript and I feel totally exhausted huhu. Damn this writer's block, I still have 2 scripts to write 😭 hoping to finish a big chunk tomorrow. Goodnight!

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I forgot to share this but 2 days ago, I reached the 2500 views milestone! It's not that much but it's a result of hardwork lol. Thanks to my 85 subscribers atm hahaha

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Nothing beats the satisfaction of taking the first sip of coffee in the morning! It energizes and jumpstarts my day. Good morning, people!

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Just arrived at the office, and again I'm the first to clock in! I really love this feeling of solitude, enjoying the aircon breeze alone, even for just a few minutes until my officemates arrive. Hahahaha

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Spent the whole day reading, writing and articulating ideas into an organized manuscript but I'm still not finished. Hoping to finalize everything before midnight.

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May we all receive what we're praying for, out of His abundant grace and perfect will. Blessing your feed with greetings!

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Ok, kwentong Ang Probinsyano ulit. Awang-awa na rin ako sa pamilya ni Lia, lalo na sa tatay. Laging nasasapak, tapos laging natututukan ng sandamakmak na baril hahaha. Kung sa totoong buhay yun, grabeng trauma ang aabutin nun hahaha

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The Many Faces of Anger A father of three won a shouting contest with a roar louder than a passing train. "If you want a war, you go!" Yoshihiko Kato shouted. The sound meter registered 115.8 decibels, louder than the racket of a train passing overhead on an elevated railroad. For that winning shout, Kato won the $750 grand prize of the 10th annual Halls Year-End Loud Voice Contest. Kato admitted that he probably built up his loud voice shouting at his children Have you ever…

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Tetelestai! Yehey! I'm done with my manuscript! Tomorrow, I'll work on the other 2 scripts I need to finish :) Thank You, Lord for the strength and wisdom. :) Plus, I was able to pull off an article pa in between :) Yay, thankful!

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Nawili ako nang kaka-facebook nakalimutan ko na may exit interview ako ng 10am lol.

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Just finished Loki ep 2. I don't know what to feel about it. I'm not really invested in the Loki character in the MCU, perhaps that is the reason why I find it less engaging than WandaVision and Falcon and Winter Soldier (Just my perception, though. Don't take my word for it). But still, fun to watch! MCU is sowing the seeds for Phase 4 generously. Lots of Kang the Conqueror easter eggs and multiverse references.

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It's been a while since I last watched RTIA hahahaha. Bakit ba ako napadpad dun. Namiss ko tuloy yung Face to Face ng TV5, yung bardagulan galore :p

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Enteng Kabisote is being aired on free TV. I wonder how Filipinos perception on this franchise will be if it has better CGI and compelling storyline. Enteng Kabisote is already a household name, just like Pedro Penduko and Panday. Vic Sotto could have made a remarkable legacy in the comedy movies if Enteng Kabisote franchise is done right.

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Had a great time in class tonight. A lot of past hurts and childhood memories resurfaced. It's gonna be an emotional week ahead, for sure.

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Your wound is probably not your fault but your healing is your responsibility. Don't let the things of the past dictate your future. Choose to be better. Be better.

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I'm torn between listening to soulful music while doing my work or just watch RTIA. Haay, life choices lol

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Yung bigla-bigla kang tatawagan for vaccination, almost 11am na tapos 1pm ang sched. Paano kung nasa kabilang lupalop ako ng NCR? Buti na lang office ko within Marikina lang din. Kakabigla!

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Just got my first shot!

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I'm going to take a nap. Hoping for zero side effects :)

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Just because you can do it does it mean you have to do it. Sometimes we have to give others a chance to take their chance at things. We don't have to hoard all responsibilities just because we can. Let's grow together!

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Anyone here who remembers SFOGS? It's a website that features ghost stories and spooky pictures. It was so popular years ago since Photoshop and digital cameras are not yet a thing then.

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Benefits of Financial Freedom I have been dreaming of financial freedom since I was a child. My idea of financial freedom is being wealthy that you can buy anything you can think of, without much consideration of burning your pockets. This desire was fueled by my family's experiences growing up. However, as I mature, I learn that financial freedom means more than just amassing wealth. It has many facets. You can be your own boss When you are financially free, you can be your…

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Happening now: my best friend's wedding. It's just an intimate wedding so emotions are really all over the place. It's been a while as well since I last joined a wedding entourage. 😅

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I'm not feeling well today. Probably because of the vaccine's side effects. But still, I was able to attend wedding, so some stuff for tomorrow's church service. Hoping my energy will be back to normal tomorrow!

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How To Be Part of the Nation's Reformers Today our country commemorates the birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' National Hero. There are many things to describe him but I'd like to emphasize him being a reformer. Merriam Webster offers the following working definitions for the word reform, the root word of the word reformer: 1: a) to put or change into an improved form or condition b) to amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses 2**:** to put…

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I just said that I need to rest but here I am, posting this message. Haha! It has already become a routine for me that during this time of the day, I should be writing an article, posting random musings on noise, and read some stuff on the internet. But in a few minutes, I'll hit the sack. For real.

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Done preaching for the first service! Gonna be back for the second service. Glad to be involved in the preaching ministry!

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Just got home after a long day! Tiring but fun! How's everyone?

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To be a friend is to be trusting. If we don't trust our friends, why bother investing our lives on them? Friendship is life to life.

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Any food you enjoy eating that others find weird or unpleasant to the tastebuds? Hmm. I love to eat chicken heart, and fish eggs. 😂

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3Cs of Relationship I attended my best friend's wedding recently. To be honest, I was thinking of backing out last minute because I was not feeling well, most probably because I was just recently inoculated with COVID vaccine. But because he is my best friend, and he told me that he expects me to be present at his very special event, I obliged. I arrived at the venue earlier than I was asked to. I don't want to be rushed so as much as possible, I arrive at meetings early. I…

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Bed weather today! How I wish I could stay on my bed while watching Netflix or just extend my sleep until lunchtime haha. Too bad, adulting - my responsibilities and my bills won't allow me. Basag trip.

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Spent several hours browsing for books online, adding to cart and removing them agad. This is the benefit of no longer having a credit card. No matter how my heart wants to check out my cart, my wallet will not allow me huhuhaha

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I put my macaroni salad inside the freezer and now it tastes like ice with a tinge of flavor. Why did I even think about that huhu

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Just when I'm planning to cash out some earnings for this month end, the dip goes deeper.

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On Rhythm and Beats: Thoughts on Listening to Music I seldom listen to music whenever I work, much more when I write. But this time, for a change, I opened my Spotify, searched for my Upbeat playlist, and hit play. I can't say I am a music lover, but I know it has wonderful benefits. Let me share a few: Dopamine, dude Dopamine is a kind of naturally occurring happy chemical we receive as part of a reward system. In other words, it is a feel-good hormone. It contributes to…

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After ___ months, I opened my Spotify account and listened to some songs, and indeed it stirred my emotions. Currently listening to several songs from Housefires. What soothing, uplifting music. Thank you, Lord, for this gift :)

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I glanced at my coinmarketcap app and it's splattering red all over. I opened a browser tab on my desktop and this picture welcomed me. Bearish. Beary sad.

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Two documents done! Finally some breathing time for noise and social media :) Good afternoon, fellas!

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If you can't take the heat, get out of the fire. Likewise, if the dip causes you too much stress, take a break momentarily. Perhaps not peeking at your portfolio might help. I don't know. Take charge of your mental health.

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How To Spot a Toxic Person Over the years I have met a lot of people. I cannot say I am friendly but whenever one approaches me and befriends me, I am always happy to oblige and return the favor. Based on Enneagram Test, I am a Type 6, a Loyalist. So when I consider one a friend, letting go of them is heartbreaking. But I have met people who turned out to be "not so pleasant" to be friends with. We have a term for these people - toxic. They suck the life out of us, drain all…

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I just received BCH 0.00000547 on my coins.ph wallet though it is not my primary wallet and I have no known recent transactions. I wonder where did it come from.

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Don't let anyone ruin your day. You're an adult. Do it yourself. Hahaha. Have a great day ahead!

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Before I reaching home, I can think of several things to do to maximize my time. But as soon as I arrive home, all I ever wanted is to take a nap.

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I feel lazy rn but I still have things to do: chapter reading, homework for tomorrow, and a blog post 😅

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Ayt! Tonight's reading, done! Taking this chance to post something motivational like this one from Elbert Hubbard: "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." Don't be afraid to make mistakes. All victors made mistakes at least once in their life. :)

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Don't Be Afraid To Make Mistakes Story: In a few minutes, we are to premiere our video on an exclusive Facebook group that our office organized. We have worked hard for this video that will serve as a teaser for our upcoming events. My bosses are expecting that everything will run according to plan. Until we both realized that there was a miscommunication. I played the video using my personal account, rather than the office's official social media account. I was called out…

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I am reminded today that the only thing standing between a person and his goals is the story he keeps telling himself as to why he can't achieve them. So what story are you gonna tell yourself today? Is it a story of hope, or despair? A story that drives you harder, or a story that will draw you away from your goals?

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Currently listening to IMG Wealth Academy's free online financial coaching session. I stumbled upon this lesson as I was listening to Fitz Villafuerte's podcast on Spotify.

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If you want to change your future, you need to work on it now. You can't let others do it for you.

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As soon as I arrived home, I munched on my mother's butter-flavored sunflower seeds. I didn't notice that I've been eating for almost an hour! These seeds are so addicting!

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I feel sad for exPNoy's death. But what's even heartbreaking is how some people speak ill words against him like they don't have any decency left. 😕

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"Childhood wounds can contaminate adult life." Currently on a Zoom class on Spiritual Formation and I'm learning a lot on how our adult issues can be traced back to our childhood hurts and unaddressed issues.

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Remembering the Joys from my Childhood As soon as I got home, I relaxed a bit in preparation for my evening Zoom class. Glad that there are butter-flavored sunflower seeds that I can munch on while I am watching Naruto on Netflix. Having such a pocket of time is rare, so I enjoyed every moment of it. While I was savoring the moment, I remembered all thing things I used to enjoy when I was a kid. Being an adult entails a lot of responsibilities and society expects you to…

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What makes morning a "good" morning is the energy and hope we put on it. Every day is special when we consider it as one. Good morning!

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This post is an appreciation for Tala Ashe's beauty haha. She plays Zari on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. That's it. That's the post :)

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“If you want to fly, you have to give up everything that weighs you down.” - Toni Morrison What is weighing you down? Perhaps you're doubting your own capacity to do things worthy of admiration. Perhaps you're still thinking of your blunders in the past. Or maybe, you still cling to destructive thoughts that your dreams are not really worth pursuing. Whatever it is that weighs you down, consider taking them off, and see the difference. You can't soar high when you're…

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I love how fond Hinata is towards Naruto. She blushes with the mere mention of his name. When Naruto is not around and people are mocking him, Hinata is always to the rescue. She is willing to sacrifice herself, even if no one notices, even if Naruto is too dumb to recognize her feelings 😅

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Boys are getting down Sisters fool around Let me tell your story about My side of town I don't know. It just came across my mind. Remember this song? 😅

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Foundational Principles in Building Wealth One of the few podcasters I'm following is Fitz Villafuerte's The 80 Percent on Spotify. On his podcast, he talks about personal finance, money management, investments, debts, productivity, and things in between. I had the chance to personally meet him pre-pandemic, and even before he launched his podcast during the first surge of the lockdowns, I can say I'm already an avid follower of his blog, Ready to be Rich. Today while I was…

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Just got home from biking around the city! Yay 😊 Glad that my breathing is better now than before. Next time, we'll try longer distance. I'd like to regain my vigor! Hehe

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I reposted an article on how to deal with a toxic person on my FB profile and a friend whom I haven't talked to for a long time messaged me how my blog resonated with her. Now I'm in the middle of a counseling as she ended up her toxic relationship of 1.5 years. My thoughts: 1. I'm glad my blogs minister to readers. This is really my goal why I pursued a self-hosted blog. 2. I feel anxious as I might say things that are not helpful. Huhu.

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It breaks my heart whenever a friend gets cheated on, gaslighted, taken advantage, abused and abandoned. Like, if you're not sure with your feelings, just tell it plainly and truthfully. Don't experiment on someone's feelings. You don't know how terrible it feels to be abandoned and cheated. It strips away all self-confidence.

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Nagising ako dahil nagpapatugtog na naman ng malakas ang tatay ko. Ang playlist niya today: Britney Spears, Mandy Moore and other 90s female artists. Lol eto na yata ang bagong Sunday's best. Tapos na ang panahon ng Green Green Grass of Home 😂

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Learn the Valuable Habit of Reading The love of reading is one of the best things that has happened to me. Through books, it seemed like I gained a lot of friends, been to a lot of places, have gone off on many adventures and learned a lot about the world. Books can make the reader cry, laugh, angry, introspect, doubt systems, and form principles. Some books have inspired revolutions, toppled governments, and stirred collective resolve. The Bible, the greatest book of all…

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“Hello ma, padalhan niyo po ako ng walis, yung galing Baguio po. Sasali ako po ako sa Quidditch” 😂 - Namiss ko na gumala 😂

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My current read. I bought this 2 years ago, if I'm not mistaken. It's on my pile collecting dust haha. This is the current book in the Lovestruck series, by my writing mentor Ptr. Ronald Molmisa 😊

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Harness and Nurture A Success Mindset When I was in college, my friend and I were "ambushed" by a stranger who insisted that we listen to a business opportunity talk. It was more of coercion, as I remember. We politely declined their offer but I don't know what happened to why they were able to convince us to attend their "seminar". For about 45 mins, we struggled to listen to their business presentation. It was more like mind-conditioning, and the audience seems to either…

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Inasmuch as I wanted to binge watch, my eyes wanted to me rest for tomorrow's work. Huhu. I'm getting old for real. Goodnight, guys! 😊

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I'm supposed to be on half-day leave today. I have a scheduled meeting set since last week. But my officemate said just today that she is not feeling well, and I can't afford to be out of the office. So at the last minute, I canceled my attendance at the said meeting. Haaay :(

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Alam mo kung ano yung masakit? Yung likod ko :( Magandang tanghalian, everyone! Hope you're not experiencing backpains right now :) Hehe

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I intentionally left my headset at home because I thought I'll be in a meeting today, not knowing my schedule will be compromised. Good thing, Larva has no dialogue, just silly sound effects :) Pwede na rin ahaha

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What Happens When You Can't Establish Healthy Boundaries I saw an image on Facebook that says: "A lack of boundaries often invites a lack of respect". It was shared by several of my Facebook friends. The post resonated with me. But what is a boundary? Properties have boundaries to separate one's ownership from the rest. Our skins serve as boundaries to separate our internal organs from foreign objects. Boundaries serve as demarcation. "The mechanism for building our wills is…