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@Marts in July 2021

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I'm in the middle of bank reconciliation and I am so into it that I almost lose track of time :) It's been a while since I was challenged to do some computations and analysis like this :)

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Last year, before the WHO declared COVID-19 as pandemic, Taal Volcano erupted and it caused a lot of trouble especially in Batangas and Cavite areas. Now that the volcano is showing signs of activity again, I can't imagine the trouble it may bring considering that the pandemic is still an issue. 🥺

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For the past two months, I always look forward to Thursdays - my Spiritual Formation class. It's not actually about learning the subject and its technical and theoretical concepts, but the actual self-discovery that I enjoy most. 😊

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Learn to let go of the desire to always be in control. It's exhausting and it's not worth it. Sometimes, it's better to leave things on much abled hands. It frees you from unnecessary frustrations and it gives you peace. Don't be a control freak. Let go.

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Learn to Let Go: Resisting the Urge to be a Control Freak When we were still young, we resist our parents who impose too many instructions on us. But I can't imagine having parents who, more than just enumerating the instructions, write them down in an elaborate manner, post it in a very conspicuous place in the house, monitor everything on the list from time to time, and demands an update. It's choking. Have you ever watched the movie adaptation of Antoine de…

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I watched this clip while I was in the office. It is a compilation of Owen Wilson's "wow" reactions. Watch it for yourself. For sure, it will not just amuse you, his "wow's" will stick to your head. Hahaha. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn5Tattkj_E Unfortunately, I haven't heard him say "wow" in Loki series. According to its director, his iconic wow is not part of the script. Sad.

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Woke up earlier than usual, and I arrived at the office very early! Today is meeting day, and it's good to have ample time to do stuff before people begin to flock at the office :) Good morning, people! Happy weekend!

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It's unfortunate that as young as I am, I already have gouty arthritis which is triggered whenever I eat too much red meat and other "trigger foods". Sometimes, it pains to walk upright, worse, I can't walk at all. So I have to limit my intake of certain foods. Huhu bye-bye sisig and dinakdakan. Being limited with how much food you eat is such a pain, especially when you're a foodie. Hahaha. But for the sake of your health and your family, you need to be careful, selective,…

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It's always a pleasure to be welcomed by my pet dogs every time I get home. 😊 They don't care where I've been or whether I brought them something or not. They just welcome, sniff at me and jump as if hugging me. Such love!

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There's a reason why I'm not into games - I easily get addicted to it! Anyone here who plays Genshin Impact? Huhu 😂

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Why is it easy to fall in love yet so hard to be loved back? Why should I feel such if destiny permits me not? Why do I have to fall if it's you I can't have? Why is there "you and me" but never an "us"?

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Don't be the cause of someone else's downfall. Be known as someone who lifts people up, not the one who notoriously brings others down. Their downfall does not mean our success, so why bother?

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What is your pet peeve? As for me, I hate it when someone messages me short words like, "kuya..." and then doesn't follow up with the context. It makes me really anxious and causes me to overthink!

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I'm having second thoughts whether I'll write for readcash tonight or break my writing streak. My mind is still active but my body just want to stay at rest. My only consolation is that tomorrow is Saturday! Yay!

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Now that I officially graduated from Bible school, I feel like I'm having a separation anxiety lol. I already developed a habit hustling between my day job, schooling and personal stuff and now that a huge chunk of my schedule was vacated, I feel like something is missing. Hahaha. But no, I don't want to go back to school. 😂 You know the feeling of an extracted tooth? That something used to be there and then there was none? That's it. 😂

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The $CAKE I bought at $34 is now at $12. How cool is that 😂 is there a chance for CAKE to soar high? Hahahaha

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Waaaahhhh I've been playing Genshin Impact for hours and I haven't done anything productive yet. Haha. Ohh, as a consolation, I was able to finish the book I'm reading for a few days now. But still... Haha. Addict mode on 😂

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Just got home after an eventful night biking! We're caught by the rain but still, it was a nice experience :) would love to have longer rides next time. :)

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Atomic Habits: More than just Goals but Systems I've been wanting to read Atomic Habits by James Clear ever since I heard about it on NFG Book Club's Youtube Channel. The whole gist of the book is about making small changes to your everyday life to change your future, hence the word "atomic". A lot of motivational speakers. life coaches and financial advisors that I follow on social media have something to say about this book. I'm glad I already got an ebook.…

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Our habits can work for us or against us. If our habits are meant for self-improvement, then it will surely benefit us. If, however, it is detrimental to our health and well-being, then it will surely cost us a lot in due time. So let's think through our habits. Are they beneficial or harmful?

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My mother is asking me to buy her fitness hoola hoop from shopee. I told her that there are hoola hoops available at the market for a cheaper price. She insists that the one in shopee is different - heavier, produces better results. Hahaha. The only difference I see is the price 😂

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Identity-Based Habits and Who We Are I am not in the mood to read anything, much more to write. But I'm grateful I happened to open my ebook reader on my mobile phone, then my laptop. I suppose it is more like a force of habit than sheer will. But what's more ironic is the fact that the book I'm currently reading talks highly about developing habits. Imagine my dilemma. I'm on my second chapter on the book I'm currently reading - Atomic Habits by James Clear. Just in case…

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Because I can't afford Axie Infinity, I opted for My DefiPet by KardiaChain. As of now I already have 14 pets with 24 remaining DPET Tokens. Hoping that this will turn out well.

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An attitude of gratitude does wonders! Let's start this thanksgiving thread: As soon as you wake up in the morning, utter a prayer of thanksgiving. Think of the things you are thankful for. If you can't think of anything specific, remind yourself that being able to open up your eyes for another day is a blessing :) In reality, we will never run out of things to be grateful for. And if we make it a habit, we'll soon see how it affects our mood and perspective tremendously.…

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This is the problem whenever I go back to work after lunch - I feel drowsy. But I don't want to effort to prepare a coffee just to give myself a boost. Hahaha. It's hard to work in front of the computer with your eyes half-shut :p

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What BCH Mass Adoption Would Mean to Filipinos I searched for establishments in the Philippines that accept BCH as payment and my total count is 25. For this feat, https://map.bitcoin.com/ is an excellent, reliable source. With this figure, I can say that it's still a long shot for the Filipinos to enjoy BCH mass adoption. Nevertheless, a good start. *Not that much, but it's a good start.* What does a massive adoption of Bitcoin Cash would mean for the Filipinos? I can't say…

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If we want to do better, we may need to expand our horizons. Becoming the best version of ourselves requires us to continuously edit our beliefs, and to upgrade and expand our identity. Along the way, we may need to refine our habits. Our goals are good. Our plans are good. But what I learned is that it can be improved for the better. If we are willing to learn new things and unlearn old habits, we will be capable of doing greater things.

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Si Cardo parang timang. Alam na niya na malungkot yung tao, nangumpara pa ng problema niya hahahaha. Nakipag-kompitensya. Gaslighting lol 😂

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What does a massive adoption of Bitcoin Cash would mean for the Filipinos? I can't say much about El Salvador's recent move to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. I don't know about their culture and their economy. I have read good points and bad points. As of now, the world awaits. But allow me to speculate if the same ruling will be applied to the Philippines, but with Bitcoin Cash. Read more here: https://read.cash/@Marts/what-bch-mass-adoption-would-mean-to-filipinos-22edab44

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Sa mga Panganays and Breadwinners out there, snappiest salute and warmest virtual hugs! Sobrang hirap ang pinagdadaanan natin balancing our personal lives and providing for our families. Nawa ay hindi maubos ang laman ng ating sisidlan at ang lakas ng ating katawan :) Muli, mahigpit na yakap. Kaya natin to!

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Before I left home for the office, I was watching Slam Dunk on TV. I wonder what's with that series that no matter how many times I've watched it, I still can't get enough of it. Sayang lang kasi di na nasundan, at wala pa ring animation ang Interhigh arc. Stuck na lang sa Shohoku-Shoyo, Shohoku-Kainan, Shohoku-Ryonan at Shohoku-Shoyo/Ryonan

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I Learned My Lesson on Compassion For a couple of hours now, I'm looking for a tablet in Facebook Marketplace. Actually, if not for the ebooks I'm reading, I need no additional gadgets. My laptop and phone can do the job. But some ebooks have tiny fonts that strain my eyes too much. No, I'm not generalizing. *No, I'm not generalizing. (Repeat until true).* There was this homeless woman whom I often encounter whenever I walk home from the office. She is tall, kinda manly in…

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“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 everything we say must be true, but not all truth has to be said. Always try to be kind.” Read more from my…

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Pagtingin ko sa feed sunod sunod na screenshot ngShopee budol finds ang nakikita ko hahaha. Tiba tiba na naman si Shopee at Lazada! As for me, ayun I bought hair trimmer, powerbank at 6kg na sabon. Lol

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Torn between wanting to write and sleeping early. My eyes are already half-shut but my mind is still awake and ready for action. 👀

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Ngayon pala yung 3-point shot ni Kogure na aabot ng isang linggo hahahaha. Sobrang nostalgic. Magandang umaga! Have a blast today! 😊

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I love Loki's character development in his own series. Lol. Syempre given na dapat may development dapat siya hahaha. But his exchange with Mobius, nakakaiyak, especially when he embraced the man, and said "thank you, my friend". Finally, Loki got a friend... and a lover in Sylvie! Sorry na sa spoiler hehe Loki S1E5 is a rollercoaster of emotions. Panoorin niyo guys :) Hehe

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Malalaman mo lang ang halaga ng bagay once mawala ito sa iyo. So naalala ko lang nung nawalan ako ng panlasa last year. I never thought na ganun kahalaga ang panlasa kasi kailangan lang naman kumain at malamanan ng tiyan. Pero need mo pala talaga ng panlasa for your appetite. Mahirap kumain kapag di mo nae-enjoy ang kinakain mo. Buti na lang hindi nagtagal na nawalan ako ng panlasa noon. Hehe. So let's savor every meal that we have, and let's thank the Lord for our appetite.…

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The thing about forgiveness is you're doing it more for yourself than you do it for our offender. We are freeing ourselves from the bondage of getting even and from the pain of revisiting the past hurts. Totoo mahirap magpatawad. Minsan matagal. Minsan parang hindi talaga kaya. Masakit talaga. Lalo kung sobrang painful ng experience. Forgiveness is always easier said than done/ Pero there's freedom in forgiveness. There's power in forgiveness. Maaaring subukan. Mahirap pero…

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Developing Empathy: A Path to Forgiveness Every Thursday, I attend an online class on Spiritual Formation and our recent topic is about forgiveness. This class has been running for more than two months now and we're nearing the end of the syllabus. But more than the lessons I've learned, I will always be grateful for the practicality and life-changing realizations I had for the weeks that passed. Recently, we've talked about forgiveness. It is always my idea that forgiveness…

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Wrote a blog on forgiveness. Here's an excerpt: "When you desire to forgive a person, ask the Lord for grace of empathy and love. It is easy to extend forgiveness just for the sake of forgiving, but the sting and animosity will remain. But when we ask the Lord to help us go through our emotions, and help us to start all over after the offense, we will find renewed strength to make it through." Read more:…

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Need to sleep na! Magandang gabi, mga kababayan! What a fruitful day. Bukas weekend na, ang saya. Tomorrow will be my 2nd dose of Pfizer vaccine. Sana wala naman side effects hahaha. Goodnight!

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Hi guys! I'd like to promote my blog, martsvalenzuela.com :) Though I've been blogging since college, I only decided to do it seriously this year. So I purchased a domain and web hosting. Join me as I try to increase my readership :) If you are looking for quick tips and hacks for your time, goal-setting, journaling, finances, productivity, and everything in between, I can be of help. If you are looking for instructions from the Bible about making life choices,…

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Second dose of vaccine in a while! Medyo may kaba, takot ako sa karayom e hahahahaha pero looking forward to it para medyo mas free na lumabas kahit paano :)

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It's Not Wrong To Love Yourself I can say I'm an MCU fan. I love superhero movies. From the silver screen to TV series and one-shots, animated series, and YouTube theories, I follow the story continuity. And recently, Marvel has just released its latest series, Loki, and I'm loving it. But one of the most intriguing moments in the series is when (SPOILER ALERT JUST IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED A SINGLE EPISODE YET), Loki, our main guy, fell in love with a lady version of…

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Just got home after an afternoon bike ride! My friends and I went biking after the afternoon service and we visited several 7-11 branches in Marikina lol Thing is, no more stocks hotdog sandwiches and siopao. 😅

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I just discovered DanVibes on Facebook and she's totally hilarious! I love her music tutorials hahahaha. Have you seen her videos? Just search DanVibes and laugh your heart out haha

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Who's watching KMJS now? I feel sad for the two young girls who have juvenile gigantomastia. I can't imagine how heavy the “weights” they are carrying as young as they are. Because of their condition, it's as if they were robbed of their childhood. :( hoping their operations will be a success.

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Had some good laughs watching short clips on TikTok! I'm more of an FB user but I now know why TikTok has a different appeal. Some videos are entertaining, some are informative, some appeal to curiosity and some are just meh. But a major factor I guess is in the video length, secondary to the content 😊

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I'm in the middle of meeting and I now feel hungry. I haven't have a glimpse of the lunch to be served hahaha. I wonder what it would be? 😅

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Isa sa benepisyo ng pag-attend sa mga meetings ay nagagamit natin ang isip sa pakikipagtalastasan, pag-iisip ng mga ideas at proposal, mga solutions at minsan, pakikipag-argue haha. Pero ang pinakapaborito kong part ay ang pagkain. Ang hirap kayang makipag-meeting na nagugutom 😂

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Seeing the Good in Goodbyes Last Saturday, me and my girlfriend went to the toy section of the department store to buy gifts for her nephew who just celebrated his birthday. It's been a while since I was surrounded by Hotwheels and Matchboxes, robots and action figures, plushies, and toy guns. It was fun! We ended up buying toy cars. When we gave the lad his gift, he became more friendly and sweet towards us. He seldom left our side. There were even instances when he would…

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Naranasan mo na ba ang magpaalam? Di ba sobrang sakit? Inasmuch as I would like to keep everyone within reach, reality would not allow me. Some have to go either by natural means, by necessity, or by choice. No matter how painful it feels, some goodbyes are imminent and necessary. It's just the way it is. I wrote something about goodbyes, thinking this will resonate with you :) https://read.cash/@Marts/seeing-the-good-in-goodbyes-d9ea0010

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Yung papasok ka sa headquarters ng mga pulis, may visible na mga mahahabang firearms, pero hindi man lang kayo nainspection 😅 Tapos yung dalawa naman sa labas, naglalakad sa ilalim ng init ng araw pero nakaleather jacket pa. Tsaka kita rin yung baril sa bayong hehe. Di ba sila napapansin ng tao? Kahina-hinala kaya! Pero kahit ganun, hooked na hooked pa rin kami sa Ang Probinsyano lol. Cardo imortal nambawan! Hahahaha

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For today's office devotion, we're discussing our family roots and dynamics. The topic brought up too many questions as well as realizations. Truth is no family is alike. More so, no individuals within a family is the same. As a basic unit of society, how we're disciplined and trained in our family will reflect on how we will behave in our respective communities.

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Your younger you should take care of the older you! How do we do this? By making our health a priority, and as we save up for the future. We should always think that what we do now has repercussions in the days to come. :) Do things today that your future self will you for.

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I skipped my daily writing routine so I can sleep early last night. But though I had more than 8hrs of sleep, I still feel sleepy at the moment. I don't feel like doing anything. I just hope coffee will lend me some energy to carry me through the remaining office hours.

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Your net worth is not your self-worth. Hindi sukatan ng pagkatao kung gaano karami ang pera natin sa pitaka, o sa degree na tinapos mo, o sa mga awards na nakuha mo. Hindi rin sukatan ng pagkatao ang trabahong meron tayo. Lalong hindi sukatan ang social media following natin. Pero ano nga ba ang sukatan? Depende kung paano natin tinitignan ang sarili natin. Minsan kasi tayo ang naglilimita sa sarili natin dahil kinukumpura natin ang sarili natin sa kung ano ang meron sila.…

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Probably my best purchase recently haha. Sarap amuyin lol. I bought citrus scent btw 😊

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Sobrang convenient at tipid din talaga ng mga zoom webinars and online meetings. Wala nang pamasahe, wala nang masyadong gastos sa allowance, maraming mga bagay ang natanggal from the way things are usually done. Yun nga lang, nabawasan tayo ng opportunities to meet new friends. Yun ang isa sa mga cost of convenience.

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A Call to Fathers and Would Be Fathers During this New Normal, every time after our limited physical worship service in the church, we group ourselves in 3-4 to discuss and reflect on the message we have just heard. Last Sunday, the message revolved around families, and it hit close to the heart. Among the points mentioned were misconceptions on parenting, the dangers of being a passive parent, and the balance between love and discipline. Family, marriage, and parenting are…

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Magandang umaga, Pilipinas! Sobrang blessing for me na ang lapit lang sa bahay ng trabaho. Actually pwede pang lakarin. Unlike sa dati kong work na kailangan kong gumising na sobrang aga at magcommute nang matagal. Tapos need ko pa sumiksik sa MRT o sa traffic sa EDSA. Ngayon may extra time pa ako para matulog or gumawa ng ibang bagay. Wala lang, nashare ko lang. 😅 Kape na, Pilipinas!

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While updating my records and files and preparing financial reports, I am listening to Fitz Villafuerte's podcast on Spotify :) From time to time, I jot down notes from the podcast :) I'm learning a lot! If you want to listen to his podcast, here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WYnow7T1xvoZb0q5hS7PV

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May nabasa akong article na ang isang average American daw ay lumilipat ng tirahan ng average 11.7 times in their lifetime. So binilang ko kung nakailan na kaming beses lumipat ng bahay, at nakaka-sampu na kami lol. Nangungupahan lang kasi kami :) Kayo guys, nakailang lipat na kayo? Hahahaha

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The Correlation Between Happiness and Success Most of the movies we have watched that showcase rags-to-riches success stories have protagonists who are either too serious or have a relentless, come-what-may-and-I-will-face-it attitude. Well, grit and determination are important ingredients to success. But some of these movies are implying that success is a boring route, and happy people are mere side characters. While we can all agree that success brings happiness, we can…

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Nasa midweek na tayo ng middle of the month ng midyear! How cool is that? :) Kakagising ko lang pagkatapos makaidlip at nag-iisip ako kung magbabasa ba ako, manonood, o babalik sa pagtulog haha

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Wow! This is new! Nakareceive din ba kayo ng notif? Ang cool. I just tried tipping via QR and I did receive the $1 reward. I'm using bitcoin.com wallet :) Try niyo din in case meron din kayo! :)

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Want a piece of very soulful background music while you're doing your chores, doing your office work, or just relaxing this morning? Listen to this playlist. Nakakagaan ng pakiramdam. Tsaka isa pa, gusto ko yung song ni Rico J. Puno na Lupa. Sobrang meaningful :) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YdUmIQYQixxDrGpSNxBFb

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Waaah I just finished watching the season finale of Loki, and it's so intense! It introduced the new big bad of MCU in the next couple of years. Plus, it paved the way for the multiverse to happen! So we can finally have Spiderman crossover in the Sony universe without disrupting the overall narrative! :) I love the genius behind it! :)

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Breaking Bad: Overcoming Negative Habits Do you have any bad habits you want to change? Say, tardiness or chain-smoking, procrastination, or cussing? Though we did not intend to form these habits, these became a part of us through regular practice, albeit unintentionally. We're used to these things that we do them even on autopilot. As soon as we decide that we want to change things for the better, we find out that it is easier said than done. Like good habits, bad habits…

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Remember Farmville? Isa yun sa mga kinagiliwan kong laro dati nung nagsisimula pa lang ang facebook. Actually dati gumawa lang talaga ako (at marahil marami sa atin) ng facebook account para lang maglaro ng mga games like Farmville, Pet Society, etc. Hahah. Anong mga FB games ang nilaro niyo dati?

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May na-discover akong blockchain game like Farmville, and kung kakarerin daw, pwede ka mag-earn ng Gala tokens that can be converted into real money :) The game is Town Star, and the people behind it are the ones who created Farmville din. So basically may similarity talaga sila. Hahaha! Super challenging, 3rd time ko nang mag-start from scratch, kasi lagi akong nauubusan ng gasolina :p Pero if you're into challenging games na hindi laban laban but more on analysis,…

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Nakakaaliw si Cardo. Inubos yung mga pulis sa kampo. Hahaha. Hindi siya natatamaan pero lahat ng tira niya, nakakapatay :p Naalala ko mga old movies ni Lito Lapid tuloy, yung mga palipad-lipad na hindi man lang nasasaktan paglanding hehe

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Star Town: A Farmville-Like Blockchain Game I'm Excited About I was reminiscing about the early days of Facebook when the only purpose it served me then were games like Farmville, Pet Society, Tetris, and Marvel: Avengers Alliance. As a novice to the internet, the concept of social media was foreign to me, but games are totally attractive. Recently, Axie Infinity, a Pokemon-inspired game running on the Ethereum blockchain, is spreading like wildfire especially in countries…

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Good morning, people! Supposedly me and my friends will have a long ride today but we decided to postpone it until later this afternoon, and instead of a long ride, we'll just roam around the city just like we usually do. Actually I'm also having second thoughts about biking long distances. I'm afraid I can't keep up the pace. My stamina is no longer the same as it was years ago. Hahaha adulting problems 😂

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I placed a sell order on Binance for my BCH to BNB. I set it at 1.500 yesterday but until now, the price plays at 1.43-1.46. Sana naman ma-hit kahit medyo mataas yata ang order ko hahaha

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Pinaliguan ko yung aso ko kasi sobrang naglalagas ng balahibo. Mukha namang nag-enjoy siya at ngayon napagod after magtatakbo 😂 Any tips kung anong pwedeng solution sa paglalagas ng balahibo? Nakakainis na kasi, halos makain ko na 😂

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Sinubukan namin ng mga kaibigan ko yung free LRT ride from Santolan-Antipolo stations. This was taken sa Antipolo station nang pabalik na kami sa Santolan. Cool no? Ang aliwalas at ang ganda, ang sarap sa mata. 😎

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I'm thinking of writing for readcash tonight but I guess I'd rather read and sleep right after. I'm running out of ideas to write 😅 also, I feel exhausted from my city night biking 🚲

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Syempre kailangan ko to ikwento, ang saya ko at thankful masyado e hahaha. So nagpunta kami ng mga kaibigan ko sa SM Department Store sa Masinag, Antipolo. Ikot ikot. Nakakita ako ng coat, at pagtingin ko sa presyo, P300 lang! Di ako makapaniwala pero di ko na siya binitiwan. Yung ibang mga coat, just to compare ay mga 2k sunod na mura, nakasale pa. So ayun, binili ko yung coat. Hahahaha! Tamang tama kasi may aattendan akong wedding sa September. So need ko talaga siya. I…

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Happening now: meeting for our church discipleship plans. Meetings like this fire me up! 🔥

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This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible: Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:34-‬5 ESV The illustration of shooting arrows is like sending a message ahead of us, and our children and the younger generation we reach out to are like these arrows we send ahead of us. What kind of message we send the…

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Until now may kaunting kirot pa rin sa binti ko dahil sa pagbi-bike ko kahapon. Mahirap talaga kapag matagal-tagal kang hindi nagbi-bisikleta, nagkakaroon ng muscle pains kapag nabigla hehe.

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Nagkita kami ng mga childhood friends ko dahil entourage kami sa kasal ng isa sa amin. Ayun kaunting kwentuhan, tawanan, prayer at mga reminisce sa kabataan. Iba talaga kapag nagma-mature na, pati mga concerns nag-iiba na :) Masaya ako na may mga godly friends na naaasahan at nagiging kasangga sa buhay :)

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Holiday bukas, pero may pasok kami dahil may meeting/planning :) Kaya ngayong araw, kailangan kong gumawa ng mga reports na kakailanganin bukas. Mahirap na baka magkabiglaan tapos wala akong maibigay na information :) Kumusta, Pilipinas? :)

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Hapon na naman kaya masakit na naman ang mga mata ko dahil sa computer glare. Ang kaso ilang oras pa bago mag-uwian. Kaya kailangan kong ipahinga paunti-unti ang mata ko para hindi masyadong maabuso :(

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I bought fresh milk, Buy 1 Get 1 at a discounted price! Yey. I'm thinking of using it for brewed coffee later, or I'll mix it with hot tea? Hmmm

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Noong bata pa tayo madalas nating naririnig sa mga nag-aasaran o kapag hindi interesado sa sinasabi ng nagkukwento na, "etong piso, bumili ka ng kausap mo!" Pero ako gusto ko kayong kausap, mga ka-noise. Haha. Kaya pengeng piso lol 😂 Dinner, guys! https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/Q1u3FGHa1hb

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I'm looking forward to the full implementation of the game's features. As for now, MyDefiPet has very limited features. But given the potential and the support it receives from the crypto and gaming communities, *fingers crossed* the game will meet expectations :)

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Today, I Felt Like A Wellspring of Emotions While walking to the office this morning, I felt emotionally down and worried. I was thinking of many things: my responsibilities for my family, my career plans for the future, saving up for the wedding, the house my girlfriend and I are paying up, and other stuff. These things I rarely think about when I was younger, but now these things overwhelm me. As soon as I reached my table, I grabbed my pen and journal and begun writing…

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I dreamt of one of our youth who now lives in Australia. In my dream, we dealt with his emotional baggages, his childhood traumas, and how he could heal from his wounds. But I haven't talked to him for decades now. He was just a child, probaly in 6th grade, when he left the country. I woke up with tears in my eyes. I ended up praying for him and his mother, left in the Philippines, and currently fighting with Big C.

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Time check: 5:28 at hanggang ngayon di pa rin kami tapos sa meeting. Masakit na mga binti ko at pagod na rin akong mag-isip. Tapos after ng meeting, need pa ng aftercare. Tapos may online seminar pa ako ng 7pm. Huhu. Anubayan 😂

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Tonight is the second installment of the Youth Ministry Online Conference I participated in! Just in case, meron ba ditong kasali sa Lovestruck Conference? Kaway kaway! Haha!

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This new normal, we need to think of ways to thrive with the demands of the changing times. We can look back in the past, but we need not settle. Keep on moving forward. Innovate and be creative.

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My Dream to Become a Published Author I've always wanted to be a published author. I remember forging this dream when I first read classic novels from Charles Dickens, Jules Verne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, among others, during high school. My imagination grew as I visualized cultures, places, and amazing people painted through words. But classics are classics - they imbibe a distinct wavelength that overwhelmed the novice me. Soon I was introduced to J.K.…

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Sa mga maulang panahon kagaya ngayon, nami-miss ko ang Baguio. Yung sobrang foggy at malamig. Masarap humigop ng mainit na kape at magsuot ng makapal na damit 😊 Sana by next year pwede na ang leisure travel, na wala nang restrictions. Good morning, fam!

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Mag-isa na naman ako sa office at ang saya-saya! Masarap magkape, kumain ng stock na food at manood ng movie habang nagtatrabaho lol. hahahahaha. Joke lang, mahal ko trabaho ko :p Pero gusto ko yung weather - yung lamig, yung feeling na naka-jacket ka, at yung nag-iisa ka lang sa office. Magandang umaga, Pilipinas!

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FOMO is one of the most difficult thing to deal with. You're trying to reason out with yourself. You're looking for facts while dealing with your emotions. It's twice the burden when you have limited options or resources to begin with. 😅

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Ano kaya pakiramdam na matawagan ka ni Kuya Wil? Hahaha. Naiisip ko yun kung magsisisigaw din ba ako kagaya ng ibang natatawagan 😅 di pa naman ako sumisigaw. Siguro maiinis lang siya sa akin kapag kausap niya ako kasi baka isipin niya na hindi ako masaya. Pero ang totoo, hindi ako marunong mag-express ng emotions 😂

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Ang weird ng facebook messenger. Nag-try ako magsend ng picture sa isang GC, kaso dahil nasama ko yung isang screenshot na hindi para sa GC na yun, dali-dali kong niremove. Ang kaso, hindi na ako makapag-send ulit after. Sinubukan kong i-restart ang phone ko kaso ayaw pa rin. Weird. Tampo naman agad si messenger hahaha

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FOMO and NFT Games Recently, I'm getting too much obsessed with different NFT games. Honestly, I'm more of a bandwagoner myself. Rather than actively looking for green pastures, I prefer to squeeze myself into where the people flock. Since NFT games are a thing, I devoured everything my mind can comprehend about the subject. My Defi Pet The first blockchain game I put my hands into is My DefiPets. It's like a Dragon City x Moster Rancher type of game that is set to "explode"…

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I discovered that my umbrella, a large one that is usually used by bank security guards and family drivers, was written with my office's name. Huge letters! Perhaps the one who labelled it thought that my umbrella is owned by the office. Until now, I don't know who labelled my precious umbrella.

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Masyado akong nahuhumaling sa CryptoBlades na nakakalimutan ko na ang trabaho ko haha. Anyway, maulan pa rin until now. Sana naman mamayang uwian hindi ako mabasa, at hindi rin baha :) Mabuti na lang may brewed coffee sa kabilang office, kaya pakiramdam ko gising na gising ako kahit malamig ang panahon. Kumusta na, Pilipinas? :)

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Ang nangyari pala sa payong ko kahapon ay nakapalitan ko yung sa office. Parehong pareho pala. Kaya pala may name :p ang kaso nalaspag yung akin, sayang bago pa naman at makinis lol. Ang gusto ko sa malaking payong, yung pang-bank and drivers, kasi sakop na sakop katawan ko haha. Kahit paano less chance na mabasa. Ang kaso lang, mabigat sobra. Hassle. Kung di lang talaga umuulan madalas :p

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For me, isa to sa pinaka-masarap na dessert haha. Sobrang sarap nito, tanggal umay talaga. Masyado nga lang matamis 😅 kabarkada nito ang Lala at Sergs chocolate, Chocobots, White Rabbit at Viva Caramel.

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Sa lahat po ng inuulan ngayon, ingat po tayo! Kami dito sa Marikina nakaantabay ulit sa pag-akyat ng tubig. Manatiling alerto, masyado nang kakaiba ang panahon ngayon, konting ulan baha. Paano pa yung tuloy-tuloy.

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In a few minutes, weekend na yey! Pero feeling ko hindi masyadong productive ang naging linggo ko. Pero tomorrow is another day to accomplish things! Magandang gabi sa mga matutulog na! Ingat sa mga inuulan pa rin ang lugar. 😊

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I received a warning message from NDRRMC that there is an orange rainfall warning, so we need to stay vigilant for heavy rainfall, flood, and the threat of landslides in landslide-prone areas. Keep safe and stay dry amigos! EDIT: I think most of us received the same message so... hahaha! Still, keepsafe and stay noisy!

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May dalawang magkasunod ang birthday sa kabilang office, kaya naisalba ko na naman ang perang pang-lunch ko dapat kanina, at may pa-meryenda pa! Haha ang saya talaga kapag may generous na nagbi-birthday, nakakalibre tayo ng food hehe :p

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I love this track from Genshin Impact. So relaxing. Perfect for afternoon relaxation while browsing the internet :) It's also a wonderful white noise while working. Also, I feel like I'm inside a spa. The only things missing are the scent of aromatic oils and the masseuse. Hahaha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGDk6JqfQu0&t=906s

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Tumigil pansamantala ang ulan pero sana naman hindi na umakyat ulit ang Marikina River. Ok lang na malamig, kaso ayaw na namin maglimas ng baha haha. Also, bawal na naman pala ulit lumabas ang mga bata. Binawi na yung rule na pwede na sila sa mga public places. Heightened GCQ na naman ang NCR.

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The Things Schools Do Not Teach Us When we were kids, we dream of becoming successful. No one goes through life aiming to be mediocre or worse, good-for-nothing. We aim to be the best - *like no one ever was*. In school, I strived hard to get good grades. I was very competitive then. I was very active in recitations, I review my lessons well, I make sure my teacher "knows" how serious I am for good grades. When my parents told me that the only inheritance they can give me is…

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Maulang weekend guys! Masarap sana matulog tulog kasi kailangang antabayanan ang ulan baka bumaha. Pero sinasamantala ko pa rin ang pagkakataon na makapag-rest kahit paano, at sa Monday pasukan na naman. Bilis lang ng araw. https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/P1M0NHjU8hb

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Listening to Housefires playslist on Spotify on a cold, bed weather. Blessings, everyone!

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Pagkatapos kumain makakaramdam ka talaga ng pagkaantok. Sarap matulog lalo at malamig lamig ngayon :) medyo nakakatamad magkikilos haha Masayang tanghalian, mga kaibigan! 😊

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If you fall once, get back twice. If you made a mistake, do things better the next time. You don't have to dwell in the past. We all make mistakes but we don't have to be defined by them.

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Ang cool ng story sa Magpakailanman. Ano nga kaya ang dynamics ng interracial marriage? Ang daming adjustments na kailangang gawin especially culture and language.

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Bayaran na ulit ng bills! Sa lahat ng mga gawaing adult, isa ito sa pinaka-ayaw ko. Hahahaha! Mabuti pa nung mga bata pa tayo, color color lang, laro laro at nood nood. Ngayon, trabaho-bayad bills-trabaho ulit 😅 Pero salamat pa rin at may provision pambayad kahit paano. 😊 Malaking blessing na yun!

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Just finished watching Kingdom: Ashin of the North. Kaso nabitin ako haha. But one observation, and just as the movie description says, minsan talaga mas monster pa ang tao kaysa sa mga "zombies". Basta yun. Mas nakakatakot ang kayang gawin ng mga tao 😔

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So may blooper ako. Gayak na gayak na ako papunta sa church. Tapos may bitbit pa akong underpads na ibibigay ko sa churchmate ko. Namasahe ako para di naman ako pagod pagdating. Tapos pagdating ko sarado gate. Akala ko wala lang guard talaga. Pero wala palang service lol. Di kasi ako nagbabasa ng announcements hahahaha. Ayun, lakad na lang pauwi. Maulang hapon, Pilipinas!

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Normal lang naman ang makaramdam ng inggit. Ang hindi maganda ay alagaan ito at kapitang mahigpit Hanggang sa mauwi sa ngitngit at galit Kaya ang paalala: kapag inggit, pikit.

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Hindi ko alam pero tawang tawa ako sa mga congratulatory messages sa Facebook tapos eto ang image hahaha. Tapos sasabihin pa na "sana di masarap ulam mo" hahaha. Iba talaga ang sense of humor ng mga Pinoy. Kahit anong panahon. Tsaka di tayo papatalo sa mga asaran hehe Image: taken from Facebook

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Nakakataba ng puso ang dedication ng mga teachers na na-feature sa KMJS, yung may kalabaw na binahay bahay para maka-experience ng graduation ang mga estudyante nila. Iba talaga kapag puso at compassion ang umiral :) Pero nakakalungkot din yung comment nung isang nanay na sana daw lagyan na sila ng kalsadang maayos. Pero I doubt na mabigyan agad yun ng aksyon. Kasi kakaunti lang botong nakukuha sa mga bundok, kaya least priority sila sa mga basic infrastructures :( sad no?…

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Naalala ko yung teacher ko ng Grade 5. Masyado akong mahiyain mula pagkabata at may inferiority complex ako. Pero inencourage niya ako. In between classes, may mga sasabihin siyang one-liners at mga paalala na magpapalakas ng loob ko. Di ko na maalala ang lahat ng sinabi niya bukod sa “kaya mo”. I took her words by heart. Nag-take ako ng exams sa science high school kasi sabi ni mam kaya ko. Nakapasa, nakatapos. Nagtake ng scholarship exams sa college kasi sabi ni mam kaya…

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I'm grateful for what I learned from the academe. I so love the academe that I'm planning to pay back through teaching. But I have to admit that it cannot spoonfeed us with everything we need to know. It is already excellent in honing the knowledge and thinking skills of the students. But it's up to us to augment our academic learning with practical and real-life applications. Read more from my (not so) recent post:…

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Biglang sumakit ang ulo ko. Hindi ko alam kung bakit. Dahil kaya sa pabago-bagong panahon? O dahil pumasok na tayo sa petsa de peligro? Hahaha! Kumusta, mga ka-ingay? Meryenda time na!

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Life is not always about winning. Often, our most memorable lessons come right after hard beating. Don't fret about missing opportunities. It makes prepares you for the next one. Don't fret about losing a battle, it strengthens you for the next big fight. The greater the breaking, the greater the blessing.

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Why Taking A Break is Essential I've been inactive for a few days. I skipped my daily writing habit to give myself some space. I wanted a breather. Though 2-3 days of inactivity doesn't seem that much, for me it is already a big deal. When all your day revolves around numbers, analysis, memos, and correspondences, a quick break from spreadsheets and word processors is very much welcome. I know how it feels to work with workaholic colleagues. Everything seems to move very…

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If our family can't feel the love and concern in our homes, then they will search for love elsewhere. On the other hand, if the home is a refuge to all our family members, they would love to be home all the time. If love would be our home, then other people would love to be with us. Yes, even other people would look up to our family.

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Parang sumasakit na naman ang mga joints ko sa paa. Epekto na naman yata ito ng gouty arthritis ko. Ayun kailangan ko na naman mag-gamot, pero as much as possible organic/natural medicines na lang ang iinumin ko like turmeric tea.

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Nai-inspire ako sa mga magkakapatid na sobrang close ng relationship. Nakikita ko yun sa mga older colleagues ko sa work. Tama nga naman, pagdating ng panahon na wala na kayong mga magulang, ang mga kapatid natin ang closest OG family natin. Kaya alagaan natin ang relasyon natin sa kanila. Dahil sila ang default nating kakampi at kasangga hanggang tayo ay tumanda :) And I just hope, I can say this to all families represented here. Blessings, everyone!

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One take away I've learned from tonight's youth ministry webinar is this: we need to reach them first befofe we teach them. The problem with leaders and mentors is that we want to mold them quick and teach them tricks. But unless they trust us, our instructions will only fall on deaf ears. Relationship matters.

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Reach Them Before We Teach Them I registered in an online youth ministry conference and tonight is the third installment in a four-week series. So far, I've learned ideas and lessons from the first two weeks: the importance of involving the family in youth ministry, how to disciple the youth in an online setting, and how to understand them. I've been into several youth leadership seminars and training, and I can attest to how valuable they are for the ministry to thrive. And…

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Nakakainspire si Hidilyn. Ang dami niyang mga natanggap na rewards and recognition. Pero bago ang lahat ng tinatamasa niya, malaking sakripisyo muna ang hinarap niya at napagtagumpayan. Yung binuhat niya, it's the sum total of her efforts since the beginning. Napagkwentuhan namin ni GF na yung disiplina - training, diet, winning attitude at focus sa goal niya ang naging susi sa lahat. Madali ang mangarap, pero ang pangatawanan ang pangarap ay mahirap.

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Isa talaga sa sumisira sa peace of mind natin ay kapag lumalala ang discontent natin sa puso. Ang hirap kapag hindi tayo nagiging mapagpasalamat sa maliit o malaking bagay - parang lahat na lang ng dumadaan sa kamay natin ay insignificant, at ang meron ang iba ay dapat para sa atin. Kapag may unhealthy discontent, mahirap matulog. Wala nang nakikitang magandang bagay. Malungkot. Nakakapagod.

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Isa sa pinakagusto ko kapag maulan yung nagagamit ko yung mga jacket ko at hoodies. Hahaha! Sa bansa kasi natin na sobrang init, at nakasando tayo kahit maginaw, iba pa rin yung minsan makaporma ka na naka-jacket, sweaters or hoodie. Kumusta mga kabayan! Sana masarap ulam niyo mamaya hehe

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Ngayon na lang ako ulit lalabas ng Marikina after ilang weeks, at parang naninibago akong sumakay ng jeep ngayon. Ang luwag haha. First stop: Cubao muna to buy some stuff, then Proj. 4 for a meeting 😊

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Contentment and complacency are two different things. Hindi ibig sabihing kontento ka ay tamad ka na, na wala ka nang gagawin. Ibig sabihin lang marunong kang magpasalamat sa kung anong meron ka at hindi ka nagiging bitter sa anumang meron ang iba. Kaya mong maging masaya para sa kanila. 😊

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Out for two days at namiss ko ang noise community! Iba rin kapag di ka masyadong active sa social media. Mas marami kang time para makipag-kwentuhan sa ibang mga tao. Nothing beats physical/non-virtual interactions :) pero masaya rin naman sa virtual haha. Hello friends!

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What's keeping you from reaching for your dreams? - your fears? - your inhibitions? - your past mistakes? - your critics? - your lack of opportunity? Whatever it is you think that holds you back, there is one major hurdle you need to address first: the size of your dream. Make sure your dreams are bigger than your hurdles. Make sure your dreams are larger than life. The bigger your dreams, all the more you need to pursue them, all the more they're worth it. Your fears,…