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Language continuously changes; terms that are neither new nor old start to resurface. One could even use language as a gauge when history is repeating itself. If you have at least a mobile phone that could access Facebook and other social media platforms, you would have already been exposed to some terms that are being […]
When Mercury retrogrades, it makes our heads spin. How have you been the past few weeks? Did you suddenly feel like things were not going your way? Did the universe seem like it was not on your side? If you’re one of those people who experienced a cluster of misfortunes the past few weeks, you […]
It was late 2006, we were on our way to Bicol on a path that was less travelled at the time. It was bumpy and there weren’t a lot of lights which made it a bit scary. But moving under the light only offered by space was breathtaking. The experience was humbling and it made […]
Here’s one for your daily commute (or routine). Due to the pandemic, we have ventured into various things to kill time or beat boredom for nearly two years now. We have gone from learning how to make a Dalgona Coffee to bingeing on Ube Pandesal. Some of us developed our green thumb and suddenly became […]
“A friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” To the person who taught me what true friendship means, Phillip, my friend, thank you. Thank you for offering me the seat next to you, for always asking if my “baon” is good, and for offering yours anyway. Decades after, […]
Cotton is the fluffy fiber produced around the seeds of cotton plants. This fiber is the most frequently spun fiber that gets turned into thread or yarn. It is used to produce soft and breathable fabric. Our usage of cotton in textiles dates back to prehistoric periods. Since today is World Cotton Day, here’s some […]
Stephen Covey, the author of the best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has offered a philosophy that many people from different walks of life are embracing. For 32 years, the book has remained one of the most well-received literary works in its genre. The book continues to be a strong reference for […]
Smile though your heart is achingSmile even though it’s breakingWhen there are clouds in the skyYou’ll get by Smiling is one of the most universal things – everyone knows how to smile and what a genuine smile means. Regardless of where you’re from, smiles are often a symbol of kindness, happiness, and warmth. Smiles bring […]
For some of us, leaving the place we call home may be inevitable. For others, the need to move to a new place is an essential chapter of life. Nonetheless, moving out and moving in are just some of the phases we go through in adult life. It is both a privilege and the lack […]
Gratitude saves a broken heart This is one of the things I’ve heard somewhere in passing. It has stuck with me for a very long time. I remember that I heard it from a YouTube video. But when I tried to look for it, it no longer exists. Even the channel is no longer found. […]