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What should you read next? Books that made readers pause because it was too good
What should you read next? I was chapter 6 on Six of Crows when I halted my reading. I began enjoying the world I’m immersed in, that the author created, and started appreciating each main character. It was too good I took long breaks before reading chapter by chapter. Have you ever felt so good about a book you purposely stopped because you don’t want it to end? Realizing this was a great way to find whether the book is worth reading or not (besides…
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Personal Musings: Post-pandemic updates (sort of)
There are a LOT of stories to tell. Really. Since the whole COVID pandemic happened in 2019. We all had experienced our ups and downs (mostly downs), and if you’re reading this now, you are a survivor. The pandemic isn’t over yet, but we have seen positive signs of recovery. Majority of the population has been vaccinated, there are on-going research for future medications that will make the covid part of the “normal” flu shots. But I’m not here to write scientific or political updates. I’m just here…
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Rekindle-ing my love for reading books
I realized rekindling my love for reading wasn't just for books. I rekindled my love for a part of me once lost.
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Switching Careers at 30: How I transitioned from IT to Journalism
I appreciate what I do at work, but debugging and analyzing software wasn't really my calling. I didn't like spending 2-3 hours in traffic, work 8 hours in an office, then spend another 2-3 hours in traffic.
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On growing up and goodbyes
Is this a type of heartache that all moms experience? This is my first time being a mom, and probably my last. Geof is my only son. Oh shucks, I'm crying again.
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Our DIY Mini Room Makeover!
It was fairly "new" because we just transferred there from our apartment, after we decided to move back in with my mom and brother so we'll have help and company in this pandemic. No regrets. We just needed time (and money) to give our room a mini makeover. As they say, "A clean room does wonder for the psyche".
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COVID-19: Children’s Mental Health Matters Too
"The pandemic has been difficult, especially for kids who already struggle with depression and anxiety," says Brooke Gomez, LPC, a clinical therapist at Children's Health℠. "One of the things we advocate for mental health is reaching out, socializing and leaning on a social support system. But because of COVID-19, now we're telling families to do the opposite and stay socially distanced, to protect their physical health."
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Psych meds and weight gain
Tracking macros let me know, "hey, you just need to eat this much" My calories on My Fitness Pal are on MAINTENANCE, so losing weight is not the goal. Keeping it the same is. Why am I writing this? I want to be accountable.