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Past Year Review: 2022

This is way better than doing a forecast — Thanks to Tim Ferriss for reminding me to start doing this instead of making a list of New Year's resolutions. It’s hard to keep promises to yourself. So I’m doing an audit of the year that has gone by so fast. The year when I got the flu and health scares The mild strain of the coronavirus finally got me…

Year In Review

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Past Year Review: 2022
Past Year Review: 2022
Year In Review

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When life reminds you, ‘you’re getting old’

My recent health scare My nose bled when I woke up from a nap. I wasn’t worried at first because changes in temperature can cause that. (My nose bled occasionally). I was awakened because it was time for dinner. …

Health

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When life reminds you, ‘you’re getting old’
When life reminds you, ‘you’re getting old’
Health

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9 hours ago

The Big Five-O

It’s that time of the year when you reflect and write about life First, let me just say that the photo you’re looking at was generated by A.I. I just told it to generate an image of a middle-aged guy reflecting on life at 50. The other results were bad. Let’s continue. My colleague reminded me to craft this yearly ritual of writing…

Life Lessons

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The Big Five-O
The Big Five-O
Life Lessons

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Nov 26, 2022

A pre-year ender reflection

2022 is turning out to be a year of first-times — There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens — Ecclesiastes 3: 1–11 The year 2022 was a year for first-times. Relying on memory, the latest events would stand out. First, was my health scare. …

Reflections

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A pre-year ender reflection
A pre-year ender reflection
Reflections

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Oct 11, 2022

A few words on life, health, and work

Reflections on recent events, happenings, and the future — My head is light. It has been like this recently. My doctor says that it could be my gut complaining that I’m way past my eating schedule. TL;DR: I was hungry but forgot to eat on time. The consequence: I felt dizzy, light-headed, and wanted to vomit. But I didn’t…

Life

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A few words on life, health, and work
A few words on life, health, and work
Life

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Apr 3, 2022

Back to teaching (school)

Hybrid learning during a pandemic — It was two years ago when I last taught online. I had to brush up on the tools, my curriculum, and my Rubric for grading. …

Teaching And Learning

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Back to teaching (school)
Back to teaching (school)
Teaching And Learning

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Jan 21, 2022

Building my ITX PC, DIY-style

and started my journey into the rabbit hole — Updated: Changed a few terms, updated a screenshot, and made further edits. The mission: build a new PC for my audio and music recording. Challenge #1: Getting the right specs within budget. Challenge #2: Putting the parts together and making it work — without any problems. Challenge #3: Installing an…

Pc Building

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Building my ITX PC, DIY-style
Building my ITX PC, DIY-style
Pc Building

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Oct 8, 2021

Watching and reading Asimov

Initial takes on the Foundation book and the TV series — This was among the first science fiction books I read back in College. A scientist and an academic, Isaac Asimov is one prolific writer who churned out more than 500 books including the Foundation series, a set of books about a ruling Galactic Empire, robots (humanoids), a mathematician, and a…

Science Fiction

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Watching and reading Asimov
Watching and reading Asimov
Science Fiction

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Sep 13, 2021

Resurgence

Thoughts during a lockdown, again — Last Saturday, September 11, the total confirmed number cases of COVID-19 was 26,303–the highest-ever recorded cases in the Philippines. Yesterday, Sunday, it was at 21,411. These numbers despite the continuing lockdown in Metro Manila and other areas since August. I also am seeing more (in my social news feeds) of…

Covid-19

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Resurgence
Resurgence
Covid-19

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Aug 20, 2021

‘How are you doing?’

Reflecting on the first six months of the year 2021 It’s that time of the year when you do 1–1 with each team member, asking each of them, “How are you doing?” Six months has passed. It’s time to look back at their “progress.” Before you jump into the discussion…

Work Life Balance

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‘How are you doing?’
‘How are you doing?’
Work Life Balance

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An ex-journalist. Teacher. Dad. Loves Guitar & Books. Writes when inspiration hits.

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