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Life

Catching melodies from the subconscious

I’ve read a book about the power of our subconscious mind, and how it can be a breeding ground for both good and bad thoughts, depending on what you plant on it. Anyway, this post is not about self-motivation using the subconscious mind but about what I personally experience during the few minutes leading to […]

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Life

Diligent piano student

My niece finally completed her piano lessons during their vacation here last June. She was such a diligent student. When she came home from her first tutorial session, she immediately practiced until it was already late in the evening. From simple and basic piano pieces, she persevered with learning how to play them despite some […]

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Business

4 Simple and Practical Tips for Home-Based Business Owners

A lot of people dream about having a home-based business. After all, who wouldn’t want more flexible hours and having more time with the family, no more negotiating your way through traffic, or skipping meals to rush to the office? To start such an endeavor though needs more than just daydreaming about it, if you […]

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Personal Management

Get ahead of productivity with these time management tips

Too many pressures at work, including personal concerns and family matters, usually result to a busy and out-of-control life. Oftentimes, you feel helpless in dealing with your schedule. However hectic your life can get, you can achieve better time management skills with the following tips. Get a tool It is important to use a tool […]

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Life

Music lessons for kids

My sis and her two kids from faraway Finland are here on vacation. Aside from getting used to the warm tropical weather here, they try to get themselves occupied so they don’t get bored. My sis plans to enroll them in piano lessons today. Good decision. We know learning a new musical instrument does lots […]

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Travel

Transporting sound equipment

One of our community outreach activities involves traveling to distant municipalities to attend and support the anniversary celebrations of the parish chapters in those areas. It takes about 1 to 4 hours travel time and the event usually ends late in the evening plus you need to consider the travel time going back, so you […]

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Simply Me

Watermark fan

I love listening to the song “Who Am I?” by one of my fave music artists, Watermark (a husband and wife duo). The amazing voice of Christy Nockels is simply pure and relaxing to the ears, while her talented hubby Nathan provides the background vocals and the lovely acoustic guitar accompaniment. The meaningful lyrics make […]