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I currently working as a clinical lab scientist in a private laboratory, though it is not the place I dreamed to work in. With my master's degree in Biochemistry and MolecularBiology (I graduated last May 2004), I would have preferred a place which encourages

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) What I learned not to do from my parents: 3 of 54
I was mommy's girl when I was growing up. I can't bear to be away from her and would have crying episodes on lonely afternoons when she was away from home. My father's preference for my sister made matters worse and I was always looking forward to the day when she'll be coming home. She's a doctor and was on post graduate tra... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My father: 9 of 143
As far as the memories of my childhood can take me, I always remembered my father as the quiet and reflective type. I notice him looking out the window, lost in his own deep thoughts which he never shared with me or sitting at a ledge in the terrace on the second floor of our farm house playing his ukulele, probably recalling... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Why do people want to control the lives of others?: 1 of 12
As complex as human beings are, the reasons why some people want to control the lives of others are as varied as the persons themselves. In my experience, the reasons range from greed, self esteem issues, lack of identity, compensation or a consequence of a personality disorder. Slavery is the ultimate demonstration of contro... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Dealing with abusive bosses: 3 of 31
Being humans like us, bosses have their weaknesses and personal needs. The trick to dealing with an abusive boss in my experience is being able to understand the mind behind the abuse, delve into those seemingly trivial but useful information, and use them to one's advantage and preservation. As a health care professional who... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 17 of 174
Hobbies are activities where we can express and manifest who we are while putting away all masks we wear everyday when we face the world. It can range from music, sports, the arts, or any activity that interest us such as collecting stamps, walking through the park or bird watching. Having a passion for horses and the desire ... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Tuberculosis: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 7
Tuberculosis or TB is a contagious and chronic infection caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria enters the body via inhalation of droplets when a infected person coughs, spreading the bacteria in the air. Transmission requires several months of close contact since most people shed relatively few bacte... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Best and worst bosses: 10 of 56
Most people look up to a person possessing power and authority with respect and obedience. That is what gives social order and peace in a society, but more often than not, power and authority are probably the most abused attributes a person can possess. Instead of using them to lead and inspire people to transcend human medio... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Cultural phenomenon: Gossip: 4 of 21
There never is a place more conducive to gossip than the workplace. We spend a great part of our day with co-workers, carefully and sometimes carelessly navigating through working relationships to ultimately earn our paychecks. This is never more true with people who work in two jobs.I am a clinical laboratory scientist and h... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Knowing when it's best to leave words unsaid: 7 of 36
When one is in the threshold of strong emotions such as anger, it is best to keep quiet. When you can feel your adrenaline pumping, your heart racing and your throat aching to allow your voice to sound off the people's favorite expletive, then that's the crucial time to hold on to your horses and keep your itching mouth shut.... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Immigrants: 8 of 40
There are two sides of being an immigrant. There is the really good and exciting side. There is the bad and downright ugly side where I ended up blaming myself for leaving a volatile but relatively decent job back home, hopped onto a plane bound for America and ventured into the unknown. My interaction with people from diffe... More..