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I am currently an on-line English teacher for Koreans.

I work in Ortigas, Philippines.

I finished AB Communication Arts (Writing Major) from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

I used to love to blog in a script format. So that it what I am used to using,

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Education > Early Childhood Ed The educational benefits of storytelling: 2 of 29
I believe that I would not know half of what I know now had it not been for my mother's love for reading me stories when I was younger. Sure, I later found out in my literature classes in college that the fairytales that I loved when I was younger were actually based on scary realities that were repackaged to teach children n... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Education is paramount to the development of economies in impoverished and war-torn countries: 1 of 14
I am in an impoverished country.I graduated in a state university. Actually I graduated from THE state university of my country. People call me a trophy child for my parents.Why?I was LUCKY enough to live in a time when the economy allowed my parents who are middle class professionals to pay for my education. My brothers are ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My life: 10 of 105
Live for TodayI am smiling todaySo should youBecause you are lovedI am lovedI am crying todaySo should youBecause life is too beautifulFor words to describeI am laughing todaySo should youBecause when you feel downIt's the best medicineI am looking up todaySo should youBecause fireworks are brightBut disappear too fastI am se... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 88 of 917
The Man with the glassesInside my closetHangs the skeleton of a pastThat haunts meI thought I loved this man so muchI gave him everything I couldMy loveMy trustMy selfMy timeMy focusAnd most importantlyMy hopes and dreamsI made a regretful decisionOf building them around himMaybe because I thoughtThis was once in a lifetimeIt... More..
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) How to learn to love your job and make life happier: 2 of 13
Is it actually possible to love the job that you have or is there supposed to always be a BUT in the equation?In my opinion people who think finding the best job and getting paid a lot would entitle them to be happier in their personal lives. Sure there are fewer issues to settle and bills can be paid on time but if you are n... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Invisibility vs. flying: 1 of 6
Essays: Invisibility versus flying - Filipino StyleI am an Asian girl who dreamed my days away in the clouds. So guess what power I wanted to have if I was ever given a chance.DARNAIn the Philippines we have our own version of Superwoman. And growing up I wanted to be like her. Darna's alter-ego is the poor Narda who is a pla... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Old friends: 4 of 20
with friends like theseI'm not good with tearsthough i see them fallingI know you are tryingto keep the rest inI'm not good with comfortthough i feel that you're tryingto keep yourself from collapsingfrom the weight of the worldI'm not good with patiencethough I sense you're waitingfor me to start learningto care for another'... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating problems faced by professionals: A female perspective: 7 of 31
Of Digital Romance and Cubicle LoveBetween you and me, I would quit my job if it my boss wasn't this cute.Apart from trying to earn a living dragging ourselves to work there is that occasional chance that we have someone waiting for us at work to be ogled and fawned over. They are the reason why you and I spend at least half ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Is corporate involvement in the world water crisis good for society?: 5 of 22
Asian civilization started before everyone else simply because they had something that the other civilizations had, access to water. They used it for their food, for making clay out of mud and water. They were able to harness water in every possible way. Water was the foundation of modern civilization. Explorations made on it... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Storms: 5 of 16
Again the water rises.Have you ever been in a city where you had to ride a boat on your way to work when there is a storm? Have you ever seen your children swim in the streets where cars after cars used to congest during the rush hour?In your country this is time to call in federal aid. In mine, this is just the start of a re... More..