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It has been my long time dream to become a writer, even when I was still in my pigtails. Fate though had other plans for me.

In spite of my pursuing a different profession and even amidst my busy schedule in the academe, I still have not given up on my dream.

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Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Guidelines for proper hand hygiene: 1 of 6
Proper hand hygiene has been proven by experts to be the best practice of preventing infection and decreasing the spread of diseases. This excerpt is from MayoClinic.com: "...Yet hand washing, when done properly, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick. This simple habit requires only soap and warm water or an alcohol-... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Natural relief for tinnitus: 2 of 11
Do you know that listening everyday to the loud sound of your i-pod for several hours, could eventually cause tinnitus? Or that subjecting yourself to a non-stop very loud music would also result to the same? Yes, these seemingly harmless activities are some of the causes of tinnitus. Tinnitus in plan lingo is the sound of "... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Things I have learned from watching TV: 2 of 11
I don't write commentaries, reviews or factual thoughts. I am more into creative writing. I am not a psychologist either, so I don't claim expertise in this field. I wrote this piece Because I have observed and learned that TV has a very significant effect on children's behavior. I speak most specifically of violence on TV, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention How to prevent and reduce the effects of colds: 2 of 11
Colds are viral in origin and are therefore incurable. Just like any other viral conditions; however, they are self-limiting. They run the course of the disease and then go away by themselves. Being infected by the cold virus could be prevented through the following methods: 1. Avoid contact with the infected person. The con... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Past, present & future: 15 of 80
Yesterday's Memories Vestiges of memories, some vivid, some hazy, inundates the fledgling soul, hurting so viciously. The soul searches a way out, a road to salvation, but sadly, there's no let up from the onslaught of the visions. More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Holiday fire safety: How to use electrical extension cords wisely: 3 of 16
Even amidst the excitement of the yuletide season, holiday fire safety should be a major concern for everyone. The array of colorful Christmas lights and holiday decors are potential sources of fire accidents. These gadgets are usually connected to extension cords. Using electrical extension cords wisely is one way of preven... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 24 of 122
Based on a study edited by C. Kay Weaver and Cynthia Carter they stated that, quote: "An American child is born into a home in which television is on average of more than 7 hours a day. For the first time in human history, most of the stories about people, life, and values are told not by parents, schools, churches, or other... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to find release and peace through inner healing: 5 of 25
More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that genuine peace and contentment comes from the inside. Just like the concept that happiness comes from within; no one can make you happy but yourself, so this is also true with peace and inner healing. If we analyze this carefully, we would realize that it is our percept... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) Unusual traditions that still exist: 4 of 20
The Bethrotal System of The Kalinga Native in Northern Philippines The betrothal practice in Kalinga, specifically Taloctoc, is done by having a "contract" between parents for the marriage of their children. The practice was binding among the natives. It starts of when a family decides to have its son or daughter be betrothe... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology The importance of sharing in marriage: 4 of 20
Marriage is a relationship that involves sharing of responsibilities. When two consenting adults vow "to have and to hold" each other; they also agree to handle all challenges that would come their way. Sharing is one very important aspect of marriage, because it is a partnership in which each one is expected to have an equa... More..