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Communication is of great interest to me. I took up Mass Communication in college and 10 years later, went on to pursue a Master's degree in Development Communication, since most of my work experience lies towards that direction. Then, somewhere, somehow,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 2 of 168
Success is very relative. What may be "success" for one person is merely mediocre performance to someone with very high standards. Therefore, it is important for parents to be wary of ramming their own notion of "success" down their children's throats. While the whole family have very similar genetic make up, children are sti... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Can working women be good mothers?: 1 of 51
Majority of mothers who work outside the home do so because of their desire to give their children and family a better life. That alone, is a trait of a good mother. It is unfair for people to think that working moms prioritize their careers over their families, or worse, that they do not care what becomes of their children w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 7 of 165
Anything is PossibleNothing is too difficultGod promised me thatHe parted the seaHe flooded the earthThen set a rainbow in the sky.He designs snowflakesEach unique and intricatePaints sunsets at a whimThen summons the night againTo give us all respite.I bring my burdens at His feetI know they are not too bigFor Someone Who ca... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 8 of 144
My childhood was not so special. I have a baby sister who was a lot prettier than I was, and two brothers. I was the eldest and being so, was expected to be more "grown-up" than my siblings. I did not get to play with them as most often than not, Mom and Dad would be at wok and I would be left to look after them instead, with... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 12 of 138
Based on the gospel of grace that the New Testament teaches, being good does not count if we want to get to heaven. Good works are unacceptable as a means to pay our way to the Kingdom of God, because if we can gain entry to heaven by our own good works, Christ died for nothing. If there was any other way by which fallen sons... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Being alone: 11 of 125
Being AloneIIt was wonderful while it lastedThe chance we had wasn't wasted,You promised me tomorrowWe had no time for sorrow.III grew tired of your lovingI wanted to spread my wings,Needed to find my own callingDidn't realize I was falling.Chorus:Falling hard for youBeing alone now I see,I have fallen hard for youBeing alone... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The fathering aspect of parenthood: 2 of 20
Fatherhood is a great privilege. While every man can sire a child, not everyone is gifted with a heart to fill the all-important role of provider, friend, ally, mentor, counselor to their children. A father is that person that heads the family unit and should set an example of uprightness.Fathers are the other half of the tan... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Unexpected challenges of first-time parenting: 4 of 28
Unexpected Challenges of First-time ParentingFirst-time parents react differently to the arrival of the newest member of the family. Their reactions depend on a lot of factors, not least their readiness to take on the task of nurturing the little one. It is a huge responsibility and if wariness is the initial reaction, it is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Difficult people: 18 of 124
Difficult PeopleAlone, dejected and rejectedPeople could not have detectedThe longing for love and acceptanceDifficult people don't have a chance.They avoid you like the plagueThink of you as a big acheAll they know is what you showOne look at you and they say "No".But what they see is illusionYour actions, just a reflectionD... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: One red rose: 8 of 50
One Red RoseI see you walk awayYour image shimmeringThrough these tearsYou left one red roseEspecially for meOne red roseChorus I:One red rose was all you left for meThat day you said good byeYou said that one red rose impliesThe selfless love you sacrificedYou could not bear to thinkThat I love someone elseFoolish me!How cou... More..