Okay, not all of my avid moview readers know that I am also into reading books. Well, I have a long break from reading books…more like a 10-year-gap kind of break. I got busy with life, that’s how it is. although there are also times that I was able to read books through audiobooks, so it’s not actually a good to nothing break. I still had a chance to read some new books through listening to their audiobook versions. But this 2024, I am trying to convince myself that I really need to go back to reading because why not? Especially now that people are finally returning to the reading paperback and hard bounds.
Okay, so to all the people who are living in UAE, yes, the Barbie movie that is supposed to be released this July 20 was actually delayed. Until now, even Vox Cinemas didn’t release any reason for its postponing. The movie is now set to play in UAE on August 31. One of the speculations is because of Vietnam’s banning of the movie in the … Continue reading Barbie Movie release got delayed…
Every day is a challenge. When was the last time you sat down and know yourself? When was the last time you evaluate how you feel? or when was the last time you were able to control your anger or tears in public? There are so many questions lying around when we talk about mental health. It starts when people ask you “How do you feel?” Coz that simple question is literally a million-dollar worth for a person who doesn’t even know what to feel.
Depression, Anxieties, Panic attacks, they all bring something in someone that we don’t understand; one thing that I learned while experiencing the same is that people will question the validity of the things that you feel; “All of a sudden you change your mood?” these are the words that a person with depression is scared to hear; feeling that whatever they are experiencing is a little invalid for everyone. Coz yes, not everyone will understand you, but you don’t have to explain whatever you feel to anyone. Whatever you feel, it is valid.
“Whatever the motivation was for this guy, we know that the majority of the victims were Asian,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta – An excerpt from NYTimes.com
Mar 18- new hashtags have been trending in twitter and other social media platform #StopAsianHate & #StopAsianHateCrimes; this is to spark awareness of a recently reported attacks in three different massage parlor/spas in Atlanta, USA. Mar 18- new hashtags have been trending in twitter and other social media platform #StopAsianHate & #StopAsianHateCrimes; this is to spark awareness of a recently reported attacks in three different massage parlor/spas in Atlanta, USA.
The suspect is a white man in the name of Robert Aaron Long, 21. After a manhunt, they were able to arrest the suspect 150 miles south of Atlanta. In Wednesday, Mar 17, Robert is charged of eight counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault. The first shooting occurred in Cherokee Country, followed by the two shootings in two different spas in Atlanta as the police reported.The suspect is a white man in the name of Robert Aaron Long, 21. After a manhunt, they were able to arrest the suspect 150 miles south of Atlanta. In Wednesday, Mar 17, Robert is charged of eight counts of murder and one count of aggravated assault. The first shooting occurred in Cherokee Country, followed by the two shootings in two different spas in Atlanta as the police reported.
Most of the victims were Asians which caused it to be linked to Asian hate crimes, however, according to the authorities, the reason for the shootings were merely racial hate but the suspect is allegedly suffering from sexual addiction. The suspect told the police that he had to eliminate the parlors as these are symbols for sexual temptation. The said attack is form of retribution as he apparently targeted massage parlors in the pastMost of the victims were Asians which caused it to be linked to Asian hate crimes, however, according to the authorities, the reason for the shootings were merely racial hate but the suspect is allegedly suffering from sexual addiction. The suspect told the police that he had to eliminate the parlors as these are symbols for sexual temptation. The said attack is form of retribution as he apparently targeted massage parlors in the past
Okay, in 2016, I wrote this blog post Modern Day Dating (just click that to read the 2016 article before scrolling through this post…Well, might give you a refresher.)
In 2021, in the middle of pandemic where no one can even travel a few miles away from home or dine out, are the ones in my previous list still holds their stand or do we have a new version of New Normal Dating?
During pandemic, dating apps were getting famous again; Tinder, Bumble & Hinge are actually saved on my phone (Not proud but….yes.) What really happens when you’re single during a pandemic? For what I have seen in the internet for the past few months, people (not only single ones) learned how to cook, bake, plant and even make soap & candles; but most of all, they did Tiktok (A video app that showcases musical, comedy acting and dancing talents) and since it was a lockdown situation all over the world ,any couples have tried doing the tiktok and showing the world how lonely singles are in their homes. Yes, you all deserve to hear that coz I know, you’ve been watching with envious eyes while they do sweet stuff in their videos.
So let’s go back to the real deal here, the million dollar question is…how can singles find love in the middle of the pandemic using the internet and other dating apps? I have listed some few points for the New Normal Dating;
Dating Apps are not yet an old news. Now that we have established that no one can interact in person, the new normal, well, we may refuse to believe it but yes, it still involves the very large pool of dating apps. Admit it or not, at some point, you or one of your friends or colleagues have engaged into having a dating app profile. Although you are not expected to flaunt it everywhere but during this new normal, it is easier for someone to swipe right than to go out and engaged with a eyeball or meet ups.
When tragedy happens, and relationships end, there will come a time you’ll remember what happened but you have already forgotten the feeling, or maybe if it still lingers in your mind, you’ll just sit and watch yourself regret. When you thought memories will all just fade easily… you’re wrong. Memories linger in pictures, conversations and […] The Drawbacks of Parting Ways Continue reading The Drawbacks of Parting Ways
I have seen so many posts about rejection in LinkedIn ad I think I deserve to share my own experience in rejection. When I was 1st year in university, I wanted to be a TV Presenter, Broadcaster and dreamt to become a CNN Reporter. When I was in my 2nd year, I wanted to become a literature geek. I wanted to write poems and study … Continue reading How Rejections Cause Dreams To Turn To Ashes
“He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish.” – Jose Rizal, Philippine’s National Hero.
Have you ever been a country where no one speaks your language? Have you even been in a country where English is not that popular? Have you ever had a conversation with someone who doesn’t completely speak your language? Were you able to understand them or you end up choosing to speak with someone who would understand what you exactly say?
I was born in the Philippines and my mother tongue is Kapampangan, it’s one of the many dialects used in our country. Our national language is Tagalog. We use Tagalog to understand all the Filipinos all over the country regardless what their dialects are. I was taught Tagalog in school because in our house, we use Kapampangan. It is essential for a Filipino to learn the language because it is what we use to communicate to each other.
But throughout the years, I have noticed that children who were naturally born Filipino are well-versed in speaking English rather than Tagalog. I have met people who was never taught Tagalog in their household just because English is more appropriate to learn because it is used as universal language and well, in my country, speaking English gives you lots of advantage. English makes a Filipino sound smart.
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