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As I hear the business person beside me in the airport talking to her personnel, I instinctively reflect on how my aunt talks to her people. They're both business owners, both women, both Chinese, educated, well off, and smart. But there's just something different. It's the tone of a leader, not of a dictator. My aunt was always genuinely grateful to her employees, while the lady beside me was stressed out already (even blamed her employee before her supplier. That reflects on what type of boss you are).

My aunt was operating in the position of a leader. So for future leaders and entrepreneurs, and I am also talking to myself, please always be grateful to your people. They have emotions like us, and good employees work well when they are led properly. We want to attract and hold on to good ones, lift up those who are struggling, and be discerning of who we let in. If they're less than what we're looking for, do not accept.

Be discerning who we accept, and be grateful to those whom we have chosen.

#leadership #gratefulness #discernment

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A thought passed by....

"Bakit ko ipaglalaban kung hindi naman ako pinakikinggan?"

Para sa lahat ng nabansagang "overthinker", mahapdi ba? 😶

#overthinking #passing thoughts

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Sinigang na ulo ng salmon.

I could clearly remember the first time I used real tamarind to make this dish and boy was it tiresome. My only memory was that I was sweating a lot with just smashing the boiled tamarinds, and never again did I attempt to use real tamarinds. Instead, I made the easy way out of using instant sinigang mixes.

However, since we're going all natural, I had to use real tamarinds again, and it wasn't that hard after all 😯 probably I was too young back then and was very new to cooking.

Real tamarinds taste as good as those mixes, less the extra chemicals added. The dish turned out to be very delicious, and I will not hesitate to go natural again.

#food as medicine #nature #sinigang #natural foods

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Bangus Escabeche using fresh pineapple. Let's opt out of the commercial vinegar, sugar, and canned pineapples, and turn to natural sources.

The fish was pan-fried with little oil only 😊

#fightcancer #food as medicine #escabeche

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Star apple or Caimito as Filipinos call it.

As someone whose family member is on a colostomy bag, I can't emphasize enough on the importance of monitoring the bowel. If we see that it's watery, I can't help but be bothered if we're not feeding enough nutritious foods. One food that keeps the bowel in good shape is by adding caimito in the diet.

Star apple or Caimito is high in fiber, vitamin B, and pectin. It's good for digestion, rich in antioxidants, and antimicrobial. Plus, it's sweet and tasty! 😄

#Starapple #Caimito #colostomy #bowelhealth #fightcancer #food as medicine

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Tonight's meal: Chicken arrozcaldo with lots of ginger, a bulb of garlic, carrots, and we mixed red with white rice. A pinch of salt and pepper to taste. 😋

Ginger, as some studies had it, has an anti-cancer effect.

Carrots, being rich in betacarotene, reduces the risk of cancer.

Garlic is a natural antibiotic and anticancer that's why I no longer scrimp on adding it in our dishes.

#food as medicine #fightcancer

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The start of 2024 was life-changing. It started with my simple flu on January 1, and after 2 weeks, it turned to someone in the family being diagnosed with the Big C. It was a tough start, and my first instinct was, "What food can and can't we eat?" I had to turn to people I knew who went through the same battle. What about those who do not have anyone to ask from?

As the family embarks on this new journey, I am sharing health, tips, recipes, and nutrition that might help those who are struggling with the same situation.

I still pray that this could be of help. I am an accountant by profession, so still seek for proper medical advice from your doctors 😉

#fightcancer #nutrition #BigC #foodismedicine

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#somethingnew #blogging #anewstart

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Kaye, Next!

Kaye, Next! “Kaye, next!” I could hear the demands of life calling out, and the next thing I know I’m already blogging! So, hello my beautiful readers! Join me on my erratic yet introverted journey in life as I share various contents from food to places, to life experiences, to sports, to health, skincare, hair care, what works and what doesn’t, and oh, on unicorns too! I just love how we…

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Today, I have an additional word - Respect.

I am respecting your decision to cut off the connection. I understand that it's to probably keep your friendship. I respect that and I have high regards for that decision. Very noble.

I am accepting the fact that we're not for each other.

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Signing Off

A spark that started,

A connection ignited,

With hope that it's fate who united

A pair who is unexpected.

Slowly connection dwindled

From a few hours to a day,

To thirty eight hours, to forty eight hours.

The beginning of an ending occurs.

Longing grew and the more it hurts.

Tears again created to release sadness.

Only way out is acceptance

And a resolution that it's time to sign off the connection.

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I'm done doing gymnastics and bending backward to the guy who fluttered me for a month and slowly fade awat.

I'm done running towards a guy who is pushing me away.

I'm done swimming in my pool of tears.

I didn't join the Olympics nor a triathlon, and I don't bother getting a medal on those aspects.

Now, I'm learning to walk away with care from all those injuries incurred. Healing will take place.

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Sa pagkakataong ito, hahayaan kita

Hindi kita pipigilang lampasan ako;

Sa pagkakataong ito, tatanggapin ko

Ang mga darating sa akin

Ngunit hindi ko hahawakan ng mariin

Sakaling hindi pala ito ang laan.

Hahayaan kong umalis ka ng biglaan,

Di kita pipigilan, hindi ko din mamasamain.

Marahil ay pinagtagpo tayo para sukatin

Kung tayo nga ay natuto na sa mga nagdaang pagkakamali.

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Stay as grounded as possible,

Don't allow the stars to trouble

Your life is yours to live

Find what makes things tick.

Power isn't in Universe's hand

So always take your stand

To what you actually see on ground.

#fakeastrology #liveyourlife

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If a guy likes you, he will not put himself in a position to lose you...

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The right one is one who'll never leave you no matter what because that person will see the value in you that nobody saw.

You see couples who choose to stay together despite being toxic. Why?

Despite being financially challenged. Why?

Despite physical deformities. Why?

See, if the person left, believe that they are the wrong ones. Don't go about chasing them.

#findingtherightone

#searchforpartnership