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Honesty has become an integral part of my identity and my writing journey, but I realized that being honest about what I feel for other people is something that I have yet to learn. As you can see through my blog, I am not a fan of privacy. When it c...

Mochi's a very playful piggie, she's the only one in our herd who likes to follow humans and enjoy petting sessions. Only one problem; she bites! We guinea pigs don't usually bite, unless we're in pain or in complete fear.We've had Mochi for so long...
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I read a book called Wealth within Your Reach: Pera Mo Palaguin Mo by Francisco J. Colayco. The book mentions a study on people who wrote down their financial plans and those who didn’t. The researchers checked in on these people after 20 ye...