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A Day of Relief and Routine

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A Day of Relief and Routine   The morning began with a knot of anxiety in my stomach. I had been the victim of a potential scam, and the thought of losing my hard-earned money was a heavy weight. I had contacted the company in question, and they had directed me to their St. Peter Lucena branch for verification. The journey was a blur of anticipation and trepidation.   Upon arriving at the branch, I was greeted by a friendly and professional staff member. They quickly confirmed my account was active and that the agent I had spoken to was indeed a legitimate sales representative. A wave of relief washed over me, replacing the tension with a sense of gratitude. The weight lifted, and a smile crept onto my face.   With the matter resolved, I felt a renewed sense of energy. I decided to head to the Pacific Mall to finish some outstanding work tasks. The familiar surroundings of the mall provided a sense of normalcy, and I was able to focus on my work without the lingering anxiet
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A Father's Birthday, A Shadow of Doubt

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A Father's Birthday, A Shadow of Doubt   November 5, 2024, should have been a day of celebration. It was my father's birthday, a day marked by laughter, shared stories, and the warmth of family. But instead, a chilling fear cast a shadow over the day, leaving me anxious and unsure.   It all began with a phone call from Gracia, her voice laced with concern. "Someone called about your St. Peter plan," she said, her words tumbling out in a rush. "They claimed they were you, and someone used your plan."   A wave of calm confusion washed over me. "What?!" I exclaimed, my voice rising in an anxious pitch. "I just signed up for a new plan yesterday! I talked to an agent, Aizel, from the St. Peter branch in Lucena."   Gracia, ever the calm one, tried to soothe me. "Don't worry," she said. "Jen said everything's fine. Someone probably just tried to scam you."   But the seed of doubt had been plan
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The Little Prince: A Tiny Book, a Big Impact - Oct 20, 2024

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The Little Prince: A Tiny Book, a Big Impact   There will always be a time in our lives where something, someone, or some thing inspires us. It might be a song, a movie, a person, or even a book. For me, that moment of inspiration came during my freshman year of college, courtesy of a book called The Little Prince.   Now, I'll be honest, I wasn't exactly the model student back then. My attention span was shorter than a gnat's lifespan, and my commitment to reading assignments was about as strong as a wet paper bag. So when our English Literature professor assigned The Little Prince, I, in my infinite wisdom, decided to skip it. I mean, who needs a book about a prince from another planet, right?   Fast forward to our next class meeting. Our professor, bless her soul, asked for a volunteer to summarize the book. Silence. Crickets chirping. You could hear a pin drop (or maybe just the sound of my heart pounding in my chest). It was clear that none of us had actuall
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Growth Mindset - Acceptance? More Like "Acceptance-ception! - 10/17/2024

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