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Right now: "Syndicate" by The Fray
All-time, hard to call. But "Slide" by Goo Goo Dolls always feels fresh even if it's more than a decade old. -
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Off the top of my head, in no particular order.
The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs
River Town by Peter Hessler
The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
The Analects of Confucius
Daodejing
The Tao of Pooh
The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Dark Tower: Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
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Oh, they were horrible. Especially Crissy. :))
Is that you, Crissy? :p
Kidding aside, a super solid performance. One of the best I've seen. -
During a regular school day, I wind down by 9, out by 10 and up by 5.
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Guess. Not too difficult. And it's going to change soon. :)
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Are you doing a ValEd paper or something? I'll keep this short: I believe that no woman willingly chooses an abortion until she is at a place where she has no choice. What government can do is to provide them with every means possible so that they don't get to that place. Better education, maternal health services and reproductive health are good starting points.
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I'll be completely honest here -- I'm ambivalent. I don't know enough nor am I moved enough to make a stand. If I'll be made to vote on anything now, I'll vote abstain.
However there is no question that there are rights due to them -- as it is to everyone -- as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They -- like everyone -- are entitled to the recognition and accolades that come with working hard, playing fair, and being responsible citizens. And if they break the law then they should be made answerable too.
Nonetheless, I am aware that one right they specifically demand is the right to marry within their sex. Here is where I am more ambivalent. I cannot say with certainty at this time whether I think marriage is a right or a privilege. I see the arguments for both.
But I am also looking at it sociologically and historically -- marriage is a social construct. It is not required to show affection between partners. It is not the only sign of commitment, though it is the socially established sign. Thus, we have to consider the ethos in which we are having this debate. Is the Philippines ready to deal with the question of same sex marriage?
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Yes, but I'm never alone. ;)
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Of all time? Dizzy Up the Girl by Goo Goo Dolls.
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"Kahit sandali lang." That's what I said. :) Good luck, Janella! I hope to see you soon. :)
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Wow. Too many to mention. But I'll give you three: one classic, one non-fiction, one fiction.
Classic: Daodejing
This was my gateway into Eastern philosophy. After I got through that tough text, everything else just opened up.
Non-fiction: River Town by Peter Hessler
Very inspiring work from a man who worked as an English teacher in China. I've read so many non-fiction books running across many different topics, but this one stands out for how well it is written. The best ever.
Fiction: Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
I'm recognizing the last great fiction book I read. A little mature in its themes but if you're asking impact, this is it. It makes one reflect on what 'freedom' really means in a world full of relationships and responsibilities to other people. -
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho
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Indian and Chinese literature, ie. 3rd year English. I want to take a crack at World History too.
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Yes. It's just a matter of being captivated by that project. :)
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However old I'd think I was.
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Looking back, one thing I realize is that our definition of love changes as we grow older. We look for different things and set new horizons for ourselves as we go along. To answer your question: It's been a long while since I last "fell in love". Happened in high school. Happened in college. None yet as of the moment though, although I'm hoping to be surprised. :)
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