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My Corporate Life Working At Home

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I have a business in Weddings and Events . I was looking forward to a great year this year because it is the start of the new decade. But I guess, God has other plans, not just for me but for all of us worldwide! Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in February, the world shut down. One particular industry heavily affected is the Events Industry .  Now, more than ever, the government prohibits gatherings of more than 25 guests. There are sanctions when people break this rule. There is a corresponding jail time when we even try to break curfew hours. Since the COVID-19 lockdowns, I reverted back to my former job - online writing. It is the only way I know how to earn during this pandemic. I submitted resumes to all hiring ads containing a 'Content Writer' position. There was a long pause and silence for many weeks, some few interviews and finally, after two months of submitting my applications, I landed on a Content Writer position, full time, in a software company that offers...

A Day in the Vanishing Island in Samal Davao

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April is the perfect month in the Philippines to bask in the sun, soak in the sea and unwind with friends and family. My cousins planned a weekend getaway in Samal. We are very lucky to have an aunt who lives in Samal Island. Their house is right across a beautiful sand bar popularly known as the Vanishing Island. We rode in their pump boats to get across the sea and reach the Vanishing Island of Samal Davao. My little Ellie was excited as she could be. But the way to the barge was hellish. We were supposed to meet with the gang at 7am but due to some delays, we arrived at the line towards the barge about 9am and the line was soooooo long. We fell in line for 3 hours just so we could ride the barge towards Samal! It was an extremely hot day and the car aircon has not worked so well. On our way to the Davao-Samal Wharf on a very hot day... our boat ride towards the vanishing island samal davao At about past noon, we finally arrived the destination, already soaked in sweat....