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9 Ways To Boost Your Motivation When You’re Depressed

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“Acid-Free/Non-PVC” plastic protectors for K-pop printed materials

A lot of people have been asking me about Acid-Free/Non-PVC plastics, and I'd like to share my opinion about this and why the common OPP (Oriented Polypropylene) plastics are best to keep our K-pop collectibles safe.

Note: I’m not a plastic expert but I did some research.

Acid-Free and Non-PVC. What is it?

The term “acid-free” was commonly used back in the 80′s to 90′s by most art collectors. From stamps, old money, historical maps, pictures, documents, books, sports cards, and other paper or photographic materials, they use this term to best describe as “archival-safe”, or the kind of plastic protectors they require in preserving their archival collections. 

PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride is a high-strength thermoplastic material often used in making pipes, medical devices, wires and cable insulations, and other industrial uses. This type of plastic is vinyl and is not recommended for document storage or in keeping archival photographic storage. Vinyl-type plastics are not chemically stable and could contain plastic softeners or plasticizers (chemicals needed to melt hard plastics like PVC when recycling) which emits hydrochloric acids as it deteriorates and reacts over a period of time due to a change in temperature. If a document is kept on this type of plastic, it may get yellow over time and the prints may stick on the plastic itself and/or crack. 

How do I know if a plastic contains PVC?

PVC-made plastics or plastics that contain some PVC have an odor. Most common plastics do not have.

Which plastics are generally considered to be archival safe?

These are the 3 types that are common and safe:

Polyethylene (PE)

Polyester (Mylar/PET)

Polypropylene (PP)

PE is a softer kind of plastic and though it is cheaper, the quality is not as clear as PET and PP. This type is not for keeping documents because it is very thin and not as stiff as the other two. In the K-pop world, this type is often used in sealing albums which becomes brittle when exposed to the sunlight in the display area for a long time.

PET is a bit expensive but clear. The quality is sharp, chemically inert, which is ideal for keeping artifacts for a long time. Most collectors of expensive paper/card items use this type of plastic. PET is good for storage but has a tendency to become static and attract dust. Ever have stain problems with the edges of your 9-slot sleeves? It’s because the weather in Asia is humid and as the dust settles and weather changes, it leaves marks on the edges.

PP is also commonly used for archival collections, PP is chemically stable and almost PH neutral which is good at preserving documents or artifacts as PET. It comes with different grades of stiffness and clarity and does not contain plasticizers. This is cheaper than PET and is widely available.

But how are OPP and PP differ?

Stiffness. PP is softer, OPP feels brittle, depending on its thickness.

What should I buy?

Buy any of the three recommended plastics: PE, PET, or PP/OPP. I personally use OPP because it is cheaper and with the kind of weather we live in, I tend to replace everything every 2 or 3 years.

If you are buying from sellers that only sells local products here in the Philippines, it is safe to use the common OPP plastic protectors in stores. We do not have a plastic melting facility in the Philippines and we only import high and food-grade plastic pellets abroad which are chemically tested and certified food-grade and safe.

I hope this helps! Thanks!

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WORK FROM HOME 

What are the basic requirements and where to find jobs?

I am from the Philippines, a place where heavy traffic is a common thing. Whether you live in the city or suburbs, your time is gold. I used to spend 2-3 hrs on the road to the office, and another 2-3 hrs to go home. If you are a working mom, your time spent on the road could be a valuable time for your family. What can you do with the 2-3 hrs being idle? If you are on the bus, you would probably just sleep on the road and if you have a car, you’d probably call clients or colleagues to discuss issues bout work, to lessen your load on the next day.

I was working this way for 10+ years and so when the time came that I have to leave the company, I thought of trying to work from home.

But WHAT JOBS?

From simple data encoding to writing books, video editing, website creation, selling, teaching, bookkeeping, appointment-setting, and many more, the job opportunities were unlimited!

WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS?

GOOD ENGLISH. Employers are mostly foreigners and so communicating in the language that they could understand is a must.

A RELIABLE COMPUTER. You also need a computer with specs of at least an i3, with 256MB, 4GB RAM, DDR3, with a hard drive of 400GB.

GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION. Your internet should be stable and must have a speed of at least 5mbps. But with the many packages that Globe and Smart have, think of upgrading to10mbps or more. Employers prefer workers with fast internet speed.

HEADSET. Invest in a good headset if you plan to find a teaching job or if your job interests may require calls.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE. You must know how to make use of search engines and basic apps and tools like Google, Skype, Facebook, Instagram, Trello, Slack, etc. Watch and learn those apps you’re not familiar with on YouTube!

A GOOD RESUME and APPLICATION LETTER. Your skillset should be explained clearly. What is your work background and what can you do that made you think you’re fit for the job? Go and check for sample formats on the internet and start building your resume and application letters. Who knows? Your basic skills could bring you from a simple job to another job later, which would bring you more knowledge as you go on.

WHERE TO FIND JOBS?

If you are a Filipino, try finding jobs at RemoteWorkmate.com, Upwork, Fiverr, OnlineJobs.ph, Outsourcely.com, Virtualstaff.ph, 51Talk, and others. There are many others but so far, these are the legit ones I have encountered.

Working online has been a trend for non-working parents, students who need work to support their studies, early retirees, or skillful professionals who wanted to work from home for personal reasons.

Finding a job online is not easy though, but giving it a try won’t hurt you but opens your mind to things you once thought you cannot do,

So there. I hope this would help you to prepare for a possible job option. Don’t give up and don’t be scared to apply and explore! Some employers don’t need workers with many skills, Some employers want people with dedication to their jobs so do your best to always report on time and avoid absences if not necessary. Let them know if you can’t report on time in advance or if you have a planned trip in the future!. Opportunities are there and given the proper skill set, you may be able to find a job that suits you. Even beginners were given a chance at times! 

Remember: We, too also started at 0. 

Good luck!

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Throwback!  💙

here they are ^^ Jung Ilhoon (정일훈) Lee MinWoo (이민우) Lee Minhyuk(이민혁) Im Hyun Sik (임현식) Suh EunKwang (서은광) XD changseob doesn’t want to show up :D

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🚨💙A must-read for all melodies: Get To Know #BTOB better! 😍

Everyone misses the boys and I know you often check for updates - which we don't have much as of now. Instead, let's read fun and interesting interview they did in the past and know a little about their interesting characters! Enjoy! 😉🙃 #BTOB ~~~ BTOB - HONEST AND INTERESTING INTERVIEW

Q&A

Q: When does Eunkwang get angry?

EK: If it is about me, most of the time, I will just hold it in. However, I will get angry if it involves the safety of the people around me. That’s why although I should have gotten angry when one of the members does anything bad, but I can never do it. Instead will call the person over and talk to him harmoniously but this doesn’t seem really good either, I should just get angry.

Q: Does Minhyuk like cross-dressing like ‘Boy’s Day” from the music show?

MH: If you were to just look at my face you may mistake me as a girl but the muscles on my body feel a little ashamed. It was a pity as the wig on that day didn’t suit me very well. I would have looked even better if the hair suited me! I spread my legs while wearing a skirt and got scolded by the members next to me (Laughs) Spreading my legs when wearing a skirt really looks very indecent and rude. I will take notes from now. I look exactly like my aunt when I crossdress, I thought of my aunt when I looked into the mirror.

(T/N: Why would you take note of such things… it’s not like you have to do it often.. or do you have a fetish..?)

Q: Changsub, do you realize your 4D personality?

CS: I do know about it myself. Once in a while, I will also ask myself “Why did I do that?” (Laughs) The difference between the others and I would be photos of me in my weird poses! Many have said that I am not mentally stable, I think this is also one of the reason. Although I want to do something seriously, but I would start playing around all of a sudden and it caused people around me to get a shock. But in my opinion, all 7 members are weird. (Laughs) I’m not saying that anyone is particularly weird because we’re all weird! I think this is BTOB’s charm.

Q: Is Hyunsik the muscle leader behind the scene?

HS: I think the nature of my muscles is slightly different. I don’t do any special trainings, I just spend each day normally but grew into the muscle type. So I only mostly train the arms muscles that I use often. I think the muscles naturally formed as I always helped my mum do work and carry things. However, I do not have the desire to be in charge of muscles in the group, no matter how you put it, I just want to work hard musically! (Laughs) So I won’t flaunt my muscles on purpose!

Q: As Cutie Player’s creator, does Ilhoon normally have a lot of aegyo?

IH: I don’t do cute stuff normally. However, if I were to be like how I am usually, I would seem as though I am really fierce and is throwing a temper so I try to look more lively and outgoing. I guess that’s when the hidden aegyo comes out. (Laughs) I wasn’t the one who created the Cutie Player. As I practically didn’t have any talents, I just did it when they asked me to show a talent. I have no idea how it was spread. Amongst the members, I think Minhyuk hyung does aegyo the best. I think he is really good at doing aegyo for the fans. Despite people saying that it’s just fan service, it’s just Minhyuk hyung’s revealing his inner aegyo in my opinion. It’s his real self. (Laughs)

Q: Peniel, you have yet to be adapted to Korea's culture?

P: There are a lot of things that I have not gotten used to. As there are a lot of small details, it is very difficult to explain….. Like being particular about who is older, younger, senior and stuff? It would be great if everyone is equal as there’s no formal speech in English.

Q: Was Yook Sung Jae popular during high school?

SJ: It’s a little embarrassing to say it myself… hehehe (Laughs) I seem to have a bit of popularity! I have a sister who is 3 years older than me so I like getting loved. My sister always takes good care of me, that’s why I like girls who are older than me as well as younger girls who treat me as though they’re my older sister. However, as I am the youngest son so I have to show aegyo, be a little shameless but recently I want to show everyone my manly side. A little distance is required for a man to be charming!

Strengths & Weakness

Angel Leader: Eunkwang

Self Evaluation:

Strength: I always have a smile on my face and has been nicknamed "Happy Virus". " Has a very good personality like an angel" Pff, saying it myself is a little.. (Shy) I have never gotten angry with the members. In the past, I didn't quarrel much with my brother either, I don't think I have ever gotten angry in my life. Even if I want to, I have no idea how.

Weakness: Indecisive, often follow others' opinions. Unable to express my own thoughts.

Minhyuk's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: Has a kind and forgiving heart. No matter how overboard the members go with their jokes, he will just accept them with a smile. As BTOB's leader, he protects the members without them knowing.

Weakness: He is too nice! He doesn't even get angry when he should, this isn't good! This is why he worries about things on his own. When that happens, I would be angry for him as I am also part of the hyung line. Another bad point would be his game addiction. Although he says that he has decreased the amount of time he spends playing.. who knows~

Changsub's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: Has a very good personality and treasures the members a lot. Even if the members go overboard with their jokes on him, he will still look at them gently and watch over them. As our group's main vocal, he protects his position very well.

Weakness: He is too short. (Laughs)

Hyunsik's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: He is a really nice person. No matter who it is, they are bound to feel this way.

Weakness: Being a nice person is a weakness too as he doesn't get angry. As a leader, there are times where he should scold us but he doesn't even get angry.

Peniel's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: He is an extremely nice person.

Weakness: Being too nice is a weakness too.

Ilhoon's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: Is a very lacking and very kind person.

Weakness: His personality is too good! It feels as though he gives in to us too much, that he isn't expressing his thoughts well. Even so, he takes extremely good care of us. Our existence is to fill up for what Eunkwang is lacking, So if you were to look at us as a group, this isn't exactly a weakness.

Sungjae's evaluation of Eunkwang:

Strength: He is really very kind. I have known Eunkwang for 4 years and I have yet to see him get angry. Instead of scolding us or flaring up, Eunkwang resolves issues through a conversation.

Weakness: Overly kind. I think that there are situations where he should have gotten angry to let the members see his power but he isn't very good in that aspect.

The perfect guy who makes the members proud: Minhyuk

Self-evaluation:

Strength: Self-management is my strength. If there is something that I want to do, I will carefully make plans and also manage them. For example, I will always make notes so that I won't forget to do things. As I am a singer, I hope to be perfect when it comes to singing, rapping, lyrics writing, composing and sports. However as our schedule is tight, there are things that I have left out so I am going to sort out a new plan starting from daily activities.

Weakness: I have a lot of trouble. Even if it is just a simple issue, I will think of it in a very complicated way and get timid. Although I do not bring inconvenience to others, it makes me very tired. It would be great if I could think about things from a broader aspect.

Eunkwang's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: No matter what he does, he is very serious and does it to the best of his ability. He puts in all his heart and soul no matter who or what issue it is on hand. He does his best no matter how small the detail is, singing and dancing are just the basics. He looks charming even to us.

Weakness: ..Height? (Bursts out laughing) I am of the same height as Minhyuk but it is really quite a waste for Minhyuk! Other than his height, he is really perfect.

Changsub's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: As a summary, he is really charismatic and popular and has nothing he can't do. He excels in sports, raps well, sings well and even dances well too. He is a well-rounded artist.

Weakness: This hyung is short (Laughs)

Hyunsik's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: No matter what it is, as long as he wants to do it, he will do it well I think this is really amazing!

Weakness: The downside of being competitive, at times I think that his desires are too much. (Laughs)

Peniel's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: He tries really hard no matter what he does.

Weakness: Even if he has to strain his body to achieve something, he will always persevere till the end and even causing his body to break down, that isn't very good.

Ilhoon's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: He keeps to his words and carries the tasks out perfectly. If he has something he wants to do, he will put in even more effort in order to achieve it. He has good sports genes and excels in sports. He doesn't like admitting defeat.

Weakness: Now that he has hurt his knee and his body isn't in good condition, his body actually isn't that strong. Despite that, he works very hard on every single task and it is rather worrying. I hope he will put his health into consideration.

Sungjae's evaluation of Minhyuk:

Strength: He does the things that Eunkwang can't do. As he is also part of the hyung line, he will scold us in place of Eunkwang.

Weakness: He doesn't seem to have any weaknesses. Ah, height....(Laughs)

A 4D character who possesses a naturally beautiful voice: Changsub

Self-evaluation:

Strength: I have been praised by many about the unique charm in my voice. My voice is a little different when I speak so I used to hate it when people said that I sound like a girl. However, my voice is a powerful weapon to me now and I hope to let more people hear me sing.

Weakness: I can't wake up once I fall asleep (Laughs) Once I fall asleep, I won't be able to wake up, causing a lot of trouble for the members. Although being a heavy sleeper helps me get rid of fatigue, I have to apologize as it also affects my punctuality when it comes to attending schedules.

Eunkwang's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: I think everyone will be saying this same line, that his vocals are really outstanding! That he is someone who is well-loved by many fans because of his voice.

Weakness: He sleeps for too long. (Laughs) It is also very obvious when he is in a bad mood. Everyone gets nervous whenever he sleeps, as he will glare at you if you were to wake him up and it's really scary.

Minhyuk's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: Likes practicing until he is satisfied with what he hears no matter how long it takes.

Weakness: He can't control his expressions well. Recently he has been working on controlling his thoughts.

Hyunsik's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: Extremely interesting, you will be really happy when you are with him.

Weakness: He is the type who acts according to his mood and you will know if he is angry or in a bad mood with just one look.

Peniel's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: Possesses a naturally beautiful voice.

Weakness: He really sleeps too much. Although he possesses good vocals, he is always sleeping before performances so his vocals have not been warmed up, which causes his singing to be unstable and it's quite a waste.

Ilhoon's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: His voice is really good, when he stands on stage, he is able to fully showcase his inner charms.

Weakness: He has his mood written all over his face. You will be able to notice when he gets angry. He is usually an extremely interesting person and often jokes around. However, he gets angry easily and his moods can be noticed easily. So to some, it may not be a good thing.

Sungjae's evaluation of Changsub:

Strength: He is always filled with cuteness towards us, the younger ones, and is extremely cute. When our eyes meet, he will go "Sungjae ah~" in a weird voice then comes over to hug me. There are times when I am tired and he will still do the same, hoping I would entertain him and that's when I hope he won't do that!

Weakness: Changsub has really drastic mood swings like me and he gets even more agitated than me when he is angry. He is also very short-tempered.

Multi-talented with a killer smile: Hyunsik

Self-evaluation:

Strength: Always very positive. Has a character who will overcome all difficulties positively.

Weakness: Overly positive (Laughs)

Eunkwang's evaluation of Hyunsik:

Strength: Like a real man, he is open-minded and his eye smile is really adorable. As he is filled with musical skills, he can play various instruments including piano and guitar, he can even compose songs.

Weakness: Although it is good to have self-confidence, there are times where he gets overconfident.

Minhyuk's evaluation of Hyunsik:

Strength: Having self-confidence and high self-esteem is Hyunsik's strength. This is why his potential has been strengthened.

Weakness: However his pride is too strong and does not listen to hyungs' advises at times.

Changsub's evaluation of Hyunsik:

Strength: Knows music very well. We attend the same music university which is considered quite well known in Korea. He contributed 2 self-composed songs for last year's 'Thriller' album. This time, the song he wrote with Eunkwang hyung and I was also included in the album. Therefore he is the best when it comes to music isn't the right?

Weakness: He has too many muscles. Bang bang!

Ilhoon's evaluation of Hyunsik:

Strength: Multi-talented. he can draw well, compose and sings well. For instruments, he can play the piano and guitar.

Weakness: High self-esteem, scary sometimes. Other than that, hyung is rather flawless.

Sungjae's evaluation of Hyunsik:

Strength: Although he is a manly muscle man, he also has a detailed side which makes him extremely charming.

Weakness: He sleeps too much (Laughs), He is the kind who will continue sleeping if no one wakes him up. For example, if we need to go to the salon at 9am, we definitely have to wake up at 8am but he can't, which isn't good!

The innocent and romantic English teacher: Peniel

Self-evaluation:

Strength: Not serious. As I am more open-minded, I have good relationships with everyone, just that I am a little shy initially.

Weakness: Not very adjusted to Korea's culture.

Eunkwang's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: He always has a smile on his face like an adorable child. As he lived in the states, he was not used to Korea's environment but his Korean has been getting better.

Weakness: Despite getting used to expressing himself in Korean, he does not share his thoughts often so I hope that he will come forward to express himself more.

Minhyuk's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: He has an innocent, romantic and positive charm. He also has the ability to make people around him laugh. You get a blissful feeling whenever you see him.

Weakness: He doesn't have his own desires. Although it has gotten slightly better recently, he still does not express his own thoughts often even if he receives a song and was assigned the least amount of lines. BTOB has 7 members so you have to protect and fight for your own parts, but Peniel doesn't care even if he doesn't receive many lines. However, Peniel's fans get lonely after seeing him like this and hope that he can shine brighter in stage and sing more. His skills have improved recently and have been mentioning things that he wants to do so I am really happy for him.

Changsub's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: His English is good as he lived abroad. He gets the hang of things easily. Although he doesn't have any special talents, but he can do anything very well quickly. He also belongs to the multi-talented artiste category. He is also very positive and likes to make people smile.

Weakness: His weakness is that he still doesn't speak Korean very well.

Hyunsik's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: He is a very good child and very devoted. He is very innocent and gives off the feeling that he has been a treasured child.

Weakness: Maybe it was due to the influence of his lifestyle in the states so he still seems to have yet to fully adapt to Korea's lifestyle, but comparing to the past, he has improved a lot.

Ilhoon's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: He does everything well no matter what you get him to do. Like writing lyrics, if you get him to write it, he is able to write it out immediately.

Weakness: The downside of doing everything he is told well, you don't see him putting in his own will to carry out something he wants to do. Instead of saying that he has no desires, it is a weakness because we are artistes and we have to produce works so you need to have the urge to stretch yourself.

Sungjae's evaluation of Peniel:

Strength: He is like a close friend to me although he is 2 years older than me. We are always together when shopping or playing around! Whenever I ask him to play with me, he will always say "Okay!"

Weakness: His personality is so good that it makes me agitated. I hope that you will voice out your thoughts once in a while too.

Passionate charisma: Ilhoon

Self-evaluation:

Strength: I feel that I am the brightest on stage. I am the most dazzling and charismatic when I sing. But off the stage, I am cute, have high variety of skills and are very interesting, these are are my strengths.

Weakness: I am the kind who insists on only doing things that I want to do, I guess this is also considered a type of weakness.

Hyunsik's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength: Passionate about music, we often work on song compositions together these days. Possesses various talents. has a good sense of things.

Weakness: He is like Changsub hyung who behaves according to his mood. But he has improved a lot recently.

Eunkwang's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength:Is positive and is fearless no matter what issue there is. Ilhoon possesses various skills. Although he is younger than me, he knows more than I do.

Weakness: He gets angry rather easily and vents it immediately. He is working hard on changing this problem.

Minhyuk's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength: Is someone who works hard on developing his potential. Like Changsub and Hyunsik, Ilhoon is also very passionate when it comes to practicing. He has high self-esteem, does things that he wants to do very well. Has a lot of knowledge.

Weakness: Gets angry easily, but the anger is not directed at us it is instead directed towards himself and it is easily noticed by people. Things like kicking the door open loudly. (Laughs) When that happens, we'll remind him and he will realize it after that. He is better on the overall now.

Changsub's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength: Multi-talented. He knows what is a variety show as he is Weekly Idol's fixed host. He also raps well. I feel that he belongs in the top tier of the current idol rappers.

Weakness: Gets angry easily, has a personality like a real man. Although we can occasionally see Ilhoon with aegyo, I don't really like Ilhoon with aegyo. (Laughs)

Peniel's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength: Is a very hard working person.

Weakness: He dieted too much recently, there's no more meat left, only skin. (Laughs)

Sungjae's evaluation of Ilhoon:

Strength: Has a passionate personality. He is able to actively tell our hyungs his suggestions. Although he is in the magnae line like me, he is someone who is able to show his leadership skills.

Weakness: He has too many weaknesses! Firstly, he is too weak (Laughs) He dieted too much and is only left with bones now. Quickly recover to how you used to be!

Born a super idol: Sungjae

Self-evaluation:

Strength: Hmm strengths, hehe (Laughs) I really have to thank my parents, for creating such a handsome kid! My optimistic character is also my strength, everyone says that I am constantly smiling. Come to think of it, I think don’t have any strengths (Laughs) I also have a passionate side, and is adventurous, wants to do everything first, and will keep persevering till the end. Once I have set my mind to achieving something, I am the kind who will continue until I accomplish it. I also like to take initiative on things. As expected, I have too many strengths! (Laughs)

Weakness: My mood swings are a little drastic. My mood is usually quite lively, but if I am in a bad mood, it will show on my face immediately. I have been scolded by the older members often so it should be better than it used to, just a little left.

Eunkwang’s evaluation of Sungjae:

Strength: Prior to our debut, the 2 of us used to stay in the same dorm so we are considered quite close amongst the members. Good looking, tall and has a cute personality, he does a very good job of supporting BTOB.

Weakness: Although he looks lively and happy, there are times where he has his downs and these are the times that make us worried.

Minhyuk’s evaluation of Sungjae:

Strength: Filled with ideas, creative and has a good sense of things. Just that he may have a lot of suggestions but not many can be used. (Laughs) He has amazingly rich imagination skills and is really different from his talents.

Weakness: His weakness is his mood swings. Although he is in a good mood most of the time recently, the people around him get worried whenever he feels a little down as it’s written clearly all over his face! In addition, Sungjae often doesn’t admit to his own mistakes.

Changsub’s evaluation of Sungjae

Strength: He’s the face of BTOB. He’s tall, handsome and also sings and raps well. He even looks good when he cross-dresses (Laughs) He also has a very good variety sense and holds the group together as the magnae.

Weakness: He gets overly excited at times, and gets high on his own.

Hyunsik’s evaluation of Sungjae:

Strength: He is like an adult although he’s the magnae. He totally doesn’t feel like the magnae recently.

Weakness: When he gets overconfident (Laughs)

Peniel’s evaluation of Sungjae:

Strength: Good looking and tall.

Weakness: His drastic mood swings. He likes to play around when he’s in a good mood but will be sulky alone when he’s feeling down.

Ilhoon’s evaluation of Sungjae:

Strength: Outgoing personality and good looking can be said as some of his God-given strengths.

Weakness: This kid has drastic mood swings like Changsub. He plays around to his fill when he’s happy and becomes very sulky when he is sad. It doesn’t matter now as we’re used to it. It’s just that you might get a shock when you just meet each other. source: JP-CN: @yunyunzai-Melody on Weibo, CN-EN: @_910620; picture - snugjae;

credits to: omonatheydidnt Published in 05/12/14

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Just wait. What's meant for you always arrives on time.

BornToBePositive

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So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41;10

BTOB’s Lee Changsub has a tattoo with the above verse.

*photo credits to the owner

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BTOB’s Lim Hyunsik made his solo debut and released his first mini-album on Oct 15,2019 entitled RENDEZ-VOUS. The title song, “Dear Love’ is one of the heartfelt compositions of Lim Hyunsik. His album had 6 tracks, which are all self-composed songs. 

Grab your copy on Shopee: https://shopee.ph/BTOB's-Im-Hyunsik's-1st-Solo-Album-Rendez-vous--i.19458203.2897847856

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Why Work From Home?

I used to work about 28kms away from home. The traffic in the metro is too bad, dinner means eating at the car while driving, breakfast means having crackers with you and coffee on the way to the office. For someone who has kids, how hard could it be? You need to be in the office at 8 or 9 and be off by 5 or 6 pm to make it home on time. But the traffic in our area would mean hours of driving, stealing time which should be spent with my family.

What are the advantages?

1) MORE TIME WITH FAMILY

We all need quality time and this makes a family healthy. If you work from home, you would have less or no time to spend outside on traveling. Use that to do other things such as playing with kids, assisting them in their assignments, and being hands-on on some things that need attention in the house.

2) YOU EAT HEALTHY

Yes, you would eat less restaurant and/or processed food. You can eat less sodium, less salt, less oil. Time to shape up!

3) YOU HAVE TIME FOR YOURSELF

Maybe its time to study, try a new recipe, or read a new book! Learn something new that you can use to develop your skills and have more chances of landing on a better job!

4) LESS STRESS

You may not notice in the first few months if you used to work outside, but your stress level will eventually slow down and you would notice its effect after a few weeks. 

5) LESS RISK

You have less risk when you’re at home, of course. You are interacting with a few strangers and have no risk on the road.

What do you need to start?

1) A personal computer or laptop - A computer with an i3 processor, 4GB DDR4 and storage of at least 400GB is okay. Usually, employers don’t require a fancy laptop. AS long as it is working and doesn’t crash, it’s okay. But of course, it would be good to have a back-up so try to buy a 2nd hand laptop unit when you can.

2) A stable internet connection - Nowadays, 5mbps could get you through different apps but if you have a big family connecting to one internet source, upgrade to 10 or 20mbps. Employers need assurance that work will be done fast.

3) Prepare your RESUME - list what you can do. Are you good at computers? Sales? Marketing? Administrative jobs? Typing? List it! We may not know what employers need but think of where you’re good at and showcase it!

4) Have a Skype and G-mail account - create a Skype and Gmail account. This is what the employers usually ask from an applicant.

Links: https://www.skype.com   and   www.google.com

5) Create a PayPal account - Paypal is where the employers deposit your salary so set this up in advance, just in case PayPal has implemented stricter rules on setting up new accounts. They would need your identification card and they would need some time to check your identity and approve. I set up mine in 2015 and approval back then was a lot easier.

Link: https://www.paypal.com/

6) Start hunting for a job!

Good luck! I will discuss next WHERE TO FIND A JOB ONLINE so stay tuned! Follow me for updates!

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Introducing ME

So after 3 long years of contemplating whether to blog or not to blog, here I am finding myself listing a lot of topics to write!

Call me Eds, and let me share with you what’s on my mind starting today. But then, what interests me and what topics should I discuss?

Here’s what I love!

1) Coffee and everything that goes best with it!

Did I mention I’m a workaholic? I surf endlessly and find interesting things on the net. I have experience in a lot of apps and programs which may be useful to you. Let’s discuss what matters and things that could help you!

2) Businesses & Work From Home

I’m not good at everything but learned so much from failures and difficulties. I engage in retail and e-Commerce while working from home and this is where I learned so much! 

3) Food and Recipes

From coffee, salad, main course, desserts, snacks, or mixed drinks, let’s discover, experiment, and enjoy!

4) K-dramas

I have the habit of listening to dramas (not really watching when working) but this is to prevent myself from sleeping at work. I don’t really understand many Korean words but this makes me want to re-watch and read the subs to confirm my understanding. I watched a lot of dramas and could share a thing or two!

5) K-pop Idols

I am a MELODY, a fan of K-pop boy group BTOB! Being a k-pop fan for 3 years, I also became a fan of other idols. Let’s check on regular updates from different artists!

6) Adventures

We can’t deny, there are a lot of new places nowadays and we should be wise enough to maximize our budget. Let me share some tips and tricks and let’s try to check on some vacation spots and restaurants!

7) Faith and Relationships

Let’s be open to discuss what matters most in this lifetime! 

8) Anything under the sun!

Maybe we can discuss our pet, what’s trending, new car, or new ideas! Let’s not limit ourselves and feel free to suggest too!

And if you are a k-pop fan and interested to know BTOB, follow me at FB, Eds Pangilinan! 💙