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#WaltDisney #GrowingUp

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Yeheeeey! may baby na sya . haha! may paglalagyan na ko ng mga pictures. hello new usb ^-^ #CanonFlashDrive #CanonCamera #CanonEverywhere #smallerversion #supersatisfied #happykid ^-^

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I'm starting to love coffee ♥♥♥ #McCafe #Mcdonalds #coffee #BrewedCoffee #AteneoBaller

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Late post for Christmas . Let me greet you a Wonderful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!! :)

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9 Tips To Improve Communication In Relationships

#1. Stop and listen.

How many times have you heard someone say this or read this in an article about communication skills? How hard is it to actually do when you’re “in the moment?” Harder than it sounds. When we’re knee deep within a serious discussion or argument with our significant other, it’s hard to put aside our point for the moment and just listen. We’re often so afraid of not being heard, we rush to keep talking. Ironically, such behavior makes it all the more likely we won’t be heard.

#2. Force yourself to hear.

You’ve stopped talking for the moment, but your head is still swirling with all of the things you want to say, so you’re still not really hearing what is being said. Laugh all you want, but therapists have a technique that works very well that “forces” them to really hear what a client tells them — rephrasing what a person has just said to them (called “reflection”).

This may upset a partner if you do it too much, or do it in a tone that suggests you’re mocking rather than trying to seriously listen. So use the technique sparingly, and let your partner know why you’re doing it if they ask — “Sometimes I don’t think I’m getting what you’re telling me, and doing this lets me slow my mind down a bit and really try and hear what you’re saying.”

#3. Be open and honest with your partner.

Some people have never been very open to others in their life. Heck, some people might not even know themselves, or know much about their own real needs and desires. But to be in a relationship is to take a step toward opening up your life and opening up yourself.

Little lies turn into big lies. Hiding your emotions behind a cloak of invincibility might work for you, but won’t work for most others. Pretending everything is alright isn’t alright. And giving your partner the silent treatment is about as useful as a fish with a bicycle. In the desert. At night. These things may have “worked” for you in the past, but they are all barriers to good communication.

Being open means talking about things you may have never talked about with another human being before in your life. It means being vulnerable and honest with your partner, completely and unabashedly. It means opening yourself up to possible hurt and disappointment. But it also means opening yourself up to the full potential of all a relationship can be.

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Hindi lahat ng tahimik, nasa loob ang kulo.

Sila lang kasi yung tipong marunong mag-isip, bago kumibo.

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How Can You Beat Insomnia?

Stick to a Schedule 

It’s a fact that most of us don’t get enough sleep, and being sleep deprived over a long period of time can lead to serious health complications! If you’re having trouble going to sleep at night, then use these tips to beat insomnia and get a good night’s rest!

Whether you suffer from insomnia or not, your body likes to stick to a schedule. If you go to bed and get up at the same time every day, the body automatically adapts to the situation and will start to get tired automatically. This also helps to regulate your sleep cycles once you fall asleep, which should provide a deeper and more satisfying snooze.

Take Time to Relax 

Take an hour or two before bedtime to do something completely relaxing and enjoyable. This could be anything that allows your mind and body to calm down in preparation for sleep. Here are a few great ways to relax:

Take a warm bath

Read a book

Listen to music

Snuggle with a pet

After an hour or so, your eyes will probably begin to droop naturally, and that means it’s time for sleep.

Drink Less Caffeine

Most people assume that the effects of caffeine are short lived, but just because you aren’t completely wired doesn’t meant that it isn’t affecting your body and mind. In truth, caffeine stays in your system for around six hours.

You want it completely out of your system before you go to bed, so you probably shouldn’t drink any caffeine after 2:00 pm! You may even want to avoid caffeine altogether, but that’s not an easy step to take.

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Mt. Everest ( 9 scoops of ice cream with 4 different flavor. Grab them in Beanstalk Cafe @ Crossing Calamba, City, Laguna, Philippines )

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Engineers coffee mug.

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Hand-carved fireplace {PHOTO: Stacey Brandford} See the full article here: http://styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-classic-eclectic/a/55526/2

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Once upon a time, all the Major Houses gathered around a weirwood tree.

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"Kung kayo, kayo talaga!"

Payo ng kaibigang nagsasawa na sa katangahan mo.

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Thank You Lord for the sacrifice, for the blessings everyday. Sa bawat pukpok ng pako sa iyong kamay, ay ang bawat kasalanan na inako mo . Maraming salamat po sa araw-araw na punong puno ng pagmamahal, biyaya at laging pagpapatawad sa aming kasalanan . #HolyWeek2014 #KamayNiHesus #Pagninilaynilay #Pagkukumbaba #ThankYouLord #blessings #ChancesOfLife

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Be empowered, be informed. Protect yourself and your loved ones from cervical cancer. #cervicalcancer #prevent #BeAware #ProtectYourSelfNow

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Clinic Selfie :) I miss them already .