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I am a freelance writer, but there are publishers.
I can write poems and lyrics, but there are poets and lyricists.
I sing, but there are singers.
I dance, but there are dancers.
I cook, but there are chefs.
I create, but there are entrepreneurs.

And I thought that I was envious, and I decided to compete among them even if I know that I am the one in the losing end.

All of a sudden, after watching a video in exploring your creative thinking and while taking a bath, a realization came upon me. It wasn’t jealousy, envy, or any other feeling that’s making me miserable somehow. It’s the fact that I don’t have anything that I can call my own. In all the things I do, there wasn’t a clear reflection of me, of what I am.

So right now I’m trying to make a commitment to myself. If there’s one thing that I want myself to be, it’s the fact that I want to be creative.

I want to write a poem that speaks of the emptiness I feel sometimes.
I would like to capture images of people and things that define life, whether it’s good or bad.
I want to cook because it allows me to experiment and permits me to please people that I care about.
I want to sing because I want to, dance because I want to, create because I want to, be myself because I want to, and live because I want to.

Maybe, just maybe, if I can just tap on my creativity to help me produce something that I can call my own, I’ll learn to stop wondering how others can live a far better life than I have.

The question is: should you bite?

For me, the answer is a yes and a no–your decision will be based on the reason why you want to write in the first place. If you’re a beginner and you’re trying to build your portfolio, your main objective for writing is not really to earn but to gain exposure. In this mind-set, these revenue-sharing websites are definitely one of the best choices. You can have your articles published under your name, share the link to your friends and family members, have your copies picked up by publishers, and, hopefully, a website owner would get to notice your writing prowess and avail of your services.

However, if you’ve been writing for some time, and you want to increase your income or widen your client base, these revenue-sharing websites then become a detriment. For one, you will be competing against hundreds of other writers that belong to the same website. Moreover, for you to earn, you have to promote your page, so people would be encouraged to click on those ads; and from the looks of it, Internet readers are now apprehensive in doing so. It’s double the effort, with lesser chance of actually earning out of it.

So should you bite? It’s up to you and your objectives.

This is what I did. Within the year, my credit limit was increased twice, and though it just made me think that I was really a good and faithful payee to them, I felt like I have more than enough of what I need. It’s not that I’m a big spender. In fact, unless I have every reason to do so, the plastic is tucked in the deeper portions of my bag. Besides, I hate it when credit card companies make me feel like I owe them with a huge amount because their simple logic seems to be this way: credit limit-expenses=outstanding balance. So if you’re credit limit is 50,000 and your expenses are just around 3,000, you seem to owe them with 47,000.

Well, anyway, I think I have a huge chance of having my request granted; however, I may be at risk at paying over limit fees, which, of course, I don’t know about. I heard of finance charge, yes, but not this one. So I did a little Googling and here’s what I’ve understood.

Unlike in the “olden times,” when you go overboard with your credit limit, your next transactions will be denied or declined. In other words, you cannot use your credit card anymore unless you pay your balance. However, these days, they seem to allow it, as long as you pay the over-limit fee, which I believe isn’t affordable at all.

The problem here is that if you don’t pay close attention to what you’re purchasing, you’ll be tempted to use your card more, thinking that you still have sufficient balance in your account.

I don’t know if it’s a form of deception, but I’m definitely sure that I don’t like it at all. And, worse, the more that these “strategies” are being used by credit card companies, the more I hate their system and forced to not give them the kind of satisfaction of ripping people’s money.

The people of Sagada have devised a unique burial ritual involving the placement of dead relatives into caves after carefully preparing a hollowed out log.

These coffins are carved by the elderly or their son or relative before they die. This ritual involves pushing the bodies into the tight spaces of the coffins, and often bones are cracked and broken as the process is completed. After the deceased are put inside these coffins they are brought to caves high in the cliffs where they join the coffins of other ancestors. The Segada people prefer to be buried in the cliffs than to be buried in the ground and have been doing this for more than 2,000 years.

In some caves hundreds of coffins are lined up, and unfortunately tourists are unregulated in this area, some have even taken some of the bones as souvenirs. The tourists should refrain from robbing the graves and must show respect towards this century old tradition that promises heaven for the deceased ancestors. If you do visit these caves, make sure you get a guide as some of the caves are hard to find and the roads can be tricky to navigate.

Watch the video here.

I feel that my life is a mess right now, one way or the other, but I’m not giving up. I don’t know how many are in the same condition as I am, yet these tips may help us get by every pain, struggle, and dilemma:

1. In every situation, ask yourself “What do I want to get out of this?”. You need to know what your aim is. Ever get into an argument where you forgot what you were arguing about, but you knew you had to be right? Know what you’re going to try and end up with in any given situation, and you’ll be able to achieve it far more easily, with far less stress and friction.

2. Don’t assume the worst in people. There’s an old saying, “If a man thinks he’ll die tomorrow, he’ll probably find a way to make it happen.” If you look for faults in your partner, or expect them to cheat, you’ll push them away and only make it more likely. If you expect friends to fail you, you’ll set them up to do it. Try and look for the good in people, and treat them how you want to be treated yourself.

3. Respect everyone. Not just the people you like, or the people you get along with, but everyone. Forgive the people who do you wrong. Take time to help those who wouldn’t help you. Reach out to people who would harm you. If you see someone sitting alone, take a walk across the room and say hi. Make time for people in your life. You’d be amazed at the difference it makes in your attitude to life.

4. Walk away when you’re angry. If you’ve got a hot head, you’re not going to be thinking straight. Take some time to cool off, then come back and look at why you got upset, remember that the other person is probably upset too, and then try and see it from their point of view. Always remember, if you believed as they do, you’d probably argue just as hard. Respect their point of view, and let them voice their opinion. That way, they’ll be more likely to do the same for you.

5.Slow down. We live in a world where we’re used to instant gratification of every desire. However, there’s something to be said for perseverance. Like Guinness say, it takes 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint. Some things take time, but that’s OK. Let it come when it’s ready. And while you’re waiting, you can look at whether what you’re waiting for is really what you want.

6. Tell others what you’re aiming for. If other people know what you’re trying to do, what you’re focusing on, then firstly they might be able to help, and second they’ll be able to hold you accountable. Making excuses to yourself is pretty easy.

7. Own your actions. If you screw up, admit it to yourself. Taking your eye off the ball is OK, as long as you re-focus, and get back on track. A boat is off course most of the time its en route to its destination. But it still gets there. How? Because the navigator makes tiny adjustments contently, to get it where it’s meant to go. Do the same with your life. It’s not about making one big leap to perfection, but tiny little changes every day, until you get there.

(From 7 Powerful Ways to Get Out of Any Situation)

1. I woke up late.
2. My chicken adobo lost its sauce and was burnt.
3. A writer gives plenty of excuses and complains a lot.
4. We weren’t able to play the electric bill because we extended our nap.
5. I am not yet done with my projects.
6. I couldn’t sleep even if I want to, or else, Bernard will be late again.

Urgh!

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