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A Royal Dream

I dreamt of us as children wearing invisible crowns. We were princes and princesses of our own small kingdoms— cardboard castles rising from afternoon light, grass fields turned into empires, and laughter echoing like royal decrees across the wind. We ruled with make-believe authority, assigning titles with sticky hands and earnest hearts. We believed power was as simple as raising a…

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Of colors and never-ending dream

Today, another dream found me. Its cast wore familiar faces from work, yet we lived in a campus that felt borrowed from memory and imagination. The world was young there—teenage in spirit—washed in neon light and softened by white walls that carried the quiet pride of a school that never slept. Colors pulsed. Baggy pants from the early 2000s swayed beside ’90s hair and fearless hues. Two…

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A Palace of Memories

Today, I found myself in a dream—one that felt like stepping into a palace made of memory. As a child, I loved collecting things. Little objects, keepsakes, memorabilia—each one holding a moment I didn’t want to forget. In this dream, that part of me came alive again. I walked into a vast library, and I somehow knew it was mine. Every shelf, every piece, carried a chapter of my life. As I lifted…

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Cancer Awareness Month 2026

February 2026 is Cancer Awareness Month. As I reflect on my journey, I find myself looking back almost two years ago—when I was first diagnosed with cancer—and realizing one important thing I wish I had done earlier. When I still had the energy, time, health, and resources, I should have gone through cancer gene screening. Like many other diseases, cancer is best managed when it is detected…

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Changed Conversations

Today, I intentionally shifted my one-on-one conversations to be more personal and reflective of the past year. The tone changed immediately—there was greater openness and collaboration, reinforcing how trust-driven dialogue can directly enable productivity and teamwork. As we reflected on 2025, it became clear that while the work itself was not the primary challenge, the broader environment…

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Life lately Nov to Dec

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I died and came back

Last August 26, I believe I died and came back. Why would I say so? Let me share my story. Early that morning, it felt like a normal day. I had just been discharged from the hospital, thanked my doctors and nurses, and was on my way to St. Luke’s QC for a bone marrow donor compatibility test. As I entered the hospital, I suddenly began shivering, felt lightheaded, and had the urge to use the…

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Life Update

The past four days have been grueling, as I experienced the worst heart attacks of my life—caused by water building up in my heart and lungs. The cancer has grown more aggressive, and a bone marrow transplant with more chemo sessions is now needed. Yet, life gave me another chance. Ironically, just as we were about to check if my brother was a donor match, the heart attack happened. Thankfully,…