Halfreformed

May 3, 2021

Introducing Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series

Yes, I made a podcast. You can listen to it via: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/paola-fajardo9 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZilRR5gtKLhEW2o1UMSCJ Below is the transcript of the pilot episode for you purist blog readers. Thanks in advance for supporting me. I sincerely hope you enjoy listening and join me on this new platform. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi everyone, Paola here, and this is Halfreformed …

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April 5, 2021

Embracing my true introvert at work

Being an introvert in the corporate that requires loudness is damn hard. Photo by Dane Deaner via Unsplash. I'm a true-blue introvert and socially anxious. Since I was a child, I did not enjoy going to parties or talking to other people. When people try to engage me or ask me questions, I didn't answer …

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March 22, 2021

Coronavirus, one year on  

Photo by Roman Grachev via Unsplash.com Here we are, folks. It's our one-year "lockdown anniversary." In Singapore, Circuit Breaker (our version of a lockdown) happened in April 2020, but this time last year, split team working arrangements were being made already. There is nothing positive to celebrate about this anniversary. However, I believe this one-year …

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March 9, 2021

Speed Reviews # 3: WandaVision The Guest List, I Care A Lot, Jan – Mar 2021  

**Spoiler Alert: If you’ve not seen WandaVision, please leave now and come back after you watch it. I will go full blast on that one.** I’m on a break right now, so I’ve got a little more time on my hands to indulge in pop culture. Here are my speed reviews for a selection of …

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March 1, 2021

Blurbs: Why it had to happen

Photo by @secondsapart on Instagram I consider myself very blessed and privileged in life. I am mostly shielded from hardships or adversities either because of my privilege or my constant avoidance of challenges. Recently, one of my worst nightmares happened. Because of that, I went through a grieving period and had to make a drastic …

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February 8, 2021

Do you have to love your job? (Opinion)

Photo by Nick Fewings via Unsplash.com Ever heard any of these adages about having a job you love? (Either these exact words or something similar to it) “Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a single day in your life.” “You need to be passionate about your job to produce good …

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February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Speed Reviews # 2: Emily in Paris, Soul, The Savage Truth.. stuff from Nov 2020 – Jan 2021

Here comes another speed reviews compilation of selected media I’ve consumed these past three months (November-ish 2020 - January 2021). Please note I don’t often follow the trends. I’ve not watched Bridgerton, The Queen’s Gambit, The Crown, or any South Korean series. I either pick stuff that nobody knows or chick-flicky type of stuff. Books …

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January 13, 2021

Seven writing lessons I’ve learned in the past year.

Writing both on paper on online were my lifeline in 2020. Photo by Lukas Blazek c/o Unsplash I’ve been writing as a hobby since 2002 - 2003. My platforms were livejournal.com, multiply.com (RIP), and my physical journals. There was nothing sophisticated about my writing; My entries were written teen diary style. They were a combination of rants, …

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December 30, 2020

2020… a year we will not look back on with fondness. lol

2020 personally felt like a year of insurmountable challenges.... but hope floats. Photo by Alejandro Pinero Amerio c/o Unsplash. I hope everyone’s having a restful and safe holidays so far. By the time this entry is published, my partner and I will be at the tail end of our last staycation of 2020 . We …

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December 28, 2020

There’s one topic about careers that’s rarely discussed

A decline feels like you're at the sunset of your career. Photo by Steve Halama c/o Unsplash I have been a podcast consumer for a couple of years. This year, podcasts became my companion while working from home. I've listened to a range of topics from beauty, productivity to conspiracies. An episode that is very …

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