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Dreams are Indeed the royal road to the unconscious. This path of women healing is not the hero’s journey. It is instead the cycling, spiraling of the feminine in search for itself. –Pearl E. Gregor Pearl E. Gregor is a Dreamworker and educator based in Alberta, Canada. I, the Woman, Planted the Tree is her first book. It is the first book of the series Dreams Along the Way. The book is a memoir of a life, but not just the common themes we encounter in a typical autobiography. Intertwined with the events of the author’s life are her dreams – which is just as important as real life events. As a student of dreams, the author speculates on her dreams, interprets it in a personal as well as universal level. For women, this is a magnificent exploration of feminine dreams and unconscious. In telling her story and sharing her journey, the book invites us to be more sensitive to dreams and recognize them as something that can help us. The book tells of the author’s life and strict Cathol...

Passing the board exam is an important stepping stone in one's career. Most professions require a license to practice, and your future career can depend on the results. The board exam can be the most nerve-wracking exam of your life! Unlike exams in school, there's more at stake in a licensure exam. That's why a lot of people really make an effort in studying and reviewing. I took the board exam for Librarians last 2015, and I also teach review classes for those about to take the exam. In my perspective as both a test-taker and a teacher, here are the bad habits I've noticed that may negatively affect a taker's results: Cramming Sometimes, we really have no choice but to cram. Not all of us have the luxury of free time to spend on reviewing alone. Time is also an issue for those who have full-time jobs, families, and other responsibilities. However, unless you are so smart or you absorb information very quickly, it is better to study a little at a time ...

I waited for the hype to die down before writing my reaction to Avengers: Endgame . Most of you have probably watched it by now, but for those who haven't yet, I'll be talking spoilers below (or maybe you already have an idea about the story because the internet won't shut up about it). This year 2019 seems to be the end of many stories and movies. The Avengers franchise, the Star Wars sequels, and Game of Thrones. It makes sense, when this year is the end of another decade, and next year will be the 2020's. Endgame is THE END, the final conclusion to this story phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which started with 2008's Iron Man. 2012 gave us the first Avengers film, where the six main Avengers first team up against Loki. That story was a major blockbuster and a classic "vastly different people try to work together for a common goal" story. Over the years, especially in this decade, Marvel superhero movies has been very popular and is a big par...

The annual PLAI WVRLC Regional Conference will be on July 25-26, 2019 at 4th floor, Henry Luce III Library, Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City. This year's theme is  Forward, Onward: Librarians towards Self and Community Well-being. I always look forward to attending PLAI Regional Conferences. Aside from learning what's new in the region and the librarianship field, these regional seminars are always mini-reunions and I get to meet my classmates, old schoolmates, and friends in the profession. You can now register online in advance through this link. Click to download a copy of the letter of invitation. For more information, refer to the letter of invitation below: ***** Greetings! The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.- Western Visayas Region Librarians Council (PLAI-WVRLC) in partnership with Central Philippine University is holding the PLAI-WVRLC Regional Conference and General Assembly on July 25-26, 2019 with the theme “Forward, Onward: ...

I read books more than graphic novels, but I do read some comics or manga when I find good ones. In the local publishing scene, there has been a growth of books that were originally posted in the popular website Wattpad. There are local publishers to specialize in printing stories from Wattpad. Black Ink is a local comics publisher, a part of Precious Pages. Judging from their covers and storylines, their stories are aimed towards the Wattpad reader demographic and they also try to appeal to manga and anime fans with their art style. To be honest, most Wattpad stories and novels aren't really my cup of tea. When I try to read them, I can't get past the first few pages. I'm not saying it's bad, just maybe not for me and I haven't found a story that captivated me. I have an account in Wattpad to read stories and hopefully post some stories in the future. I found this particular comic, A Boy Named Alex , in Booksale SM City Iloilo branch. What caught my attention...

This is part 2 of my blog entries about my Singapore trip this April ( read part 1 here ). I couldn't include everything in one post because it would feel too long. Here are the other places we've visited and my thoughts about the place. Sentosa Island Sentosa is an island near Singapore, connected by a bridge. The place is a popular tourist destination and is home to beaches, resorts, hotels, a casino, and theme parks. Visitors can cross to Sentosa by car, monorail, or the cable car. The most popular attractions are the Universal Studios theme park and Resorts World casino. Universal Studios A trip to Singapore isn't complete without a visit to the theme park Universal Studios. It was okay but it wasn't my favorite part of the trip. It was smaller than Disneyland (I enjoyed Disneyland more). There are many rides, shows, and short movies inspired by Universal Studios movies. There's something for fans of Jurassic Park, The Mummy, Shrek, Transformers, Sesame St...

Last week, I was in Singapore with family. This is the fourth country outside the Philippines I went to (after Hong Kong , Taiwan, and Malaysia ). Before a couple of relatives expressed interest in going to Singapore, I already wanted it to be my next destination to go alone. I was planning to go around December, but then my grand-aunt and another aunt decided to bring along me and my mom. It's also the first time my mother went to another country (problems with getting a passport). Our other two companions are both senior citizens, so they brought me along because I'm the millennial techie and they might need someone to use Google Maps or other stuff they're not really familiar with. The four of us shared something in common: our love for the Crazy Rich Asians books and the movie! I'm a fan of the book and even watched the film the very first day it came out in the Philippines. I wrote a review of the movie [click for link] . The story is mostly set in Singapore, an...