Was there any point in your life when you genuinely thought that you are not good enough? Or maybe there's something you've always wanted to do, but have always felt that it's so difficult and you're never gonna learn it... So, in the end, you reject the entire idea and just quit before you even started? Do you feel averse to change?

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This is just a quick, kinda impromptu recording, so excuse my shaky, airy voice (my sinuses are not yet that clear, so I am a little breathy) but I am happy to share this episode with you. 

Some friendships work and last many years, while others end up failing. Recently, I am reminded of a friendship I lost years ago due to our differences. Reminiscing about it made me come up with a few realizations that I think I am now ready to share. 

Music credit: MegaEnx - Closer

"In these uncertain and trying times, how do we cope?" This is the question I ask as Metro Manila reverts back to its MECQ (modified enhanced community quarantine) status and there seems to be more uncertainty ahead than ever before. Armed with the wisdom of Pema Chodron, with her 2002 book "Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion", allow me to share with you my takeaways and realizations in order for us to manage life's many uncertainties.

I clearly gave effort for Ep43 with my flashcards and notes, but there's still some things that I forgot. Sorry! But hey, a bonus isn't that bad. I'd still give you the things I missed, hahaha.

Here you go. This is just a short addition to the episode on post-production and some useful apps/websites that might be helpful as you navigate through your new podcast channel. If you are finally taking the leap into the world of podcasting, congratulations and welcome! I hope you enjoyed the process on how you got to this moment, and just have fun moving forward!

I did not expect the "So you want to start a podcast?" episode to be a full three-part series. But no complaints here. :) I'm just happy to be able to share with you what I know, and hopefully you'll find it useful. This began with practical tips on when you finally start your podcast channel. Then followed by how you can prepare for your podcast episodes. Now, we come full circle and talk about some post-production tips.

Earlier this week I received a message from an up and coming podcaster, Ferina of The Millennial Mermaid, asking me about some tips on basically how to prepare oneself for a podcast episode. Since last week's episode tackles starting your podcast and so to maintain momentum, I want to do a part 2 on the topic. This time, I am sharing with you important things you can consider in preparation for your podcast episode.

Previously uploaded the WHO version, but I still want to read...  Practice reading turned useful.  ^_^ So I searched the Department of Health's (DOH) general guidelines - the closest version to WHO's advice for the public. This information can also be found on the DOH's COVID-19 website: covid19.healthypilipinas.ph/faqs

Sana po ay sundin natin palagi ang mga paalala ng DOH at i-share ang mga mahahalagang impormasyon na ito sa ating mga kakilala. 

July 23 - the Philippines is now at 74,390 confirmed cases (Department of Health, 2020). Please note that China - where the virus started - has 85,921 as of date. We only have a little over 10,000  left before we reach their number. And... current quarantine measures are becoming less and less strict. It saddens me to say that, unfortunately, it is very likely for us to get to China's number. This is why I am sending this reminder to you. Hopefully you'll listen to it - it's just very short.

This is the World Health Organization's general guidelines and advice for the public on how you can protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19 (World Health Organization, 2020). This is also a reading practice for me, in a way haha. But in all seriousness, I hope you keep these reminders in mind always. And share them to your loved ones!

A month into the quarantine period I noticed what seems to be an increase in the number of people searching for podcast equipment online. There were queries being posted on various podcasting Facebook groups, and I also had people (even friends) asking me about podcasting -- just what I know, my experience for the past year, and basically, general tips. For me, this is very exciting news as I am happy to know that more and more people are getting into podcasting -- as an art form and as an avenue of expression.

For this week's episode I had the pleasure of talking to a good friend, Erina Tachibana, about her craft and passion for crocheting. Her love for the craft has always been a source of inspiration for me, even more so recently, as she turns what some may consider a hobby into a passion project aimed at providing ease and comfort to our frontliners. What started as a 'mask issue' of medical personnel -- how wearing masks for prolonged periods of time can eventually become painful and uncomfortable, has now fueled a community of crocheters to eagerly deliver relief through the use of earsavers.