Our lives have been disrupted by this pandemic, and have changed the way we lives. Many things shifted online, plans were cancelled, and daily routines were altered. It's especially difficult for those who've stuck with a habit of waking up early for a specific activity when almost everything was cancelled, which caused us to somewhat stray from what used-to-be our normal routine. Edward Maguindayao writes about that in his essay, "Waking up at 7AM." It was published last  February 02, 2021. On this episode, he talks about  his new habits since the quarantine, what he's up to as a graduate student and what his three wishes in life. | About the guest: Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao is currently a graduate student at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He reads what piques his interest especially science, current events, law, history, and politics. He writes essays occasionally.

About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This year's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.