<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ava Marie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ava Marie]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:48:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Human Cost of a Changing World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layoffs in 2026 feel different. You hear about them every week, across tech, media, retail, even healthcare. People who felt secure a year ago now sit at home, refreshing job boards. It is not one single cause. It is a mix of global tension, shifting economies, political strain, and fast-moving technology. All of it lands on real people trying to pay rent, support families, and stay steady. War plays a quiet but heavy role. Ongoing conflicts have pushed up fuel costs, disrupted supply chains,...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/the-human-cost-of-a-changing-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dca82008699375c7afca3e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:34:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_968bb2d1c76c438e8327c6df51a6743e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Floods We Keep Paying For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, Filipinos brace for floods. Some come from typhoons, others from monsoon rains. But what turns these natural events into...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/the-floods-we-keep-paying-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c501f6883101175c021edb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:46:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_828123b41d3d41e69ae13067b7f080f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Philippines Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philippines is currently at a significant turning point on several critical fronts, each of which has profound implications for the...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/the-philippines-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c175fc871730008123aa0a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c04e28026b984a87ade7c38b82ed021a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How My Childhood Dream of America Shifted with Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I was a kid, I used to stare at the TV screen like it was a window into another world. A snowy, sparkly, impossibly cool world...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/how-my-childhood-dream-of-america-shifted-with-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684e9639e9bc8e7af0510613</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ae4d50840b469b9a4591360721d960.jpg/v1/fit/w_920,h_613,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Political Firestorm Shaking the Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philippines is no stranger to political dynasties, and for years, the Marcoses and Dutertes have loomed large over the country’s...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/a-political-firestorm-shaking-the-philippines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d6552941ec4da786095490</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100bc0_9bc965da09984b0cb90ef82383893b14~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stressful Work Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling overwhelmed at work? You're not alone. Recent data reveals that 95% of employees have considered looking for new jobs, with...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/stressful-work-environment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664b61fceb14cb7767d47995</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 14:47:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_98a8ae0e93f14b5c89516ed1ddbce5ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on My Mental Health Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Future Me, As I begin writing this message, I am experiencing a range of emotions. I am both curious and anxious about what lies...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/reflecting-on-my-mental-health-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66252c436d7d30711173ca41</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:14:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5707973db2c946ee9152fd60c648a6ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WTF is Cancel Culture ???]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any time online over the past decade, you’ve seen cancel culture in action. If you’re a millennial, you watched it evolve in real time. We went from worrying about a MySpace ranking to seeing old tweets resurface and reshape someone’s career. What started as casual online behavior now carries lasting weight. Accountability, outrage, and digital permanence now exist side by side, and most people are still adjusting. Growing up online came with no guide. You posted vague...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/wtf-is-cancel-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6624c2dde08aa996146e38d5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:52:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9518ffb58d8340aaa77ca00c2eb6b578~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disconnection Bonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the twists and turns of human connections, friendships, and partnerships sometimes hit rough patches. 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They showed up, again and...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/love-across-the-screen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a2e0c78b2fc6d4ab2516fe</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:53:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4f8dbc989835413ca0f76eca85d12071~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Things About Life I Wish I Had Known Years And Years Ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life, huh? It's a wild ride filled with ups and downs, experiences, and lessons that shape who we are. 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We often fall into the trap of associating these with high grades and academic...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/academia-is-not-my-forte-and-that-s-okay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644cc3496c03048c192a661b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2023 07:55:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bd311e264c3b4cdc97b58f8dd136947b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Online Relationships May Not Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there! Let's talk about online relationships, shall we? 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We're saying goodbye to...]]></description><link>https://quirko.wixsite.com/082ava/post/something-big-is-coming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63abd3b87bf5d2c07e7e0ad6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:24:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a5690ec09f934de18e9c83da42cd24eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>1182ava</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being a Fiercely Independent Woman at 40! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there, ladies! Let's take a moment to celebrate a remarkable milestone in every woman's life—the age of 40. 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