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Modern NotebookModern Notebook for October 27, 2025On the next Modern Notebook with Tyler Kline: Composer Daniel Thomas Davis calls What if We’re Beautiful an experiment in musical gift-craft — a set of movements stitched together like handmade sonic objects. With its boisterous charm and delicate sincerity, the piece includes a hurdy-gurdy tune that’s as playfully heartfelt as the friendships it honors.Lila Meretzky’s For Linda Catlin Smith is a quartet written in tribute to one of her key influences. Smith’s music often lives in the realm of ambiguity — subtle, spacious, and shaped by her love of painting and literature — and Meretzky’s pie...
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In Your 20shave at least one person in your lifeWhen I was younger, I wanted a lot ot friends. Now that I'm already working, still in my 20's, I feel like I started this unhealthy thing that I wanted to be friends with everybody. Well, you might be in school and you're also feeling the same way. Today I thought I'd share something that I'm grateful for and I've been practicing a lot. Being okay with having just one friend.
2024-09-0509 minIn Your 20slet's talk about WORK and everything in betweenGrowing up, I've always wanted to WORK. Now that I'm working, I have realized several of things that I wanted to share with you.
2024-07-0613 minIn Your 20s'unless they tell me' rulesetting a boundary makes us feel bad sometimes, even though it is necessary for ourselves and our mental health. 'unless they tell me' rule is the rule that i created when setting boundaries.
2023-10-0122 minIn Your 20sthese are all validhave you ever been in a situation where you feel like what you're going through is not valid? well, that's valid. in today's society, a lot of things are fast-paced that it's so weird to slow down. but, it's okay to slow down and have your goals with yourself no matter how long you achieve those. for today's episode, I wanna talk about the things that should be VALID and how you should know that they are.
2023-05-2425 minIn Your 20smeet my boyfriendhello finally i convinced my boyfriend to do an episode with me:") listen to how we met, how we became together, and how cheesy we are hehehe.
2023-05-1613 minIn Your 20sam i unconfident?first episode of In Your 20s! have you ever wondered what confidence mean and if you're confident or not? for today's episode, let's talk about confidence and why most people think they're not one. i'll also share some tips how i became more confident with myself and how i define confidence now.
2023-04-2028 min2023-04-1902 minIn Your 20slessons i've learned from everything everywhere all at onceive seen that everything everywhere all at once won the oscars and golden globes 2023 so, today we're going to dive in and talk about the lessons i've learned from this movie.
2023-03-2321 minIn Your 20sstruggles in my 20s a.k.a life sucksi'm not gonna lie... i still struggle with these things (maybe it's because im still in my 20's) i wanna share my struggles because i think it would be cool to look back and hear them. (who knows maybe when im in my 30's, i could share a total different perspective on this and different struggles) :") i feel like my mentality shifted with a lot of things for the past few months. it's been good tho. but, despite of all the good achievements and good things that happened to me, i thought i'd also share some of the things that...
2023-03-0213 minIn Your 20sbeing basic (and why we should stop on hating being one)i used to hate being basic. i didn't like wearing "basic" clothes or listening to "basic" songs because i was afraid that people might think or call me basic. but, then, i realized that when i stopped on watching films that are "basic", when i stopped on listening to songs that are "basic", and when i stopped on dressing "basic", i felt suffocated. for today's episode, we're going to talk about why we should stop on hating the basic and why we should embrace/appreciate it more!
2023-02-0725 min
In Your 20sbeing basic (and why we should stop on hating it)i used to hate being basic. i didn't like wearing "basic" clothes or listening to "basic" songs because i was afraid that people might think or call me basic. but, then, i realized that when i stopped on watching films that are "basic", when i stopped on listening to songs that are "basic", and when i stopped on dressing "basic", i felt suffocated. for today's episode, we're going to talk about why we should stop on hating the basic and why we should embrace/appreciate it more!
2023-02-0426 minIn Your 20sis life meant to be felt?my grandfather died last week. his death impacted me more than i could have ever imagined. i thought about life and death like never before. for today's episode, we're going to answer the question... is life meant to be felt? i thought about this a lot because sometimes, or most of the time, we're scared of dying. but i thought, shouldn't we be more scared if we don't live our lives?
2023-01-3015 minIn Your 20sdeactivating social mediai currently deactivated my social media (facebook) and deleted my twitter 3 years ago and i've never felt this happy or decided to never come back. (who knows, maybe i will?) i wanna talk about the pros and cons of social media. my own pros and cons and my own take. i'll also dive in with why i think WE think we're cringe on social media these days. for this episode, i'll talk about deactivating social media and why we do it.
2023-01-1436 minIn Your 20s2022 life lessons2023 is here! man oh man, 2022 taught me a lot of valuable lessons about life. i recorded some of the lessons i learned in 2022 in my journal before the year came to a close, and i want to share them with you! for today's episode, i focused on life lessons because i don't really believe in new year's resolutions (anymore), but, i find new years to be lovely because it kind of offers us hope that we can alter things. however, i believe that we can always begin today rather than wait for next year to start on something.
2023-01-0732 minIn Your 20smy realizations with relationshipswhen i rested for months, i've realized that i realized a lot of things when it comes to relationships more than ups and downs. i want to share about these things and how it changed me. when you're also in the process of realizing things, you also realize that you make mistakes and i wanna correct some things i've said about relationships. let's dive in with my realizations and how i use them now and how it changed me. have an amazing sunday, friends!!
2022-11-2038 minIn Your 20sit's okay to be kind to yourself.whew, i'm back!! in order to become the best version of yourself, you have to be kind to yourself and be forgiving. always remind yourself that it's okay to slip up sometimes. the most important relationship that you will have is the relationship with yourself.
2022-11-1221 min
In Your 20sSEASON 2: why change is a must?wow, season 2!! change is the only constant thing in this world. i certainly agree to that. for today's episode, let's talk about why change is a must and why we need it as a human being. change could be scary sometimes, but wouldn't it be sad to live in a world where change doesn't exist? for today's episode, let's focus on why changing ourselves for the better is important and why we owe it to ourselves
2022-09-0221 minIn Your 20sgraduationthere is a lot of pressure once you graduate from college, which we will discuss in today's episode. the feeling is surreal, and it feels good to finally graduate, but after that, some are questioning "what happens next?" "should i get a job right away?" "will i fail?" so, i'm going to talk about it in today's episode. also, i believe that taking it day by day and allowing yourself to figure out what you want to do and become is a good idea. it's perfectly fine to take your time and create your own life. but for those who...
2022-07-2322 minIn Your 20swaking up early + giving back to your parents + abortionwow let's catch up guys!! it's been a long time since i made a bonus episode. for the past few days, i feel like i'm losing myself and it's hard for me to see my balance. but now that school's over, i'm able to focus on myself again!! i'm going to talk about waking up early and why it's important and i'm also going to talk about giving back to our parents and my take on abortion. i love you, guys!! and thank you for sticking around!!
2022-07-0150 minIn Your 20smoneylately, i feel like i'm sabotaging myself and i always feel guilty whenever i'd spend my money. because of this pandemic, i noticed that i've been going out a lot and i've been spending more money than i used to (but not that much these days). i want to talk to you guys about where i'm in now with my spendings and why i always feel guilty. i also want to feel better about this because i know that sometimes, it's okay to treat myself. ALSO, if you're going through the same, i want you to know that you're not...
2022-06-2620 minIn Your 20soh the person we became and the person we'll becomeisn't it a little surprising that 2020 is the year that this pandemic started? and now, it's already 2022. while it is true that most of us are burnout because of this pandemic, it is also undeniable that we have changed significantly and are no longer the same people we once were. for this episode, we'll appreciate the person we've became and the person we'll become.
2022-06-1222 minIn Your 20scyber libelour speakers will discuss cyber libel in today's episode. i know that we post a lot of things online these days, and some of them are opinions, while others are really below the belt. so, let us discuss cyber libel. from its definition to its implications. we also decided to share this with you because you're probably scared or concerned about what you're posting online, so here are some answers to help you stop overthinking or worrying so much.
2022-06-0527 minIn Your 20sdating applicationsnow that it's a pandemic, all of us are either bored or mentally unstable. there are mixed of people who use dating applications. some are bored, some are looking for love, some are depressed and want someone to talk to, and some are mentally unstable :p but for today's episode, let's talk about dating applications and why i will stop on using it. (this isn't a sad episode because i will really quit from using it AND I AM HAPPY!) this is also not an episode that will iNsPiRe you to stop on using dating apps.
2022-05-2929 minIn Your 20sthe ki/ng/ma/ker: why did we let the marcoses come back to the philippines?*not me sensoring the title bwahahaha not me being a little scared lmao anyway, this is an episode about the marcoses. after 2 million filipinos ousted them, they came back to philippines and run for different positions in the government. i don't know if you'll find this interesting, but i made this episode for our future kabataan. they might see this one day and i want them to know that when we had the chance to fight for them, we fought for them. however, the machinery of the marcoses are strong and we tried to defeat them. these are the stories...
2022-05-2421 minIn Your 20slove is not always easy (last part)gotta be honest with you, i don't know much about love. maybe i do, but i don't always know how to put it into words. the reason why i don't talk about it that much is because i'm terribly not good at explaining what i think of love. but what i do know is maybe it's about thinking of someone with every song you play, maybe it's about waking up in the morning and feeling excited to talk to your person, or maybe it's also about sitting with discomfort and just listening to each other. maybe it's about staying with...
2022-05-2213 minIn Your 20slove is not always easy with hans (part one)"it's not gonna be easy, it's gonna be really hard. we're gonna have to work at this everyday because i want you. i want all of you, forever, you and me, every day. will you do something for me, please? just picture your life for me? thirty years from now, forty years from now? what's it look like? if it's with him- go. go! i lost you once, i think i can do it again, if i thought that's what you really wanted. but don't you take the easy way out." -- the notebook. LATELY, i've been thinking that love...
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2022-04-2204 minIn Your 20sfilm recommendations #2 (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.ﾟthis is my second film recommendations. these are films that are super close to my heart, and these films made me stop on using social media. if you like romance, underrated, filipino film, and movies that will make you cry, stay tuned because i have a list of films for you!
2022-04-0316 minIn Your 20sthe idea of it vs iti'm sure i've already told you that i was single for 18 years. For 18 years, i was waiting for someone who deserves me. like, i never wanted to settle for anything less. until i fell in love and i didn't care about his red flags. this made me realize that when you love someone, you love all of them. more than that, i had this idea in my head that i should be successful and have kids at the age of 28, but that's my idea of life and not what it truly is. for today's episode, let's talk about the idea...
2022-03-3028 minIn Your 20s5 lessons i've learned from my parents!my parents taught me a lot of lessons and i want to share 5 of them to you. i'm super excited to share these lessons with you because they are benefitial, it'll save you a lot of heartbreaks, and you will understand your parents more.
2022-03-0623 min
In Your 20sthe social dilemmahave you watched the social dilemma on netflix? well if you haven't, you should watch it. installing social media applications could be beneficial because we could easily access the internet when we need updates. and we are curious species, we always want answers. however, these social media platforms started to update and for years of using it, i saw how social media platforms evolved and they became more addicting. more than that, advertisements also started to show more. even when we're watching news, advertisements almost suck our time for waiting for the news. social media platforms used to be the...
2022-02-2748 minIn Your 20s[art series] the art of enjoying your own companywe were taught that being alone means lonely. before, i didn't want people to see that i'm lonely so i hid inside the cocoon of my friends. i was still lonely though, but that's mainly because i didn't know how to be contented with my own company. today let's talk about the art of enjoying your own company, and how walking, baking, gardening, and more of these things could help you love your own company.
2022-02-2027 minIn Your 20srelationships #2what makes a good relationship? when i was younger, i didn't set standards when it comes to a man because i thought it's not important. now that i'm older, i've realized that it isn't for them, but for me. for today's episode, let's talk about why we shouldn't compare our relationship to what we're seeing online, and we're also going to talk about what makes a good relationship. also, why we shouldn't compare our relationship to other people.
2022-02-1423 minIn Your 20smy crush for 6 yearsto be honest, i didn't learn that much from my crush for 6 years, but i thought it was still a good experience because after him, i never had a crush on someone for that long anymore. i also never had the same crush like that anymore; maybe because it's high school and i didn't have much problems. i thought i'd share my story about the guy that i liked for 6 years, and just reflect on how and where i am now after that 6 long years.
2022-02-0617 minIn Your 20smy college experience!hi, i'm already a 3rd year college student and here are my stories about college. stories about friendship, lovelife, and things i wish i'd known in college. when i was in senior high, i was so excited because i had my own expectations of what college should look like. I WAS DISAPPOINTED but at the same time, i learned how to deal with problems and i also learned a lot more than about our school lessons. so, i thought i'd share with you guys all these lessons and there are more but here for now :D
2022-02-0520 minIn Your 20sfirst date storywhen i was in senior high, there was a guy who i never really talked to. when we graduated from senior high, i was surprised that he chatted with me on facebook because we never really talked before. i thought this was a funny story because i had no experience with dating when this happened so, i was so anxious and i didn't know what to do. for this episode, i'll also reflect on what i've learned from that date.
2022-01-3022 minIn Your 20srelationshipshey, listeners!! i've missed u guys :( i was doing a lot of resting because i'm preparing for our finals and i did a lot of thinking. i've been also really enjoying my new routine. for today's episode, i'll talk about relationships and what is needed for a relationship to work. i have always been the person who doesn't reflect on what i like in a guy. so, i thought i'd be also cool to reflect.
2022-01-2317 min
In Your 20show running helps my mental healthHAPPY SUNDAY, EVERYONE!! This Sunday, Catherine talks about how running helps her mental health and how her perspective changed from "running because she wanted to lose weight, to running and walking to feel good." You might be experiencing the same problem that she experienced before so, this will help you to avoid them. Enjoy your day!! (Atomic Habits by James Clear)
2022-01-1621 minIn Your 20sfear of being vulnerable :(Hey! This Sunday, Catherine will be more personal and she'll talk about vulnerability and why it's hard for her to open up. This isn't just about being vulnerable to a potential lover but also to her family and her friends. (The power of vulnerability by Brene Brown on YouTube) (Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton) (500 days of summer Dir. Marc Webb) HAPPY SUNDAY, EVERYONE!
2022-01-0923 minIn Your 20sreading my journal #2Vacation is over, indeed. For today's episode, Catherine will read her journal (the last page) and she'll read her reflection for the year of 2021. She'll read her last entry for 2021 so it's definitely going to be emotional. She's still in the phase whereas she's encouraging everyone to make a journal so, forgive her. Last year, Cath overshared and burped a lot, but more than that, she gave you lessons and learnings too. She's going to share all her reflections and what she will leave in 2021.
2022-01-0234 min
In Your 20schristmas and new year's resolution with my little cousinThis is gonna be my last episode for this year. I'm gonna be seeing y'all next year!! For my last episode, I'll talk about a lot of things but mainly about new year's resolution and why it's cool to have them and stick with them. I will also talk about the importance of not spoiling the existence of Santa Claus to kids, and why we should let them discover for themselves that he's not real (or they're just your parents). I just want to thank YOU for being a part of my 2021, which is a memorable year for me. I...
2021-12-2246 minIn Your 20sromanticize your lifeListen, 2021 is about to end and Catherine wants you to romanticize your life more next year! Take pictures, take everything slowly-- drinking your morning coffee while doing your laundry. Now, Catherine knows that it's not an easy thing to do, since you've been seeing these things everyday, you've been doing these chores for your mother knows how long when. So, for today's episode, Catherine will share 7 things that will help you romanticize your life more! Note: It's not gonna be easy and not all days are the same, and that's okay!
2021-12-1921 minIn Your 20spretty privilege + beauty standards + body types + fashionI think that I have to talk about body types and fashion because one of the things that hinders someone to have a good access to fashion is their opinion to themselves and the opinion of other people (sucks). Pretty privilege started to become the talk of the town when TikTok happened, and people started to share their stories and experiences. I think that I just have to say something about this--body types and fashion because I've been seeing people commenting on other people's outfits, even if they are not being asked. Most of these people are commenting on plus...
2021-12-1409 minIn Your 20stime is passing so quickly these days...Wow, time is passing so quicky when you're just inside your home. It could totally affect your mental health by thinking that every single day is just the same. Catherine assures you that you're not the only person who's experiencing this, because she also thinks that time passes too fast. It's sad to feel that everyday is just the same, but don't worry! It is not. You can always find a new hobby-- playing a guitar, finally starting a journal, medidating, and so much more! For today's episode, Catherine dives in with some of the things that she overthought and...
2021-12-1222 minIn Your 20ssunk cost fallacyHappy Monday, listeners! Do Catherine a favor and get rid of clothes that you won't wear anymore. This might sound like an educational episode (because it is) so, if you find this boring that's okay. But Catherine assures you that it's worth the listen, up until the end. She saw a post on tumblr about sunk cost fallacy so if you want to know what it is and if you're experiencing it right now, feel free to listen! Also, she wasn't able to upload yesterday, which is Sunday because she went to Batangas. Have a great weekdays, everyone! Don't forget...
2021-12-0619 minIn Your 20si was apoliticalFor today's episode, let's dive in with the Marcoses and Duterte's administration. Should we vote for them? For today's episode, let's also talk about what really happened with Duterte's war on drugs. Now that his 6 years of service is about to end, Filipinos shoud get to know all the candidates, in a more deeper level. But Catherine was apolitical and she doesn't care about the government, but when she got to college and when this pandemic happened, she realized that her vote is not just for her but for the people who needs it.
2021-11-2816 minIn Your 20sas i grow older, i realize that...As we grow older, we realize that it's okay to have less friends and grow with them, and being perfect won't make someone stay. Catherine will talk about some things that she learned in her 20's. Happy 20th episode and thank you for listening! Grow grafefully everyone!
2021-11-2522 minIn Your 20sarguing with parentsTw: Eating disorders. Happy Sunday, everyone! Catherine shares her story when it comes to her relationship with her parents, with the mix of her anxiety and body dysmorphia. Also, this is not done yet because there's a construction outside their house :( she'll definitely continue this talk one of these days, but she dives in with parents and why we argue with them, which she have a lot of experience. Hope you're having a great night or day!
2021-11-2122 minIn Your 20staylor swift and why i love her to the boneCatherine is a Swiftie for a long period time. Until now, she's still a Swiftie. For today's episode, Catherine talks about how she became a Swiftie and her childhood memories. She also sings some of her favorite Taylor songs which would probably be annoying in your ears. This Sunday, she dives in with her favorite songs in all her albums! Well, she also adds some issues that women in the music industry are facing. Do you like a raw episode of Catherine talking or should she add a background music?
2021-11-1332 minIn Your 20sto the person who can't let go of relationships and friendshipsHappy Sunday, listeners! I hope you are enjoying this weekend :) Catherine's so happy to say that she have a new episode! Today, Catherine dives in with friendships and relationships. She also talks about why it's important to stay away from "friends" who are belittling your dreams and future.
2021-11-0721 minIn Your 20smarriageHey, listeners! Finally, a new episode from Catherine! Catherine have been really busy because of schoolworks but here she is now, with a new episode. Today, Catherine dives in with marriage and if she wants to get married with the person that she loves or not. She also talks about why marriage is more than just a paper. Since she's being generous, she also talks about her parent's marriage! Hope you have an amazing week! *The audio quality sucks* *Her late night thoughts on marriage*
2021-10-3129 minIn Your 20sfalling in love in the midst of pandemicAre you in love? For today's episode, Catherine dives in long distance relationship and why she's ready to be in a relationship again. She also talks about love, and why it's okay to fall in love in the midst of pandemic.
2021-10-2316 minIn Your 20sonline class and anxiety :(Admit it or not, online class really cause students to have anxiety. For today's episode, Catherine talks about her own experiences with anxiety while facing her monitor, and the differences between online class and face-to-face. If you are studying in this kind of modality, pat yourself on the back!
2021-10-1721 minIn Your 20sreading my journal!"Is she really going to read her diary for her bonus episode?" Yes. She knows. So boring. Catherine started her journal way back 2020 when she was 19 years old. For today's episode, Catherine reads her journal and reveal all the things that she'd been through, when she was just 19 years old. She also reveals her full name for today's bonus episode.
2021-10-1225 minIn Your 20spoliticsNow that the election is about to come, Catherine talks about the importance of voting. She also dives into her political stand, and the president that she will be voting. Vote wisely and don't let anyone buy your vote, because the equivalent of that small amount is 6 years or more of paying their debts.#LetLeniLead2022
2021-10-0926 min
In Your 20sbody dysmorphia & eating disorderCatherine shares her experiences with body dysmorphia and eating disorder. When she was in senior high, she convinced herself to lose weight but when she did, she still felt fat. For today's episode, she also dives into people who comment on someone's body.
2021-10-0311 min
In Your 20stea!Catherine is single for 18 years and when she got to a toxic relationship at 19, it really was hard for her to get back and be herself again. Today, she dives into love bombing and why it's important to save for yourself if you're in a relationship. Knowing your worth and leaving a toxic relationship is the best thing ever, hang on there.
2021-09-2628 min
In Your 20sREGISTER TO VOTE!Now that election is about to come, the registration is also coming to an end. Luckily, it's extended until September 30, 2021. Register now! Don't procrastinate! Your vote matters! Until the next episode! *She talks so fast because of school works she needs to finish*
2021-09-2407 min
In Your 20swhy i decided to become a journalistLife is full or twist and turns. Looking back to when Catherine was still in junior high, she decided that her faith is to become a teacher. However, when she was choosing a course to take in college, she decided that she wants to become a journalist or a broadcaster. For today's episode, she talks about how important it is to follow your heart and not what people expect you to become.
2021-09-1919 min
In Your 20sstories of women onlineFor this episode, Catherine read stories of strangers online and why they remained single or in a relationship. She also talks about her life experiences and why there's nothing wrong if you don't want to be in a relationship.
2021-09-1215 min
In Your 20suhm... my film recommendations!It's raining! For today's bonus episode, Catherine talks about film recommendations and why you should watch them. 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Grave of the Fireflies 3. Nightcrawler 4. Brooklyn 5. Mary and Max 6. Lady Bird 7. Before Sunrise 8. Little Women. She also talks about why these movies are close to her heart.
2021-09-0816 min
In Your 20s[art series] the art of protecting your peaceAs someone who belonged in big groups and someone who experienced being a total people pleaser, Catherine talks about the art of protecting your peace and why it is important. It is very freeing to just be yourself no matter where you go.
2021-09-0512 min
In Your 20show to be unbotheredYou might be asking why Catherine is so unbothered and today for her bonus episode, she will share the secret ingredients to be unbothered.
2021-09-0127 min
In Your 20sdating then and now with bryanThis Sunday, Catherine and her Neighbor Bryan talks about the differences between dating then and now. They dive into ghosting: is it okay to ghost someone? When is it okay to ghost someone? They also talk about paying the bill on the first date: who should pay the bill? What if your partner forgot their wallet? And so much more.
2021-09-0136 min
In Your 20sgrowing old and its DARK sideThis is a bonus episode. You might be excited to grow old because you think it's fun and there is nothing wrong with that but for today's episode, Catherine talks about growing old and its dark side. One day, you will wish that you enjoy your time when you were still a kid so don't rush, just enjoy your time.
2021-08-2326 min
In Your 20sjealousy and how it kills your happinessIt's so easy to compare yourself with others and to be jealous. For Catherine's first episode, she talks about the importance of celebrating other people's success and her own experiences with jealousy.
2021-08-2215 min