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Jusz SpeakPoetry Reading: A Love Reborn by Justine Kimoden"Now I know love is so much more."
Here is a poem I wrote about an ex who helped me create a life and love so great, our son. For a copy of my first ever published poetry book, Dear Suburban Boys, please visit Amazon.2021-07-1401 minJusz SpeakWhy you should get a Suica or Pasmo card in TokyoWhat is a Suica or Pasmo card? How do I use it? Why do I need it? If you are going to visit Tokyo, I highly recommend getting either of these cards for a couple of reasons. Listen to this episode now to get answers for the questions above.
For more travel inspiration, visit jusztravel.com.2021-07-1103 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: Kasaysayan ni Juan Miguel Severo"Kaya babalikan kita. Babalik ako sa simula. Tatahakin ang nakaraan. At kung aking matagpuan sa ating pinanggalingan na buhay pa pala itong pag-ibig na hindi magawang kalimutan, maghintay ka. Sinusulat ko pa rin ang kasaysayan natin. Marami pang bakanteng pahina. Maghintay ka. Parating na ang tahanan mo. Susunduin kita."
Juan Miguel Severo is the first Filipino spoken word artist that I noticed and loved. He is such an inspiration to me. If you know him and love him, check out his Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast with his friend, Filipino director Tonet Jadaone.2021-07-0802 minJusz SpeakTravel with me to HallgrímskirkjaIn this episode, learn about Hallgrímskirkja, one of Iceland's most iconic buildings. It is Iceland's Lutheran church designed by Guðjón Samuelsson and inspired by their country's natural beauty.
For more travel inspiration, visit jusztravel.com.2021-07-0403 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: The Toothbrush to the Bicycle Tire by Sarah Kay"I'm used to twice-a-day relationships, but with you I'll take all the time." There are some unusual love stories out there, much like this love story between a toothbrush and a bicycle tire. However, if they're lucky, it might just work.2021-06-3001 minJusz SpeakTravel with me to William Shakespeare's birthplaceWhat was it like visiting William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon? Tune in and travel with me to learn about its history and where to book your tour in this episode of Jusz Speak. And yes, it is now open again for tourists to visit!
For more travel tips, visit jusztravel.com
Sources:
https://jusztravel.com/2015/08/09/england-in-one-day-stratford-upon-avon-bath-and-stonehenge/
https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-stratford-upon-avon/
https://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/attractions/shakespeares-birthplace
https://www.premiumtours.co.uk/en2021-06-2710 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: The Long Road by Beau Taplin"I've learned to accept that my all is not always going to be enough and love is neither owed nor earned; it either is or it's not."
Another one of my favourite poets is Melburnian Beau Taplin. This is from his book Worlds of You.2021-06-2300 minJusz SpeakMontréal markets you should visitOne of my favourite things about living in Montréal was the public markets I can check out year-round. Tune in to find out my favourite markets or marché. Have you been to any of them? Which was your favourite?
Check out my travel website for more travel inspiration: jusztravel.com2021-06-2005 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: Klexos (The Art of Dwelling on the Past) by the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows"There are ways of thinking about the past that aren't just nostalgia or regret. A kind of questioning that enriches an experience after the fact. To dwell on the past is to allow fresh context to trickle in over the years, and fill out the picture; to keep the memory alive, and not just as a caricature of itself. So you can look fairly at a painful experience, and call it by its name."
I don't exactly remember how I discovered the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows but I was obsessed after watching one video of it on...2021-06-1602 minJusz SpeakMontréal and Melbourne are twin citiesIn this episode, Justine discusses the similarities between Montréal and Melbourne and why she thinks Montréal is just a colder, French-version of Melbourne. She does this by reminiscing about the amazing food scene, hip cafe culture, and great art she consumed while living in both cities.
For more travel inspiration, visit jusztravel.com2021-06-1306 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: Mangyari Lamang ni Rico Abelardo"Mangyari lamang ay tumayo ang mga nagmahal, minahal, at iniwan ngunit handa pa ring magmahal nang makita ng lahat ang yaman ng karanasan. Ipamalas ang katotohanang nasaksihan nang maging makahulugan ang mga paghagulgol sa dilim."
I found out about this poem from an episode of the Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast by Tonet and Gege.2021-06-0901 minJusz SpeakMillenial versus Gen Z: Mental health checkHow do you cope when you are suffering from depression/anxiety and how do you take care of your mental health?
A 30-year-old millennial and a 20-year-old Gen Z compare the different ways they deal with mental health struggles. Justine spoke to her cousin Martin from the Philippines in this episode of Jusz Speak. 2021-06-0623 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: Love Poem #137 by Sarah Kay"I will love you with too many commas, but never any asterisks."
Love Poem #137 is the first poem in the book No Matter The Wreckage. Sarah Kay is the reason I fell in love with spoken word poetry. I first saw her perform on Youtube.2021-06-0201 minJusz SpeakThe pandemic made me do itIn this episode, you will get a little insight about who I am plus reasons why I started this podcast and how I did it.
If you are interested in starting your own podcast, this is a good place to start: https://anchor.fm/
Great audio is a bare minimum for creating a podcast, here's where you can purchase a great, inexpensive, and easy-to-use microphone: https://tinyurl.com/5de2upyk2021-05-3006 minJusz SpeakPoetry Reading: Transition Girl by Roch Lazarte"You will look back at the time we had with great nostalgia but not an ounce of regret. I was someone you had to know. A phase before you got your life together."
One of my favourite poems from the book Tuwing Ikatlong Sabado (Every Third Saturday) is Transition Girl by Roch Lazarte. I truly feel that I could relate to this poem based on my experience of past relationships.2021-05-2603 min