Hello. Sorry for the lack of updates again. So, for a change, I will avoid making another Minute Warning post, and I will try to sum up what happened so far from February 10, 2025 to today, February 16, 2025.
February 10, 2025
Last Monday, I did not do much at work. So that night, I had a haircut, and then I had Army Navy’s tasty chicken burrito with extra cheese for dinner. My heart and tummy are so happy after eating my favorite food.
After dinner, I dropped by my favorite cafe Satchmi and I was supposed to order my favorite drink, an affogato. But then I remembered what happened yesterday: I was supposed to order an affogato during my hangout with Clarizze (one of my best friends since college) and her boyfriend Jobet. But then one of the baristas told me they ran out of salted caramel ice cream (a key ingredient of my favorite affogato). So tonight, I assumed they still didn’t have ice cream and I ordered a pastry for a change—a baked cheesecake. I seriously love their cheesecake, though I only had it thrice so far. I should order it more often.
February 11, 2025
Last Tuesday, I did not do much during the day. But during the night, I suddenly ran an errand with my parents… and then my Father and I discreetly ordered a bouquet of roses with a music box for my Mother through my Younger Brother’s supplier. I hope my Mother likes our Valentine’s Day gift for her.
February 12, 2025
Last Wednesday, I joined my Mother on her lunch date with Tito Larry (a registered nurse in the US). Tito Larry requested Filipino food, so we dined at a Mesa branch. My Youngest Brother also joined the lunch since he was assigned to work in the area that day. As for the food, man… I can’t get enough of their Chicken Binakol and Sago’t Gulaman. After the lunchout, we walked to the hotel where Tito Larry stays, and we parted ways.
I was planning on watching the new Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World while my Mother had her haircut, but due to a sudden errand and I was feeling sleepy as hell, I had an iced mocha at Satchmi instead. After that, my Mother and I ate clubhouse sandwiches and mango crepes at The French Baker.
Damn, self. You eat and drink a lot of sweets.
February 13, 2025
Last Thursday night, I finally got to see Captain America: Brave New World, and I did that while drinking my favorite Starbucks Reserve drink, a Cold Brew Malt.
How was the movie? Without telling spoilers, the movie was all right, and I rank it below The Winter Soldier and Civil War and above The First Avenger. I might watch it again and then blog about it. But unlike Deadpool & Wolverine, I will not go for a third or more viewing in theaters. I will wait for its release on Disney+ for that third or more viewing to happen.
February 14, 2025
Last Friday, Valentine’s Day, my Mother received her bouquet of roses and a music box… and it turns out my cousin Yan and our maid received flowers as well. They looked so happy receiving the gifts. Sweet. Happy Valentine’s Day to my loved ones and to all around the world!
What else? Oh! During the night, I suddenly joined my Mother, her close friend Tita Carla, and my cousin Yan on their trip to Opus Mall. My Mother and Tita Carla joked about their mall strolling being a “test run in their walking around Taiwan”. After walking around, we had dinner at this new restaurant called Sóbra Cafe. Their Tapa Sobra is so good, but what was really memorable was when I munched their Oreo Fried Ice Cream. After the first bite, I felt like I was in heaven. I want more. Seriously. I will definitely order their best dessert again.
February 15, 2025
While I was waiting for my Mother and Tita Carla’s airport ride, I watched the animated movie Batman: Bad Blood. I have been watching a lot of DC Animated Movie Universe movies lately. When the ride finally arrived, I helped put the bags in the trunk and said “I love you” and “Have a safe flight” to my Mother and Tita Carla. After that, I remembered that it was Saturday and I had not opened a can of Jack and Coke Zero yet. So I opened a can and drank it while I was finishing Batman: Bad Blood.
After sleeping for almost the whole day, I woke up and then checked up on my Mother and her friends. I’m so glad to know they landed in Taiwan safely and they are having a good time there. After that, I caught up on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown and Incognito, among other videos I watched in the living room. And then I remembered that I was supposed to buy a retinoic acid for my face. Oh well.
Anyway, I started typing this post around 10:00pm while having another glass of ice-cold Jack and Coke Zero.
February 16, 2025
It’s after 1am, and I suddenly remember something… it’s the birthday of one of my closest friends. I should greet her later after having some juicy fried chicken and some ice cream. (This is why I’m fat.)
And that’s it… that’s what happened in my second week of February 2025 so far. I really should write more of those “Week So Far” posts, no? Anyway, see you next time! And again, Happy Valentine’s Day to all!
Mark my f’n words,
The Deranged Writer
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The Diary of The Deranged Writer 