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30-Minute Warning XXXV

So, what can I tell here under 30 minutes?

Well, my 14 Days of The Deranged Writer (2024 edition) has been going well so far; I have already blogged for 2 days straight, and have 12 more posts to go. I think that achievement deserves a toast. Good job, Dewey!

Moving on, I was about to write another lengthy post today, but my laptop’s battery was fluctuating again. The battery percentage went from 100% to 80% to 90% like crazy, and I figured I should turn off my laptop and wait for a few minutes before I restart it. I did that, and now my laptop’s battery is stuck at 0% even if there’s a charger plugged in. I’m totally worried.

With that, I have decided that for my 3rd entry of 14 Days of The Deranged Writer (2024), I will write this 30-Minute Warning post. I know that I should let my laptop rest for now, but I don’t have time to blog this afternoon. I need to write for 30 minutes and quickly design the post’s header image, so I will need to push my laptop a bit. Sorry, laptop. I will let you rest the rest of the day, I promise.

Anyway, I don’t think I blogged about this, but I ordered a few things as birthday gifts for myself. Firstly, I ordered a Deadpool from the Deadpool & Wolverine Funko Pop line (the one holding swords) from a local supplier, and I got the figure on the same day. Awesome. For a while, I thought I would never have one of my dream Deadpool Pops. This makes me happy.

And secondly, I ordered something from Amazon last November 16: Moleskine’s Classic 2025 Daily Diary/Planner (hardcover, large) and 3 Cahier Journals (pocket-sized, set of 3). I’m supposed to get them on Monday, but surprisingly I got them yesterday afternoon. For me, that’s fast! This makes me happy too because I want to be prepared for the upcoming year as early as this November or December. I want to jot down several important events and a few tasks (especially birthdays of loved ones) on my planner before 2025 starts.

Wait. If I already have a large daily diary/planner, what are the pocket journals for? They are my backup diary/planners whenever I don’t have my large planner in my bag.

Crap. My 30 minutes is up. I will talk about my Moleskine purchase soon, probably as part of 14 Days of The Deranged Writer (2024). But for now, I’m resting for the rest of the day and spending time with my family. See you tomorrow!

Published on November 24, 2024 at 1:58am. Minor edits were made at 2:03am and 2:26am to make a few details clearer.

30-Minute Warning XXXIV

So, what can I tell here in under 30 minutes?

Since November 2024 started, I have been feeling better slowly. It must be because I started walking and jogging again on Three Trees. I already walked and jogged thrice in the past several days, which is a huge progress for me. It feels so good to sweat it out, and I will do my best to keep exercising through the holidays and beyond. (Even if I expect a lot of feasts this coming December. Fingers crossed.)

I also feel better lately because of productivity at work. Specifically, I worked on many proposals and billings without complaining, and I finished them before the first week of November ended. After almost 2 years of working in the family business, I can say that I finally got the hang of it. I’m glad I’m settled in at work and I’m helping out my Mother, Father and Younger Brother in many ways.

That being said, my clerical job’s salary sucks. Yes, at least I’m getting paid, but if I need earn more money, I can’t depend on a single form of income. I need to find another job. I need to find a part-time job that I can juggle with my current one so I can save more money and somehow spoil myself and my loved ones. Maybe it’s time to practice again a forte of mine, which is web and graphic design. Wish me luck.

Anyway, back to feeling better. I have many so reasons for feeling so, which is great. But… I will save those reasons (and stories) for a future post because my 30 minutes is almost up. In the meantime, I’m celebrating the start of my weekend with my favorite Jack and Coke Zero.

Oh, wait. Quickly, I will share another simple reason for me to feel better: Deadpool & Wolverine is coming to Disney+ this November 12. Fuck yeah!

Happy weekend, everyone!

Published on November 8, 2024 at 11:06pm. Minor edits were made at 11:09pm.

30-Minute Warning XXXIII

What can I write here under 30 minutes?

Firstly, today is my Father’s birthday. After our monthly grocery shopping, Mother, Younger Brother and I surprised him with an avocado cake. Before Father blew the candle, he closed his eyes and wished for 15 seconds. He has never done that before – not in front of me anyway. But knowing him, it looks like he wished something for the family.

Anyway, happiest birthday to you, my Father! If you’re reading this, you are one of the strongest, most hardworking, and most determined people I have ever met and I aspire to be like you. The entire family and I would like to thank you for working so hard so my brothers and I can have a good education, among other things he has provided for us. I love you very much and I wish you all the best in life!

After my Father blew the candle, we had some cream cheese pepperoni pizza and fried chicken… but Father only had a bite of avocado cake because he is following a keto diet. The diet plan I mentioned is working for him so he has been preaching about it to us for months. I’m glad my Father has found a way to be healthier for his age and I would like to lose more weight, so I’m considering following the keto diet… but I don’t want to follow the way my Father started. How did he start? Right after discovering the keto diet, he immediately lowered his carbohydrate intake. And based on my experience, going cold turkey does not work for me. What works for me is the slow, gradual way. Wish me luck on my journey to a healthier self.

Speaking of getting healthier, I will start drinking less Jack and Coke/Coke Zero this weekend. I usually drink 3 or 4 cans or glasses of my favorite alcoholic drink, and I admit that getting tipsy or drunk is fun. Also, drinking and getting drunk at home fits my introverted self, it’s safer, and it does not hurt my wallet. But sometimes the morning after getting drunk, I would feel groggy. So this weekend, I will refrain from drinking more than 2 cans of Jack and Coke/Coke Zero, and from there I will lessen my intake slowly. Again, wish me luck!

Oh, I almost forgot to say… my Mother and Father bought enough Jack and Coke Zeros for October to December 2024, if I were to start drinking 1-2 cans of it weekly. My heart is so happy. Thank you and I love you, my beloved parents!

And time’s up.