Family – Page 19 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

10-Minute Warning CXLII

All right. After 2 weeks of physical weakness and depression, I have gained the energy to finish work on time and now I want to walk and jog tonight. The energy may not be 100%, but it’s a start. I thank that cold brew this morning, my family, and my “lamp posts” for giving me the energy and hope today.

I learned a few years ago that whenever I’m in a depressive state, I should not rush to bounce back. I should rest and dwell in the darkness for a while. And then when I find my lamp posts and gain enough energy, that’s when I start to bounce back. And The Diary, I will let you know when I truly keep fighting.

That’s all I can share for today.

Written on September 26, 2024, 7:53pm. Published on September 27, 2024, 9:39pm. Minor edits were made at 11:25pm.

Header image: Marta Dzedyshko of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.

10-Minute Warning CXLI

So, what can I tell here under 10 minutes?

I’m not going to lie. I have felt physically and mentally tired for the past 2 weeks. That’s why I have not followed my blogging schedule again. That’s why it was a struggle for me to do my daily routine.

But what keeps me going are my recent “lamp posts”. The 1st lamp post: My Father bought ice cream for me last Monday afternoon. I don’t know why you did that, Father, but thank you. I appreciate it very much. And my 2nd lamp post: my weekly affogato at Satchmi. Now my week is complete, and it’s only Tuesday. To my favorite cafe, thank you once again.

Another lamp post: the half-shell Deadpool mask that I ordered last August. I think I will get it by October or November, so I should wait and keep going. I’m so excited to wear it soon; I call it an early birthday gift to myself.

And time’s up.

Header image: Aron Yigin of Unsplash. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.

10-Minute Warning CXXXVIII

Finally, 13 blog posts in August 2024. Now I can go back to my regular blogging schedule this coming week.

Anyway, how was my weekend? Well, nothing much. I slept almost all day, bought some burger steaks at Jollibee for the family, and then watched Jackpot! on Prime Video. Jackpot! is an action comedy film starring Awkwafina. It also has John Cena on it, but I can’t see him during the movie. Nonetheless, it was ridiculously fun.

Next on my watchlist tonight: Samaritan. It’s a superhero film starring Sylvester Stallone, and the plot piqued my interest. And I may or may not have another Jack and Coke Zero while I watch the film. Fingers crossed.

And time’s up.