Category: Family

10-Minute Warning CIX

I’m still not feeling well physically, but I will try to write something here.

So, what happened today? I lacked sleep, but I still joined my Mother and Father on their morning errands and inspections – something I hadn’t done in quite a while. After that, we had lunch at Mann Hann with my Youngest Brother. After that lunch, I bought some French Vanilla Mille-Feuille Oatmilk Latte from Starbucks for my younger bro, and my favorite Cold Brew Malt for myself. But… after coming home, the cold caffeinated drink I bought did not stop me from my afternoon nap.

What else? Oh! Speaking of my Youngest Brother, he’s graduating from college this March, and everyone in the family is excited. Soon we can proudly say that we are all college graduates, and that is so awesome!

And time’s up.

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30-Minute Warning XVII

OK. What can I tell here in under 30 minutes?

Oh, right. About my work today: I answered a few emails, and that’s it. March is nearing though, and in my current job, I’m at my busiest during the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month. I need to be prepared for that upcoming period, but for now, I’m taking it easy.

As for other stuff, well… after work, I bought 2 1.5L bottles of Coke Zero and 3 cans of Jack and Coke. I usually buy those on a Friday night, but my Younger Brother asked me if I could buy some Coke Zero today. So, I did. It’s like a mini-treat for my brother and my Mother, too. And, of course, the Jack and Cokes are mine. (Unless someone at home asks for a can, and I will give it willingly. I’m not selfish.)

What else? I want to bring up the money challenge I took upon myself last year, and I have to be honest: Because of my current salary and it has been hard to look for another stable job, it has been hard to keep up with the money challenge. In 2023, I was able to earn an amount way far from my target total of PHP 78,000, but at least I have enough money to pay for subscriptions and splurge without worries. (But I have not splurged. Yet. I hope to do that by July this year. Fingers crossed on that.)

Speaking of my money challenge, I started doing it again last month, and it has been going well so far. What worries me though is the 2nd half of the year because that’s when the money-saving became difficult for me last year. I just hope that I can find another form of income or at least another stable job so I can reach my target total this year… or, better yet, go beyond that. Wish me luck!

And time’s up.

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30-Minute Warning XVI

So, what can I write here under 30 minutes?

The past few days have been memorable. Let me list down:

On February 12, I walked from my home to Arcovia City with my Mother and cousin May… and then we walked back home. I hope to walk and jog to places other than Three Trees because changing my routine is nice.

On February 13, I finally got the posters featuring Riki “Riddle” LeCotey’s Wednesday Addams cosplay, and all 3 posters were signed with “Happy birthday, DW!” I’m on cloud nine even now. Ms. Riddle is such a nice lady. I hope she visits a comic con in the Philippines this year or later.

On February 14, I attended Mass with my Mother and cousins for Ash Wednesday, and then we had some burgers and milkshakes at Shake Shack. My stomach is happy.

On February 15, I attended a gig organized by my younger brothers and their team. Even if I’m not much of a nocturnal as I was, it was nice seeing bands rock it out live until 12am. I hope to see more musical acts this year.

And then I started today, February 16, with a chicken drumstick meal with my younger brothers at Frankie’s BGC. It has been a while since we ate there, and we missed it. After our late dinner, we went home and I slept like a baby. Good thing I didn’t have work to do, so I took it easy. Tonight I went to my favorite cafe Satchmi, had a baked ziti and iced tea, and I updated my journal after.

Right now I’m finishing this post while I’m drinking my Jack and Coke. The weekend has officially begun!

And time’s up.

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Header image: Josh Sorenson of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.