Category: Family

10-Minute Warning XC

So, somehow my backup plan didn’t work out.

The good news: I can celebrate my birthday at Jollibee’s 1,000th store next week. The somehow disappointing news: Instead of December 5, I can have my party on December 7 or 9. And I need to invite 30 people, my desired party package’s minimum number of guests. I’m unsure if the 15 people on my current guestlist will be available on December 7 or 9. And right now, how can I invite 15 more people for next week?

A little part of me is still hopeful and looking for another venue. Another little part of me is considering celebrating at Jollibee on December 9. But you know what? A huge part is weakened. I’m so tired. Seriously.

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10-Minute Warning LXXXVIII

It’s less than a week away before my birthday, and I lost one of my 2 final venue choices because I waited for too long. My bad. I will drop by the other venue tomorrow so I can check the area and have a reservation in person. If I can’t get the reservation though, there’s Jollibee… kidding! Or am I?

And then there’s the payment. This will be the 1st time I will treat less than 20 of my loved ones to a birthday dinner while I’m employed, and I’m nervous and excited about that. I hope I don’t go over the budget, but I should be prepared for it. Wish me luck!

Less than a week before my birthday… I may be depressed, but yey.

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10-Minute Warning LXXXVI

So, what can I share under 10 minutes?

As I said in the previous post, I’m depressed and I’m feeling the birthday blues. Whenever I’m depressed, it’s either (1) I dwell in the darkness or (2) I distract myself so I can feel at least a bit better. Today, I did option number 2.

So, what did I do today to distract myself? I took a longer, colder bath to be more awake without drinking caffeine. I had a healthy plate of pineapple chicken for brunch. I went to church with my Mother and cousin Risa. After hearing Mass, I dropped by Paskomiket and bought a Dave Ghorl sticker (not a typo) from one of my favorite Filipino comic book artists Mr. Toto Madayag (creator of Libreng Komiks). I also had a small but fun conversation with Mr. Madayag. After that, I had some snacks at Pound with my Mother, cousin Risa, Uncle Don, Aunt Grace, and their daughter Sofi. And finally, Elder Brother bought me and Risa some Oreo cheesecake milk tea.

Now that today is ending as I’m typing this, how am I now? Thanks to my church time, the Dave Ghorl sticker, my chat with Mr. Madayag, our small family snack time, and Elder Brother’s milk tea treat, I feel a bit better. It’s not the “much better” feeling I should be having before my birthday, but at least I’m getting there.

And oh! One of my friends whom I invited to my birthday party just replied. She’s available on my birthday. I’m so happy! Yes!

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