Family – Page 49 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

30-Minute Warning IX

Last time, I said that I feel tired physically and mentally. What about today?

Well, physically I’m still tired. I went out at 1pm and I was supposed to pay for a traffic ticket at a specific bank. But then the clerk and security guard told me to go to a payment center 2 km away from the bank. I had a hard time looking for a jeepney, so I walked from the bank to the payment center. And then when I arrived at the payment center and inquired if I could pay for the ticket, I was told that I need to go to the city where the ticket was issued.

Good grief. My heart sank and my legs are sore because I was walking and inquiring all around from 1 to 3pm. I told my family on the phone what happened and that I can’t pay for the ticket today, and they understood. Thank you, family.

As for how I am mentally, I feel better now. After running errands, I went to my favorite cafe Oversight and I had my late lunch: a tasty BLT and a refreshing house blend iced tea. I’m sure I said it before, but let me say this again: One of my favorite weekly habits is hanging out, dining, and writing at Oversight. Thank you, my favorite spot and safe space.

After that, I went home via FX. And then the rain poured heavily. Crap. I can hear the heavy rain punching the car roof even if I have my earphones on. Good thing I have my foldable umbrella so I can brave the rain somehow. An hour after the FX ride, I arrived home safely. My slacks and shoes got wet, but at least I’m home now.

10-Minute Warning XXXVIII

So, what can I share here under 10 minutes?

Well, tonight I did something I have never done before: Buy a Moleskine 18-month daily planner. The planner’s timeline starts from July 2023 and ends on December 2024. I’m excited to list down all of my notes and plans – most especially my birthday plans. (My birthday is on December 5, by the way. And I hope I will be able to throw a party for my family and friends.)

Here’s to planning the future and documenting the present!

10-Minute Warning XXXVI

So, what can I tell here in under 10 minutes?

For the 1st time in 24 days, I got to walk and jog for an hour at night at Three Trees. It feels so good to exercise and sweat it all out, and I would like to make this a regular thing again. I may also have to go back to doing aerobics so I can lose more fat.

I was not alone on my workout. While I was walking and jogging, Younger Brother does his calisthenics. It has been a long time for him since his last workout because of business school and he also got sick. I’m glad he is well now and exercising again.

What else? Well, now I feel tired after exercising and it’s almost midnight. But first I need to have my late dinner and do my nightly rituals.

And time’s up.