30-Minute Warning XVIII

So, what can I type here under 30 minutes?

Oh, goodness… what a long day. I went to Malate to pick up something important, and since El Poco Cantina is nearby, I went there to have a late lunch. Their quesabirria tacos are so yummy that I will go back for more and I will recommend their food (again) to everyone in my inner circle.

After my late lunch, I hopped on the LRT and MRT (something I have not done in [I think] 2 years) and I was reminded of all my daily commutes as a student and as a worker in Makati. The coaches were almost packed to capacity, but it was bearable. It’s a good thing I took the train before rush hour. After the train ride, I went to my favorite spot Satchmi for my affogato fix and to write in my journal. After that, I went to BGC for some more errands, and then I went home.

Basically, I went to 3 different cities today. It was tiring but it was nice and somehow productive.

What else? Oh, right. Taylor Swift is in Singapore for her Eras Tour. She already performed last March 2, 3, 4, 7, and today, March 8 (I’m sure the show already ended after I typed this post). Her final Singapore show (at least for the Eras Tour) will happen tomorrow, March 9. That’s 6 shows in Singapore. Wow. And I’m so happy for my friends who have seen her and will see her live. My favorite band, Foo Fighters, performed at the same stadium last August 26, 2017, and I have so many happy memories of that show. I hope to see the Foos again, Taylor Swift, or any other favorite musical act of mine this 2024 or later. Fingers crossed!

And time’s up.

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Header image: Rosa Rafael of Unsplash. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.

Song of the Moment XIV: Odette Quesada’s “Friend of Mine”

In today’s post, let me simply share the ultimate song about unrequited love – something I can relate to.

You tell me about the love you’ve had
And I listen very eagerly
But deep inside you’ll never see
This feeling of emptiness
It makes me feel sad
But then again I’m glad

Odette Quesada’s “Friend of Mine”
Odette Quesada performs “Friend of Mine” on the Wish USA Bus last September 2020.

That is all.

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

10-Minute Warning CVII

All right. What can I say here under 10 minutes?

Last night, I heard some heartbreaking news. I can’t share it here yet, but all I can say is that I never expected it and it made me feel down. That is why I took my time for some self-care today – I had a fresh haircut and I had my affogato fix at my favorite cafe Satchmi. Thank goodness.

Right now, I’m on my way home via Grab… and then I got a message. My cousins and Younger Brother invited me to go out and have some waffles at Goto Monster. I’m in!

That is all. Happy weekend and Lunar New Year, everyone!

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Header image: Valeriia Harbuz of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.