affogato – Page 8 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

30-Minute Warning XXX

An update on my mental health: After finishing work tasks early, getting rest, remembering my long-term and short-term plans, and starting Season 4 of my favorite show Person of Interest, I feel better now. If I do get anxious or depressed, I can handle it better.

However, as for my physical health, I feel a bit weak and my throat is so itchy. I drank my medicine already so my itchy throat does not become a full-on cough or (worse) a cold. I’m worried that I may skip my weekly affogato fix at my favorite spot if I don’t feel physically better this coming weekend.

What else? Oh… I mentioned that I’m now on Season 4 of Person of Interest. This is the show’s 2nd to the last season, and I’m sad knowing the end is almost near. But I can always turn that sadness around by re-watching Person of Interest again or watching another favorite series like Chuck or How I Met Your Mother.

Moving on, what are my plans that will keep me going? I can tell 1 plan: watching the upcoming R-rated superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine with my brothers and cousins. I’m excited to see 2 of my favorite Marvel characters team up on the big screen! Deadpool & Wolverine, in Philippine cinemas July 24, 2024.

And… that’s about it for now. Happy hump day!

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30-Minute Warning XXIX

How was my day yesterday? It was long but nice!

The day started with my cousin Risa graduating from college. We celebrated the occasion with a tasty Filipino lunch at Abé. She deserves her degree because I have seen her study for many hours over the past few years. Congratulations, my cousin!

After the celebratory lunch, I had another weekly affogato fix at Oversight. I enjoyed my favorite coffee/ice cream combo at my favorite seat and then updated my journal. Now my week is complete.

After my journal writing, my other cousin Jake and I went to Greenbelt 3 in Makati to watch the main stage of Fête de la Musique Philippines. Fête PH is celebrating its 30th year, which is awesome! And the musical acts we saw: Jason Dhakal and Lustbass, Jose Miguel, Sinosikat?, Dwta, and Jewelmer Jazz Band. (I hope I typed their names right.) It has been a while since my last gig, and I spent my time listening and swaying more and taking fewer photos. That’s how I know I enjoyed the show that much.

My Younger Brother followed and watched Fête for a while, and then we looked for a ramen restaurant for dinner. We checked out Ramen Kuroda first, but they are about to close. We checked out Kenji Tei, but they were about to close also. And then we checked Ippudo, and they let us in. Yes! The third time’s the charm indeed.

And how was the dinner? After enjoying our mildly spicy ramen and Coke Zeros, our stomachs and hearts are full. We gained the energy to go back to Fête’s main stage and watch a few more acts: Morobeats (I hope I wrote that right) and Dilaw. In my opinion, the latter gave the best performance of the night. I should listen to their songs more.

After watching Dilaw, my Younger Brother and cousin Jake went home… but first, we had to stop by the nearest 7-Eleven and buy some Jack and Coke Zero and sweet corn chips. After coming home, I started writing this post and gulping the Jack and Coke Zero I just bought.

Happy weekend to all!

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10-Minute Warning CXX

Oh. My. God. I’m tired right now.

I mean, I was out of the house almost the entire day. I joined my parents slash bosses in getting a check in Makati, paid for social insurance, and then went to Lugang Cafe with my parents and my Youngest Brother for lunch. I was craving for some dumplings, so I devoured a lot of those. Thank you, my beloved parents, for the lunch treat. After that, I had my weekly affogato at Oversight, and then updated my journal there. Now my week is complete. Thank you, my favorite cafe.

And then this question popped into my head again: Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ today? So I went to a few shops and checked for a great deal. Of course, all of them can give the same installment plan. But there is 1 shop that can provide more than just the phone – 3 freebies like a portable Bluetooth speaker, wireless headphones, and a travel adapter. I’m not sure about the freebies’ quality, but 3 freebies? Damn.

But then again, I’m not ready to buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+. So I didn’t buy it. At least today, I didn’t. My Japan trip is coming in 10 days, so I might change my mind about not buying. But right now… no. Not today.

What else can I share here before my 10 minutes is done? Well, other than I’m having an ice-cold Jack and Coke Zero, that’s it. That’s it.

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