affogato – Page 9 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

10-Minute Warning CX

I just finished my 1-hour walking and jogging at Three Trees, and it feels so good. But it was a shame that my last walk/jog was last March 4, Sunday. Damn. I need to jog and walk more often like I used to; I usually jog and walk 2 to 3 more times a week.

What else happened today? Oh, the usual work day: I worked on some billings and then I went to Ortigas to submit something… and since I’m in Ortigas, I dropped by my favorite cafe Satchmi and ordered my favorite affogato. Yes. I have done one of my weekly rituals this early (a Monday afternoon)… I might go back this weekend? I will see about that.

And… that’s it. That’s all I can say for today. ‘Til the next post!

Header image: Karolina Grabowska of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.

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.

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

Song of the Moment XIII: Philip Glass’s “Metamorphosis: One”

Spoiler warning if you have not seen Person of Interest’s series finale “return 0”. You have been warned.