Father – Page 9 – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

10-Minute Warning XCV

OK. What can I write here under 10 minutes?

Well, tonight I went to Night 1 of Simbang Gabi. For those who don’t know what Simbang Gabi is, it’s a series of Holy Masses in preparation for Christmas. It is a 9-day period, and the official start of it is on December 16. This year though, I’m going to attend the anticipated Simbang Gabi, so tonight, December 15, is my Night 1. And like the past few years, I’m going to attend all 9 Masses.

I’m so sure my friends will be surprised when they find out that I go to Mass.

As I’m typing this on mobile, I’m also gulping my 2nd ice-cold Jack and Coke of the night while I’m watching White Collar with my Father. The weekend has begun!

Damn. I’m so buzzed right now. Am I even writing properly?

VIII: The Deranged Writer’s 33rd Birthday (So Far)

Hello. Here’s what happened today, my birthday, so far.

Today I woke up at 10am; I planned on waking up earlier than that, but that’s all right. It’s my birthday.

Anyway, my Mother made some soft-boiled eggs for breakfast. My heart is happy because soft-boiled eggs have been one of my favorite dishes since I was little. After breakfast, I checked my socials (notably Facebook and Messenger) and read some of the birthday messages. I don’t want to reply to them yet, but I will later tonight or tomorrow.

10-Minute Warning LXXX

As I’m typing this, I just finished watching Black Panther (a Marvel Cinematic Universe film starring the late great Chadwick Boseman) with my Mother and my Father. We are about to watch The Master (a martial arts film starring Jet Li), and I’m about to drink a can of Jack and Coke to kick off the weekend.

What are my plans for tomorrow? First, I will drop by my favorite cafe Satchmi and have an affogato while I update my journal. After that, I will go to the CCP complex with my Mother. My Youngest Brother will perform there in the afternoon with his bandmates, and we cannot wait to watch them.

What else? Oh, I need to decide on my birthday venue this weekend, and I will need my Younger Brother’s help. Or perhaps my entire family’s help. We will see about that. Hopefully I can start inviting my loved ones this coming week.

And time’s up.