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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 my favorite cafe Satchmi, and then updated my journal there. Now my week is complete. Thank you, Satchmi.

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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Header image: Madison Inouye of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2024.

30-Minute Warning XXIV

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

I will tell you what happened today: After lunch, I went to the mall and waited almost 2 hours for a work permit. Good thing I have a phone to kill time with. After that, I had a tasty baked ziti and a refreshing house blend iced tea at my favorite cafe Satchmi. After my late afternoon snack, I updated my journal. Then after that, I bought a Coke Zero 2L for my weekly Jack and Coke – something I’m drinking right now as I type this. Hell yes.

What else? Oh! Before I went home, I checked some tech stores that sell 2 of the phones I might buy: a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or a S24+. Specifically, I checked the official Samsung store and a third-party shop (if I may call it that).

Both stores offer the same price for both devices, but one offers what the other cannot: a travel adapter. Apparently, both S24 Ultra and S24+ have a USB-C to USB-C cable, a SIM ejector tool… and no adapter. Damn. But I may need to check other stores before pulling the trigger. Wish me luck?

And to close this post, I think it’s time to get my custom Funko Pop 2.0. Might.

That is all. Happy weekend!

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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.