SHIKIMIKIE

On the fourth day, two of the former medical technologists paid us a visit and brought food! I only one of them because you know, I being her replacement and I only heard stories of the other one and yeah it was really nice seeing them both to be honest.

Maybe not so long ago, like, three or four years, my dad bought a digital camera and yeah these are some of the photos in it from when he bought it up to before his passing. I’d like to share them with you and maybe tell you a little story behind it. If there’s any.






This was shot at the airport and I think this is the first time that I came back to the Philippines for like two years of being in Japan.



















 So yeah unfortunately though the camera didn’t make it. I was able to use it once in Japan when we were in the Sakuragicho area but yeah I think when I checked it 2 days later, the flip mirror isn’t displaying very well until it gave up and didn't open anymore. It’s unfortunate, you know. I wanted to use it but yeah I guess dad wanted to take the camera/memories with him so...That's all!

I can’t. I’ve already unfollowed so many Facebook friends because of their political views. Twisted political views. I grew up in a household where politics is never really discussed. We just didn’t care much. So yeah I didn’t really develop a liking for it growing up. I would have interest for it once in a while but I figured I have much better things to do. Also, I guess I’m lucky that I don’t have to depend to the Philippine Government for anything. Almost.



On March 16, 2020, The President ordered a lockdown or Community Quarantine whateveryoucallit. Which is okay. Understandable. We were still asked to report to work for 3 days and then the bosses decided not to open the clinic anymore. I mean, we’re not really capable of doing anything to help the government in its fight because the clinic I’m working at is just not equipped. Also, I needed the time off from work to study for my ASCPi test to be honest. Watching TV has been a very exhausting routine. With more positive cases everyday, death counts rising up, Filipinos starving, stupid politicians, good politicians being questioned, shaming healthcare workers, and a lot more chaos! We weren’t ready for this. Nobody was. I pity the poor for they have nothing. I pity the middle class for they are running low. I pity (given that they’ve worked so hard for it) the rich for they don’t have as much. Or maybe they do.



Then there are these hypocrites on Facebook. I mean, I can’t with you guys. Your minds are twisted AF. The office of the vice president offered a free shuttle service for all frontline workers because since the lockdown started, public utility vehicles are prohibited. I commute to and from work. I know how it fcking feels to have no public utility around and still have to go to work. Just 3 days. For 3 days I have struggled to go to work and home. LThe office of the vice president Leni Robredo made the right decision. And she was bashed for it. Most of the supporters of the president hates the vice president so you know. FVCK. You can hate her as a person but what she did was the right thing to do. Imagine if these health care workers couldn’t go to work because there’s no way they can? So kayo nalang din mag nurse doon kung gusto niyo.



Then there’s Koko Pimentel. Oh my. I don’t know what to think. I was so angry at him and then I am not. I just don’t think he really meant to harm anyone. Maybe because I wasn’t anywhere near the hospital. I can only feel the rage of everyone he came across with. I’d be so angry too.



Then came this VIP testing of Miguel Zubiri. Who was tested more than once and tested positive by the way. Then the list of the politicians who were marked as priorities came out and yeah basically they have used the LIMITED KITS the country have that time and despite having a logarithm that they have to follow to be tested. People are enraged that it could have saved the life of many who were not yet tested because these politicians used up the available kits. Thank goodness we have the UP people that developed a rapid testing kit. Ngayon niyo sabihin na sayang ang pagpapaaral sa mga scholar.



The healthcare worker who was splashed bleach on his face. Ang kakapal ng mukha!

The main purpose of us going to Japan is to actually put in order some of the stuff my father used to own and is now being distributed and stuff. Also, to put my father to rest. Here’s us the day we put my dad to rest. It was an emotional time.

I first celebrated with my co-workers because I celebrated at my work place on the 13th. Given that I spend almost everyday of my life at work, it’s really nice that I have them to celebrate with. For some reason, I felt really great to have celebrated with each and everyone of them.








Second day, I celebrated with the fam! I can have it delivered at home but I thought, when was the last time we all ate at a proper table? Like, when was the last time I spent time with my fam, right? With work being hella crazy, I thought this would be the perfect time.










Third day we spent at Dad’s Buffet with one of my dad’s friend sponsoring the dinner. I overate and all but you only turn 28 once, I guess.













Fourth day I spent with my closest friend. This should have been a celebration of my best friend’s bridal shower as well but the lady wasn’t feeling too good so we went anyways. It was a lot of fun to be honest. My crew will always be my go to! Except family of course!




That’s how I celebrated my birthday folks. I mean, 28 is a big number, I know. I mean, it puts pressure to me and stuff but I try not to let it get the best of me. I don’t even like I’m 28. I’m still that 22 year old free spirit, fresh graduate, and naive me that went to Japan put of nowhere because why not? Except that I’m now carrying those 6 years of experience of course! I couldn’t ask for more! That’s all!