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Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Officially Unemployed

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I love it. I know I have shared my sentiments with some friends but as of this writing, I have nothing but gratitude that I get to spend my time resting and planning the new chapter of my life. I don't know if I ever blogged about anything related to my work in the Philippines recently but here it is. I'll give you a tour.

Von Voyage! I actually didn't know the meaning of this until about awhile ago but yeah I guess it's not all that common to say in Japan? Is it just me? OF COURSE. ALWAYS JUST ME, DUH.

My last lunch break with my St. Anthony fam!

It's kinda sad that I don't get to share my knowledge or experience to the new recruits as much but I'm sure they're gonna be well taken care of by my colleagues/batchmates there. If anything, we have a senior staff that I got to be so close to especially during the last few months of my stay.

I'm just happy that I got to spend my last day with everyone! I mean, it's inevitable and work is not forever so yeah. I have no regrets leaving because I know that I did my best everyday. That's all! Can I just share thought that they wrote me letters for keep? I love me some hand written notes for sure!

That's me folks! Signing off.

Monday, 4 January 2021

令和３年

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It’s The New Year! It’s a new year. So basically it’s just another week or so of writing the year wrong. Even though we did celebrate the occasion more this time that last year’s, it’s just not enough, I feel like. Maybe it’s just me though. I’m turning almost 30 this year.

We started the celebration on December 24th. I know this is supposed to be a very wholesome/jolly/merry celebration but let me rant for a second. My sister managed to get us a reservation at Sambokojin at West Avenue. It was all good and all or so we thought. Dinner is around 6 and we arrived there around 5. We were early even. There were staff going in and out of the area and one of them approached us and asked the purpose of us being there. So my mom explained that we have a reservation and all but then he told us that they don’t operate the buffet at dinner time and so we were like, then how the hell did we get a reservation? Whose fault is it? It’s not exactly near from where we live so you mean we went there for a reservation that doesn’t exist? I mean, I would have been more aggressive to be honest but for some reason, I kept my cool. Kind of. Ha, it’s Christmas after all. But yeah that happened.

After some time on the road and not finding anywhere to eat, we decided to go to the mall. I mean, I’m not mad but I was mentally prepared to eat sashimi that day so I was generally in a not so good mood but yeah I guess we managed to be somehow done for the day. We ate at Yabu. They had some Christmas decorations going on at the mall so that’s good. It kind of lifted my already dead spirit so that’s good.

The next day we went to Intramuros to attend the Christmas mass presided over by archbishop Brown. He did give a lovely homily so I was happy. One thing he said that I can’t forget is that it’s the things we do on Earth that will get us to heaven. It’s not how he said it exactly of course. Something like the preparation should start here on Earth. Which is true.

The famous place where we took all of our Christmas photos then and now.

We went to the mall after and that’s where we ate lunch.

Come New Year’s eve, mom prepared kind of a lot than the usual. I guess it’s because we didn’t get to celebrate as much because of dad’s passing last year. We had more than what we would have so I was really very happy. Food is life.

We went to the church on the first day of the New Year and everything’s well.

We went to the mall again to eat and we ate at this Japanese restaurant chain and although it would never be as good as it is in Japan, it was okay. One bit less than okay I should say. So there you have it guys that’s how we celebrated the Holiday Season.

Our cake and mom's 12 lucky fruits or whatsoever. Also, I don't know if you've noticed that all pictures here have been retouched and filtered because for some reason, I can't take good pictures anymore so I guess to make this like a slightly better post or just to make it look like its a well thought of post, filter!

Happy New Year guys! From me and my babies. Woah! 皆さん明けましておめでとうございます。今年もよろしくお願いします。

Monday, 30 December 2019

あけましておめでとう！

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2020. End of another decade. I mean, I know it’s all going too fast but man, this year passed by like a breeze. I have stayed in the Philippines for like 11 months now. I have been working for 6 months now and yeah, time just went by like that. I have so many things to be thankful for. I have been in 4 countries in one year. I mean, that’s the life, right? I can’t wait to be in 5 next year! I’m just kidding. Wait, am I? LOL. You know what though, I think I want to visit all the provinces in the Philippines because, I’m already here, right? Might as well! I’m gonna be 28 this year. Like, 28, ladies and gentlemen. OMG.

Can I just share that it’s my first time tasting this and yeah not a fan. It’s too spongy for me. I feel like I can have something better at a cheaper price, you know what I mean? That’s all! I won’t be having resolutions because I always fail. One thing I would like to do is to drink lotsa water I think. My SGOT and SGPT levels are on the roof! Also my triglycerides! I can’t believe I’m already having tita problems when I’m not even a tita yet! Well I have one nephew but hey! Well it’s probably because I’m fat so yeah I’m kinda planning to eat less this year too.

You know what I fear though? I just keep on getting fatter! Like I’ve never been able to find a photo where I’m fatter than I am now. So let me just share this photo because this might be the slimmest I’ll be or something. Hate it!!!! Totally not hating myself or something though just the thought of it makes me kinda annoyed. That’s all! Happy New Year!

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Emotions. A lot of it.

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I'm already 23 years old. Young to have experienced it all, yes. But old enough to know things even when it doesn't necessarily directly apply to me.

Blogged: April 7, 2012

Well, being left alone as to say. Let me tell you a story. I used to have this Vietnamese friend from Sydney, Australia. I met him when I decided I wanted to study French (I still do) and I would be willingly teach that person English/Japanese/Filipino. Well this guy wanted to learn Japanese. He didn't teach me French because he only knows English but he was actually awesome. He's very down to earth, kind, bubbly, sweet, and everything you could ask for. We used to talk everyday, every effing night for let's say 2 years. I actually ended up not teaching him the language at all haha. We talk about the most random stuff. Like, sometimes he would call and not say anything at all. And we're fine with that. Sweet silence. Most of the time he would say sweet things, we listen to his or my playlist and all that but you know, 3 years ago, after that 2 years of consistent communication, it stopped. No warning. I mean, I don't know why but it got me real hard. I guess part of my disappointment is that I expected too much. Who wouldn't, right? But you know, he's not even my boyfriend. I assumed. It was like me not wanting to talk to anyone that time. My friends and family excluded of course. Other guys to be specific. After 2-3 years of no formal communication, we managed to somehow try to reach out again. For me it was a form or closure. An assurance that we still are friends. Once in a while, we text.

Blogged: November 11, 2012

There are still scattered blogpost about this guy but you know, overtime, I learned to accept. I guess time was really just in our favour and magically fixed everything. We're cool.

I am going thru the same crisis right now. This is not even the story. But the same thing. A more complicated story actually. As much as possible I don't want this to end because it's beautiful but I guess sometimes things are really meant to end and teach us a lesson. Whatever that is, we'll learn later in life. It's painful now, yes. It's painful even just to think that tomorrow might not be the same anymore. More or less, I think we would know when to let go. We're just really denying it and just trying to deal with the pain well in fact, it's about time. Time to free ourselves of things that once made us happy and sad at the same time. It's complicated. But it's gonna be alright. You know, thinking about what I went thru 3 years ago, I know it's gonna be hard but at the end, it's gonna be okay. Not right ahead but eventually. You shouldn't be in a situation (for too long) where you feel worthless. Ciao!

Tuesday, 3 February 2015

February is UP! Mamemaki.

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This kind of post is my favorite kind of post to write before. Like, I don't even know why. Maybe because at the beginning of each month, I usually have a lot of things that I look forward to. Places to go, food to eat, friends to see and all that Jazz. But we all know that only half of my plans can make it thru to the second stage. And there are so many stages. LOL. It actually depends whether I would have two days off, if I'm tired or whatever, or my mood basically. Can I just say that I have already failed today's plan of going to Harajuku-Shibuya? Work ended kind of late and I got home kind of late so after work, I set an alarm at 12 and I was like, sleepy and then I thought mmm...I still have a lot of time to go there anyways. LAZY! I should get a planner. I have a journal but I would like to let you know that I haven't seen that since July of last year. Yup!

I'm turning 23 this month. I have had lots of conversation with my mom about it recently. Mainly her asking me whether I'm turning 22 or 23 more than twice in a week. And my auntie asking me too. But when I said 23, she said she thought I was just 21. Oh how I wish. We all know that 5 years from now, I wish I'd just be 23. Life is full of discontentment. Like, it's just the way it is. My mom said I'd be 25 soon. Oh okay. No pressure!!

Anyways, I feel like I'm going back to the track of blogging again. Which kind of feel nice but the same time I'm feeling pressured for whatever reason. Awhile ago, my sister asked me what my new blog is all about and how it differs from my previous blog and I was like, I just need a more organized space and she was like, I'll check it then. I don't think this blog is more organized though. It's still just me. Cluttered lol. If any, I think this month is gonna be great!!

鬼はそと、福はうち!

Awesome workplace gave away some rolls for takeout. Thank you!! So for this year, I would like to ask for good health for my grandmother. Bad health out this year for everyone hopefully. Especially for my nana. Mamemaki is a tradition at the beginning of spring when you can apparently throw bad spirits out of your life and invite some good vibes in. Grandma's condition is at its worse as of the moment and I honestly feel so helpless being away from her. I hope everything's gonna be alright though. I know it will be. Just in different perspectives. I wish for everyone to have the courage to accept things we cannot change.

Growing up, we didn't really celebrate such thing and although very minimal, it's actually my first time celebrating it. Early Spring, huh? Yes, please! I can't wait for the Hanami. Also. I don't really like it when it gets too cold. Spring is just perfect!! See you!

Friday, 25 July 2014

Weird Dream Yet Again

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I always get weird dreams but sometimes dreams can only get weirder. I had a dream about my college friends that I miss so so much.

First thing that I remember is when I gave my friend Rach a seaweed from Africa. Let's just pause for a while and reflect. Why the hell would I have a seaweed from Africa?? Also, I didn't know they have their own style of making seaweeds. Anyways, it looked a lot like something I can buy anywhere. Nothing special! So then moments later, she texted me. And it goes something like this.

Thank you for the African Seaweed. A Triangular creature from Africa is trying to steal it from me. If you know what I mean.

No Rach! I don't know what you mean! Triangular creature?? Are we talking shapes now? LOL. Then it ended.

The next scene was me going up and down the stairs seeing batchmates in their suits and dresses. I don't know but I assume it must be prom basing it from the aura of the scene. Random. From Africa to prom? Then I find my way to getting hold of my test papers!! Which are soaring high! Hahaha that's why I know it was a dream (LOLJK). Then I can't see clearly but I remember a high school friend mixed with college friends asked me how to say "CAN I BE YOUR BOYFRIEND?" In Japanese.

I then concluded that it's my college friend because I don't want that specific high school friend to ruin my dream. Hahaha see yah!

Thursday, 13 February 2014

February So Far

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Hola guys! I just want to share/take note of how my February have been. This is so far a very chillax month but at the same time it's kind of eventful as well. Ang gulo lang. Anyways. Uhm chillax events nalang.

First, at the very first day of the month, I saw this. It's kind of sad to say goodbye to a friend but things really have to happen the way it happened. I'm happy because I know it's for the better. Let me just tell you about her. We came in to work together and we really clicked so I don't know I will really miss her. I was moved when I saw the note because I kind of saw her writing that but I didn't think she would write my name because we were on duty on her last day of duty and the thing is we never really said goodbye probably. Pulled a Life of Pi tiger moment there huh? But yeah I would have probably be emotional and stuff so yeah. Oh well.

Second picture happened on a Sunday. Well I don't really believe in luck alone but I was pretty impressed with these horses so I had to take a picture. This is also the time where I had to buy stuff to bring with me to Japan. Can I just talk about Horoscopes? There were so many boards there with horoscopes and stuff and my cousin was really interested in reading, right? I was like, wait a second! I noticed they said nice things to all horoscope and I was like, really now? But you know, those are nice guides for people but if you're just gonna let that happen on its own, na-uh!

the sun is setting

Lastly, pictures of the sky. I don't remember how to the sky looks is Japan but I will surely miss my view here. Sad. Hopefully it's better there though. Just a side note, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW. Anyways, just like most of my Birthdays, I don't really get too excited. I think of it as a special day but no need for a huge celebration or anything like that. Will blog about my feelings if I feel like it tomorrow. Ciao! :)

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Victory and Friends.

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FRIENDS <3

Hi guys! When I passed the board exam, I knew I have to celebrate it with these awesome people. You may know my cousin (black top) from the many blog post I have featured her to. I have also featured my best friend (pink top) in maybe a blog post or two and the new girl in the picture (green top) is Diana! A high school super close friend of mine.

Nothing fancy. Just a dinner out to celebrate my victory and just to catch up with things. I am blessed with awesome friends and I am really thankful to have them in my life.

It rained so hard that time and my cousin and I were there an hour earlier than the call time and then yeah we were worried that my friends would actually go on with this dinner but then they did! So rare. LOL.

THE MEDYO BLURRY PERO PWEDE NA PICTURE

SUNSET LOVE

MY FACE FTW!

BEAUTY

NOT SO TASTY

Ordered two servings of this fries which I kind of regret doing because personally, it's really not that tasty for me. It's like too powdery because of like the artificial flavor which is not really that tasty as well so it's like eating talcum powder lang. But anyways.

FIREWORKS

Diana told us that they do fireworks on Saturdays so we stayed a little bit longer to watch the show. It's a super short show but since it's free, we really can't complain about it. It's not too shabby! :)

Friday, 23 August 2013

Goodbye Maring! See you never.

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Two years ago, with this kind of weather, I would probably still be thanking the weather because that would mean that the good ol' UST wouldn't have any classes. But the situation is different now. But internship and review classes made me think otherwise. Don't get me wrong though! I still love the rain. But not like what have just happened. That's like five times of what I actually love and that doesn't go hand in hand. Anyways.

This flower is probably the most beautiful thing about this typhoon Maring. Such a survivor! :)

For some reason, my new digital camera decided to focus on the leaves instead of the flower itself. Way to go!

I really hate the flood! With all the diseases and other disgusting stuff it carries, it really freaks me out that kids like to actually swim and play like it's a pool or something. Please don't!

Little Mari wants to play

Luckily, it didn't actually rain that much today. Well actually, I was in the review center for quite a long time today so I actually don't know if it rained at all but for most of the time that I was out, Mr.Sun was very visible. And guess what people would complain about this time? HOT WEATHER. Life.

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Nobody Deserves to Die

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But some cases are hopeless. But some people are asking for it. Therefore, it shall be given to them. This is a post about my opinion on the 35 year old Filipina who will be executed in China any time now. And just about my opinion on it being the punishment.

So the story is this Filipina was caught carrying a prohibited drug at the airport. Coincidence? I don't think so. Her parents are saying that their child is a victim. Really? The woman is not a first timer and I know that she knows what her doing. She just don't know she's gonna get caught! Too bad. Does she deserve to die? NO. She just deserve to be punished. Too bad for her though, China's law states that her act is punishable by death. In that case, she deserve it. I pity her. I pity her family. Especially her children. I know for a fact that their mother just want the best for them that's why she was able to that (and so are hold uppers) but man, it doesn't have to be done that way. The thing is she wanted it the easy way. I don't know if it's even that easy to do that because I bet her conscience killed her many times and stuff like that but you know, she should have said no. And then the media is like, she's just a victim! NOPE. She's aware. She agreed. She hoped that she wouldn't be caught.

I have to say that I think The Philippine government did their part and I'm somehow thankful that they did what they did. The President wrote a letter asking to just punish her with lifetime imprisonment instead of death. And The Vice President went to China to appeal. I mean even though they know the rules. Hindi naman yan sinabi lang on the spot. It's written somewhere and for sure our officials know that rules are rules. But they tried. And I sensed equality. This is not actually the first time this happened. The Government didn't fail to help the families of the people to be convicted and to appeal to the government of different countries so I'm happy for that. Because you know, we should all be protected by our government no matter what. I guess this should be a warning to Filipinos who are not fully aware that this things happen. You can't always get away. So please do yourselves a favor and stop doing illegal stuff. Stop being selfish. First, you're not sure you're gonna get away. Second, you're giving The Filipino people a bad name. I know it's hasty generalization but whatever. I just hope that this would be last time that someone would be killed because of such wrong decision.

Am I pro lethal injection? Not really. I strongly believe that some people really deserve a second chance. SOME. Because for example, if someone killed probably 3 persons, I don't believe that person should be given another chance. Actually, if someone killed someone just because of stupid reasons (jealousy, money, envy, etc.), that's already unforgivable. For me the only valid reason to kill someone is when you're defending yourself or someone from a killer. "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth". To be honest, I'm more pro than against it actually. Maybe it should be back in the system. Maybe it's a way to reduce the criminal rate here in The Philippines. Maybe it would make this country a safer place to live. I bet it would be nice walking around Recto without worrying that someone would stab you and get your things. With a very reliable group of people that would assess a certain case, this might be our best option. I'm not saying this punishment is the answer to everything of course.

Can I just share that in one of our lessons, our lecturer said that before, when lethal injection is still the capital punishment, they were deciding to give the task of injecting the lethal injection to medical technologists since looking for veins is kind of our forte but then the council said that it's against our Code of Ethics so yeah. When he mentioned that, I instantly wondered how it feels like to be the one to inject that thing and end someone's life. Must feel horrible. But I'm still curious. Would I do it? Probably.

Monday, 13 May 2013

I Hate Elections

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As much as I find the election enticing, I just can't control myself and notice the effery going on.

First of all, let's talk about the campaign materials. I really don't mind if it's something very useful to the whole human population such as umbrella, T-shirt, ballpen, and other stuff which we can use in our everyday lives but for some reason, these politicians cannot comprehend that having paper as their material will just pollute the environment! And then their campaign would involve something like cleaning the environment or something like that. Good for them! CLEAN AS YOU GO! I always say that we should always start with ourselves. So tadah! This is what the front of our house looks like.

IS IT FIESTA TIME OR WHAT?

Are you effing serious about this thing, guys? WHAT A WASTE OF RESOURCES! My mom was literally guarding over this last night because these hanging thing actually happens at night and in the morning, you'll get surprised on how many new posters are hanging and serving its purpose as an eyesore. I kind of feel sorry for whoever the winners would be because they have no choice but to have this mess cleaned because let's face it! The losers wouldn't give a shiz about this anymore. So yeah.

Also! On the day of the election itself, which is now, a lot of children were "employed" to give out flyers of these filthy candidates. Like, I don't know whether someone of legal age was hired and for some reason, ordered these children because their lazy arse cannot function so yeah. I'm pretty sure these is illegal but anyways.

Can I just say that I was like feeling fly when I'm entering the place for voting? It feels something like "I own you, bitch!" It feels liberating and when you're done, it feels like you did something good. Although I really enjoyed judging people's decision as I watched the votes go up live on TV last election. That's all! :)

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