Love.Risk.Surf.Live

Finally got myself a new phone and now switching from android to ios! Think it was a good buy. I asked my Aunt who was in Poland to check compare the price of iPhone there. Apparently it's more expensive compared to local price here in Powermac. She has a layover in Dubai and checked out the price in dutyfree there. And yay score, plus it's tax free! The last time I bought myself a phone was 6 years ago when I was still working at NEDA and it was a Sony Ericson unit.

It's half day today in school so I made use of the free time wisely. It was a tiring one! I took the UV going to NEDA, but then I didn't realise I rode the wrong one. So I had to walk from Saint Francis to NEDA. I went to NEDA to request for my certificate of employment. The HR has a forum until Friday but the good thing is there was someone who received my request. From NEDA I walked going to SSS in Pioneer to add up my savings in Peso Fund. It's been a year I think since I last gave my contribution. Then from SSS, I walked all the way to Poveda! Now that's really far! I had the time to spare and surprisingly I enjoyed that long walk alone. Feeling accomplished after yay!

This afternoon we had a talk on this: wellbeing and mindfulness from the perspective of a registered psychologist. I feel like the talk was meant for me, as if the speaker was talking to me. I took down notes and really gave everything she said a thought. Recognise and experience the emotion- change how we think Accept the emotion Express emotions constructively-be active or write Use compassionate voice Never do these to yourself: asking the questions What if If only Why me Be present in the moment Cease to overthink Offline connections are important Do not compare Choose your influence   How to be mindful Connect-talk and listen; be there; feel connected Be active-do what you can Take notice-reminisce the simple things that give you joy Keep learning-embrace new experience Give-time, words, presence

Class suspended today due to heavy rains. To make use of the time wisely I finally fought my lazy self and went to SSS to get my UMID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID. It's a 4-1 identification card the Filipinos can use to transact with government agencies like SSS, Pagibig, PhilHealth, and GSIS. Well my purpose for getting one is so I can apply for a loan at SSS. I was number 57 when I arrived, and number 33 was being served. In 2 hours I was done with the process until ID capture. I will be getting the ID in 3 months.

August 11, 2018 Saturday Yesterday was a full day despite the rain. I braved driving to Makati even if I really hate driving there. I attended a seminar by Fortrust. It was an informative one and I got useful details I needed. It was raining when I left the seminar so my shoes were drenched too. Freezing cold in the car as I drove now to UP. I took the EDSA route and arrived around past 1pm. There were a couple of students who attended the GA. I attended because I wanted to know the new guidelines for thesis. I'm nearing that stage already surprisingly. One more semester, and I'm done with all coursework. After the meeting I went to UP Town with momi, to go check some dresses and jumpsuits I could wear for the wedding on Saturday. Apartment store have some elegant selections. I tried on a couple of them and finally found the best fit and look for me. Yay! It was still raining hard, cold wind. And a perfect dinner would be a hot ramen at Ramenagi! Yum!! I decided stay put...

Finally gave in to the need to protect my mac! Been delaying to buy a decent sleeves for my mac because ackk it's expensive. Every time I pass by Power Mac or Beyond the box, I always look at their available incase sleeves. Yesterday I've decided to buy already the incase sleeves from Beyond the Box. Yay! It's not my fave color though but still the same brand. I like how feathery soft it is inside! 

During the ICT boot camp, my colleagues were talking about Buy Bust, an opening film in the Cinemalaya. They said since it's in the opening act, it means it's a must see!  "Because there's no other day but today!" was my thinking yesterday. Right after the ICT boot camp in school I asked my best friend to come with me and see it. The film was of course about a buy bust operation, high lighting the war on drugs theme in our country. It's a sad reality. Lots of innocent civilian people and even policemen killed. Drug dealers won't really end because they are being protected by some higher ups in the police department. The dirty political system and unceasing corruption. I still salute and honor the policemen who have clean conscience and whole heartedly doing their job. Bless them always and their family.

Reading Thought Catalog can bring you a myriad mix of emotions, heartbreaking, sad, contented, relieved, happy, fortunate and a whole lot more. This particular article highlighted important points as if slapping me in the face to wake up! When someone decides you’re not the one for them, don’t argue with them. When someone decides you’re not the one for them, do not, I repeat, do not question yourself.   When someone decides you’re not the one for them, love yourself enough to let them go.   When someone decides you’re not the one for them, take your time to find yourself again, a self that isn’t confined within anyone’s definition of “the one,” a self that’s true, a self that’s happy.   Remember your life before them. Remember all the moments you felt so happy, so confident, so strong and it had nothing to do with them or being chosen by them at all. Everything mentioned in the article pierced my heart, and allowed me to come back into my senses...

On the way to school, heavy rain poured! Many teachers and students came in late. Lucky for me I left the house earlier than usual. Spent the morning making my exam and prepping my slides for today's plenary. When unexpectedly classes in all levels got cancelled. So now the my problem is to plan a good schedule for the remaining days before the exam. Should be able to cover topics intended for the session. Yikes! There's been a lot of class suspensions and class disruptions. Before students were dismissed I went to the eco bazaar booths here in school. I support anything local and environment friendly! I bought for the first time shampoo bars. I hope this bar will work perfectly. And because I love beaded bracelets, can't resist buy another addition to my arm candies! I bought wellness stone set. Amazonite- promotes positivity; Howlite- elminates stress; Turquoise- strengthens body resistance. Got them from @bedazzleaccesories. I'm not really a believer of these stone...

I agreed and entertained the suggestion to go talk to a doctor. I figured it could be good to hear from a professional, help me process what transpired. Took my half day today but then unfortunately I only learned about her emergency late! So we rescheduled. Her office was at Greenbelt. I was there already so I walked around. Feeling sentimental! Passed by the chapel. We heard mass here together. Then played in my mind that day when we spent our Sunday in Greenbelt. Knelt down and prayed. I prayed for him and I prayed for myself. Feeling better each day and extremely motivated more than ever. Thankful for the people who's been extra loving to me!  I don't like driving to Makati. I'm scared. Was very dependent on google to direct me, but then uuugh my reliable phone stopped working for a while. I missed a turn and later on was driving farther my destination. Minutes later my phone worked and continued to give direction. After my heart beating fast I then arrived! So I ...

Time flies! It's the eighth month of the year. What have I done? Now I have to seriously evaluate and plan where my life will go. It freaks me out! I feel like I'm not even at par with what my parents achieved when they were my age. I know, I shouldn't be comparing my life to them or to anyone else. I just can't help it. I'm laying down my plans here to help me stay focussed and be on track. Short term goals: I've entertained the idea of going abroad to work but never really did anything about it. So today, I'm finally doing something and looking at my options on how I can do just that.   I'm giving myself a year to finish my graduate studies. (Well whichever comes first, work abroad or finish school) Learn something new. When I went to Siargao in 2015 I told myself I will enroll in Honda to do the basic ride lesson but then I got lazy, deym it's been three years! So now I'm finally doing it in preparation for my cancelled Taiwan t...