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I had another productive week. And though I'm very busy with work, I make sure not to overdo it and make sure to make time for my loved ones, while still having a "me time".

It's weird how I'm doing okay naman then suddenly, a scene in the k-drama I was watching last night made me ugly cry. I'm not gonna tell you the title and specific details so I won't spoil the show for you.

Boy and girl made a deal and got married because they would both benefit from it but eventually fell head over heels for each other. But fate keeps getting in the way and being together would only end up getting the other hurt. It's fictional e. Basta. The guy, being scared that he might get the girl killed or hurt, left her. He once made a promise that whenever the girl called out his name, he would be there. When the guy said his goodbye and left (nakatalikod si ate girl at biglang bumitaw si bebe boy), girl tried to say his name a couple of times, hoping he would still be there. He was gone but he lit up all the lights to make sure bebe girl would be safe. They were both hurting and ate gurl was missing the guy so much. She could feel that the guy was still hovering around her and protecting her, while she also thought maybe she was just in denial and missing him. But damn she was right. 😭 He would suddenly appear and sleep right next to her the moment she falls asleep. Whenever she fell asleep on the couch, he would carry her to bed, which led her to think her alter ego did that 😂 and that she just couldn't remember because she was too drunk or tired.

So ayun na nga, because he was still watching over her like a God, he came to the rescue when someone tried to kill the girl and sacrificed his life. Ahhhhh shtttt nag ugly na naman ako and felt the hurt.

It felt good to cry and feel all the feels. Grabe the burst of emotions.

Okay so where's the music suggestion ha?

May pa story time para mas feel ninyo.

I've been avoiding heavy drama and senti music so I wouldn't feel sad and be reminded of things in the past that hurt me. Pero why supress my emotions and feelings? Keeping myself busy to bury these feels won't do me any good. So I decided to start listening to those songs again once in a while, hoping at some point, those songs won't affect my mood anymore.

1. Promise - Laufey

https://open.spotify.com/track/08PdFBcXzpkn1cWNgmKqhn?si=NMjceEScQUi3hZfOek6HBg

According to the singer-song writer, the song is about a long distance situationship. It was hard for her to cut-ties with the guy but she eventually did because she knew it wouldn't end well if she didn't.

"I made a promise

To distance myself

Took a flight, through aurora skies

Honestly, I didn't think about

How we didn't say goodbye

Just see you very soon

It hurts to be something

It's worse to be nothing with you, mmm

So I didn't call you

For sixteen long days

And I should get a cigarette

For so much restraint

No matter how long I resist temptation

I will always lose

It hurts to be something

It's worse to be nothing with you

I've done the math

There's no solution

We'll never last

Why can't I let go of this?

So I broke my promise

I called you last night

I shouldn't have, I wouldn't have

If it weren't for the sight of a boy

Who looked just like you

Standing out on Melrose Avenue

It hurts to be something

It's worse to be nothing with you, mmm

It hurts to be something

It's worse to be nothing with you"

Alam mo yung when you've both invested time, effort, etc. on each other as friends but unintentionally give mixed signals and then things get f**ked up? I think nadali nitong song na ito yun.

2. Rainy Days - V

https://open.spotify.com/track/54bg1e6ABcZfpU3yzwxnPf?si=sNCHsPP-RpWhYzFtFgtsVw

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

Starin' at my phone 난 깨있지

Hopin' for your call lately

I've been on my own maybe

이젠 지난 일에 맨날

Time with you was so amazing

Haven't changed, it's still the same me

늦었지만 우리 다시

Can we go back to that moment again? Yeah

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

Remember how I used to make you laugh the most

내가 이런 말 할 자격 없어도

Let me make up for all the time we lost

We can start again, open all the doors

Don't tell me it's ovеr, we can start it over

너는 나의 네 잎 clover

Yеah, I can feel your touch, I remember your kiss

그 말은 아팠지 and I miss you

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

Rainy days

I'm thinkin' 'bout you, what to say

Wish I knew how to find the way

Right back to you, on rainy days like

3. We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth

https://open.spotify.com/track/06KyNuuMOX1ROXRhj787tj?si=pzZR7L6oQTmq-mRUXZKatQ

This is the original version but if you wanna keep the senti vibe goin', here's a slowed + reverb version

https://open.spotify.com/track/2oBtTAjtGaO8KOw67MlTN0?si=BVv1JoPlT02uA0vQ3q91Mg

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

I just heard you found the one you've been looking

You've been looking for

I wish I would have known that wasn't me

'Cause even after all this time, I still wonder

Why I can't move on

Just the way you did so easily

Don't wanna know

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight

If he's holding onto you so tight

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

I just hope you're lying next to somebody

Who knows how to love you like me

There must be a good reason that you're gone

Every now and then I think you might want me to

Come show up at your door

But I'm just too afraid that I'll be wrong

Don't wanna know

If you're looking into her eyes

If she's holding onto you so tight

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

Like we used to do

Don't wanna know

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight

If he's giving it to you just right

The way I did before

I overdosed

Should've known your love was a game

Now I can't get you out of my brain

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

We don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't love anymore

What was all of it for?

Oh, we don't talk anymore

Like we used to do

We don't talk anymore (don't wanna know)

Kind of dress you're wearing tonight (oh)

If he's holding onto you so tight (oh)

The way I did before

We don't talk anymore (I overdosed)

Should've known your love was a game (oh)

Now I can't get you out of my brain (whoa)

Oh, it's such a shame

That we don't talk anymore

4. Let Me Know - Angus & Julia Stone

https://open.spotify.com/track/7h0VsTZfCgvv7UBdrgvvkj?si=7kTu-gAMSiOpO3FyE2yCPw

Do I stay, do I go?

Waiting for someone to let me know

'Cause that old town's got me blue

Hm, it's not so neat without you

Waiting for someone to walk up and let me know

Waiting for someone to walk up and let me know (where did you go?)

Waiting for someone to come up and let me know (do I stay or do I go?)

Waiting for someone, my friend (do I stay or do I go?)

Waiting for someone (do I stay or do I go?)

Do I stay or do I go? (waiting for someone, come on, let me know)

Stay (do I stay or do I go?) Do I go?

See the snow melt

See the snow melt cold in your hand

Ah where d'you land? Where did you go?

Hm, this tired old town is not so nеat without you

Waiting for someone to walk up and let mе know

(Do I stay or do I go?)

Waiting for someone to walk up and let me know (Where did you go?)

(Do I stay or do I go?)

Waiting for someone to come up and let me know

(Do I stay or do I go?)

(Waiting for someone) Walk up, walk up, my friend

Waiting for someone, come up, let me know

(Do I stay or do I go?) Do I stay? Do I go?

(Waiting for someone, come up, let me know)

Do I stay? Do I go?

Do I stay or do I go?

Waiting for someone, come up

(Waiting for someone to walk up and let me know) Do I stay? Do I go?

(Do I stay or do I go?)

Do I stay? Oh, do I go? (Do I stay or do I go?)

Waiting for someone, come up, let me know

(Do I stay or do I go?) Waiting for someone

(Do I stay or do I go?)

Do I stay? (Waiting for someone, come up, let me know)

Do I stay or do I go? (Waiting for someone)

(Waiting for someone, come up, let me know)

(Do I stay or do I go?)

Do I stay? (Do I stay or do I go?) Oh, gonna walk up, my friend

5. When Was That - Angus & Julia Stone

https://open.spotify.com/track/6jnlKJHNfDXuriiTQAERWz?si=UY7emUqdTaehG-9boEM7Tg

I wonder if I am dreaming

Everything feels so strange now

Under this old town's sky

I wonder if there's still meaning

In all the things I'm feeling

Should I say goodbye?

Take me back to when things were easier

Take me back to a place that feels like home

When was that?

I wonder if you can hear me

Wonder if you can feel my heart

Beating now

I wonder if I'll be okay

Wonder if things will keep on changing

Will I fall down?

Take me back to when things were easier

Take me back to a place where I belong

Take me back to a place that feels like home

When was that?

That's it for tonight! Nawa'y hindi ako mag ugly cry later as I watch the "Finale" of the K-drama mentioned earlier. Saktong hikbi lang.

A Productive January

I stayed in QC for 7 days, for a 5-day training. Since traffic in the Metro is really bad, I decided to book a place near PTSI. For trainings and seminars that would last 2-5 days, I always choose to book fully furnished condominiums nearby. Because I want to feel at home, to be able to cook, clean and do the laundry. I also need a reliable internet connection because although I was on an official business, I still needed to do paper works and communicate with my bosses, staff and workmates from different departments. I stayed in Sun Residences for it was near to "everything", hospitals, restaurants, malls, etc. Strategic Location! I was one jeepney ride away from PTSI, but as a person who isn't a fan of crowded spaces, I'd ride the tricycle instead.

In each batch of the training, participants are limited to ten. One slot per institution, to give chance to others. We were from different parts of Luzon. Regions I, II, III, IV and NCR. And even though we were 4-5 years apart in age, and with lots of people in the medtech community, it's cool that we have mutual friends and eventually became friends before we parted ways.

I moved back to Bataan in 2015 after graduating college and have been living with my parents since then. And wow, I never thought I'd feel homesick in Manila last week. Whenever I were in the unit, I'd video call my mom to check in on her and dad and keep the VC on while we do chores. Kaya siguro hindi ako natuloy mag abroad is because I was afraid to be away from them.

To avoid home-sickness, I tried to go out on my own and explore new shops and restaurants nearby. Thanks to Grab, I got to those places safely.

As a person who really has no control of her time because of work and other responsibilities that I have, I don't get to set up meetings in advance anymore, because I end up cancelling them. And because I didn't know whether I'd have time to meet up with my college besties, I didn't get to schedule a "catch-up" date with them. But I am happy that my cousins who lived nearby invited me to dinner after knowing I was within their area.

My cousin Maikee and her husband Xavi took me to a famous unlimited grill and hotpot place, Jiang Nan, Located in Banawe.

Glad we went before the "peak hours". We didn't have to wait in line. While we were having our dinner, dumami na yung tao at mahaba na ang pila.

Food was good but I think tumatanda na kami at hindi na kayang kumain nang marami. LOL.

We had fun catching up and talking about our childhood.

We then went to Icebergs for dessert.

Sundae was good and wasn't too sweet!

For my last night in Manila, another cousin took me out to dinner. An hour before we went out, Jozelle sent me links to cafes. I thought it was for us to choose HAHAHA but we ended up Food Hopping and it was fun and worth it!

We first went to Aichi Cafe

Aichi Cafe is known for its Mochi. Grabe yung texture and taste nung Mochi. I totally get why they get sold out. The best time to visit their cafe is during the day, para hindi ka sawi, o masayang ang punta.

I eat matcha but I am not really a fan of its aftertaste. But I loved their Matcha Mochi Ice Cream. ANG SARAP. Pwede ba mag open kayo ng branch sa Bataan? HAHAHUHU!

They also serve coffee. Since their shop is really small, you could smell the strong aroma of the coffee beans. Jozelle isn't a fan of coffee so we decided to eat outside. While we were chatting outside, the sushi shop next door caught our attention, Aiko Sushi. We had the Spicy Salmon Roll. Ang fresh ng ingredients, and the rolls were made to order. Ang bilis rin ng service. Staff were also nice and allowed us to bring in outside food, yung mochi from next door. When we were almost done, we booked a grab to out next location... Cafe Guilt!

As a fan of Guacamole, we ordered chips that had a Guacamole dipping sauce. It was an "okay lang" appetizer. There's something lacking in the sauce.

                                                 

Guacamole and Chips - 5/10

We had the Angus Ribeye with Sweet Potato Fries (Well Done) - I'd give this a 9.5/10

Ahhhh, drinks!!! Haha! Sobrang pasok sa panlasa ko.

1. Hibiscus Iced Tea 10/10 - unlike SB's Iced Shaken hibiscus na bland, ito mejo sour. Mahilig kami sa sour so, it's a YESSSS AND A 10!

2. Charcoal Lemonade 10/10 - Just the right amount of sourness!

3. Amaretto Sour 10/10 - Smells like candy. It doesn't have a strong alcohol aftertaste and it has a balanced sourness and sweetness!

The lobster soup was okay 8/10

Very pang tamad itong entry ko na ito because I just wanted to post it na kaagad before I forget. Because tomorrow, we'll start accepting patients na and I'll be busy with work, chores, PAMET, trainings, etc. I once was asked by a friend, " Bakit ka ba nagmamadali?". Hindi naman ako nagmamadali. Nag eenjoy naman ako and I am doing this out of passion and love for these things that I do. But thank you for reminding me to slow down. I do not over-work anymore. :)

I am glad that this friend is doing okay and gets to do the things he loves doing.

Hello, 2024!

What an exciting year!

This year, we will be opening our doors to provide patients with excellent care and quality services.

Grateful to God that I was able to pull off some last minute shiz last December to be given our License to Operate as a Tertiary Clinical Laboratory. This year naman, I'll be attending trainings and seminars. 🥹 As a person who loves learning new things, I am so excited. But as a lazy person, packing my stuff, booking accomodations, thinking about the gas, toll, travel time, traffic and having to liquidate the expenses (having to keep all receipts) make me not want to go.

I'll be in ______ for one week and tried to pack light. 😆 And this is the lightest it could go.

I'll be attending a 5 day 8-5 DSSM training next week, while I'll still have to check in on our laboratory staff. LOL Kailangan talagang mag healthy living, kung hindi ay mapapabilis ang buhay ko. 😆