my computer at work decided to have a breakdown. like my important work stuff are there. Currently performing cpr on it. please wish me well and send prayers! π’ ps. we don't have an IT in our company. I'm only depending on my more techie officemates.
Di ko alam anung gagawin ko. huhu. uwi na lang kaya ako? haha
If you are having a stressful week right now, one thing you could try is to make sure that you could find time to do something for yourself. Something that would replenish your energy! Eat good food, talk to someone you care, hug your fluffy pillow, play a game, or watch your favorite band! You could have a little crying session too, if you want. π€
I hope we could all have a great Friday and weekend!! Bukas ulit, matutulog na ako.
#mentalhealth #loveyourself
It's a holiday today in the Philippines! It's called Bonifacio day. Bonifacio is a well-known hero during the Spanish Revolution here.
A brief history lesson based from my knowledge:
Our country was colonized by Spain for like 300 years. At some point people probably thought 'enough!' so a secret society grew which Andres Bonifacio founded. It's called Katipunan. I think there were a lot of uprising everywhere during the whole Spanish period but the Katipunan managed to get ahead, and form a republic. Eventually though the Spanish left, and the Americans came and that new era sort of ended the Katipunan. There's a lot to be discussed there but I'm not so great at detailing it. βοΈ
Hearing about the revolutions that happened in my country. I am grateful I didn't live in that kind of society. Although life is not perfect now, atleast I'm not carrying a sword trying to battle against a colonizer. Hopefully it never happens here again.
Year-end projects are here and I feel a bit worried.
Usually our clients in my field are considering the end of the year as a deadline for their projects. It probably has something to do with funds and yearly budget allocations. Hopefully not all clients would demand an early deadline. I want to spend my holidays well! and I haven't had any energy yet to think of gifts and recipes.
Ano kaya handa namin sa pasko? mayroon kaya? haha joke lang π€ #Mylife #justpassingby #busyasabee
I was too busy and suddenly no chambers anymore. goodbye chambers I'm going to miss you π₯Ί
Just ate dinner, and this kiat-kiat is my dessert. apparently it's either called an orange mandarin or a clementine when you google it. It's the cute version of an orange.
#food #ripchambers
We had spaghetti for dinner. I did the slicing of onions, garlic, and hotdogs. I also boiled the pasta. My brother made the tomato sauce with beef and mushrooms. I'm still trying to learn how to cook and they won't let me cook it on my own. π
Kayo po, kumain na po ba kau? Don't forget to eat your meals! Sometimes we work so hard, we forget to eat on time. Being healthy is still the most important. #Food
I arrived too early, and our shop is still closed. I'm not the one with the key so I'm waiting outside.
It's sunny but not too hot. I have a feeling two of my workmates are not going to report today, I heard they have plans yesterday, or atleast one of them π€π
update: One of my workmates showed up! I guess only one of them is filing a leave today. #Everydaylife
I have a migraine and was so busy today at our shop so I could only rest after 7pm. I slept and woke up 10:30 pm to eat dinner.
This is not my usual routine and I was almost feeling low and annoyed. But I convinced myself to be more accepting of the sudden change of routine. Nothing wrong with it I realized. I felt better and now I shall sleep. Bukas na ulit! π
Good night to everyone who are in the same time zone. Good morning to the rest who are starting their day! #MyLife
Meditation and mindfullness are two things that help me deal with my anxiety. At first, I thought these were just fancy words, but at some point I finally accepted that I need to work on myself and my mental health, I researched and I found them helpful.
I find a sense of peace when I give myself a few minutes to just 'be', without judgement. Giving yourself time to acknowledge your present is important. Slowly take deep breaths, and observe your own body. And don't overthink!
'Feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you, only you can let it in. no one else...' it's from Unwritten, this song has a lot of wise messages but this particular line is how mindfulness is. You feel, just feel, and be open about you to own yourself. #Anxiety
Self love for me is taking care of my mental health. It's a struggle everyday but I am determined to be better at it.
Sometimes I don't notice my stress building up during the week, and the weekend is when I feel most overwhelmed. I should be more mindful of my feelings so I don't spill my bucket of emotions!
How should I do this well? Other people are great at handling themselves. I will work hard to be like them. For now let me decompress π #journeytoselflove #SelfLove
One thing I realized is that emails, just like any other technology, have carbon footprint.
Carbon footprint are the total green house gases that we produced from our everyday actions and in turn affects our environment, causing climate change.
And even the little things add up to our carbon footprint. Ofcourse we can't just stop living to eliminate these harmful gases, but we can reduce them.
Emails, are not existing through magic, we use cloud storage spaces for it. And apparently if we let our inboxes full, we are using more electricity generated from fossil fuels and therefore more carbon footprint.
One of the simplest way to lessen it is by deleting unimportant emails! It's a small thing but it is also a good start in helping make the earth greener!
Photo - my keyboard at our office. taken by me. #ClimateAction
I've been watching Dechart Games, Bryan and Amelia playing the game 'Tell Me Why' by Dontnod. The game is choice-based. It's like a 'Choose your own adventure' story. You can select responses and also explore stuff, and your decisions would affect the ending.
Tell Me Why is about twin siblings Tyler and Alyson and they have a mini reunion to find some answers and closure from their past trauma. I don't want to say any spoilers. It has a really nice story, and a lot of the scenes I can relate to, and it can make you cry. It's also about family and dealing with the past.
I like the way the developers created the environment of this game. The visuals are so beautiful! and the characters are believable human beings. I love games like this because it's like reading a book, a visual novel!
photo: screenshot from Dechart Games playthrough #VideoGames
Because I got sick a few days ago, a friend gave me a whole vitamin pack. I do take Vitamin C tablets occasionally, but she insisted that I should also take something with Zinc in it. She told me that this is important for my immune system. It's added protection so I won't get sick often and that it's also good for the skin.
I am so happy to have a very thoughtful friend. π I should take care of myself more so people won't be worried. #Health
One of United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals is Climate Action. SDGs were introduced to help create a more sustainable future for everyone and Climate Change is one concern that the UN wants to address.
I created this chamber because as an individual I really want to be part of this project. I am aware that I might not be living the most ideal lifestyle now, but I would still try my hardest to participate in this movement by spreading information and encouraging others to also join the efforts to care for our Earth!
What else should we do to help achieve a greener world? Have you been affected by climate change? #ClimateAction
I was having a nostalgia moment with one of the most famous Filipino songs during the late 90s to early 2000s. It's a song called 214. I was really young when this came out but my siblings were listening to this and I always consume the music they play back then.
214 is a song by a band called Rivermaya. They are considered one of the top bands here in the Philippines. The song's intro melody is really iconic for me. I wish you could listen to it too. It's available on other platforms!
To be honest, I haven't figured out what exactly 214 means. π
Maybe I should research it! I really find this song soothing, like I'm a carefree kid again. #Music
I'm working from home today because I have flu symptoms since Monday. I have a paranoia that they might think I'm lazy but it's all in my mind. Better stay here and not spread the virus right?
I don't think it's covid π€ since I feel a little better now, and almost all my symptoms are gone. The only thing is that I feel anxious doing tasks after a long break. I'm not used to it and I kinda feel like I'm trying to learn how to walk again. #MyLife
I kept hearing about the metaverse. I still have to read things about it to form a serious opinion but for now, my two brain cells tell me it's like The Sims but in real life. no? π
Last week, after seeing the news, I really thought that they were going to change the app name, but it seems that they are just rebranding their main company.
I thought that was a wise decision, to keep the app name, because it would be a total hassle for business owners to change their company collaterals because their fb page has a different address now or something. I'm not big on tech but that's how I was thinking about it last week. #Technology
Happy Halloween!
Sharing my sims in their party costumes. I think this is the Kylo Ren costume and the mascot outfit is called Yamachan from Snowy Escape. Cute right?
I don't have my own sims account because I play using my brother's computer π€ Sims 4 is fun! I think I build more than I play the actual game because I really enjoy building! #VideoGames
It's the last friday of October. We have a longer weekend since November 1st is considered a holiday in the Philippines. A lot of Filipinos are Catholics, so we celebrate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.. But we know Halloween too!
I like to appreciate the longer break now, since next year there might not be a lot of non-working holidays on the weekdays. My anxiety is also kicking in, since there's a lot of clients in our printing shop. Good thing it's lunch break and I can use the time to regroup. ππ½ββοΈ
I was upset a while ago because of a reckless driver but my brother bought donuts so that's why my mood improved. And yes, I deleted a rant post because I don't think it was helpful to anyone.
A small action can really affect people in different ways, and I would want my readers to feel a little bit better when they see my musings instead of having sad vibes. It's okay to be upset over things ofcourse, but now I am ready to move forward. Thank you glazed donuts! π© #MyLife
I've been seeing more and more people outside whenever I commute. It really feels like we are slowly getting away from the quarantine times, atleast that's how I see it here in Manila. I'm still taking precautions though, like wearing a mask and always washing my hands. It's almost November too, maybe next year will be a lot more different compared to now? #Everydaylife
There was notif of a noise.cash experiment. I tried it, but I'm not sure if it worked since there was no next button? I just kept refreshing it haha. i don't think i did it right, but that's fine. Try my luck again next time. I have to sleep now since I have work tomorrow. Cheers! Have a wonderful evening everyone!
Being busy is good but we should not forget to rest. A reminder to breathe deeply in then breathe out. Remember to relax your shoulders too! π It's calming to pause from daily chores and spend a minute or two just being 'here'
There are times when the world may seem to spin so fast and everyone can look like a blur in the background. But it's okay. Focus on yourself. If we look too far ahead, we might lose track of what's in front of us. #GoodThoughts
It's Friday night. I am thankful that I've finished this week's workshift and I got home safely from my daily commute. It's a small thing but just getting through a whole week is a good reason to be grateful. I got terribly busy this last few days so I wasn't able to write a lot but now I have the whole weekend. I hope to spend my rest time wisely! β¨ #Thankful
Just watched the new trailer for the Uncharted movie. It's inspired by the game with the same title. And Tom Holland will play the lead role. Nathan. I heard that it's like a prequel to the game so it makes sense that the main character is younger.
It's been so long since I saw Uncharted 4 being played and I have forgotten the plot. But I do remember a lot of climbing, childhood flashbacks when the characters were parkouring? over rooftops?.. I really hoped the movie will do well, because I think Uncharted has a lot of potential to be a really enjoyable Action and Adventure movie franchise. π€
I didn't know what to eat today and I wasn't able to prepare a meal this morning. I just bought my lunch from a convenience store. Pasta macaroni, small coke and banana. I already ate half before taking a photo, I hope that's okay with you. We don't have a break room so I am eating on my own table. I always clean up after so I won't get insects 'visiting' me. βΊοΈ #Lunchtime
One step at a time. Sometimes it's overwhelming to look into the distance and realize how far the journey will be. I realized that if I want big and significant changes, starting with even the smallest thing is important.
Just a foot forward, a tiny effort, shaky steps or a hesitant climb - these are still considered progress. Like a single drop of water, someday you'll be able to fill a bucket! In Filipino, 'Tiyaga lang!' (Persevere!) Carry on! #GoodThoughts
I didn't notice that I've been using noise.cash for two months already! I was so hesitant to sign up before because I'm not familiar with the site but I read a few reviews and decided to try it. So far, I am enjoying interacting and reading content here. I think the rules really helped in keeping this site pleasant and relaxing. βΊοΈ This is like a refuge if you begin to feel exhausted from the usual timeline that we see on other places. #NoiseCash
It's Saturday! So many things to do, so I'll make the best out of my free time. I will do my usual chores after breakfast and then sort things out. I still feel sleepy but I'm determined to rise up a little bit early today! I can see the sunshine from my window π€οΈ
Monday-Friday worker here! Let's enjoy our rest day and for anyone who has a shift today, still have a great day! I wish that you'll have not-so stressful office hours!
I made the mistake of watching the trailer of the movie The Black Phone in public, and I almost jumped out of my seat when the ghost of a boy appeared! It's a suspense thriller/horror and I forgot to prepare myself for a jump scare scene.
The plot sounds promising. The young protagonist is trying to escape the serial killer with the help of the former victims' spirits. (tbh I feel sad for the kids who died) The ghosts use a black phone to communicate with the living boy in the basement of the kidnapper. I think it's scheduled to be released next year. Maybe I'll be able to watch it. #Movies