Corn Flakes Wednesday
Date Published: March 2, 2022 (Wednesday)
It's Wednesday today! I'm so excited since we are halfway to Friday and what to expect after Friday? No work, yes!
I'm so excited everytime it's my rest day because as the name suggests, I will finally have longer time to rest or relax and do anything that I want to do. I'm actually planning to spend my weekend peacefully. I don't know if it's just me, but as I grow up, I just want to stay in the comfort of my house, chilling and doing the things that I love, but I also have the money to buy whatever I want. How others do that? Yeah, so basically, that's what I wanted to do on my free day or should I say weekends.
By the way I woke up in a cold weather. As I look outside, I already thought that it will rain and I was right, it rained earlier. It was not a heavy rain though, just right. I was also sleepy early, but as much as I wanted to sleep, I can't because I still have to finish my tasks at work. I also prepared coffee for me to stay awake. Well, did the coffee work? Probably not, I'm still sleepy though but I'm trying to stay awake. I'll just wait for 5 pm to finally sign out and go home.
Cheers to Corn Flakes Wednesday!
My Wednesday turned out great. In the morning, instead of eating rice and viand, I ate corn flakes with milk. I just want to try it because I was craving for it earlier. My mother even told me to eat rice because nothing beats rice in the morning, but I was hardheaded and still eat corn flakes. It still made me full though and I still have an energetic morning although the weather is gloomy.
I love corn flakes by the way. I started to love it when I discover a refreshing drink or dessert. I don't know if you're familiar with it, but it's *Mais con Yelo*. I discovered corn flakes because of it and I can't help but crave for it from time to time.
By the way I bought this corn flakes in a grocery store and it only costs 50 pesos (1$). I'm so happy because it only costs less. I don't need to buy the one in the box which usually costs around 150 or 200 pesos (3$ or 4$). It comes with a sachet, 90 grams I guess.
I think in our house I'm the only one who loves it, so I am the only one finishing this corn flakes at home. They don't like the taste of it, I don't know why.
Right now, I want to eat corn flakes again, I usually prepare it with cold milk because I love to eat it while it's crispy. I don't want to eat corn flakes when it's soaked so much with milk that it's already so soft. To be honest, I have a wonderful day so far because I finally eat corn flakes which I have been craving for since last week.
That's how my Wednesday turned out to be a Corn Flakes Wednesday because the corn flakes became a highlight of my day.
So much for that, my co-worker gave me a Cream White Chocolate and I so love it. I do her a favor earlier and she decided to give me a chocolate as a way of saying thank you to what I did to her earlier. It melted my heart though. I'm so soft for this kind of act. I can't help but thank her as well for the thoughtfulness. I so love the chocolate as well because it's been a while since the last time I tasted one. I'm just so happy because of it.
So that's how my day turned out. It's already 4 pm in our place, I can't wait for it to finally turned 5 pm so that I can finally go home.
**How's your day friends?**
Author's Note
It's so nice to see you here my friends! Hope we can exchange thoughts. Have a great day ahead!
-Celestine
Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
Date: March 1, 2022 (Tuesday)
Try to check your heart whenever you make someone smile. How was it? Does it makes your heart the happiest or just neutral?
It's always a different mood whenever we make someone smile. A part of our heart just fly above the sky. It's an amazing feeling we can't suppress. We also feel like we're the happiest. Anyway making someone smile would take us to a whole new world. A world that makes our heart dance with joy. A place where we can feel positivity. A feeling that we always wanted to feel.
***It's not easy not to feel happy when we make someone smile.***
When we make someone smile, it's like a contagious disease. We will also feel like smiling. We feel the happiness in our hearts whenever we see someone smiling because of us. The level of joy in our heart is priceless. No amount of money would be an equal to that feeling.
**How can we make someone smile?**
There are a lot of things we can do to make someone smile. It doesn't even take a penny to see that smile on the faces of the people we cherish. Even a simple act of gesture could already sprout happiness in the heart of each one.
****Tell Someone a Joke****
Jokes are effective in making someone smile. Even if the jokes are corny, it could still someone smile maybe not visible on the outside, but it's visible on the inside and that's a fact. Actually we don't need to try so hard to make someone smile, just do it out of randomness and we will surely put a smile on the face of that someone
****Compliment Someone****
It's true that if we compliment someone, we could make them smile. Simple thoughts like, "You look great today!" or "That clothes fit so well on you", could already give an impact to someone's day. But try to compliment someone genuinely, not just out of boredom. Complimenting someone is a great act as long as it's true.
****Do them a favor****
People will surely be happy when we do them a favor. Favor such as bringing their things, or helping in cleaning the house is already a random act of kindness that will surely make someone smile.
Actually whatever we share to someone as long as it yields on something positive, it will make someone the happiest. It will make them smile and evem motivated.
****Send them food****
People love food and when we send food to the people we want to be happy, we will surely be happy as well knowing that the other person or other people appreciate what we did. This is just one of the rare days that we do, but this can still add a big happiness in someone's heart. They say food is happiness, sharing food is, as well.
****Smile at Everyone****
This may sound a little weird, but smiling at everyone could also change the mood of someone. If we bump at someone feeling blue, it instantly shift a positive feeling in their hearts whenever he/she see us smiling. That's actually one of the effective ways to make someone smile as smile is contagious.
It's not hard to make someone happy. It's not hard to pain that smile on their faces. A little act of kindness, and even simple words would do to make someone's day yellow. By the wya it's always a joy in our hearts when we make someone smile. Let's just hope that we will be sharing positivity around and make people smile in our own different way. We don't need to push ourselves hard to make someone happy, let's do it genuinely.
Author's Note
Just want to express that you already make me smile today by this act that you did which is reading my article. I'm so happy to see you here. Hope to see you again soon.
-Celestine
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Succulent: New Baby
Date: February 26, 2022 (Saturday)
Feeling so tired today. I haven't done anything productive, but I still feel so tired. I just want to stay on my bed and sleep. Maybe I'm just tired of the past days that all the tiredness have been accumulated today. Further, I also wanted to arrange my room today, but my body is like saying no so I have no choice. I wanted to visit my favorite fastfood chain, but I'm so tired to go. I think my word of the day is tired as I feel so tired really.
By the way I realized that I haven't submitted an entry here yesterday because I went on a trip with my friends and that I was not able to make one. I was so tired though after going home, so I slept directly after I went home. Sorry as well for not being able to visit your pages due to that matter. I'll surely visit you all later or tomorrow. It's already 8:47 pm in our place and that I feel sleepy already.
How are you all by the way? I miss interacting with you all. I miss visiting your pages and read your article. I'll surely do that. I hope all of you are doing fine and all of you are enjoying your day so far.
Now let's talk about my new baby. But before that, I admit, I'm not into plants; so I can say I'm not really a plantita. But I love looking at plants and I love it when they grow. But then, I could still remember when a friend gave me a high maintenance plant. I don't know how to take care of it and that in the end the plant withered and died. I forgot the name, but the plant looked so nice. I feel sad for the plant that was given to me by my friend, but it's a lesson learned for me to research a lot in taking care of the plants.
Although I have a sad experience of taking care of plants before because of the lack of knowledge on taking care of one, I still try this time to take care of one. Not to mention, I bought a succulent from my friend. She already told me on what to do in order to take good care of this succulent. To be honest, I'm so happy after purchasing it as I found it so cute and attractive. After receiving it, I was so excited to take care of it.
Here's my cute little succulent. It looks so healthy and lively. I hope it will not wither and die one day. I hope it will grow into a wonderful succulent still healthy. If that happens, I'll surely be the happiest plantita in town even though I'm still far from being a plantita. Wish me luck with my new baby succulent.
Author's Note
Hey friends! Thank you so much for visiting. Till next time.
-***Celestine***
Tummy's Not Feeling Good
Date: February 24, 2022 (Thursday)
I feel like we're not in good terms with my tummy today. I keep on hearing roar inside my tummy and I don't know why. Hey tummy, can we be friends again?
By the way, I had a great time spending my Thursday. To be honest, I'm so excited today since it will be a long weekend for me and to everyone in our country. Tomorrow is a holiday and I'm happy since it serves as my rest day. I'm excited to spend the whole day in the comfort of my bed. I miss my bed a lot because I only stay in my room for a short period of time due to work. I can't wait to spend longer hours this time. I also plan to move things around my room before I will sleep, making my room neat and clean.
By the way, as what I've mentioned on my previous article, I'm supposed to go with my co-workers in the city tomorrow and do what we planned to do, but due to some reasons, we can't do it. So I'll just wait for another free time or even holiday that we can plan again to eat out and bond together. But what I have noticed that whenever we plan something, we can't make it happen unless it's planned. I think I'll just wait for the time when we will really make it without planning anything. We're almost like this, our plans always shift from onr place to another, but we're still good.
In the afternoon, my co-workers and I decided to go to the nearby food store where we bought Sisig and Sotanghon. Actually there was supposed to be a salo-salo with my co-workers was having a thanksgiving. But we got there late so no viand are available anymore. So we just visited the nearby food store.
*I just want to say thank you to my genrous friend right here. Thank you for believing in me.*
Further, I also bought Carbonara which is my favorite. I enjoyed eating it a lot as well as eating the Garlic Bread on its side. My co-workers don't like Carbonara though so I was the only one eating it. This is one of the best Carbonara in town; how I miss this because it's been a while since I last tasted it.
Around 3 in the afternoon, we had a zumba with my co-workers. We practiced a zumba that we will be doing next week. Our boss decided to spare some hours next week to have a physical activity for everyone. I'm so excited for it.
As the time reached 4 pm, I was so excited since it's almost time for work. I already have plans on what to do tonight including arranging my stuff in my room and making my cabinet tidy and pleasing. I also can't wait to go home to try the instant spaghetti that I bought in the market.
But then as I was out for work and already in our house...
I noticed that my tummy has been roaring a lot. I don't like the feeling of it. I feel like a lot of air is in my body. I wanted to fart it out though, but I can't. I think that's the only way for me to feel better. I actually don't know why this happened on my tummy. I don't kmow what's the reason behind this. Maybe I ate something earlier that made my tummy feel this way. I just hope it's not the Carbonara because it's my favorite. My tummy's not hurting though but it feels so uncomfortable because of the roaring.
I already drink a medicine because my mom told me that it will help. I hope it will. I think I need to drink a lot of water today as well because I haven't been drinking water since morning. I feel sorry for my body for being so mean. Hope to feel better in no time.
So that's how my day went and that's the thing why my tummy's not feeling good. Indeed we should be mindful of what we eat in order for us not to feel any uncomfy in our tummy.
Author's Note
My dearest friends, I appreciate you for visiting my page. Hope we can be friends. Till next time!
-**Celestine**
Food Treat by Friends
Date: February 23, 2022 (Wednesday)
Do you know what's one of the things that makes me happy? It's food. You heard it right, food. I admit, I love eating so much. It's always an important matter to me whenever I go out and eat food to satisfy my cravings. I'm always craving food by the way, that's why food becomes my bestfriend until now. I think it's also safe to say that I'm always hungry and I just want to eat a lot of food.
As much as I wanted to buy myself food, I also love the idea when people buys me one. It's a thoughtful act on my perspective since I love food a lot. Even a piece of candy means to me a lot, especially if you give it from the heart.
Further, I was so happy last Monday, and even yesterday because in two days straight two of my friends treat me with food. I didn't ask from them to treat me though, but they just did because it's been a while since we last saw each other. By the way, we used to treat each other befoee especially when we have extra money or we have time to hangout as well.
***Thanks to my two friends for the thoughtful act.***
Actually I have two circle of close friends, one from high school, and one from college. For my high school friends we are six around the circle, and for college we're only five. I'm still happy about my circle of friends though as they blends so well with my personality, so as me to them. I'm grateful as well that even now that we are already working, we're still friends and we still treat each other like how we used to.
Now, let me share on my experience when two of my friends treat me with food.
*Before anything else, I want to thank my friend Jiji, for being so generous to me. And to my other friends who support me, thank you as well.*
First Treat
It was a gloomy noon of Monday when one of my friends in college chatted me if I am free in the evening of that day because she's going to treat me and the rest of the circle. I got excited because it's been a while since we last saw each other, as well as my other friends. I can't contain my happiness that we will be able to update each other in person. Thinking about it just made me excited, how much more if we really meet and converse.
Then the evening came, we saw each other in a restaurant. I saw few of my friends there, I greeted them with so much happiness. The night started with so much laughter. Then here comes food...
Pork bbq for dinner! We decided to order this because we agreed go have this one instead of the grilled chicken. I love this pork bbq, it tasted so good.
My friend also ordered Lomi and Sisig. What I love about the Lomi is that, they added squid ball which is my favorite. The flavor is also just right and we get to love it. The sisig on the other hand is also mouthwatering, but I just hope it's spicy because what we ordered was not a spicy one.
My friend also ordered lasagna and ice cream but I forgot to take a picture of them because I focused that much on eating that I forgot to take a photo of them to share here.
I also noticed a cat under our table. I don't know how did this cat get inside the store, but I'm so happy to see it. I want to feed it since it looked so hungry, but I think the management might get angry at me for doing it as I am inside their store. There's actually a tendency that the cat might get used to being fed inside. It's okay to feed it outside though. After we went out from the store, the cat followed us and there I gave it food.
All in all, we had a great time with my friends that time. We went around 9 or 10 in thr evening smiling because of the bonding we had. Looking forward to meet them again.
Second Treat
On Tuesday morning, one of my friends invited for dinner. She said that she has invited my other friends as well. She missed us a lot, so she wants to meet us and treat us in someone. I then agreed because I have mo errand in the evening. Again, I was so excited to meet them because I haven't seen them for a long time. Seeing my friends never fail to give butterflies in my stomach. So we met and had a great time together.
Here comes Inasal. Actually in our country, we call it Chicken Inasal or grilled chicken..I love its taste so much. Funny how my other friends didn't chose the inasal, but my other set of friends chose Inasal. My friend also treat us fruit shake, which was so tasty.
Overall, I enjoyed the two days that I was with my friends. I enjiyed not just eating food that two of my friends treat me and my other friends, but I enjoyed hanging out with them after a long time. I hope I will be able to meet with them again soon.
Author's Note
My dearest friends, I am so happy to see you around here in my page. I hope you enjoy readibg my article. Have a great time!
-Celestine
Hungry Dogs in the Park
Date: February 20, 2022 (Sunday)
Around 5 in the afternoon last Friday, I went to the park to relax and to inhale some fresh air. The park was surrounded with trees that's why I find the place so perfect to stay with. Prior to my comfortable sitting on one of the park's benches, I already bought a milktea and fries con beef with me. It's a form of de-stressing on my part to release all the negativity that I got from my work, because honestly, the surrounding was quite toxic in the afternoon of Friday.
Moments after I sit on the bench, I grabbed my camera first to capture the view of the surroundings. After that, I grabbed my food and eat my snacks with so much happiness. After a few minutes of eating, I noticed a stray dog walking towards me. I think the reason why it's going on my place is that it was hungry and it saw me eating.
Before I move on, showing you the dog that I'm referring to. It's actually a cute one. If only I could bring the dog at home, but I can't for some reasons. It's actually a female dog. Based from its features, I noticed that it gave birth already. I wonder where does this dog staying as of the moment.
As the dog was already on the side of the bench where I was sitting, I felt pity since when I called its attention, it looked at me with a pity eyes. It's like the dog was asking for some food as it's hungry already. Without another thought, I shared some of my fries to it, one-by-one. I was happy seeing that the dog ate the fries that I gave. Some dogs don't like fries though that's why I was amazed.
Few moments after giving food to this little one, another dog was walking towards me. The dog this time was more pitiful as its body is not in great shape. Some of its fur was already lost and it looks sad and tired. Here's how the other dog looked like:
What I like about this dog is that the moment I called its attention, it wagged its tail. I'm just happy that the dog treated me like a friend and not an enemy. I then gave it food like the other dog.
After I ran out of fries, I still have this eagerness to share food to these poor fella. Now, as I searched in my bag, I saw two biscuits, I instantly gave them biscuits, one pack each dog. Good thing that they were not fighting as I gave them food. Maybe they understand in someway that I was willing to give them food and that they were patiently waiting for the moment that they will be given food.
Now, as I finally ran out of food. I told them to go to other places to search for food because I don't have any. Surprisingly, they did what I said. I think they understand what I was saying in someway.
Characteristics of the Two Dogs
Although it was my first time seeing the two dogs, I have seen difference between them in terms on their approach towards me last time. The first dog was more like the dog who still has doubt if it will be friend me or not. I think it has trust issues in someway because it's not wagging its tail no matter how much food I gave it. I believe that the first dog has encountered something before that made it act like it. It wants food, but doesn't want to be pet and that's okay. I only want to help it in someway eventhough in the end I wasn't able to hold it and pet it.
On the other hand, the second dog was more like a friendly one. The moment it arrived in my place that time, I called its attention and it instantly wags its tail. I presume that this dog has been treated rightly because it's being friendly to me even the first time we met. It instantly given me the sign that we can be friends. Then as I gave it a food, it waited patiently for me to gave it food and still continue to wag its tail.
Further, every dog has different response to people maybe because of the experienced they've been through and I don't blame them for that. I just hope that they will be treated better because that's what is meant for them to feel. As stray dogs, I hope they will find a place they can call home who will feed them and love them wholeheartedly. I hope they will experience how it feels like to be cared of.
To be honest, I really love dogs so much and I love to see one or even pet one. Although I have to admit that I'm afraid to dogs which bark at me, or even wanted to bite me, but I love them a lot. I just hope that one day, they will feel how wonderful this world in someway. I know a lot of hungry dogs are roaming around the world, I hope they will be fed or taken care of in someway. They deserve more in this world, they also have feelings. They may not speak like us, but their eyes speaks so much.
Author's Note
I'm beyond thankful for all the support you are sharing towards me. You guys are truly the best! Sending love to each one.
-Celestine
About the Moon Last Night
Date: February 19, 2022
The moon will go on to its different phases in the whole month: crescent, gibbous, new and full. Among these phases, what is your favorite part?
Moon is one of the wonderful masterpieces thst God has given us. Moon is something that we surely love to look up at night as it gives a whole different mood to us. It will give us peace simply by staring at it. It makes us happy and it also comforts us after a long day. It's also a wonderful light that will give light to our hearts as well.
Whenever we look at the moon, we always wanted to capture it for us to have a remembrance on the beauty of the moon gives on that night. We wanted to capture its shape on how we see it through our eyes, but our camera is not giving justice to the beauty of the moon in its overall state.
***Have you seen the moon last night?***
Further, the moon last night was so wonderful. We saw a full moon in our night sky. The moon was so bright and showing its full bloom to the world. As I was looking at it, I can't help but fall in love with its details. I fell in love with its overall look. My heart melted so hard after looking at it.
Since I so love how the moon looked like, I tried to capture it. At first try, I haven't captured the moon on how I see it, it looks like just a light in the sky. It's understandable though as my phone is just a midrange one, not like those flagship phones that could capture the moon as it is.
Hovewer, after I tried capturing the moon, I scroll through my account in a video platform, and saw a tutorial on how to capture the moon even if you're just using an android phone, even a midrange one. I was amazed that a certain video appeared in my FYP. I was just thinking on how am I going to capture it. So as a curious cat, I tried it myself, and good thing that the moon was still there shining like a diamond in the sky.
At first try, this is what I got. I was already amazed that I captured the moon already and its little details. It may not be like the ones shared by others, but this is somewhat a amazing part for me that I captured the moon like this through the help of the tutorial I saw in a video platform.
First try, I'm already happy to see a little details of the bunny like form in the moon. I'm already captivated by the photo as its showing the moon's details. I was like a kid looking at something amazing and looking so excited. My heart feels like jumping in joy after coming up with something like this.
Second try, this is quite far than the first one that I captured, but the bunny like form in the moon is quite visible in here than the other one. Actually, after I captured this second picture, I can't help but have all those butteflies in my stomach. I still can't believe that my camera could take something like this. A simple thing that adds a big part in my heart.
So far those are the photos that I captured last night. photos that surely made my night.
Lessons that we can get from the moon
The moon may be just there, showing its light to us, but the moon also holds meaningful lessons that we can apply in our lives which are as follows:
Like the moon, we can go through a lot in life. Sometimes we feel so empty and the world feels so dim like there's no way out. Sometimes we feel like our feeling is neutral, not that lively, and not too sad-- just right. And sometimes, we also feel so full, like we are filled with so much happiness that we show our glow to the world. We feel so inspired during this time and we can't help but show how happy we are. The point is, we all go through a lot of phases in our lives as well like the moon and that's normal.
The moon have to wait until night time before it shows its light to the world. Like the moon, you also have your time to shine, so never get sad that you're still in the corner feeling alone and unsuccessful. Time will come that things will be on your side and you will achieve your dreams in life.
We have to bear these life lessons in life and we will surely have a better life.
Indeed we can get so much from the moon, we can have butterflies in our stomach just by looking at it, we can gain life lessons from its nature and so on. We also connect moon to the cryptocurrency world. We wanted the cryptocurrency to go to the moon so that we will be the happiest seeing the prices of crypto going high such as our beloved Bitcoin Cash or BCH.
So much for that, I'm only sharing the picture of the moon that I captured last night, but never thought I went to the other aspects of life. I'm happy for it though. I hope you enjoy and you learn something from this little sharing. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Author's Note
It's always a great time sharing thoughts about different stuff with you. I am happy that you visited my article in someway. I hope we can be friends. Have a great day!
-Celestine
Tuesday Mood: Plans for the Holiday
Date Published: February 16, 2022 (Wednesday)
Yesterday was a wonderful day-- a stress-free day away from all the hustle and bustle of life. It was the complete opposite of my usual days. Away from all the paper works that we need to comply. Away from all the stressors that life was showering upon us. I could still remember how tough our days were the past weeks. We were bombarded with paperworks that made us feel so stressed. The company was busy for the reports that we end up feeling so busy as well as we were assigned to submit an important report.
Yesterday was also a wonderful day. My co-workers and I also had longer talking time. We talked about random stuff. We started talking first about things here at work, then about life, and lastly about the upcoming holiday.
***"What are our plans on the holiday?"***
Before I'll share what are our plans for the upcoming holiday. Let me start on what happened as I start my Tuesday. Actually, I was so happy yesterday that I was not late for work. The thing is, I was late the past 3 days that I don't want to be late again. I don't want to get scolded by our boss in someway.
As I went to our office, I arranged my things on my table and made sure that the surroundings was so pleasant. I also made sure that I will look at the surroundings with positivity. I got no other things to do aside from doing the checklists that I need to comply; that's the only thing that I did though the whole day that's why I find it a stress-free day.
In the afternoon, I was craving for iced coffee so I bought one. I ordered Iced Coffee in Vanilla Caramel. I love this flavor so much; it fits so well on my liking. Good thing there's a nearby cafe in our workplace and it's free delivery.
Around one or two in the afternoon, that's when we started talking with my co-workers. We talked on how much we wanted to unwind and to have a time for us to relax. We also talked about the mystery of life. Such as life is so unpredictable, one day everything feels so fine, then the next hour we will feel sad on the happenings. Further, we also talked about how tiring our job is, but we are still grateful for it's the job that help us provide our needs.
As the hours went by, our boss informed us that next Friday is a national holiday. We were so happy after hearing it. So, we planned out on what are we going to do on that day. My co-workers and I are not really going out to relax.
Our Plans for the Holiday
Here are our plans for the upcoming holiday. I hope that we will be able to make it happen and not just a plan; cross-fingers.
Eat Out
The first thing that we planned out to do is to go to the mall to eat. There was an eat-all-you can food restaurant in the mall that we wanted to try. One of our co-workers said that the food there is good and worth the money. It might be quite pricey, but it's worth it. We also wanted to try the cafe near the mall after our eat out, there is also a newly opened cafe with good reviews.
Go to Salon
We received a voucher from a salon in the city. We wanted to avail their products since it's already inexpensive if we use the voucher. One of my co-workers wanted to avail the Brazilian Blowout, the other one wanted to try coloring her hair and so on.
Window Shopping
We already foresee that we don't have much money that time, so we decided that we will just go and have window shopping. I think this is the only thing we can do until we will have a money to buy one.
Moreover, we have a lot of plans for the upcoming holiday. I just hope that we will be able to make it happen an not just to stay as a plan. So that's what happened yesterday; planning out for the holiday.
Author's Note
Hey friend! Thank you for the time you spend reading my words. It adds an enormous gratitude in my heart. Sending my warmest thanks.
-Celestine
Saturday Vibe: Multitasking at Its Finest
Date: February 13, 2022 (Sunday)
It was a fine day of Saturday. The weather turned out good as the sun showed up its glow around. I heard how the roosters were screaming their joy for another day that came. The birds were singing gladly, giving music in the ear. And the cold breeze of the air was so warm to embrace. However, behind the positivity that the day was sharing, there I was in the four-cornered room, sitting in my bed looking all haggard, sleepy, and tired. My hair was not in great shape. My brain was still buffering. In short, I was the total irony of how the day started.
***"But why did I experience such thing?***
Last week has been a tough week for me.I haven't had that much rest as a lot of reports were in queue. As much as I wanted to sleep comfortable in my comfy bed, or go to my favorite cafe and chill, I can't since I need to prioritize the paperworks as our boss wanted us to finish them on time. I could feel how tired I was , but I was left with no option but to continue. I can't even keep up on my other errands as I need to prioritize my work.
Further, I was sleep deprived last week. I slept around 1 to 2 am, then wake up around 4 or 5 am. Then as I woke up, I feel so tired and my body just wanted to rest for a moment. What kept me going was the thought that after that week will end, I will surely pamper myself and enjoy my me-time; that has been my motivation to continue and not to get lazy to do the tasks.
Then last Wednesday, I remember that I need to attend my best friend's wedding on Saturday, but it's in conflict with my Saturday class. I also had another meeting to attend virtually. Imagine, series of events on a day, how am I going to do it and what to prioritize. My thoughts were tangled, thinking how can I make it.
Moreover, I went to the mall in the early evening on that day and bought a gift for my bestfriend and bought a dress as well for me to wear. I then went to my favorite fastfood chain. After that, I went home feeling tired, but I still need to stay awake to finish what I needed to do.
Friday evening came, due to my hectic schedule, I wasn't able to make my report. I was scheduled to report on a Saturday so I need to keep up and study my report. Thankfully, I finished it around 3 am so I still have time to sleep. I woke up at 6 am on Saturday and that's where I felt all haggard.
Saturday came, what to expect?
As Saturday came, I was already thinking how will I be able to manage my time. I was part of the 3rd reporter, which is a good thing because I will report early. Eventhough our class will end at 5 pm. Aside from that, my friend's wedding will start around 8 am which I need to go. Then a meeting at 2 in the afternoon.
You know what I did to attend to each one of them? Well, multitasking. I learned to do multitasking to solve the problem I was in.
I think one of the perks with this pandemic is the thought that things are done online ot vitually. You see, I have a class on Saturday, but it's virtually. I have a meeting which is in virtual as well. I just need to have a good internet connection, then I'm good.
So, 9 am came, and we were tasked to report on our part. We finished our report around 10 am. I was so relieved knowing that we finished it early. After our report, I prepared to go to my friend's wedding while still listening to the other reports. I need to listen as well since our professor will call random students to answer a certain question.
Around 11 in the morning, I was done preparing and I was good to go. I was still listening to our class in headphone while waiting for a vehicle outside. The finally, after 15 minutes of waiting, a vehicle came and that I journey towards my friend's wedding.
What's funny was I got called to answer a question, so I need to answer it while riding a vehicle. I just wanted to melt on that moment as the people around me were looking at me. I wonder what were they thinking as of that moment. But I just bear in mind that they don't know me, after I will be out from that vehicle they will no longer remember me.
After an hour and 30 minutes, finally, I arrived to my friend's wedding reception. I gave her the gift and congratulate her and his husband. I was so happy that I was able to do things at the same time. Aside from that, I was also able to attend the 2 am meeting. What a great day it was yesterday!
Based from that experience, I have learned something...
I have learned that we should not think of our conflicts as a dead end as our problems have solutions. There's also a way out. Sometimes, all we have to do is to trust the process, do our part, and things will turn out nicely in the now. And learn the art of multitasking as well, it helps.
Now, it's a Sunday and I have no tasks to do. I think I will sleep after this as I still feel so sleepy until now. I just hope that tomorrow will be a great day for me as it's Valentine's Day.
Author's Note
Hey friend! I just want you to know that I appreciate your visit here in my repository. You're the best!
-Celestine
Friday Episode: Ironic yet Thrilling
Date Published: February 11, 2022 (Friday)
Where do I start? Do I start by saying that this day is full of excitement as the weekend is about to come? Or the other way around? Well, this day is filled with mishaps. But something thrilling happened after my visit on a certain spot.
***"Mind to hear my story? Here it goes...***
Yesterday, I cultivated in my mind that this day will be as productive as possible. It's a Friday today, so no wonder I want to make it the best day since I will be free this weekends. What did I prepare for today?
Well, yesterday evening I had a long-list of plans to make this day as brilliant and sparkling as it is. I started it by setting my alarm at 4 am for me to wake up before sunrise. They say successful people wake up during that time so why not I practice it-- I want to feel how to be successful in someway though *laughs*. After I wake up, I planned to do some exercise or yoga or anything that will stretch my body in someway. Then, my favorite coffee will come in to add some warmness as I start my productive day-- yes, I claimed it that night that today's my day. I even wrote there to prepare early so that I will finish my tasks earlier and I will have long hours to do other stuff.
Now, here's the exciting part...
It's Friday already! I haven't heard the alarm and guess what? I woke up almost 7 in the morning. Well, I feel sorry for the alrm though; for sure it felt being ignored. Now, where's my 4 am plan of waking up? It's just there in the corner, hiding in shame *laughs*.
Further, hours have passed and I haven't done anything significant. I found myself being glued in the clean sheet of my bed while my body is wrapped with my comfy blanket. It also rained the whole day, so what to expect? Another lazy day. I was just staring at the blank pages of my notebook, don't know what to do.
The funny part is that, my brain is like mirroring the pages of my notebook; as blank as it is. I was actually thinking of something productive thing to do. In the end, I haven't done anything important and I just told myself that I will have a productive day tomorrow for sure-- or is it?
Then, a thrilling surprise flashed before me!
Since I decided to finish my tasks tomorrow, I decided to open this platform. As I opened my notification button, something jawdropping just melted my heart. A visitor came and dropped its blessings; I was too stunned to speak.
I am still a seed here under the soil, trying to grow. That's why I never thought that the green visitor made my day and watered me with so much motivation to continue. I will surely explore around and understand further how to grow into a beautiful butterly flying around. Perhaps, I will roam and be friends with the people around. I hope that even though I am still a little pumpkin here, they will still wave "hi" and accept me as their friend.
Basically, that's how I ended my Friday. It may be ironic in a way that what I have planned turned out so far from what I crafted, but I'm still thankful as the green visitor add some colors in my heart. I'm beyond happy and blessed. Hope I will be able to achieve my plans soon, without excuses.
Author's Note
Hey there sunshine! I am so happy to see you here. The support you're showing is enough for me to continue.
Anyway, I am feeling really sleepy today. I may have done nothing, but I have my medicine that makes me feel sleepy all the time. However, as much as I wanted to sleep already, I still have to do something-- perhaps, it's another sleep deprived moment for me. I can't wait to finish this an d sleep happily.
-Celestine
Writing Journey: Here's the Starting Point
Date: February 9, 2022
I was in our terrace one cold afternoon as I was sitting comfortably in our wooden chair. I was holding a cup of cold orange juice and a cupcake on the side. I enjoyed the company of peace and the smell of hope a lot. That moment gave a soft spot in my heart.
As I continued sticking my time in our sofa, my eyes were busy looking from one place to another. I noticed how calm the place was as it was surrounded with thick fogs around. I admired the view so much that I grabbed my phone, opened my camera, and took a photo of that scenery. I enjoyed capturing that moment a lot.
Almost an hour have passed, I decided to grab my sleeping phone in the corner. I opened my social media account and saw a post about a writing platform. As a curious cat myself, I searched about it in the internet and realized how wonderful the platform is. I decided to make an account in the evening, then here I am, writing my words in a blank canvass, hoping to express what I wanted to share this cold evening-- this is the starting point.
All About Me
In the meantime, introducing myself is a must. I am Celestine, a 23-year old aspiring writer from the Philippines. A February baby, and a Piscesian-- my zodiac sign. As a Pisces human myself, I am the kind who loves to swim in the depths of my emotions. It's already a nature for me to feel so much in this world as I am more likely a heart over brain person.
Also, I love to express myself through the art of writing. Writing has been the love of my life ever since I was in college. Although it's my love, I was never consistent in writing. That's why until now, I am fully aware that I have a lot of aspects that need to improve with. I still need to explore the world of writing, and hopeful to learn a lot from others.
**"Let me share more about myself, my favorites!"**
Food
I have a lot of food in mind. In terms of viand, Adobo is my favorite-- whether it's pork or chicken, thay're all my favorite. Adobo is a Filipino dish by the way. And I believe that a lot of Filipinos would agree if I say that Adobo is one of the most delicious dishes in the country.
In terms of desserts, my favorite is Mango Float. I love the combination of graham biscuits, mango slices, and cream in a tub. It has been my all time favorite ever since I was young. Its taste is just too addictive that I can't help but crave for it most of the time.
Song
Olivia Rodrigo's songs keep on replaying in my mind so I think all her songs are my favorite as of the moment. I don't have my most favorite song of all time as I keep on shifting from one song to another most of the time.
Movie
My favorite movie so far that made me cry a river is the movie, "Hachiko". I never expected that the movie would give this impact in my heart. I have a soft heart for dogs by the way, they are my favorite.
Color
I love any shade of pink. They're just pleasing in my eyes. But if I were to choose a certain shade of pink, I'd love to choose the muted pink color as it gives serenity in my heart.
Drink
Coffee and milktea, I can't choose between the two so they are both my favorite. Coffee just give calmness in my soul and milktea is a perfect pair after a stressful day. Both drinks are perfect.
So those are some of the things you should know about me.
Moreover, in terms of the content I am going to share, I'd love to share anything that inspires people. I want to give sunshine in this platform in my own little way.
Indeed, this is just the start of my journey here. I hope as I continue to sail, I will be able to enjoy the platform a lot. That's it for now.
Author's Note
I'm pleased to meet you! Anyway, I appreciate the time you have spent reading this article that I have. It's an honor having a wonderful person like you here in my place.
@Celestine
