January Craves
Date: January 5, 2022
Before 2021 ends, I wrote an article regarding "$6 prize: where to go", a quick recap I'd mentioned that $6 is my winning prize from the Christmas Challenge and Christmas Competition where I received both $3. With that prize, encourage me to give myself a reward. A reward that I really want to buy is a sandal and shoes. Today, I am so happy to have received a message from the delivery of my parcel. https://read.cash/@JustMaryel/6-prize-where-to-go-0e40b48f
My excitement and fulfillment buying something for myself from my hard work and effort. I just even put in "my day" in facebook not to brag of course. I also put a short story behind it, here it goes. Mama knows I want that kind of sandal and shoes and everytime we open that topic she is always willing to give money for me to buy it but I always decline her co'z at the back of mind " I want to bring one using the money I earn. It is my wants not my needs' '. Finally, I brought one thank you once again to Ate @bmjc98 and Kuya @TengoLoTodo for initiating the challenge co'z honestly I don't have confidence in my entry because other entries are beautiful. So, that is the remembrance of my 2021 Christmas and the first gift for myself.
Most of the users are already done setting goals for the monthly and even the entire 2022 and some have done their monthly report about the gains and losses of the previous month. Despite the losses, I know we ended our year in 2021 with a fruitful and colorful year even though the market is red, red and red.
I remembered how epic my November goals are. I decided that I will not set goals in December , just go with the flow again, in which I unlock more achievements.
Firstly, I've published 30 articles out of 31 days. Despite the struggles, laziness, and load I am, I still manage to accomplish. Second, giving back to the community by sponsoring some users and doing the upvotes even in small amounts and helping those who are in need. Third, reading 10 articles and interacting which I oftenly achieve because my passion in reading slowly fades but I will try my best to overcome this laziness of mine. Fourth, I won in the Christmas Challenge that I expected and received gifts from others that I never expected. Fifth, giving Christmas gifts to my family and converting BCH earnings for New Years Eve celebration. Last but not the least, start trading even if it is a small amount which happens on the last day of 2021. A perfect last day of 2021.
**Totally Heal (Mentally and Emotionally)**
Behind my laughter and smile, raging emotions and a wreck of soul hide. I am the type of person that processes the happenings after the events that happen. Through overthinking I found out I abuse myself and sometimes I even forgot who I really am because of what people say towards me. People who can't accept their mistakes and put the blame onto others. My emotions and thoughts cannot be put into words because I avoid hurting someone with my words. Hopefully this month, I could finally recover and stop abusing myself.
**Peace of Mind**
To achieve this I need to cut the connection in some people in my life especially those negative ones and have a crab mentality to bring others down.
**Achieve 1BCH**
This is my ultimate goal and I think most of the users. As I've said in previous articles, my goal had always been delayed because of occurence. For me to achieve it, I really have to work hard for it together with perseverance. More grinding self😘.
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Dream Come True: Part 2
Date: January 4, 2022
**Maligayang buhay sa lahat❣️**Doing good and great in the 4th day of the 2022? Hope you are😊 Let us keep hitting the golden goal/s we have😊 Aja everyone❣️
Few days ago I shared with you about my "Dream come True" journey. How I manage to take the risk. Risks symbolize great goals and great achievements because we don't take risks if we don't have plans. Like what other authors say "do your own research" that is the biggest contribution and guidemap before diving. Second, "invest what you can afford to lose" because the price is volatile no one can predict when it pumps and when it dips. Always control the emotions which I have experienced recently and I regret it the most. Charge yourself. https://read.cash/@JustMaryel/dream-come-true-19074ff6
Many authors already wrote about how to create a Metamask account and how to import tokens in the wallet. Creating is easy, now just download Metamask, create accounts and save the seed of a phrase for the recovery of the account. Importing tokens is easy when the internet connection is not poor and unstable co'z in my case when I first importing tokens I always failed in token address that irritates me and sometimes all the tokens imported suddenly missing out I don't know why that leads me to stop the process for the meantime.
December 31, 2021 when I resume again hoping that this time my connection will cooperate. First token I imported is the Celery "CLY". I am familiar with this token because of trader authors who feature it. Second, the LAW token followed by $CATS, EBEN, MIST, DAIQUIRI, MILK and lastly the rBCH token. They are the tokens I am planning to stake and hold but I know my "invest what I can afford to lose" or my investment amount is that I can't afford all of them to buy. So, I just need to choose what I can afford.
That 8 tokens is what I am familiar with and I am still eyeing others that might be a good investment. If you have a token suggestion, I am willing to study and I really appreciate it. Mars @BCH_LOVER also suggested and even took a screenshot of her tokens in her wallet as my guide to what tokens are good and gaining profit. Thank you again Mars for sharing your knowledge with me.
After importing the token, these are my big questions and struggle with. "How could I put the amount in my Metamask account?". Honestly, I want to ask that question when I've finished reading articles about trading but I always comment on others. I am ashamed to ask when I am that they are approachable and willing to help but I can't help being shy and afraid because at the back of my head they say "we are not that close, to guide me through the process" also I am a slow learner that needs to demonstrate on actual.
From what I've read, coinflex is what most of the traders use to send their amount in their Metamask account. When I tried it I really found it complicated like my relationship, lol. Seriously, for me as a beginning I find it complicated to have many processes and it takes ample minutes before it is successfully transferred. My brain/slow learner problem being solved under the guidance of Mars. She is patiently teaching the step by step process until the end. Even after I brought some tokens. She guided me where DEXes should go. I really thought all the tokens were under farming , which I was wrong about.
Note: I am not a financial adviser nor an expert trader, if I mentioned wrong information just let me know. I really accept and appreciate your opinions and suggestions, especially in the token part.
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Budol: Better than Late, than Never
Date: January 3, 2022
**Magandang buhay read.cash❣️** Kumusta? Hope you are all doing good and great and have a fabulous 2022. Monday is my lazy day, especially the rainy day weather. I really thought yesterday night our roof would fly and be damaged because the winds became wilder. Today, a cold breeze and raindrops are manifesting in our barangay. Hopefully it will stop immediately to avoid floods and landslides. It becomes more scary co'z the waves are raging again. I even asked Mama if there was any news about the typhoon or what but she said " no reports at all". I presume it just a localized rain.
When my orange friend opens the "12.12 big sale" I am one of those users who have been budol or always been budol. Who wouldn't? The price is cheaper and affordable and offers free vouchers which I love the most. I was budol for the gifts for my nieces, nephew and godchildren due to Typhoon Odette. Some delay the process, sending and delivering which I truly understand. The long wait is over co'z it arrived recently.
**Formal Summer Jumper 2in1 Terno Skirt Boho Skirts Casual Mini Dresses**
First, I got army green and mustard color for my teenage nieces. I want them to be a matchy-matchy outfit because people mistake them for a twin but the truth is they are not twisted. They look like twins because of their age gap of 2 years only. This is not my original plan but because it was out of stock I ended up choosing it but I never regret it, as what they responded from handling them. The price is $1.80 each or 90 pesos, it is cheap but I love the cotton fabric.
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**Kids Crop Top Terno For Girl**
Second, it is for my niece, my brother 's child , who is very clever and kikay "girly type". She is 4 years old, and I already featured her in one of my articles. Oh, all my nieces and nephew are being featured. I chose a gift like that because she loved to dance in tiktok. It is a crop top style of terno jogging with a beige color that suits her skin color.
`Customer Satisfied: Check`
**Plain Terno** **Jogging Pants**
Third gift belongs to my one and only nephew that will carry the family name. The color is blue. What I like about it is the summer style of shirt, and the sando effect. He loves co'z he even embraces it after fitting and tells me "Salamat Ta" which makes me happier.
`Customer Satisfied: Check`
**Crop Top Terno and Cotton Spandex Side String Bodycon Mini Dress For Kids and Teens**
Fourth gift is to my two godchild girls. The dress I got is army green again that fits my 7 years old godbaby and a plain yellow jogging for my 3 years old godbaby. Story behind the 7 years olds godchild. I don't really have an idea of being her godparent because I even know her and her parents but when a friend of mine told me that we are godparents to her. I was shocked but later on I accepted it.
`Customer Satisfied: Check`
Last gifts belong to my sister and myself , which are both a white and black. Before New Year's Eve I gave her some cash that she never expected to receive but my original gift is the sandal because of the delay and I want her to receive something because on New Year I initiated to give her two gifts. For Mama I didn't give her today hahaha because I gave her cash, she never expected because I already spent the preparation. Maybe next time if I earn so much I will buy her a mobile phone. You can drop some if you want, charot hahaha. Hopefully, my stake and farm will fly into the sky.
Beside with the quality satisfied, I am a bit disappointed because my parcel items are incomplete. I should have received 12 pieces instead I just got 9 pieces so 3 are missing. I just contacted the shop and they were responsive and gave me an option to refund the missing items. Maybe they just missed it out the 3 items😊. I will still rate 5 even if this thing happens.
**Overall Satisfied: Check**
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Dream Come True
Date: January 2, 2022
**Blessed Sunday read.cash citizens❣️** Time flies fast 2022 is being welcome yesterday but my body and mind still stuck up in 2021 like earlier I fill up something, then the registrar told me the date was incorrect I wrote down "January 2, 2021" maybe sign of aging it is hahaha. How I wish it was still the month of December for more vacation at school. Geez, I could say not all come back is good like tomorrow is the comeback of schooling, welcome online class again. I remember when I was in High School every first day of the January we must write a reflect together with New Year Resolution which I always ended up lying co'z I never like making resolution because it always ended being forgotten.
Sorry for the long introduction and I will stop blabbing and focus on what my topic will be. So, without further ado, lemme start😊.
Like what I've said in previous articles how eager I am to enter the world of trading because I saw a future in it. I also do know how risky it is because of how volatile it is but it didn't stop nor scare me to go. Reading some articles of traders here at read.cash some experience stress thinking their investment tokens went into dipping and some having cloud nine moments when their investment tokens are pumping into the sky. Trading is very risky and we all know that but if you have dreams and goals that risk will be controllable and go beyond that risk because dwelling it will not make you learned but also remember do your own part the DYOR ``do your own research" co'z even we investment what we can afford to lose it is still money.
`Note: I am not a financial adviser nor a trader expert. All of those are just my experiences and if I say something wrong just let me know😊`
As for the beginning like me, setting up a Metamask account is easy together with importing tokens with the help of the articles of our co-writers. I think the 1st week of December 2021 is when I start to explore Metamask and I really need more patience processing it, especially since my internet connection is unstable.
My struggle is the token address and it's because of my poor internet that the process took minutes to detect. Another struggle is the exchange part co'z how could I exchange or buy tokens if I haven't balance amounts. Coinflex is what they recommend and I think most of the traders here use it but it has a complicated process and for the brain capacity which is always loading I am afraid to use it thinking " what if I missed out or I click something and lose my investment". You know, my mind is always advancing hahaha. @BCH_Genesis a friend of mine, successfully used the coins flex and he even wrote about the process but I am a type of learner who needs demonstration hahaha. I ended up stopping the process for awhile and made a goal to continue the process and trade in January 2022.
December 31, 2021 around 7:00 am when I message mars @BCH_LOVER, my pure intention is to know her more outside this platform but luckily and I know God sent her to make my dream possible with her help and guidance. I know she is busy preparing and doing morning routine but she never leaves me throughout the process. She even does the laundry but still manages to answer my question and guide me where the site should go because not all tokens have the same DEXes. Thank you so much Mars for fulfilling my dream to become a small trader.
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1 out of 365
Date: January 1, 2022
Goodbye 2021 and hello 2022, a new year for a new chapter of our lives, a new journey, new chances to take,a new beginning and new goals being set, you know, a new year's resolution. Honestly, I don't have resolution every new year like I don't want to set goals because I am go with the flow type of person but through read.cash I am able to try something new and I could say it is good to set goals like the trends we have "monthly reports" to trace our gains and losses. Hopefully this 2022 will be the best and green, green color in the market.
I'm sure most of us welcome 2022 loudly with full faith in a bountiful life. Some of us did gimmicks to stay awake until 12 midnight (January 1, 2022) like what happened here. Mama and I cooked viands and prepared earlier as much as possible. It was around 5:00 pm when I cooked our dessert, a macaroni salad, while I also prepared the ingredients needed for the viands. Mama arranged the fruits according to Filipino beliefs, "must look overflowing, that means overflowing blessings in the entire year" and she filled containers, especially making sure that our wallets or pockets have some pennies to avoid "money scarcity or financial broke".
Everything finished at 8:00 pm and I took some rest for the preparation of the party that starts at 9:00 pm. It is visible in their eyes the excitement and happiness. They even bring their gifts ahead of time. Nothing compares to my excitement that I even join the exchange of gifts worth $1 or 50 pesos above just for fun and my nieces and nephew wrap their gifts earlier.
I love cute things and foods, they always make me giggle. Speaking of cuties, while roaming in the market I saw cute candy that could be consolation prizes for the kids who didn't win the games. I brought a box with 30 pieces worth $2.60 or 130 pesos aside from that I brought other candies and chocolate. I packed and arranged it in the box.
Exactly 9:00 pm I started the games and we have 8 games including the famous and trending "blow the candle" and "sandok pera challenge". Just 5 candles in the line with the corresponding prize set the twist, the first two candles prize is flour. The player needs to dip his/her face as a consequence. The finale is the sandok pera which makes the player more excited co'z who wouldn't be, the money you get will be yours. To be fair, I arranged them according to their age and didn't worry about the last person because Mama refilled the money. Afterwards, exchange gifts happen while doing the lottery. They want to pick my gift which is number "3" that contains boxes of chocolate. The party ends at 11:00 pm.
When everyone was gone, Mama told me how much money was used, it's $40. I felt sad knowing it but Mama continue say " *maskin unsa pana kadako dili mabayran ang kalipay nga nabati natong tanan karon"* (No matter how much big it is, the happiness we felt is worth at all) which I adore her the most, she is always like that. With it, I handed my cash to her together with my sister. I couldn't have received that cash without your help and support so thank you so much especially read.cash for having this amazing platform and thank you Rusty for your generosity.
The most awaited finally has come, we make loud sounds while shouting "Happy New Year" in enjoyment and do the most budol beliefs jumping hahaha. Lastly, we drink non-alcoholic red wine to welcome 2022.
**Happy New Year read.cash, cheers to prosperous 2022.**
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Before Ending Ramblings
Date: December 31, 2021
**Magandang buhay read.cash❣️** The most awaited celebration will happen few hours from now. Is everyone excited? Is everyone busy preparing and cooking? Co'z me is super busy with everything. You know it's just me and Mama in the house and other siblings are busy in their house too but when midnight comes they will come in here as usual.
Before ending this 2021, one of my dreams came true huhuhu thanks to you Mars @BCH_LOVER, I am so grateful for your patience for teaching me, guiding me and demonstrating to me what to do. Due to some error I stop for awhile processing and setting up because any moment my phone will be thrown out of patience. I told myself to become one when 2022 comes but unfortunately today is the today of achieving and unlocking this dream of mine. My heart cries thinking of it.
Waking up at 7:00 am, visit the platform reading those pendings and reply comments in the middle of reading I remember @BCH_LOVER drop her facebook account one of her articles immediately I stalker to her (stalker mo ako mars😂) Luckily, I found it and I follow her and message her without more minutes she reply. My intention is to connect with her and get to know her more outside this platform and continue ang chikas in life hahaha. While exchanging messages, I bravely ask her help to guide me into the world of trading which is my dream to go beside this platform. Before, I already set it up and imported tokens and it ends there. My big question is "where could I send money to have balance in my metamask account?" and Mars guided me into an easy and fast site that just took a few minutes to process.
`I will share my beginning experience in trading in some other time for me to elaborate more and maybe a guideline to those who dream to enter trading. Note: I am not expert.`
Moreover, my heart really cries yesterday night for converting my BCH earning in dip price🤧. As what I've said in previous article that I will cash out my earning for New Year Eve celebration and for exchange gifts and parlor games prize will be shoulder. I am happy to help and give Mama some cash to spend today and happy to initiate games but I am not happy to convert the dipping rate. I regret the most that I didn't convert it when the BCH was pumping co'z that time I had faith that it would pump more, which never happened because the market was red. I couldn't turn back the time and it's my fault.
Another achievement I've unlocked before 2021 ends, I achieve my 0.3 BCH and hopefully in 2022 I could hold 1BCH so I need to grind more. I converted 0.2 BCH to be used today and I am nervous when it's already 10: 00 am because the transaction code still has not arrived by the way I am using coins.ph. I am panicking thinking that maybe the money charger will closed at afternoon, thanks God after a minutes longer I received message and I do the flashed to go and claim him hahaha.
Afterwards, Mama and I go to market to buy the things we needed such as ingredients, prizes and fruits. You know, Filipino beliefs the every New Year's Eve table must have circle kinds of fruits to welcome the year abundantly. All the containers must be filled in to avoid scarcity throughout the entire year. The most known beliefs is jumping as much as you can to gain some heights hahaha.
Closing thought
Before ending, I would like to say thank you in 2021 for the failures, losses, pain and achievement we've experienced. We will carry the lessons that make us stronger to face 2022. Thank you, read.cash family for being with me since the very beginning of my journey. Let us cheer for more years if this platform permits us. Happy New Year🎉❣️.
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#MyInsecurities: My Beautiful Imperfection
Date: December 30, 2021
**A blessed Thursday read.cash citizens❣️** Does everyone excitement tomorrow's eve celebration? Co'z here in us we are all excited especially my nieces. Tomorrow is the last day of 2021 and I know for sure we are all ready to welcome the year 2022 with more courage and extra grinding. Let us keep hitting the rock❣️.
As 2021 ends, I would like to end my insecurities that I've been fighting for this year. I always told myself that "I am already overcome with this' ' but the society voices keep reminding me of my flaws and imperfections. I love and accept who I am but am still affected by those criticisms. It opens up the door of insecurities that I buried.
Firstly, having a flat cute nose not like others who has pointed and narrow nose or even proud nose co'z mine is always ashamed, lol. I felt envy to those people who has proud nose especially when they wear eyeglass or sunglass. May masasabi na talaga eh hahaha. That picture above took after one of my classmate say "*dili masabitan ug shades ang imong ilong (laugh)"* (Glasses will not be hang into your nose) I don't know tama ba ang translate hahaha. He didn't told me direct to the point but his the content speak louder and it hurts. Is it wrong to have this kind of nose? Surely it isn't because I just inherit my parent's attributes and no one has the fault of having a flat nose. My seatmate took a picture using my phone without my knowledge.
After that incident, I lost confidence but slowly I cope with it by accepting and loving my nose co'z appreciating the beauty of it makes my imperfections beautiful. Later on, I found that my nose suits and emphasize my beautiful smile.
Second, being chubby. Chubby is not the stand of physical appearance in society. Luckily, I was never bullied in school because they know that I will fight back. I started gaining weight after my Papa's death to escape the reality of accepting and dwelling on the painful situation of our lives. I divert my attention to food. I ate more junk foods, sweets and chocolates and less vegetables. I feel ashamed participating in dancing or anything that can show my chubbiness. Thanks to Mama's genes for having a small waistline. I am chubby, small, curvy, and self -proclaimed hahaha.
I always plan to go on a diet because recently they always told me "you're too chubby" but Mama's is the hindrance because the moment I started she would always assure to have delicious viands and even brought junk foods, biscuits and chocolate that I always ended up forgetting diet hahaha. Gosh, food is life talaga.
Lastly, having thick thighs. Wanting the pants but then I couldn't wear it because I didn't fit in my thighs. All my pants are stretchable. I always have rashes because my thighs are touching each other. I think this thick thighs are in my genes because all my sisters having this also hahaha hindi ako nag-iisa. Buying shorts or pants first time I check is the thigh part because when it fits to me, I will buy it immediately. Way back in Grade 8, one of my teachers encouraged me to join the majorette group but I refused because we cannot afford the expenses from costume to boots. I am not confident enough to imagine myself wearing the short short skirt hahaha.
**Closing thought**
The moment we embrace our imperfection is the moment we become more beautiful not just in our sight but also in others. It reflects the way we handle it because when we acknowledge it we make sure to make it beautiful. We must love and accept our flaws first before others can. Always be the standard of our beauty. My imperfections make me beautiful.
This is my prompt entry about insecurities initiated by @Theblackdoll . If you want to join just spank me for the details. https://read.cash/@Theblackdoll/my-insecurities-a-new-prompt-0f193027
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$6 Prize: Where To Go?
Date: December 29, 2021
A wonderful Wednesday read.cash citizens❣️ Kumusta? Is everyone excited to celebrate the biggest event all over the world - New Year's Eve? I still can't believe that 2 days from now it will be 2022. Indeed, time is running so fast that I usually forget the date today. I really need to glance at the calendar to double or clarify the date. Am I that old to forget the date? Maybe it's a sign of aging, lol.
Last Sunday (December 26, 2021) when ate @bmjc98 officially announced the lucky winners of the Christmas Card Competition headed by Club1BCH and being judged by Sir @PVMihalache . I was surprised to be one of the lucky winners and I won 3rd place with a $3 prize. (Tap me to see the entry). Days after when Kuya @TengoLoTodo also announced the winners of his faction challenge about the #ChristmasChallenge2021, luckily again I won another $3 together with other winners. Congratulations guys🎉❣️. I got a total of $6 in my winning prizes. https://twitter.com/me_maryel/status/1470963366672080897?t=8ibfdX3cZQKAA6xL-uhmQA&s=19 https://read.cash/@JustMaryel/christmaschallenge2021-i-am-a-christmas-celebrant-2da46c53
This $6 motivates me to buy something for myself as a reward and a Christmas gift. I'd mentioned my dream sandal in my previous article "A Blessed Day in Unexpected Way". With excited hearts, I go to my orange friend named Shopee who budols me a lot, lol. $6 is equivalent to 300 pesos in Philippines currency. Before I share the things I ordered, I just wanna say "Happy New Year". https://read.cash/@JustMaryel/a-blessed-day-in-unexpected-way-c78975a6
**Sandal Slipper Flip Flops Summer**
Last December 2020 I brought two pairs of them, one for my Mama and one for myself. I decided to buy it again because it looks good on my feet. I choose the color black to hide the dirt hahaha sometimes I forgot to brush my feet together with the slippers hahaha. The price is 79 pesos or $1.60. It is very affordable and the quality will last months depending on how I handle it. The reason why I ordered it was because of its style where I could go everywhere wearing it.
**Passion Canvas Sneaker**
It is white color with a red heart design beside it. I find it simple and classic style and I love it. The price is 198 pesos or approximately $4. Story behind, this one is not included in my plan but for me to save some shipping fees I impulsively ordered it but I didn't regret it of course hahaha. I have shoes but my nieces love to wear them so I ended up giving them to her. You know, being a good Tita😉😂. So, I really need to bring new shoes for myself. I could wear it if I am in the mood.
Lastly but not the least, my dream sandal and funny I don't know the name of it. lol. Seriously, I don't know the name🤦♀. The price is 168 pesos or $3.40 it is very cheap price but when I checked the reviews and comments most of their customers are satisfied, hopefully I am too. I want color black but they are out of stock and to save shipping fees again I choose gray. I really love this sandal because I feel like it makes the feet sexier and casual to wear attending events with pair of dress.
Overall, it has a total of $11 or 550 pesos including the shipping fees and it exceeds my winning prize hahaha. I just add the remaining $5 just to complete my Christmas gift for myself. I will end this saying "Thank you so much frim the deepest of my heart".
"**Let us be the facets of Positivity, Love, Hope and Joy.**"
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Today's Raging Soul
Date: December 28, 2021
**A cold evening to everyone❣️ 3 days left and we will celebrate and welcome the year 2022. Is everyone excited to open another chapter of ourselves?**
Another surprise welcomed me that I never really expected again. Around 7:00 in the morning when I open the site and Kuya @TengoLoToDo comment is at the top of the list saying (see the picture). Literally, I am shocked because I know in myself that my entry is not as good as others. In other words I don't believe in myself regarding my writing or article, not just that one but all of my articles published. So, it is really shocked to be one of the winners🤧 and thank you so much Kuya.
This is the second one Christmas challenge that I won with the same price of $3, total of $6 or 300 pesos in our currency. The prize I'll be using is buying my dream sandal as a reward for myself and I am planning to convert all my earnings this December 30, 2021for our New Year's Eve. I was so tempted yesterday night because the market was pumping but I have a strong feeling that it will continue to pump. Hopefully, I will not regret my decision.
**T**oday is Tuesday hahaha. Today's weather is gloomy like the raging emotions I have within. I really hate waking up on the wrong side of the bed because it will ruin half of my day just like today. The weather reflects what is inside of me not just once or twice but in many instances. I am in the moment of being okay but another wave crashed and wrapped me again. When the one I trust who can be by my side just left me without a single word. Maybe this is what the universe wants me to end in 2021.
**O**pposite of what I expect. This is what I don't like to expect because it will just result in the opposite. They say "life is unfair" in my situation right now. I could say it is true. Good weather makes my pal feel like he is dying inside.
**D**eep inside, small people start to wake again from being buried in the world of the dead. It starts to encourage me again to let the thick red flow until it becomes lifeless from the aim of no pain, no tears, no self-pity and no more abuse that I could feel. I want you to summon and listen to that sweet and solemn voice but something stops me. Stop me from dwelling on that voice and being conquered by them.
**A**nother voice stopped me. This kind of voice is louder but not to the point I could feel the annoyance. Instead, through the voice I could feel comfort, love, joy and hope. Voice that assures me that no matter what life throws at me He will be there no one does. A voice that I forget to listen to. A voice that makes me love and secure.
**Y**ou are what I waited for the most. You are the one who sees my ups and downs. You are the one who cheer me up that everything is under control. You are the one I wanted the most and you are the one who waits for me to come back. Today is the day of my return. Even though I am ashamed I left completely, I returned wreckly. I return carrying my brokeness. I'm exhausted. my tiredness and my emptiness. Honestly, I don't want to come back but I left no one to be called and lean on.
**S**orry, for being my least priority. God, you're the one who can heal this poor creature of yours. Finally, Father, I came back home.
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Bitcoin Cash? I am Confuse
Date: December 27, 2021
Blessed Monday read.cash😊 Kumusta?
Am I the only one who entered this platform without any knowledge nor background about cryptocurrency? I usually hear crypto but the word Bitcoin is alien to me even if my course is related to money and financial institutions. When this platform was introduced to me, I am aftering the earnings in my published article. You know, from this site transferred in bitcoin.com application and transferred again in coins.ph thats my routine for months and I could say I am happy and satisfied as long as I earned. You know, that is the most important to me.
While exploring this platform and reading articles from different authors there I encountered different tokens they hold and their journey in trading. What amazed me are those authors that are well informed and have wide knowledge in cryptocurrency. I even told myself "I want to be like that" because I believe the more knowledge you have, the greater your success.
Honestly, I am totally naive about Bitcoin Cash even I am now 4 months user of it. Let me tell you a secret, what I believe is that when someone says "Bitcoin" it is the combination of a green color logo and an orange logo. Worst is that, I don't know that the two are different from each other and mostly users on this site used Bitcoin Cash rather than Bitcoin.
**What are the differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash**
First is their logo, Bitcoin Cash represents the green logo and the orange one is the Bitcoin logo.
Second, Bitcoin was launched in 2009 when it was 12 years old, while Bitcoin Cash launched in 2017 in the month of August. It was 4 years old.
Lastly, Bitcoin Cash is used by people because of its low cost transaction fees and it is easy to transfer. Most of us use Bitcoin Cash.
SOURCE https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cryptocurrency/news/bitcoin-cash-difference-btc-bch-block-size-2513191
`I know most of you know that difference but I still mentioned it for the benefit of beginners in a simple way.`
Prior with that Bitcoin Cash I have trust that it will grow and we have future on it. Why I say so? Imagine, even it is still in 4 years old but the progress are continually growing. So, how much more can Bitcoin Cash do for upcoming years, right?. Even though it is just 4 years old, most users like me and you who believe in the capabilities and convenience of using it. The more we trust Bitcoin Cash is the more it will grow. Yes, it is not the same as Bitcoin but years from now Bitcoin Cash will exceed what we expected.
Bitcoin Cash price started at $900 and before ending 2017 it reached $4000.
2 years prior Bitcoin cash ranked 18th place among all cryptocurrencies in market capitalization.
SOURCE https://stormgain.com/blog/bitcoin-cash-bch-price-prediction
But the same like other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin Cash still has flaw that needs to improve and a problem that could encountered and the developer still working for the betterness. One of the strong believers of Bitcoin Cash success is Club1BCH and more writers here include me.
It is most important to distinguish the Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash when someone like me has a plan to dive in trading portion. Trader trade amount that they can afford to lose and before diving they done the DYOR (do your own research) to know some basis. I openly share that I want to trade and I've done those two steps but I have a big miss out in knowing Bitcoin Cash more. Finally, my confusion regarding the BTC and BCH is solved. Reasons why I did not google it right away, it is because of my laziness and I instantly forget to research it. I know it is not valid but then "it's better to be late than never".
`Note: Everything I mentioned above is just my pure understanding. Just tap those provided sources. If I stated wrong information just let me know in the comment section so I could do something.`
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A Blessed Day in Unexpected Way
Date: December 26, 2021
A blessed Sunday read.cash❣️ Does everyone doing good? Hope you do😊
Few days from now we will be able to step into 2022 from the new journey and chapter of our lives that indicate a year will be added. Do you agree, the best moment is the unexpected one with no plans at all? If not, I am not forcing you to believe hahaha. Another writer's block happened at the end of my thought "I will not publish to rest and unwind" but the stubbornness of my mind and my big eyes can't shut down and always think "you need to publish and grind Maryel to add some pennies in the upcoming New Year's Eve''. Prizes of sundok pera challenge and parlor games will be my responsibility to lessen Mama's expenses then after I budget if I have some I will save it, to buy a gift for myself you know as a reward.
Waah, I have been eyeing that sandal for almost a year. I really love it😍. I don't know if I could even afford to purchase that one. I am still hesitant to spend it on myself. It's okay for me to spend for others but when it comes to myself I will always doubt and I feel regret afterwards. That shoes around $4 very affordable, why I can't purchased it🤧. Everytime I open shopee application, I always stop in the process of clicking "place order". Maybe this time around, I will buy it as a reward and gift to myself.
A perfect sign to purchase when I open read.cash early in the morning and when BCH_Genesis informed me about the winners of the Club1BCH Christmas card competition, unexpectedly I won 3rd place with the prize of $3. Story behind it, honestly I have plans to join and make an entry but when BCH_Genesis mentioned me for submitting his entry there I decided to make mine to kill my boredness but I never expected to win or anything. From the deepest of my heart, thank you Club1BCH especially Sir @PVMihalache and Ate @bmjc98 for choosing me as one of the winners and for initiating this competition. Really, a perfect sign to buy my dream sandal for the longest time. https://read.cash/@bmjc98/meet-the-winners-of-club1bch-christmas-cards-competition-67c9849a#comment-7c1874ed
In line with the sentences above, one of churchmate invited me to join their food trip and of course I gladly accepted it but when the time came I decided not to come and they expected it, hahaha. Around 4:00 pm they chat with me to come over, which I agree to this time to unwind my mind. I am one of the boys.
We visit one house to have a food trip that ends with a boodle fight dinner which I love and we are 9 in total. Of course, we chip in and help each other to grill the milkfish, cook some rice and my favorite pancit canton. It is a really unexpected plan. I like being one of the boys because we will make you feel special and they will head the plan to be executed. After we ate, a random conversation that ended with our jejemon days from the first time we had facebook. You know, posting nonsense posts, tagging someone that is not included in the picture and taking pictures doing jejemon posts. I must say, I am a certified jejemon hahaha. Hope you are too😂.
Exactly 9:00 pm when we decided to go home. I could have shut my eyes but I was wrong because my mind was still running to find something to write and I coped with this other boring content hahaha.
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Life Changing Technology
Date: December 25, 2021
I don't know where to start co'z I am in between writing and writer's block. No ideas or even thoughts to share with you. Still in the tiring mood from welcoming Christmas Eve. Mama canceled the plan of having a party and games because she wants it before New Year's Eve to make everyone still awake and active to avoid sleepiness, which I also agree with her. Good thing is we still have days to prepare from games to prizes because of my laziness I did not convert my BCH into fiat, my thought filled with "Money Changer is not open" but that's my alibi hahaha. Hours of process before I could cash out money from coins.ph. I am a Coins.ph user , right? or left? hahaha.
As I was waiting for midnight I decided to take some fresh air to relax my aching feet and exhausted body because circumstances happen i Ate cannot cook the dishes so Mama told me to cook those dishes which I gladly agreed to. I never expect after cooking my back and arms hurts from mixed time to time then the worst is my legs and feets hurt the most because of standing for hours but then it's all worth it when I see my family loves how it taste and they ever told me "it's delicious" it makes my heart popped out, lol.
I really don't know what to write or share so to unwind my mind I just surfing facebook, scrolling up and down, laughing along in memes and watching random videos. Geez, I waste my time and I never more become lazy and the spirit of procrastination is alive in me. I ends taking nap when I will go to dreamland Mr. Sunny shines brighter and the weather becomes hotter that awake me and be back at scrolling up and down. Good thing, Mama says "the upcoming typhoon is no more because the monsoon scattered it" based on the news.
While watching random videos, one video makes my heart cry with joy because one life will change. She will be able to experience the beauty of life. It makes me more emotional when I see her reaction towards her mother. I can't help but share my timeline. Tap me to witness what makes me like this and for you to fall in love with her. https://www.facebook.com/100009897917146/posts/1635388853467696
In case you didn't see the video, let me give you a glimpse of it. It is a baby girl who is naturally born deaf but through the help of the technology dhe can finally hear her surroundings using the cochlear implant. *A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin.* https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants
SOURCE https://vancouversun.com/news/metro/at-vancouvers-st-pauls-hospital-cochlear-implants-create-sound-where-once-there-was-silence/wcm/40f91df3-7588-49f8-a3c7-5f6f14974bb0/amp
Her reaction is priceless the moment she hears her Mama' voices talking to her and even more priceless after hearing "I love you". She is really adorable and sweet, right?.
**Closing Thought**
Sometimes having writer's block unwind our mind really help. This is one of the advantages and the beauty of our technology and I know many lives have changed because of the invention of medical devices. Imagine, being hopeless thinking "I can't do it" because of lack of being able to hear, walk, see different colors and many more cases through technology which gives them hope from devices and artificials.
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Christmas Mise en Place
The most awaited celebration will come hours from now. Time is 5:30 pm Philippine time. There is 6 hours and 30 minutes left. I can really feel the Christmas vibes as everyone is busy preparing for Christmas eve. Does everyone do the same thing?
Apparently early on, me, Mama and Ate were very tired to go to the market to buy the things we need for the viands we plan to cook. I think it's around 10:00 in the morning when Mama always asks me if I will go to the public market and I always refuse and keep silent co'z anytime soon my big dark eyes will shut down. I don't know the reasons behind this. My response leads to a negative one when Mama says "dili na lang ta mag handa sa New Year na lang" (we will prepare nor cook today instead we will on New Year Eve) and I agree with it and fall asleep. In the middle of my sleeping when I meet my the one and do the ipinagbabawal na gawain hahaha when someone poked and awakened me to inform me that we will go to the market.
It was 2:00 in the afternoon, when we took two rides to arrive at our destination. We are welcomed with so many rush buyers that the government guidelines are being forgotten, no social distancing but everyone wore masks. My two nieces come along with us to buy some gifts which is good because I am not the only one who will carry those bags hahaha. As we roam around. we cannot even pass because of too many buyers. Imagine we were like sardines sinking just to fit. lol. Seriously, imagine that scenario co'z that's what we experience today. No one is to blame but ourselves because we choose to be one of the rush buyers even when we see this situation happen. It already happened and we must deal with it.
Fortunately, we just spent almost 2 hours before we were going home. My tiredness vanished when I saw packs of hotdogs, you know I love hotdogs. I know how to cook but I am not hands on because Ate is the cook in our house, dakilang palamunin ako😂. According to Ate and Mama we will cook three dishes namely Adobong baboy, Barbeque (hotdog and pork) and special bam-i. Sorry. I don't. know the English term but you can search it through Google.
While taking a rest , my nieces asked for a favor to wrap their gifts because they will exchange gifts in the church. You know, exchange gifts always and I am happy to see my three nieces and nephew joining it by category. 4 to 12 years olds will have a food category that exceeds 50 pesos or $1 purely biscuits and chocolate, no junk foods allowed but there are hard headed parents who will put some. For 13 to 17 it's a thing with the amount of 150 above or $3. The two gifts are in the things category and the other are food and their gifts are in their house. Excited they are, they always carry their gifts hahaha. You know, kids' behavior.
`Note: Buy ahead of time to avoid rush buying.`
I will end it here because I still need to prepare and cut those ingredients for adobong baboy co'z they assigned me to cook it. I will be back when everything is done and ready to avoid the mouth machine gun of Mama, lol. Before I forget Merry Christmas everyone and let us enjoy the rest of the night and always wearing your best smile.
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Travel in Christmas Season
December 23, 2021
I can smell the excitement and happiness roaming around. I have two days to go charan Christmas day na. Does everyone already buy Christmas preparations such as ingredients for viands, desserts and gifts to our loved ones? Hope you did to avoid rush buying tomorrow. While me and Mama are still undecided about what to preparate and what to cook, maybe we will be one of those rushing buyers tomorrow. Throughout our conversation she will not miss mentioning about the games that I must prepare. Geez, she is so excited.
It was yesterday night when we had a meeting regarding the upcoming Christmas. I opened up about Mama's plans, he also mentioned that he missed our Christmas vibes before where they were full of laughter, happiness and joy. Gosh, I misses it all🤧. The dialect we used is our mother tongue "Bisaya" . Let me translate the main thought of our conversation into the English language. Also Kuya agrees about the gaming portion and he even initiated to include exchange gifts for kids. Meanwhile I will provide different games for everyone and Kuya will give additional prizes and suggest that we do the chip in. If you were asking why I didn't talk to him personally? It is because he is assigned to a different place and today is his coming back home.
Today is thursday and it is known as "throwback thursday" and luckily facebook memories reminded me of those bondings and the place I stepped in before the pandemic.
*Without further ado, lemme start😊*
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Picture of us at Maxima Beach Resort in Samal on December 21, 2017. It was our FY bonding with my church mate within two days and one night with the budget of 1000 pesos or $40 for all our foods, entrances and fare. It was indeed memorable. We travel around 2:00 am to avoid traffic and to arrive earlier. Some of our churchmates are not included in that photo because they are roaming around to see the beauty of Maxima. @BCH_Genesis, find yourself in the picture, you're too young at that time.
Prior to that, while enjoying the sea we decided to play with that picture because when we roamed around we saw a bunch of pictures and we saw that style taking one. So, we tried it. We find it beautiful and mesmerizing. We wear that life jacket because some of them didn't know how to swim and for safety purposes.
Evening comes, I thought everyone are exhausted to my surprise they play the common game "Truth and Dare" at first but when our Pastor joined the game becomes "truth and truth" to interrogate everyone as usual crush and love life which I decided not to joined hahaha safety first baka malaman ni crush, lol. Some reveal their crush and why they crush that person. Shocking because someone has a crush on me which I never expected hahaha. I felt overwhelmed, you know *Dalagang Filipina yeah😂.* Until now the spoon used in spinning is being kept as a souvenir.
Another is December 23, 2019 in Bansalan with all church members but what makes it memorable is when we are going home because we decided to roam around in Kapatagan to see the beauty and first experience motorcycle rides. It was around 5:00 pm when that picture was captured . Mind you, the fog is showing, which makes the wind more cold. We landed on the highway at approximately 8:00 pm and drove back home.
Closing Thought
It is good taking pictures for us to remember the memories that happened on that day. Technology today helps a lot in storing memorable events. We might not go back to that place but through our pictures we can.
`Pictures from facebook memories of mine.`
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Christmas Ramblings
Date: December 22, 2021
Gloomy Wednesday read.cash! Keep on grinding as we end this month with a bang❣️
One, two, three. Three days to go *Santa Claus is coming to town* and everyone will celebrate Christmas day. With all our knowledge, this platform has many Santa Claus roaming around and gives pamasko and our ultimate favorite, none other than our green friend named Rusty. With all my heart, "*Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo. Thank you*".
Talking about pamasko or gift/s, my pamasko this Christmas in my family and god childrens they were 6 (3 boys and 3 girls) will be delayed due to typhoon Odette that affects the delivery of orders and I truly understand it. Fun fact about my god childrens, I am not around in christening nor being informed ahead of time. One of them shocked me when my parents said " Mano kay Ninang '' (*I don't know the English term for mano but Mano means giving respect to the older ones when you arrive*). I keep silent and let the kid come closer to me when I don't know the name of the kid and the parents😂.
Moreover, early Mama and I had a conversation regarding the upcoming Christmas and we both reminisced about the way we celebrated Christmas before and it made me giggle and excited about the next event.
Mama: *I am planning to have another Christmas experience where everyone will play some games.*
Me: *Go, go, go. I want it too because our previous Christmases are not memorable.*
Mama: *One of the games is what I saw on facebook. Surely, my stomach will hurt laughing.*
Me: (Thinking what games it is😂) *Uhmm, Ma, you're talking about the "Sandok Pera Challenge?". (Scraping the money while having blindfolds).*
Mama: *Yes that one and I am still thinking of more games.*
(While she is talking I can see how happy she will be because her eyes are shining in happiness. I thought she will take her leave to continue her going but before doing it she leaves world breaking lines🤧).
Mama: *Don't forget about the prizes😉.*
Woah, I am not prepared for that hahaha. She's the one who plans, I want to say no but seeing her face and happiness within I could say "*if this games will make her happier ever more than I am gladly to spend and convert all my earning into fiat and once again forget my target goal just to make our Christmas like before.*" Yes, I am hesitant to do it but for Mama's happiness I could make it. My earnings is not that big especially the market is red and the BCH still low which makes me sad to convert🤧.
Around 2:30 in the afternoon (Philippines time) flash news informs everyone about the weather forecast to be prepared and ready. Some parts of Mindanao will experience localized rain due to low pressure from the possible typhoon that may arrive on December 26, 2021. It has no name for now but hopefully and praying that it will leave in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) before it becomes a typhoon.
Here in Japan, the weather is not good from goomy morning until this afternoon. You know, any moment raindrops might happen together with the cold breeze winds that makes everyone stay in the house and the waves showing raging on it as I took early. When I told Mama about it, she attentively waited for any flash news about the weather which happened. She felt relieved and calm after knowing.
Lastly, I do have good news for all read.cash users who used Chrome before DuckduckGo. I am happy to announce that I am pregnant, lol, seriously Chrome is back to normal. As I checked, I could write, upvote and comment with other authors. So, take a look and check it for yourself. If it is still the same then try to update your chrome and if it is still the same I don't know what's next😂. One thing I am sure of, I can access read.cash in chrome and I am writing this one.
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Zero Balance...
Date: December 21, 2021
Amidst a pandemic everybody needs money to buy necessities and for emergency purposes. In my previous articles I'd mention that "I am still a study" and before I enter into this platform I am totally zero balance and depending on Mama's because I have no work at all also known as dakilang palamunin sa balay😂. Through this pandemic I am able to understand the needs and the wants. By analyzing, I realize that Mama can buy all our needs in the house from goods, supply and bills but as a young girl I also have wants that I want to purchase but then the problem is "I dont have money". After thinking about it, I told myself I need to do something to lessen Mama's burden and I should be able to buy what I want.
When the pandemic outbreak occurs, face to face classes are being suspended and the government introduces online modality and modular methods which is good for everyone. My sister asked for help to help my nieces module. One is grade 7 and other is grade 6 and I must say their module is not easy. What shocked me the most is the science subject because there is a portion that needs to be done in the laboratory and answer those questions based on laboratory observation. Of course we don't have a laboratory, what I did is I used my imagination that I was in the laboratory doing it all hahaha. Going back, when I was doing tutorial with them I never expected any return because my help considered my responsibility to teach them in their academics and I explained it for them to know.
One day Ate called me and said "Dawata ni pasensya kay gamay ra '' ( Keep it and sorry it is a small amount) I don't know if tama ba ang translate😂. She gave me $6 or 300 pesos equivalent to our currency. She thinks it is a small amount but for me it's already a huge amount. From that $6 I took the risk to participate in online selling which I never regret. First items are being purchased by my nieces to support my small business. From that moment my $6 becomes $10 after the third transaction I made. What amazes me is that every single transaction grows and all my items are sold out. Almost two months doing it, I was able to gain $40 in total but it didn't last because I saw the needs in our house and I am also a victim of sc#m worth $10.
It happens when a friend mine introduce and encourage me to join. At first I am hesitate and do some research about it but because of my emotions and I trust my friend, I invested. Week before claiming my account, our group chat exploded about our money will not be return because the bride runs away, lol. I've read profane, cursed and some experience mild strokes because of stress but I am relaxed thinking "my invested is not more than another investment" but still it's money thougj. Calmly, I contact my friend "what's next? Any refund?". She assured me that I can get a refund from her own pocket and it will be delayed and I have no problem with it. Even if I want to say and express my feelings, I decide not to because my words may hurt her and I value our friendship. Money can be earn but my words may leave scars.
After the incident, I thought I will be back to zero balance but God answered my prayer and read.cash comes along the way and I grab the chance to explore which I never regret joining. Geez, I am now celebrating my 4th month and cheers to more. This platform plays a big role being not zero balance like before.
`I wanna say thank you mars @BCH_LOVER and @BCH_Genesis for recommending DuckduckGo browser I can finally access read.cash since Sunday evening.`
Closing Thought
Getting is success needs one step to make us closer to it. While getting it we experience failure but that doesn't mean it is the end because failure means a new beginning to open other doors of opportunity. Investing make sure to do your research and invest what you can afford to lose. Lastly, never limit yourself to explore what God's prepare.
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Appreciation Day
Date: December 19, 2021
Very unusual Sunday routines far from being the flash in instant just to attend first service at 5:30 in the morning. Today service will start at 7:30 am supposedly but you know Filipino time it starts around 8:30 am. My heart is full of excitement and happiness because today is the day that we will appreciate our man and woman of God for all their sacrifices they made, love they give and patience to endure from our different attitude and behavior.
The theme is " A servant's sacrifice gives us success" which I firmly believe. Looking back years before, I was a lost soul who believed and loved to belittle myself having no confidence at all and especially a young girl who didn't have a dream. Through their lives being used by God to reach me, taught me and realizing my own value and worth together with the plan of God in my life that enlightens me to conquer those doubts within. They serve as my second parents even though we are not blood related but the love and care they show nothing compares and I thank God for that. They deserve this appreciation day co'z the impact they made not just in my life but many lives is beyond immeasurable. Imagine, from being hopeless, problematic, depressed, dreamless, unlove and broken turns into amazing individuals and I am one for them.
Moreover, the church councils decided from two divided services to make it one for the united celebration. The service/program starts with an opening prayer to acknowledge and honor God with the event. It was followed by singing of the national anthem led by yours truly. I knew how to beat because way back in my 8th grade 8 year my music teacher taught me to lead the flag ceremony when our section was assigned to do so. Going back to the topic, the word of God makes me realize so many things. Respect and obey is easier said than done. As I ponder the sermon, I cope with this conclusion: "Respecting and obeying them is also one way that God will bless us because they are instruments used by God." It's just my own opinion and if you're not agree with it, then just respect it as I respect yours.
After the sermon and offering portion, the MC (master ceremony) proceeds into giving appreciation and message. He just set a minimum of 10 people because the time is limited and we are 200 members aabutin ng siyam-siyam if lahat kami. I want to stand up and give a speech but I decided not to give others a chance to express their gratitude because you know every year I never miss giving one😂. Funny thing early is that, when the MC announce that young department will speak all of them turn heads in me signing that I will be the one to speak hahaha but I firmly stood with me decision to "give it to others". After those 10 people, they respond with it also. Then, all the members initiated to pray over them for the protection as they travel, good health, more love and patience and declaring blessings upon blessing. Above all, we pray for them to be stronger and tougher as they walk in rough roads and wilderness in life in ministry and their marriage.
We ended around 11:30 am, exactly the time to take lunch and all of us ate in the church as was announced last Sunday that " every family will bring their food". Some are busy taking pictures and me, @Athaliah and @BCH_Genesis hindi nagpahuli as we called ourselves "BCH babies", lol. Filtering didn't give me justice hahaha.
`Before ending I would like to share that this is my third time writing this one because the first and second were nowhere to be found which ruined my mood.`
Closing Thought
Let us appreciate our leaders no matter what religion you were in. Let us respect, obey and appreciate them.
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I Miss Drawing
Date: December 18,2021
Happy Saturday read.cash😊 7 days before Christmas at mamasko po🙈
All of us are excited about college life because finally in just a few steps I will be able to reach goals, a profession, and also wear a black gown with a diploma where my name is written. College journey is not easy, it was a year of being alone. Year passed. It was my second year of college where we became close friends. We named our group "drawings' ' not just because we love art (I don't even know how to draw) and enjoying travel and adventure but it has a bigger meaning than why our group name is drawings. Before we can draw a perfect picture we undergo critical thinking and adjustment on how and what the good outcomes would be and it is the same in our group we think wider to adjust in each attitude to make our every plan successful. Every step we do in our life we try to sketch it if it aligns with our desired plans and goals.
First let me share a short background of the drawings. We are seven (7) members: five girls and two boys. We took the same course and had the same hobbies of playing mobile legends in our free time. We shared the same goals, interest and compassion especially the desire of building our own business where we are the owner of it. Also, we love to imagine our upcoming outings which will not happen (drawing 😂). To deeper the reasons behind of drawings keep on reading.
When the pandemic happened we continued schooling by an online class system which is very hard to cope up with and deal with. You know, Sharing about what happen in the class😂. During those difficult times, drawings were my crying shoulder and they poured encouragement in times of trouble even during this pandemic time they tried their best to reach one of us by knowing the situation through video calls after classes. We help each other in doing projects, requirements and assignments to finish it easily. They became my reminder that I just need rest but not surrender and I must fight for my dreams to come true. Yes, we're not family by blood but we are by heart.
We support each other like in that picture. I remembered it was in December before the pandemic. We had a project in the arts subject, the theme is all about Christmas. Did you experience that, when the teacher said make a group at least 3 members each but then you will ask the teacher if it would be ok if you are in 4 (para hindi maghiwalay). Exactly, what happened to us (HAHAHAHA), we're two groups going to the "Christmas Mansion" to do the task and do our Christmas bonding because our original plan was cancelled.
This outing happened after our morning class examination. We decided to go to "Green Mountain '' because it was a well-known good destination and it was so relaxing. I realized that the unplanned events usually happen because there are no more excuses and reasons at all. Drawing which means the majority of the plans are always a decision of everybody because we share common likes but sometimes, the plan is already set up but on the day of the event many members refuse to join because of some reasons. We draw every moment when we travel, and bond and food trip whether it is good or bad we treasured it.
What is good having them in my life?
Reminders about the activities and assignments must be done.
Helping each other to do the task.
Vacant time together will be in the library to connect wifi and play mobile legends.
Together having fun.
Lastly, we doin group study eventually ending up copying during examination day.
I almost forgot, we are also the writers of each names during the checking attendance that even though you're on the way, you are already present,lol. We always did, the one who arrived first will be our attender (hope you experienced hahahaha).
Despite that, we are not aftering what benefits we can get, rather we want to draw every single occurrence of our lives and we want to take it in our journey as our strength and be our unforgettable memories. We had a lot of plans like traveling and adventuring the world but those plans were always postponed just for us to focus on our academic studies. We consider ourselves a drawing book where we plan every single detail and try to fulfill those drawings by putting a color in a way of success. Lastly, we will draw our path in success even if we make mistakes or errors but still we will strive just to finish it and put a color in the end.
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I Don't where are You
Date: December 17, 2021
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Odette is still roaming around finding her Lancelot to gather and ambvsh those enemies. Opponent, please secure athena shield in defense item to lessen the damage take by super skill of Odette. Odette called her back up Johnson to domain the game but without their knowing we are more prepare not to fight back to retreat and called back, lol. Pardon me, I am just kidding around to unwind my mind that is so bored because I wake up with no internet connection at all. Literally, all the networks : smart and globe nowhere to be found. Smart and globe, ano na? Kailan niyo plano bumalik? (When you're plan to come back?) We are all waiting. I think the loss of the network co'z by Typhoon Odette or either they are doing maintenance but whatever it is please come back na hindi na ako galit hahaha.
Seriously, my heart cries thinking of my co-Filipinos who are experiencing the intensity and ferocity of Typhoon Odette. Some lost their houses as I saw on social media. Raging wind and heavy rain wreck it all that result in damage of property but aside from that I haven't heard serious damage and hopefully it wasn't. Here in us, we cannot feel the typhoon Odette because Mr. Sunny invisible not so clear and shine like before but the important is clouds are not dark that anytime will cry.
Recently, flash news informed us that the victims of the typhoon are mostly safe and secure but the problem is there is no electricity and communication that can contact loved one's in the area. Typhoon Odette is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by tomorrow and hopefully it will.
Meanwhile, early in the afternoon I become more unproductive and boresome. I decided to scan my niece's cellphone to look at some interesting games and not to sneak those messages in messenger. Okay, I did it to check and charan I found something and I could say "sana all". I will just talk to them the next day but for now I really need a game to unwind.
After a long time, I found a famous game which is "Candy Crush" Mama's favorite game. When life was over , I played another one called "Stickman Party" which I love. It can be play by four person it could be a friends and family. The game has a category 5x, 7x and 9x which means 5x equivalent to 5 selected games and same with the 7x and 9x.
The best thing about it, we can choose what kind of games we want and the winner and placer has a score of 3 points, 2 points and 1 point.
End games, the stickman will dance according to their placers. You can try it if you want. It sounds childish but I don't care as long as I enjoy it.
Time check 6:00 in the evening (Philippine time) still the networks are nowhere which makes my head spinning thinking that I could not update nor visit the site. Good thing is this time Mr. Moon shows his shining and shimmering light sign that no more Odette and heavy rain might be. Selenophile takes more mt whole being as I stare and gaze at Mr. Moon it soothing down to my soul with calmness and peace within. It always captures my heart no matter how many times I 've seen it.
`I will end this other nonsense article of mine and hope the internet connection will come back any moment from now to publish this one.`
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A cold evening read.cash citizen😊 I can't visit and interaction with you because of my very poor internet connectiom due to typhoon Odette. Keep safe everyone😊
Also, let us welcome a friend of mine @MrSmiley. If you have some spare time. you can visit his profile. Thank you 😊
Go Away Odette
Date: December 16:2021
A cold Thursday read.cash❣️ Keep the heat of grinding, as we are landed half of the month.
Nine days left before Christmas and everyone is excited. The decorations are done from led lights, lanterns and down to the Christmas tree. Some children roaming around doing caroling aimed for some pennies like yesterday evening children singing loudly a Christmas song and my sister jokingly responded "*wala mi kwarta*" (we don't have money) but the children still continued singing until the end and of course we gave them pennies. I expected those children to come back again and again like we were before. When I was a kid, the house we gave to would come back into it to secure our caroling earnings, hahaha. That's how clever we are.
In spite of my happiness this coming Christmas my heart is sad thinking that some of my fellow Filipinos are experiencing today the typhoon Odette which is still there in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Typhoon Odette just landed carrying massive heavy rain that could lead into flood or landslides. According to PhilStar Global, thousands of Filipinos left their homes as the government advised them to do for the safety of everyone and to avoid more damage that typhoon Odette could do. Thank God, I haven't heard any news about life loss damage co'z it is more painful to lose someone this Christmas approaching. https://www-philstar-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/12/16/2148384/thousands-flee-homes-odette-lashes-philippines/amp/?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16396403480884&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.philstar.com%2Fheadlines%2F2021%2F12%2F16%2F2148384%2Fthousands-flee-homes-odette-lashes-philippines%2Famp%2F%23aoh%3D16396403480884%26csi%3D1%26referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%26amp_tf%3DFrom%2520%25251%2524s
Here in our area, we've been experiencing continuous rainfalls from 6 in the morning until this time (time check 3:15 pm Philippine time). The cold breeze embraces me and encourages me to cover my blanket and sleep all day to become unproductive. Geez, I am so lazy today because aside from the weather, the red tide comes which I hate the most being a girl. You know, sleeping in one position only to avoid red stains and the bumubulong na lumilipad becomes costly. Woah, yayaman na mga tao dito sa amin sa sobrang mahal ng bilihin.
Going back to the topic, exactly 8:30 am I received a cell broadcast from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to inform us of possible happenings by the typhoon Odette carried. I was awakened with this cell broadcast because I was shocked thinking "why is my phone talking?". It said " Red rainfall warning to those places being mentioned and expected heavy rains, floods and landslides might occur".
To fully awaken my mind, I decided to slip some coffee with a biscuit (dahil special ka may pasobra ka😂). I posted that picture in noise.cash early. Discard of the name of the mug, it was just given to me by our canteen vendor and it was just an imitation according to her. While drinking coffee, I took a look at the weather situation of our municipality, you know just to check and know. I realized it is important to monitor our weather for us to know and be prepared for the things that happen along the way. After finishing it, I go back to sleep to relax some cramps.
Light rains still there together with the breeze effects. To become productive for once I decided to make this article even if I don't have a specific topic. I don't know why these days I am in the state of unmotivated and uninspired. Maybe this is the effect of seeing red in the market aside from my red,lol. I will end this nonsense blabbering.
Kapit lang mawawala din yan si Odette at balik-balik na sa mobile legends😂 Mag athena shield na para iwas damage sa super skill in Odette, lol. Seriously, **keep safe everyone especially to my co-Filipinos😊.**
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#ChristmasChallenge2021: I am a Christmas Celebrant
Date: December 15, 2021
Nǐ hǎo, Xīngqísān kuàilè read.cash citizen❣️(Hello, happy Wednesday) Does everyone doing good and great? Hope you do😊
Everyone loves our birthday co'z it is the time we see the beautiful world. Everyone's birthday is special. It becomes our lucky number and we love to read quotes and memes that involve our birth month. Some even google our zodiac sign. That's how fond we are in terms of our birthday. I am one of those and I came to the point every birthday I always look forward to the celebration, especially the foods being prepared.
Everyone is busy doing their assigned task. Some do the general cleaning, some are decorating, some are cooking with different viands and desserts, some wrapping gifts and some are busy giving assistance. At first I wondered why people were so busy, but I decided to ignore the thoughts and join them by giving help even if they said "we can handle it, just play with you playmate outside" which I did co'z they seldomly allow me to go and play.
I am exhausted when I return home and no one notices it. I decided to take some sleep wishing when I wake up they are finish.I don't know what time they finished everything but the important thing is they did. I am happy with what I am seeing co'z that is the theme party I long for and the excitement and happiness grows more thinking that everyone around the world is busy preparing something to put food on the table co'z it is Christmas day. How lucky to have a birthday on Christmas day.
I am on cloud nine when they announce that the party will become a double party celebration. A birthday party and a Christmas party initiated and organized by my parents. The double party starts around 8:00 in the evening. That time I am wearing a simple dress that my parents gave to me.
*Master ceremony (MC) : Let us all welcome our birthday celebrant "JustMaryel", round of applause please.*
That is the clue I waited to enter the room and be welcomed with my loved ones, friends and close people and see their faces with a big smile. As the program continues, the MC inserted parlor games for the childrens as a sign that the Christmas party started. My siblings join the games along with their friends to aim for the prizes. From trip to Jerusalem, message relay, action relay, paper dance, stop dance, group yourselves and last but the least card relay.
After those games, MC proceeds to the birthday message, declaration and wishing for the celebrant from the selected person and the last message from the family. While listening to each message, nothing compares the feeling of the parent's message. Some cry for the heartfelt message. Along with is the gift giving presents and the candle blowing exactly at 10:00 pm.
Before eating, we proceed to exchange gifts and give prizes to all the winners. I thought that was the end but I was wrong in the middle of the announcement. My parents threw their collected coins together with different candies in the middle and everyone was blatant just to get some of it. When everyone is settled down, we pray for the food to be eaten at 11:30 pm. At 12 o'clock everyone joyfully jumps and makes noise co'z it's December 25 already.
Yehey! Finally, I unlocked another one initiated by kuya @TengoLoTodo with his "#ChristmasChallenge2021 '' it's a combination of fact and fiction. It is a fact that we celebrate birthday parties and Christmas parties but not my birthday party (fiction). It's my sister's birthday and her first name proves it well as it starts with "Merry". How I wish to be born on Christmas day which does not happen anymore hahaha. For me to experience, I intendedly put myself in the shoes of my sister like I did today😅. I don't envy her instead I love my ate Merry. https://read.cash/@TengoLoTodo/christmas-challenge-2021-8695777b
Note: It usually happened when I was a kid but as I grew my perception of birthdays changed.
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The Man I Love that Never Comes Back
Date: December 14, 2021
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Since the beginning, you were there watching over me, giving what I crave and giving you sleepless but you never complained instead you were happy every time I made progress. I may not see you but I know in my heart it is you. It is you who protects the whole cost. It is you who taught me lessons in life. It is you who is always cheering me up that I can do it. It is you who taught me to dream high. It is you who secure me in the midst of battle.
Our first meeting was the most unforgettable. I can feel how happy you are and how excited you are that you even cry because of too many emotions after seeing me. From that moment you didn't take your eyes over me. You always watch me, care for me, cherish me and love me more than yourself. Is it possible to love someone more than yourself? Yes it is, he is the proof of it and I know until today many like him are visible. You are the first man I feel so in love with until today and forever. You never heard me saying "I love you" even when you leave and never come back. It may sound corny but for the first time since you left I wanna let my heart speak and pour out all the hidden emotions.
*I will not greet you formally co'z I know you don't like it , it makes you cringe as you always respond to me. I don't know where to start because thinking back all our memories makes me happy but a big portion is sad. I am sad cuz I really miss you to the point I want to hug you tightly and I want you to be by my side overcoming those ups and downs. Be by my side unlocking those dreams and achievements.*
*For 5 years, we shared many things that led to our closeness. You open up almost everything but what I love the most is when you always need me every single day. 5 years of fighting until vividly, 13th day of December it was yesterday when you totally surrender and give up.*
*Losing you means losing half of me co'z you built that half. My mind cannot process the happening and my heart neglects every attempt of processing. Until the last day of seeing your face I made myself in denial that it would last 3 months before finally accepting that you've gone already. I tried so hard to not go deeper co'z it will awaken everything like what happened today.*
*"Thank you for all you've done in life from the life lesson that I forever carried. Thank you for making me feel so blessed. Also, I'm so sorry for disappointing you. I'm so sorry for not telling you much means you are to me. I'm so sorry for not telling you I love you despite everything you've done. I'm so sorry for all the lapses as a child. You know how much I regret not telling you "I Love You" and it haunts and serves a lesson to me. You are not here physically but the things you imparted will forever here in the heart especially for the living proof of till death do us part love story.*
*Papa, it's been your 7th year's death anniversary but everything happened yesterday. I miss you so much Papa but as what you taught us being weak is an option but giving up is not in the option. I love you Papa and Mama loves you so much co'z I've seen it through her eyes. Pa, you are the man I love that never comes back.*
Supposedly this is must be publish yesterday co'z it was his death anniversary but I stop typing co'z my heart can't control to cry as the memories flashbacks. Early, Mama decided to go to the mountain where Papa and Kuya's grave is. 5:30 in the morning we started hiking to avoid Mr. Sunny rising, which made us feel more tired and exhausted. We just bring food for breakfast and lunch. Around 12:30 pm we decided to go back because the wind became stronger and might trigger some coconut falls. I enjoy watching them. Coconut trees are dancing gracefully.
Mamasko po🙈 Advance Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🎉
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Christmas in the House
Date: December 13, 2021
A hot Monday read.cash citizen, hot like me lol. My apologies to all my missing in action last week. I was in the situation of "continuing or stopping". I lost my eagerness because I was demotivated, uninspired, unproductive and lazy. I thank God that I overcame all the challenges that wreck my soul and heart. Also, forgive me for being inactive yesterday co'z I need to fulfill some responsibility I have.
Exactly, 4:00 in the afternoon I arrived at the resort to reserve an overnight slot with 30 people involved. As a president of the youth department, it is not easy for them to think. It takes more patience and understanding co'z everyone has different characteristics that must be dealt with. The one who plans and takes steps to make it possible. Being in that position taught me new things that leave take away in my life. It is not easy but with the help of supportive subordinates and with the help of God everything can be possible.
Ahead of time I prepare what is needed even though I have doubts to make it possible and memorable especially in financial aspects. Everytime I made budgeting I always ended up shortage which stress me out. But my faith is enough to trust that God will provide everything needed. And God never failed to answer my prayer when He sent people to make sponsors and He answered more than what I expected. Imagine, we ordered catering to lessen more work and to save time. It has a price of $170 or 4500 pesos. With the help of sir Dale from 4 viands to more of it because he bring other catering set.
I facilitated the event as much as I could. Around 5:30 in the evening when I started to make games. First is message relay in a way of action replay. The mechanic is I will tell a word either an animal or anything the first person will create an action to relay until to the last person and the last person will act ang guess the word being relayed. I've seen the different misled information from this to that action ending in the wrong one. Afterwards, our Pastor challenged us to memorize girls versus boys. I think you know who wins? The winner is the boys for having more that 50 verses.
The most awaited part of the Christmas party is to eat. I've seen how God showers His blessings upon us. We thank Sir Dale for his generous heart and he left a short word of encouragement that I kept. Approximately, 7:30 pm when we decide to swim co'z the pool area will be closed around 9:00 pm. So, we enjoy swimming ang sliding even if the power destruction occurs but the show must go on.
Before midnight we decided to proceed to the next part of the event which is the instant exchange gift just for fun. The amount is $1 or 50 above and most of my church mates buy it on 7/11. One of them made fun of his gift that he even put the price tag to make sure and mumbled what he received in a kidding way. Middle of the night we played games "open the basket and close the basket" together with " sinking the boat" initiated by our pastor. In the ends, I become voiceless and my throat hurts while speaking.
Our christmas party was totally memorable and literally overnight sleepless co'z everyone enjoyed the companionship of each other and the small talks until morning. My goals as a president are successful and I will leave those memorable memories to each one of us.
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Check Me Again
Date: December 11, 2021
Woah, it is Saturday. Has everyone enjoyed the Saturday vibes? Me? I don't either, hahaha. Weirdness attack😂. Seriously, one of my what if's comes true that is being awake day and night. From yesterday morning waking up until today my big eyes are still fighting. I want to sleep but my mind is in chaos with different things especially our exam coverage that makes me more zombie. Oh! not just me but the whole co-major. Shout out to you Probinsya, hope you're doing great and relieved after the overnight exam.
I started answering around 10:00 pm but I couldn't even understand the question literally. I am a noob and my mind cannot absorb everything. Reason, why I don't want to make things a big deal co'z it will affect me. I am so soft hearted and a crying person too which I don't want because some people will misinterpret as OA (over acting). The exam finished at 4:00 in the morning and I took two hours of sleep to face another examination. Online students are hard as well as easy. It is hard co'z some professor will give continuous activity for the thinking wefe doing nothing which is not true. It is easy in a way, we can do google to clarify things during quizzes. Pressure makes us sacrifice our sleeping time just to submit. Sleepless night is worth it co'z our school gives it as an early Christmas gift. "After the examination we are all free and come back next year, 2022" today is the last day of examination. Yehey!! Hello, holiday reasons😊.
`Too much blabbering, let us proceed to phone check😊let's go.`
Weeks ago I made a phone check which included my home screen, lock screen, 21st photo in the gallery, most used applications such as social media, bitcoin and games. Phone checking is quite trending here at read.cash for the second time I'll show you a glimpse of it. https://read.cash/@JustMaryel/raid-me-419cc806
**21st Photo in the Gallery**
I made a noise about it and let me share with you the reason behind that photo. The weather is unpredictable when the heavy raindrops start. Luckily, it happened when I was at home, minutes passed when a friend of mine chatted that she would drop some takoyaki food as a treat. Who I am to refuse,hahaha. I didn't mind the rain and walked under the rain until the highway. I am soaked and wet but there's no turning back hahaha. While waiting for her I took a photo and that's it.
**Most Useless Applications**
I don't know the purpose of their existence in my phone it just they have been their when I brought my phone year ago. I never tried to uninstalled for the thinking it will cause something malfunction in the phone. I just leave them in one place and let them rest, lol.
**Most used Shirt while taking Picture**
My "Basic" shirt that I just brought 120 pesos or $2.20 from a friend of mine. I love wearing this shirt because of the fabric and I love the color. I am so fond of color yellow but I never owned one because Mama's thought it will not be match in my skintone. When I have enough money to buy one Mama has nothing can do to it co'z its my money used hahaha. I more than 20 pictures with that shirt.
Advance Merry Christmas everyone😊 Mamapasko po🙈
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A Day with You
Date: December 10, 2021
Happy Friday read.cash family. Finally, the last day of the week from the tiring and exhausting week I had. Mentally, physically and emotionally drain co'z to things I need to do outside this platform. I become MIA (missing in action) most of the days. I need to become a fighter in this battlefield where weak people become strong. I need to get up no matter how I want to lay in bed and sleep today co'z I have a responsibility as a student, officer in organization and a daughter. At the end of the day, I must be stronger than what they think about me.
The 10th day of December and 15 days left and all of us will celebrate the Christmas holiday. Are we all excited? You know, almost two years since the pandemic started and this Christmas is a perfect celebration for family and relatives gathering from different places co'z the government restrictions were not so strict before. Let us not miss every single memory that might happen. Prepare yourself and be happy always😊.
Moreover, around 8:00 in the morning my other niece and I prepare everything and do our morning routines in a flash way co'z today is her second vaccination and finally she is fully zombie, hahaha just kidding. While we were preparing my sister prepared the authorization letter that proves that I can be her guardian. Before going, Mama reminds us to eat first but I refuse to do so while my niece eats. I don't know but the monster inside of me never felt hungry even though my stomach was empty, aside my brain lol.
Exactly 9:40 am when we arrived at the vaccination area and I can say the very long queue it has. My niece's expectation is that 12 to 17 years old will be a priority like before but it didn't happen because children and adults are mixed up to get vaccinated. Poor niece hahaha. I guide to the last line and told her " just stay put and I'll just buy a bottle of water".
The weather becomes unpredictable because of small and few raindrops that last a few minutes afterwards. Mr. Sunny shines brighter and hotter and happens for almost an hour. That weather might give me a mild fever and headache. Thank God seeing everyone's faces seems like nothing happened. Due to almost three hundred people the government policy was forgotten because of lack of social distancing and some are removing their mask while talking. To prevent it I decided to stay under the tree and wait for my one, charot. I can monitor her through chatting.
Aftering two hours my niece sat in the chain and I could see her relief. We know it is not easy to stand for hours. I thought when we got inside the process went smoothly but it did not. We are welcomed with long lines and everyone is busy. The process of everything lasts approximately 30 minutes before getting her second vaccine.
I presume she will be afraid like her first but afraid is no more because it even took a video while the injection process. Geez, I can't bear to see it. Yes, I am still afraid even though I am now fully vaccinated. Exactly 12 o'clock, when we get home and my monster stomach is still not hungry. It's already late for a meal. Maybe this is the effect of not feeling well and being drained and stressed.
Another sorry I cannot be with you all co'z my whole being really needs to rest.
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I Need a Break..
Date: December 09, 2021
Magandang gabi sa lahat ng nilalang na nandito❣️Kumusta kayo?
What a loaded day I have that makes me decide not to publish but the big eyes of mine can't close and sleep. Thanks @BCH_Genesis for saving me this time. If you want to try just just tap me. https://read.cash/@BCH_Genisis/christmas-icebreaker-questions-fb6cf1e6 https://www.whiteelephantrules.com/christmas-icebreaker-questions
`Without more blabbering lemme me start😘.`
Describe a Christmas present you wanted badly as a kid, but never received.
I have tons christmas gifts list that I want to receive. Some are being given and some do not include my dreamiest gift. Every Christmas I badly want a rolling bag Barbie co'z in the back of my head . Having that kind of bag is cool and has a famous effect. Imagining how cool it is to walk in the pathway carrying it. How fabulous it is, lol. I am that ambitious before but when Mama and Papa explained why they cannot me one, at first I rebel and cried so much. As a kid I cannot understand the importance of the needs and the wants. As time went by, I accepted it and now every time I remember, it makes me laugh and cringe.
What’s the weirdest/ugliest Christmas decoration you’ve ever owned?
I don't know if it is a good thing or not but as I said in one of my articles, we never did any Christmas decorations in our house and I don't know why. Later, I will ask Mama about it😂 Maybe I could change the question into " what is the weirdest Christmas decoration, I ever witnessed?'' It was the most weird decoration ever. When I was in senior high specifically grade 12 student our Christmas decoration in our upcoming christmas party is totally black and it becomes worst when the day before the party because the whole classroom are covered a black curtains as in no lights is welcome. Weird right?
If you were Santa Claus, what type of cook would you want to be left out for you on Christmas Eve?
Anything that has a hotdog🙈 Gosh, I love hot dogs with cheese or without cheese. Hotdog with marshmallow is the perfect combination ever. I will not elaborate co'z it makes me crave.
If someone offered you a gift card to any store you wanted, which one would you choose?
SM Mall auto lock groceries area. I can buy whatever foods I want, especially chocolates. Aside from that I will get groceries for the house needs maybe can last a month or months. If the gift cards have a small amount I will go with the house groceries first.
What one thing are you most grateful for this holiday season?
Christmas is the most awaited celebration of all. Most grateful for this holiday, we can bond and get together with our loved ones co'z usually we celebrate Christmas with our family. As a student I am most grateful for this holiday because there will be no classes at all. Admit , student we are, we love no session🙈.
What’s the best – or worst – Christmas present you’ve ever received?
I'll answer both the best and the worst I ever received. First, the best present is my family. They are the biggest gift in my life that God gave me. Sometimes or most of the time we argued each other but I cannot denied the fact no matter what my family is always at my back. Family is always a family even we once curse them. Second, worst present when Papa and Kuya died in Christmas approaching. Why worst? It leaves a stain of sadness even on Christmas and diminishes the Christmas I always look up to. In spite of everything I believe God has a reason. A reason that I carried until today. Wanna know? (leave in the comment box and I'll answer it tomorrow article).
Closing Thought
Christmas is fast approaching. Let us always remember the true meaning of it: love, happiness and most of all forgiveness. Let love bind us into one. No more co'z it will make our christmas happier.
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Band-Aid Okay
Date: December 08, 2021
Kumusta? Is anyone doing great? Hope you do😊
Around 6 o'clock when my body and conscience are waking up with the thought of "my phone is not being charged and the mobile data is open". I immediately find it with my hands and one eye open co'z if my phone is underneath me surely it will break and damage. You know, I am not thin nor petite type😅. When I found it like you I searched side to side to know the condition and luckily it was.
While charging Mama laugh at me so much thats is why I ask her "why are you laughing?" and she answered " Buang ka, nakamata ko tungod nimo kay nikalit rakag syagit "nilanding na si Papa, nilanding na si Papa'' (Your crazy, I was awaken because you suddenly shouted "Papa is being landed, Papa is being landed" it is Bisaya dialect that is my mother tongue. Hearing it makes me laugh and feel embarrassed but then I tried to deny it but Mama is the witness and she even asks me during my sleep talking hahaha "naunsa ka?" (what happened to you?") with that I accept that I sleep talking.
Too much with blabbering and proceed to our main topic. So, without further ado, lemme start😊
Have you experienced being okay but there is something within? or just trying to be okay for more convenience.
Have you been in a situation where you're okay but not totally okay after processing all the information?
Are you one of those people who put the band-aid "okay" to all the problems just to be okay?
`Sorry for those starter questions but if your answer for those questions is yes congratulations welcome to the club, just kidding.`
As people we are we are all quite creation with unique characteristic, personality, talents, capabilities and more. And people as we are, we deal with problems in different ways, the way we want the same as we express our mind. Some people needs to speak up to release, some will wreck nor throw things to release and some will keep silent. I think the danger among them is keeping silent co'z it doesn't mean he/she is silent. Everything is okay but no. He/she is silent but there is a battle within especially when the information process. Some silence and okay are just a band-aid to cover the problem.
Why band-aid?
According to American English *band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body. Band-Aid a temporary, superficial remedy for a serious or complex problem.* Band-aiding the okay is the easy way to ease the problem like what I always do. https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/band-aid
Every problem comes and I never dwell on it no matter how smaller or bigger it is. Encountering them afterwards I put a band-aid on "okay" to temporarily forget the situation as much as I can. Yes, it might mean to you a cowardness but this act helps a lot, both positive and negative, after being processed.
Minutes after Mama's revelation, I go back to bed aiming to sleep again but what shocked me is my heart is heavy and tears start to falls knowing that I am "okay" but as I close my mind scenarios are being flashed clear and vividly and as it ended I am diagnosed with "I am not okay" and inside of me is dying because the band-aid okay is being remove and scattred the not okay situation.
Why do I love band-aiding? It is because I don't want to dig deeper and heard words from it co'z every words are torturing and becomes self-abusive by bringing self pity and other negativity.
Closing Thought
It is okay not to be okay and every emotion, feeling and thought are valid. If you know someone who is silent during the stage battle please be with them and be their listener co'z they carry many burdens that they tend to keep inside.
`Sorry for the unseries, it 's just my thoughts that can't be put into words. I'll catch up next time.`
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