Nature Break I’m sharing this photo I personally took on one of my “nature breaks”. These past few weeks have just been so busy for me and everyday as I get home, all I can do is eat, bathe, and sleep. I try to log in and make a decent post but my eyes get too heavy and I end up just falling asleep. Lol! So today I finally have some time off to rest and unwind. Unfortunately, I’m not going out today. I plan to just stay home and hibernate but as I was browsing my old photos,…
Maple Madness That is the name of this drink that I ordered when I went out to catch up with a friend a couple of months ago when the covid situation in the country was a little better. If I remember correctly, the mix was composed of apple cider, maple syrup, apple juice, and vodka topped with a dehydrated apple slice and sprinkled with cinnamon powder. To be honest, I’m not really big on alcoholic drinks. My taste buds have not acquired the appreciation for the taste of…
And the hibernation continues… Today, I stayed at home and tried to rejuvenate myself. I reorganized the apartment, did some reading, a little crochet, and cooked meals in batches so I’m ready for the rest of the week. Despite all these therapeutic tasks for me, I still find myself missing nature and the outdoors. So as I was having some tea after dinner, I was browsing some of my old photos and found this. I can associate myself with the tree. Despite losing all its leaves,…
Road to Forever Next weekend, a friend of mine is getting married. I’ve known her and her husband-to-be for quite a long time and I’ve witnessed how they’ve grown and battled through so many challenges together. No matter what happened, they always found their way back to each other. It’s amazing how two people can have the same feelings. Unrequited love is so common in my circle of friends. I think mutual love is a bit of a rare find, so once you come across it, treasure…
Fog or Smog? I woke up this morning with this view outside my window. Looks like the December chill is truly upon us now. Lol! The city has a bit of an eerie feel to it, but not as eerie as when it gets foggy during the night time. If this is purely fog, I think it’s quite a nice change of atmosphere to give off a cool weather vibe, just like in Baguio. But I doubt that, though. This is a city, and some form of smoke pollution is surely mixed in part with the fog. As the sun…
My Treasures Since I am away from home, my brother decided to send me a photo of the newly installed shelf in my room. I was surprised to see that he arranged my books for me! Hihihi! He’s never much of a talker. He’s more of a “do” person rather than a “say” person, but I really appreciate the effort he put into this. He has his own book collection as well, so this was definitely done with some degree of passion and understanding. I want to add so much more but I’m stopping…
Self love in the form of dinner~ Since I got home a little early today, I decided to go the extra mile and have a special dinner tonight! Hehehe! But don’t be fooled. These are just simple ingredients prepared in a nice way! Lol! My appetite is elevated when my food looks pretty, even with simple and affordable ingredients. The steak is not high quality meat. It’s just the one that I had in the fridge and it’s quite a thin cut so it was difficult for me to sear the outside…
Friday Special After last night’s “fancy” dinner, I wanted to make it simple and easy tonight. And what could be more comforting than the all-time favorite “Friday Special” in the Philippines, ginisang monggo (mung beans)? I find this warm meal just perfect for the chilly weather. :) Come to think of it, why is monggo called a “Friday Special”? I first came across the idea in our college cafeteria but I never figured out the story behind it. Most people that I meet call it…
Saturday Adventure After last night’s ginisang monggo, I was feeling a bit more adventurous tonight. But it’s a different kind of adventure than what you’d think. Lol! For the first time, I made okonomiyaki, which is sometimes called a Japanese pancake. I always see this in Japanese dramas and I love ordering it in restaurants. I never imagined that it could be “doable” at home! Cabbage is the main ingredient and the beauty of it is, you can add anything else you want! Aside…
A Break from Reality Today has been such a busy day. I came home tired, hungry, and sleepy. I didn’t have any energy to cook a meal for dinner so good thing I’ve made them in batches over the weekend so I can just reheat my dinner for tonight. After eating and cleaning up, I headed straight to bed. It’s a little funny how earlier, I felt so tired but after eating and forcing myself to shower, now that I’m in bed, I couldn’t fall asleep instantly. I am spending a little time…
The calm before the…? This photo is a perfect representation of my Tuesday. Everything started well- I woke up feeling refreshed and well-rested. Everything went smoothly at work- no blunders, no mishaps. And when I got home, I had a nice, warm dinner and a nice, warm bath. I’m sure this sounds like just a regular day for most people but I really appreciate how peaceful it is. Lol! Could this be..? A calm before the storm? Nope, we are being positive here! Lol! Wednesday,…
Reunion with my love ❤️ I got the day off today, so I’m planning to continue my long-time work in progress. It’s not like it’s a very difficult project! Lol. I started this a month ago. I’ve just been so busy the past month that I neglected continuing it little by little every day. I’m really hoping to get this finished before Christmas so I can use it to decorate my little apartment. Hihihi! I’m so glad to be back to crocheting- one of my one true loves. I have forgotten…
Satur’date’ night! 🥰 Got off early today and had my friend over for dinner! I made roast beef for the first time. Lol! I watched many videos from YouTube to get an idea how to do it properly and after mixing and matching the spices I had available with the different techniques that they showed, here is the result! I made it with herbed potatoes and she made the stir fried garlic broccoli. We finished it off with a glass of sweet red. We got caught up in the moment and I…
New Buddy Ever since a few weeks ago, it has started to turn a bit gloomy. There is less and less sun and it gets dark earlier and earlier in the day. I had always taken Christmas decors for granted when I was living with my family. To me, they were nice, but not absolutely necessary. Now that I’m on my own, I am finally realizing their worth. So finally, this weekend, this little buddy from my previous post has adorned my empty windowsill! Hihihi! He’s a poinsettia in a…
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