I'm so tired, I cried
`09.16.22`
There were days that you thought that everything will be fine, everything will work out, everything will just pass by and I will be okay. There's gonna be one point or day that you'll realize that you've burned yourself out.
I am tired
I just noticed that I am posting articles on being a mother, or a parent, and realized that I may be having a hard time being one. This may come like a rant post but I just want to say that I was about to break down again today.
For a few days, I've been feeling restless and wanting to go out for a change of scenery. Our current setup is making me more tired than ever. I know that I have ranted before when we were still at my parent's house but I knew that this would be one of the challenges that I will have once we moved out.
Here are a few things that made me so tired lately:
**Breastfeeding** - I have been breastfeeding for almost 16 months now and the Lil B sucks out all of my energy when she does. I get to be more hungry and more sleepy. I am proud to breastfeed my child since she was born but it wasn't easy. I am just glad that I still have milk so she can be more healthy.
**Financial Crisis** - Since my MIL got hospitalized a month ago, we've been having money issues. Oh boy, I feel like will share it soon here too. Anyway, we've been saving money and basically, we are living from paycheck to paycheck to get by. We have emergency money that we can pull out for emergency reasons before all of these happened but now, we don't have anything aside from my husband's bi-monthly salary.
**Chores** - These are expected but lately, I changed my routine because of our financial situation. Another chore that I added to my routine was washing our clothes. Plus, I recently used Lil B's disposable diapers because we were running out of disposable diapers. I can say that cloth diapers were a big save but I need to wash them thoroughly. Did I mention that I am handwashing our clothes and Lil B's cloth diapers? Damn, yes I am handwashing them as we don't have a washing machine yet. I've been doing the laundry for days now and I can only wash them if Lil B is asleep.
**Lack of sleep** - I haven't been getting enough sleep since we moved to Tacloban. When we moved here, all I can think about is our expenses and how would we get by and how can I help my husband financially. I am glad that he really appreciates what I do in taking care of Lil B and our little home. Being a full-time mom is already a big help, but I still want to help financially. That's why I stay up late to publish articles here and try other platforms as well.
**Headaches** - It's been a while since I had headaches like my head is gonna crack. It's a stomping pain in my head and I want to hit my head on a wall thinking it would stop. I've been having headaches for days now. I am not sure if it was just because of my eyes or eyeglasses.
I cried...
Yesterday, I asked my husband if we can buy groceries. I am not sure if he wants to do the groceries because it was becoming late as Lil B and I slept in the afternoon. It was around 5 pm when we left and we already caught the rush hour.
The other day, we were discussing something related to his office and why we are keeping it a secret that we are already renting a place here. We are going low-key and avoiding places where his co-workers may see us.
It has been days since Lil B and I went out. I am not sure if it was my fault for not waking up early enough so we can take a quick morning or afternoon walk, or is it my fault that Lil B tries to resist her sleep and ended up sleeping late at night? Is it my fault that sometimes I don't have the energy to play with her? Is it my fault that I sometimes think I am becoming the mother I don't want to be?
I think I need help. I cried when we were on our way to the grocery store. I cried after I raised my voice on Lil B because she was being too playful. I cried because she was acting out, crying every time she wants attention or when she needs something. I cried because I don't know how to teach her how to talk. I cried because I feel too tired and I want to get out of the house to relax. I cried because I felt my husband's frustration in our situation too. I just cried...
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Mommy, Have You Ever...?
`09.14.22`
Hey mothers! I am sure that you have done things that you've been proud of as a mother. For sure you've also done silly, unnecessary, parenting hack things when you became a parent.
Let's do another Never have I Ever "Mom" Edition. Thanks to our momshie sister @Marinov for posting this article days ago. It's been a while since I've done a prompt like this. Let's see how many points will I get. https://read.cash/@Marinov/never-have-i-ever-mom-edition-7b8e9083
One Point for....
**Touched poop**
I am sure that every mother needs to have a point for this. Touching poop is inevitable ahahahaha!
I know it's eeeky to touch poop but when my Lil B was just a newborn, I didn't mind if my hand touched or slipped poop on my hands or fingers. She was just feeding milk so it's just basically milk. It's just eeeky for me in the sense that it's so messy to clean. When she started eating solids, her poop turns solids too! Oh and I forgot, when I started potty training her, I will need to wash her bum bum. So touching a poop is not a big deal for me.
**Had Mom guilt**
Always, every hour, every minute nais ka makita char! Whenever I get frustrated when I don't understand Lil B, whenever I am tired, whenever I wanted to escape for a few minutes or hours, whenever I wanted to be alone. Then after a few minutes, I'll tell Lil B and myself 'sorry'.
**Said 'because I said so'**
Yes, to my younger sister and most of the time to my husband HAHAHAHA! I know right!
**been puked on**
I haven't been actually puked on but I caught *lungad* from Lil B. Again, that was just milk so it's not a big deal.
**hid a snack**
I have hidden a snack but not from Lil B, I hide it from my sisters and parents because sometimes they eat my favorite snacks.
**breastfed in public**
I have. Breastfeeding in public is not a shameful thing to do. I am a pure breastfeeding mother to Lil B and a proud one. I know that it may feel uncomfortable sometimes because we won't know when she wants milk. I am also just so happy that some malls already have a breastfeeding station. Finding or looking for a perfect breastfeeding spot to be comfortable with. Not only that you need a spot with fewer people with less people giving you a 'why breastfeeding in public look', a spot with a chair and you're lucky if you found a really comfortable chair to sit in while breastfeeding.
I don't care what other people think, even if I sometimes feel uncomfortable but I'd rather shrug it off so I can feed my Lil b.
**been peed on**
Yes, and up until now especially when I change diapers or if I let her wear nothing for just a few minutes.
**hid in the bathroom**
definitely yes! I remember when we were still staying at my parent's house, I still have the luxury to hide in the bathroom for a few minutes because I had someone to watch over Lil B.
**drove around to help kid sleep**
Another yes! I still ask my husband if we can go somewhere to walk in the afternoon just to make her tired and so she could sleep.
**given your child the look**
I have a few times, especially in the evening. Whenever I feel tired and she doesn't want to sleep yet.
**used shirt as a tissue**
Always, I don't always have a tissue on my hand or even near me. I would always resort to wiping things with my shirt. It was just so funny that Lil B picked this up from me. I got surprised when she was crying one time and I told her 'Ano ba yan, yung laway mo oh', then she immediately grabbed her shirt and wiped her mouth.
**had a daughter**
I have a daughter hihi.
**finished your child's meal**
Always. I would always feed her first but she always has leftovers so I would eat them.
**been afraid of childbirth**
Honestly, I am more excited to give birth when I was still pregnant. I was expecting to have a natural or normal birth but had an emergency CS and it was a traumatizing experience for me. I felt like I was on the other side, feeling high on drugs and always complaining about my back due to mild scoliosis which made it harder. If ever we will be blessed with another child, I really hope to have a normal delivery.
Oh I just noticed that there were only 2 items that I didn't get a point.
**Had a son**
Well we plan to have a son if we have the financial capability.
**licked a pacifier to clean it**
Since Lil b is breastfed, she doesn't like the feel of pacifiers. I bought different brands and types of pacifiers but ended up giving it to my friend who had a baby.
I got 14 points! I think i am a certified mom, but I hope that no judgments were made upon reading this. Instead, I'd like to hear funny stories!
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I feel like I need to catch up more here. Wasn"t able to post yesterday and I don't know if I can post something today. Let's see if time permits.
Fresh Air Please
`09.12.22`
Sunday is family day. I can still remember that my parents used to bring us to the church and attend mass. It was mainly for appreciation and a quick escape from our house.
Being a housewife gives you a turning-to-be-crazy vibe. You're just inside the 4 corners of your house, taking good care of it cleaning, arranging, taking care of kids and sometimes your body is begging you to go somewhere. Just to take a sip of fresh air, see other things other than your furnitures and each other's faces.
Unexpected escape
My husband actually escaped from his office and suddenly asked me if we still have food and good thing there was a little bit extra from the food I cooked.
This is my Pacham recipe (pachamba), mema luto lang HAHAHAHA!
I needed to cook something with veggies for Lil B and just took a few ingredients we have in our fridge.
Let me sharethe recipe.
***Nilagang Meatballs***
Meatballs
Pechay
Potatoes
Carrots
2 small slices of green pepper
Pork cubes
Salt
Pepper
Preparation:
It's easy as
Put all the ingredients in a pot
Add water and salt or other seasoning/flavoring you like
Let it boil until cooked.
Literally easy as 1, 2, 3. 🤣🤣🤣
Lil B and I were taking a bath when Daddy got home. I wrapped Lil b with towel and then suddenly I heard a glass that dropped. My eyes got big and asked my husband if he bought Coke. He pretended he didn't and tried to hide it from me. As I saw the bottle, my face turned red. I was kilig! To the coke and as my husband bought mw one.
It's hard to find Coca Cola here in Tacloban. I Sometimes feel weak whenever I don't drink at least one glass a week.
Anyway...
After we had lunch, my husband told me that he'll drop by the mall to buy a flat iron. He needs to iron his clothes for tomorrow but we don't have any yet. I asked him if he'll go straight to his office after, but he intend to go back home. So I asked, 'can we go along with you? I need Lil B to get going so she can be tired and sleep early.'. Good thing that he agreed, even if itwas just for a few minutes. We needed to get out of our nest for a little while.
Lil B was just so sleepy and she slept while we were on our way. We went to SaveMore and luckily we found a flat iron on Ace Hardware. We checked out a few stuff and got out.
I asked my husband if we can grab something to eat. Deciding what food to eat is a long discussion usually for couples but I am really really craving for street food, kwekwek basically. I told him to stop by when we see one on our way back. He decided to go to the jogging area which is just at the sea shore. We parked and walked for a bit. I saw a food cart and looks like the vendor is frying something. TADAAAAAH! Exactly what I am looking for.
Street foods!! Honestly, I haven't eaten street food for a while now. And to satisfy my craving, I bought 3 *isaw (*chicken intestine).
Buko juice, kwek kwek and my family. Hihi kilig!
Of course chilling seaside is new to me as I used to live in the city. I really love the view even if we just do nothing but walk. I love fresh air, I love the sea breeze.
Look at this kiddo checking out other people too.
There you go, there's my clickbait.
Let me also share this nice view from yesterday.
It was a pretty nice cheap escape. We definitely need a breather.
Take a breather from time to time too!
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You Learn once You Experience
`09.11.22`
Struggles, challenges, and pain. I always say that *life is unfair* or *we can never have it all*. Would you agree with me if I say that lessons are learned through hardships in life? Let me take a look back and see what stuff I needed to learn the hard way that made me who and what I am now.
Special thanks to @itsmeCguro for renewing your sponsorship! Heartsu heartsu heartsu!!!
Teka taglish na lang muna tayo kasi nagmamadali ako dahil maagang nakaorlog and Lil B natin, maglalaba muna tayo at konting sulat muna dito. Day 24 na tayo mga friends!!
*Write about a lesson you've learned the hard way.*
Honestly, mejo napaisip ako sa topic nato. Why? Kasi lahat naman ng lessons in life, we learn it the hardway. Depende nalang sa type ng situation and kung gaano ka kabilis makahanap ng solusyon or gaano mo kaheavy itatake ang isang problema.
Marami akong naiisip while thinking about this topic like:
being a black sheep
dealing with family issues
having trouble in studies
college, job or financial hardships
love life problems
Pero I chose the one that I am experiencing right now, being a first-time mother or parent.
First-time mother/parent
Feeling ko nga nung nagstart ako dito sa read.cash, yung pagiging first time mother ko ang dahilan kung bakit may mga nagffollow sa akin dito. I was actually looking for other experiences lalo na sa mga naunang magkaanak sakin kasi I don't have any idea on how to be one.
I love kids, I've been a baby sitter sa mga pamangkin ko and sa mga anak ng friends ko. Little did I know that being a tita was different than being a mother, until I became one.
Eto yung literal na expectations vs. reality. Alam mo yung may idea ka kung pano magbuhat, magpakain, makipaglaro, magturo ng kung ano anong kalokohan, pero pag naging nanay ka na talaga ibang level. Yung gusto mo na lang minsan tumakas pero hindi pwede. Yung gusto mong mag-isa muna kahit ilang oras, pero di pwede. Lalo na kung isa kang breastfeeding mother, nako kulang nalang tapyasin ko ang dede ko para di sumakit likod ko at yun na lang ang hawakan nya, pero again, hindi pwede.
Yung pagiging ina or magulang yung araw-araw, buwan-buwan at taon-taon kang magaadjust. Bawat segundo, minutong pumapatak may matutunan kang lesson na hindi mo sukat aakalain na pagdadaanan mo. Yung literal at pisikal na lesson na matutunan mo kasi anjan ka na, pinagdadaanan mo na.
Hindi ko ma-pinpoint yung mga lessons na natutunan ko at dapat ko pang matutunan. Pero isa lang talaga yung natutunan ko, ***nakakapagod, isasakripisyo mo buong pagkatao mo kapag naging isang magulang ka na.***
Being a mother/parent is just simply a life-long lesson learned and still learning through literally hardships. Uy sa lahat ng aspeto to, physically, emotionally, and mentally but definitely the greatest sacrifice that we will do and gift that one will receive.
Hindi dapat ito yun eh...
I was actually thinking of a different answer to this topic but nakalimutan ko na kung anong ilalagay ko.
Anyway, I noted this line days ago pa....
*I always say that* ***life is unfair*** *or* ***we can never have it all****, these lines sound negative but now I've realized that* ***life should be balanced*** *and I....... THANK YOU!*
Di ba ang layo sa topic ko... HAHAHAHA!
Pero seriously, being a mother/father, parent, child or anything in the world, we won't learn any lesson if life will not let us struggle. We may see things as unfair, and difficult or may consider ourselves unlucky. It is one wonder of life, you'll be down and will need to get back up.
Oh pwede na ba ako maglaba? You can also check out my other related articles here:
*A day in a mom's life (a quarter day)* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/a-day-in-a-moms-life-a-quarter-day-e8fa7f0d
*Parentophobia* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/parentophobia-ba848e4a
*Nothing's too much for you, for now.* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/nothings-too-much-for-you-for-now-b9208dd5
*Boobie Bite* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/boobie-bite-42da7a35
*Being a Mom VS. Being a Wife* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/being-a-mom-vs-being-a-wife-7c47b910
*Sleeping pattern changes* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/sleeping-pattern-changes-4169befe
*Me and my Mom Bod* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/me-and-my-mom-bod-bd01a797
*Realizations: Mom guilt, again* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/realizations-mom-guilt-again-a9e2cf8c
*When she cries...* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/when-she-cries-782bb86b
*Do not take time for granted* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/do-not-take-time-for-granted-23532165
***Realizations: Mom guilt, again*** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/realizations-mom-guilt-again-a9e2cf8c
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Backed up 12 months worth of articles and Noise.App
`09.10.22`
I am celebrating my first year anniversary here on Read.cash and what a journey I had since. It's nice to know that I am still here after a year. I didn't even expect that I would be so committed to posting articles about my experiences and my thoughts here. I didn't imagine that I'd be gaining virtual friends from different parts of the Philippines or even the world. I admit that Noise.cash and this platform has been my outlet since I became a mother.
Noise.app
Yesterday I saw @Pantera 's article about Noise.cash, The NEW Version Of Noise (noise.app) Is Ready To LAUNCH!. I have already signed up for Noise.app thanks to @apela's invitation link. For those who plan to sign up, here's an invitation link from me ,**noise.app/invite/b3zie9rs** https://read.cash/@Pantera/the-new-version-of-noise-noiseapp-is-ready-to-launch-7493fccc https://noise.app/invite/b3zie9rs
You can also follow me here, https://noise.app/Micontingsabit so we can exchange comments and messages. I already followed a few users and I am looking forward to see more of you people! Drop your link below, so I can follow you too.
I love that they added a messaging feature and I love that the new platform will be anti-spammers. No more unrelated comments, no more invitation links to earn more money from other platforms. I think the new platform will be more secure.
I have yet to explore and post more. Let's all stay together and see how the new platform will evolve.
Backed up my articles
This platform serves users in different ways like:
Sharing information about crypto
Sharing tips about a particular topic like finances, cooking, traveling, etc.
Sharing inspiration.
Sharing their life, experiences, frustrations, and how to overcome such issues.
Practicing their passion as a writer
and for me...
Serves as a journal
Here's the article I posted a few days ago regarding my first anniversary here on read.cash, **17 for 15, Anniversary, and hopefully more****.** I am looking forward to staying here and continuing to earn and share my thoughts and experiences. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/17-for-15-anniversary-and-hopefully-more-ca173367
As I use this platform as a personal journal, I tried to back up the articles that I posted from a year ago up to the last day of August. Surprisingly I already have posted 288 articles in 12 months.
I can still remember that I used to rush drafting and posting an article whenever my Lil B takes her nap or sleep in the evening. She was just around 4months when I started here and I got to share my first-time mom experiences and hardships. Days, months or more years from now, I get to look back on what happened and I want to keep that digitally as I don't keep an actual journal (notebook).
I did my best to post articles on a daily basis. Obviously, I didn't hahaha! There were days or even weeks that I wasn't able to post due to personal reasons, lack of time, or just wanting to take a rest for day/s. There were times that I even posted 2 articles per day just to compensate for the days that I wasn't able to post an article. It was quite exhausting and draining, by the way, thanks to the prompts initiated by other users I was able to get by.
**Here's how backed up my articles.**
There's a link when you scroll at the bottom of the page, you will see the **self-host** link. https://read.cash/@Read.Cash/download-your-articles-and-self-host-1bee3647
Just click the link and it will direct you to an article on how to back up your articles. Just to set your expectations or you can see the screenshot above, your articles will be saved as a webpage file. Once you open the file, it may not appear exactly the same as how it looked on your read.cash profile. But hey, we still got to keep them right!
Knowing that Noise.cash turns to Noise.App, I was just worried that Read.cash might do the same soon too. It would be better to back up those articles we posted on a monthly basis just to be safe. That's just if you want to keep them too so you can take a look back on how and what you started here.
I still love you Read.cash and I am looking forward to see more people here! Thanks for staying with me too!
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The Avatar Travels - Book 2: Water
`09.09.22`
I felt like I needed to break this into two parts because it was getting a little bit longer, which I didn't expect. I've shared my first Out-of-Luzon travel or my first airplane experience, **Air and Water Bender pt 1**, now I am about to share my first sea travel experience too. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/air-and-water-bender-pt-1-3583efa9
I just realized that this is another day and night travel.
Why did we decide to ride a ship/*barko?* Due to our financial situation regarding my MIL's condition, we needed to save money. We can't afford another airfare anymore. We cannot book a flight ahead of time because the husband's schedule is not that definite and even if he is on his days off, he might need to pass by somewhere for work.
Let's get this story started!
August 17
***Tacloban to Ormoc to Cebu***
We went to Ormoc because Daddy needed to pass by somewhere as a part of his job. While we wait for him, I let Lil B roam around at the seaside. It was quite hot that day but she can at least see what lies beyond our home.
We had lunch at DimSum Break and ordered fried rice not knowing that it had shrimp. Good thing I was able to feel my lower lip getting sore and numb then checked the rice. My husband asked if they have other food on the menu that doesn't have shrimp but unfortunately, there was none. I asked my husband if we can get donuts instead as I might be hungry again.
Look at that girl holding on to my donuts!
After we had lunch and Daddy is done with his work, we went to the ticketing office. We were there a bit early but we just checked the rates, my husband didn't buy the tickets yet as we needed to decide which one to take. As soon as we decided, we went back to the ticketing office but suddenly the only available slots were for non-Airconditioned bunk beds from Lite Ferries. He wanted us especially Lil B to be comfortable when we sleep because he knows how sweaty we can get. We have no other option so I told him to take it and AC or non-AC beds are good with me.
We initially planned to take the car with us to Cebu but upon knowing the price, we can't afford it. So we decided to leave the car at his sister's place in Ormoc instead. Kuya Philip (SIL's husband), let us visit their eatery. It's actually near the market, but I am not sure if it's in Seguinon or in Albuera hahaha!
If ever you get to pass by Seguinon, you may visit my sister-in-law's eatery hihi.
It was also a coincidence that my SIL was about to arrive at the port at 8 pm and we were about to board at 9 pm. So Kuya Philip just basically took us to the port and at the same time pick up his wife.
It was a bit windy because it was nighttime. When we got on board, I asked him to ask the staff if there was a chance that someone might not come in so we can fill in their spots. It was possible and they asked him to write his name, we were 8th on the line and are trying to get a spot on the AC beds.
Unfortunately, there was only one bed left and I don't want my husband to be separated from us.
It took 8 hours from Ormoc to Cebu port. We got in Cebu at 6 am .
I told my husband that it was a nice decision that he chose the bigger ship. We didn't even feel the waves even during the night.
I just had a hard time putting Lil B to sleep and waking up every now and then just to check if she's feeling hot and sweaty hahaha!
August 21
*Cebu to Ormoc to Tacloban*
We originally planned to book a ticket from Supercat Ferries but I think my husband was a bit late when he came into the ticketing office. No seats were available. He went to a different shipping line instead and booked a ticket from OceanJet.
Travel time from Supercat and OceanJet were just the same, 3 hours.
We left the house in Cebu at 8 am and we got to the port just exactly on time for boarding.
I wore the wrong outfit. I didn't bring a jacket with me. I needed to hug her little so she can stay warm because the AC was too cold.
Good morning Ormoc!
My sister-in-law and her husband decided to bring the car to the port and have it delivered to us so we can go home.
We went to Robinson's Ormoc for lunch.
After we had lunch, I asked my husband if he wants me to drive first so we can take turns. It's a 3-hour travel time so he can rest for a bit in driving too.
I drove for more than an hour and just in time for switching driving seats, Lil B was getting a bit fuzzy and we are already at the *bituka ng manok* part.
Thoughts?
I did enjoy both night and day sea travel. I'd still prefer the big ship when traveling via sea because we didn't feel the waves at all. I was kind of scared about that at first but I loved how I can feel the sea breeze pass by my skin. I love cold, fresh air. We had a safe ride and good thing that it wasn't raining too. I can't imagine traveling via ship when it's raining. I have yet to experience that, it might be scarier.
*You may check out my other related articles here:*
*The Avatar Travels - Book 1: Air* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/the-avatar-travels-book-1-air-3583efa9
**The positive** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/the-positive-45635420
**Maayong Adlaw Cebu!!!** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/maayong-adlaw-cebu-a277f8f3
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Not A Pleasure To Meet You, Doc
`09.08.22`
We just want to make sure that our Lil B can get a complete vaccine. We want her to be protected and as we look for a new Pedia in town, I'd be happy to share my frustration. I do apologize in advance as this may come in as a rant post.
As you may know, we've been here in Tacloban for almost a month now and we are still on the search to find a new pedia for Lil B. Just as we thought that we did, we might have to find a new one.
Here's my previous article about it, **Breakfast, Carwash, Pedia, and Test kit.** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/breakfast-carwash-pedia-and-test-kit-fc647b59
Oh by the way, this is the clinic.
What happened?
***September 1*** - We visited the clinic and asked if they would cater walk-ins on that day. It was supposedly an appointment-only schedule but on Saturdays, they can accommodate walk-in patients. Basically, the secretary told us that the doctor can accommodate us on that day even if we don't have an appointment.
I told the doctor that Lil B was scheduled to get her MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine on August 13. According to the timeline, she should get it from 12 to 15 months. After our first visit to her new pedia, she scheduled an MMR vaccine shot on September 3, Saturday.
***September 3***
I told the secretary that we will drop by after lunch as she also mentioned that they can accommodate patients from 1 pm to 5 pm.
We went there at 3 pm. Yes, we were late but you know that a toddler's schedule or routine may vary almost every day. As a climbed up to the clinic, I saw the door.
Sorry for the blurred picture, I got immediately pissed when I saw this. I went down and got back in the car and told my husband. We waited for a few minutes and texted the secretary. After a few hours, she replied that the doctor has somewhere to be but can get out to entertain us once we got in the clinic and then told her to close the clinic and go home because we were not there yet. The secretary even told me that we didn't inform them that we are on our way.
Honestly, I didn't know how to react. I didn't reply. Then I received a text that we can do the vaccine on Tuesday, September 6, and be in the clinic at **exactly 2:30 pm.** I was shocked that they told us to be there at 'EXACTLY' 2.30 pm. I got pissed but decided to shrug it off.
***September 5, Monday***
I received a follow-up text just to confirm if we will go to the clinic on the set date and time. I told them, yes, and they continued to remind me to be there at exactly 2:30 pm. After a few hours, I got a text that the doctor wants to reschedule it to 4:30 pm. I got even more annoyed and my husband told me to keep my cool and tell them that we'll be there at 4:30 pm.
***September 6, Tuesday - MMR vaccination day***
Our kumpare was in our place and went along with us as he needed to drop by their office too. He's a father too so he knows how quickly the vaccination should take. As they looked for a parking spot, Lil B and I went to the clinic. Take note, we were there just in time. I got in the room and it seemed like the clinic was just opened. The secretary contacted the doctor and informed her that she was already on her way to the clinic.
My husband and kumpare, waited along with me in the clinic. 30 minutes passed, 1 hour, then it was already 6 pm and the doctor is still not in the clinic. Lil B is already getting fuzzy, sleepy, and bored. The secretary got out of the clinic and tried to contact the pedia but she wasn't answering her calls. I was already pissed like hell.
The secretary continued to apologize. She told us that the doctor had an activity in the hospital but told us earlier that she was already driving and on her way. It shouldn't take more than an hour to get there. The doctor told us on our first meeting that she wasn't affiliated with any hospitals yet and only has clinic hours.
The secretary told us to go back on Saturday as she is 100% that the doctor would come in. My husband has work that day so it's a no-go. I told the secretary that we will check our schedule and let them know if we can make it, then I left the office because I might say something that shouldn't come out of my mouth.
I don't know someone here in Tacloban.
That's why I would prefer recommendations when it comes to services. It's not because I am too lazy to look for one but I'd rather visit or ask for services from someone that my family and friends trust.
We will definitely look for another pedia but for sure we can't get her MMR as it is already passed the timeline.
Review
**0 out of 10**
If 0 has a negative, I would give -0 as a rating to the clinic and the doctor herself.
First of all, she doesn't value her patient's time. I would understand if she has a patient in the hospital but as I mentioned earlier, she told us that she wasn't.
2nd, clinic hours is not a sideline for a doctor.
3rd, asking her baby, toddler, and kid clients to be in the clinic EXACTLY at the time that they want. I know that it is the parent's responsibility to be in the clinic on time but kids, toddlers, or babies don't control time, unlike adults.
Cleary this 'PEDIATRICIAN' is just new to the field and doesn't know her responsibilities as a doctor or as a PEDIATRICIAN. We found out that last Saturday, the day they closed the clinic too early, the doctor went to the cemetery for his late father's birthday.
I got the chance to check her Facebook account too and found out that she was just certified as a Pediatrician just a few months ago. Clearly, she's not a parent yet so she wouldn't understand. She might be thinking that she's the doctor and looks up to herself that we badly need her. Yes, we need you, but we don't want you.
We'd rather go and find someone who is more responsible and more caring to their patients.
You might be wondering why not give their FB page a low rating. I can't because my name will be displayed and as this doctor is related to my husband's boss, they would know that his family is here. Then his boss might take advantage of it, for her personal reasons too.
If there are other users who are located here in Tacloban too, I would appreciate any recommendations.
I know that we can go to the Health Center but they I believe that only a few vaccinations for kids are free and available there.
Anyway, I told my husband that I can look for another pedia or we can visit the health center on his day off and inquire about the vaccines that Lil B can take from there. If we needed consultations, we will do an online consult with Lil B's pedia in Marikina instead.
That's just it for my rant. I am sure that parents or mothers here would understand me or am I overreacting?
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The Avatar Travels - Book 1: Air
`09.07.22`
You might think that I am beginning to have air and water bending skills huh? Oh boy, I really hope that I do have air and water bending skills but I don't. Imagine having abilities like that can save the world and at the same time, you can have a chance to see the wonders of the world on your own without spending much money hahaha!
I've been meaning to share my first air and sea travel experience. As I've mentioned in my previous articles, I wasn't really fond of traveling because I get nauseous or I have motion sickness that makes me want to sleep whenever I travel.
The longest land trip that I've been on was when we annually go to Bicol for our Holy week family tradition. Imagine 13 hours of travel time. People always say that the ride is more enjoyable than the destination itself but not for me.
Anyway, I'd be happy to share with y'all my first getting out of Luzon travel.
**Marikina to Cebu**
*July 22*
Was the day we were bound to Cebu from Marikina. Our flight was scheduled at around 10pm that day. My husband went to Marikina because he doesn't want me and Lil B to travel alone as it is our first time. That afternoon before we pack our things, we went to Decathlon and SM Masinag to buy a few stuff to bring. We needed another luggage bag because we only have one that we can use. We also took the liberty to have a little bonding time and saw a train roaming around the mall. We took Lil B in for a ride.
We immediately went home after buying the stuff we need.
Bye fam, see you soon!
We went to NAIA but we kind of stuck in heavy traffic and reached the airport just a few minutes before we board. Good thing that there weren't any changes to the flight schedule.
This is me hiding my little excitement hihi.
This little girl looks like she was overwhelmed with the surroundings and where we were.
Ready to take off!
This was our view when the plane took off.
The lights were cool looking from an aerial view but I would appreciate the view more if I can see the clouds and the sky.
By the way, we got into AirAsia Airlines, and took us about an hour to get to Cebu. I don't know if it was just me because I was kind of feeling a little uncomfortable during the ride and I was just closing my eyes so I can manage to take care of Lil B. I know that my husband is with us but he doesn't have a boobie that she can latch in for milk or for comfort.
Oh finally, the plane landed!
Special thanks to my husband's friend who picked us up from the airport even if it's super late. He thought we may have a hard time getting a grab late at that hour, plus we have Lil B with us.
She was very very tired from our travel but she still looked cute and lovely in that pose. hihi!
First day time air travel
Cebu to Tacloban
*Aug. 7*
I've mentioned in my previous articles that we got COVID-19 when we were in Cebu. Too bad that we didn't get the chance to bond longer than we expected to or to do other things that we need to while we were there. As soon as we got better and due to other financial circumstances, my husband and I decided that we will stay in Tacloban instead. We booked a flight to Tacloban via Cebu Pacific as the cheapest one that we can get.
We got to the airport just in time and good thing that we got an early flight. We can get to see the clouds this time.
Tacloban here we come!
It was quite very sunny as it was around 11 am. Lil B and I needed to wait a few minutes longer while Daddy when home to the apartment to get the car. Good thing that it was just near the airport.
How's my experience?
I think we had a great pilot, I didn't even feel any turbulence when we were up in the sky and we also arrived earlier than expected. I think our travel time was just less than an hour.
I was about to say that traveling via airplane made me feel like singing *'I'm like a bird'* by Nelly Furtado hahahahaha!
I am somehow hesitant to fly again but I hope that once we go back to Marikina, we can have a smooth and safe flight.
*You may check out my other related articles here:*
***The positive*** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/the-positive-45635420
***Adjustment*** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/adjustment-6c0084fb
***Hello SM Seaside*** https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/hello-sm-seaside-3d33a821
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MicontingDump August 2022
`09.05.22`
It's time to dump some photos and see what little things happened to us last month. I admit that it was a very tiring month and I will definitely look back on the moments that happened.
Sad or good let's do a photo dump session again.
By the way, I don't have a permanent phone that time so I only got to transfer the pictures that took.
Here are the 10 random not chronological order photos that I would like to share with you. Little stories worth sharing.
**Cebu to Tacloban**
This was my first plane ride during day time. Unfortunately, my first plane ride was at 10pm the timw we went from Manila to Cebu. I wasn't able to see and enjoy the clouds then. This time I was able to see the sea, clouds and what being above the clouds look like.
I think the pilot did a great job too. I barely felt turbulences and landed smoothly. Our trip was fast too, I was able to take a nap and I got to see the island of tacloban.
LiL B's first ride in Daddy's car. Hmmm don't judge us please. We can't afford a car seat yet. I know that babies are not allowed in front but I get dizzy when I am seated at the back. Trust me, we've travelled to Cavite before and I almost passed out while taking care of her that time.
Anyway, this time she seemed to like driving too. Such a little daddy's girl.
This is our first bring-your-daugher-to-work-not-work-day. Sorry for the confusion haahhaa. Because it was Daddy's job to go to court as a part of his work even on his days off. The travel time was long so he decided to bring us along. Hehehehe I got the chance to drive too.
We went to Hilongos and after daddy finished what he needed to do, we ate at this little cafe named Rayleigh's eme char.
Ooh the baby is in good mood!
We also got a chance to see our neighbor's kid. I find it hard to talk to him because he doesn't speak tagalog hahaha.
Oh this is the Cebu port. This was my first ship ride ever!! I am glad that my husband choose a big ship with Lite Ferried so we can't feel the waves while we were on our way. It was just very unfortunate that we didn't get a slot on the airconditioned bed. Daddy was worried because Lil B sweats like me. We still enjoyed the ride.
It was our first time to celebrate my husband's birthday together. No virtual celebrations this time but we did a little celebration. I cooked tuna pesto and ordered chicken.
Another smile from Lil B. This was our trip going back to Tacloban. My husband booked a ticket from Ocean Jet. It was only a 3hr trip. The baby enjoyed it too but mommy didn't. It was very very cold inside and I was wearing a sleeveless top, no jackets too. I hugged Lil B so she won't be cold but my back hurt after because the cold air was directly blowing at my back. Huhu. She still got the smile though.
We got to visit one of the MetroMalls here and I was amazed that they have this cart available for kids. She liked it so much!
This was infront of the Ormoc port or beside? I actually forgot. Basically, my husband had a job to attend to in Ormoc and after that we went to Cebu.
Sorry. I miss drinking coke. I feel like I am on my widthrawal stage. Staying here in Tacloban is frustrating in a way that Coke is always out of stock. I don't usually drink Coke but it still tastes better than other carbonated drinks.
Last month I only get to drink 3 bottles of Coke huhu. I feel like Coke is now being sold to the black market CHAR!!!
New photos to come this month!!
You can check my other photo dump related articles here:
*July 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/miconting-dump-july-2022-9c1633b8
*June Dump* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/june-dump-8d6e7d09
*May 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-may-2022-5bc8bb9a
*April 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-april-2022-4dffe1b9
*March 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-march-2022-a398d900
*February 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-february-2022-b4b07965
*January Photo Dump* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-january-photo-dump-2da3290a
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Dear Micontingsabit
`09.04.22`
Who is that girl I see? Oh wait, that's me. I was just looking into the mirror and I see a somehow not-so-beautiful human being. I think it's time to write a letter to myself and reflect or make a wish.
It's my 23rd day or topic for the 30-day Writing Challenge. Seems like this is going to be the most interesting topic for me on this challenge so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNprQYHenNI
Listen to this song while reading my article and I hope you'll enjoy it.
Let's take a quick look at the topics again:
I decided to write a letter to myself. I'll write 3 letters to 3 versions of myself, the past, present, and future me.
***Dear Past Me,***
*How are you doing? I hope you're still alive, kicking and rocking every aspect of your life. By the way, this is the present you telling you that you did well in your life. You might think that your life wasn't as great or lucky as the others but you remain to be thankful for the things that life brought you. Thank you for understanding the phrase* ***life is not fair****, which led you to people who balanced your life.*
*I am happy that you were one of the people who do not hold a heavy heart toward other people aside from your parents. Just to let you know, your future husband told me that your father was proud of you in a certain way. You also did a great job in choosing people you let in your life. I greatly commend you for that! You didn't have great emotional support at home but you were able to find people in your life who can fill in so you can be the good and better person you ought to be.*
*I love you for enjoying your life just the way it should be. You may think that you didn't shine, but you were shining deeply from the inside.*
*Yours truly,*
***Present Me***
***Dear Present Me,***
*How are you getting by? I know that keeping your sanity is a great challenge when you entered a new chapter in your life. Regrets and what could have been will always be there. Just always try to remember that this is another life. This may not be the life that you exactly thought it would be but you got to be the person that life thought you could be. You may not be the greatest of all things, but you are the greatest thing to someone special in your life.*
*I love how you treasure a few people in your life. Keep your circle small so you could appreciate little things. Little things matter, all things matter. The matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Char! See just what you did there? You always try to put a smile on other people's faces, you should try putting a smile on yours too.*
*I hope that you may still continue finding light at the end of the tunnel as you always did, standing up for what you believe in, and looking forward to better days.*
See you soon,
**Present Me**
*Dear Future Me,*
*I've been so hard on myself lately and just a little advice, you need to keep extra cool from now on. Who knows what we could do or be for the next days, months, or years? Keeping it cool is the key. Patience is a virtue. Things come to those who wait.*
*I know that it's going to be hard or even harder than it is. Just don't forget that even when you are far away, people who are close to you will still remain by your side. Don't let yourself fade away. Ask for assistance when you need to. Take a little breather when you can't breathe anymore. Don't be the person you hated to be. Your life is not yours now, but there will be a time when you'll get back what you used to be.*
*You are a sporty person. You are a guitarist. You are a happy person. You are going to be a good mother. You are going to be a good friend to your child/ren. You are going to be a good wife and a best friend to your husband.*
*Don't let the dark eat you, just eat dark chocolates if you can't handle it anymore. CHAR!*
*Be brave,*
***Present Me***
I decided to write a letter to the past, present and future me because I needed it. I needed someone to tell me things. I need to validate my feelings. I got used to talking to people close to me about my feelings and they are not here with me, beside me. I know I have my husband with me but I am still on the adjustment stage of being a wife and a mother and for 30years all I have were my friends.
Perhaps, I am just feeling a little homesick? HAHAHAHA, it comes to the package of living with my own family away from the family I used to have.
See ya! Happy September to all!
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17 for 15, Anniversary and hopefully more
`09.03.22`
New month, new journey, new articles to post, and earnings. I think month is worth celebrating for me. Who's gonna dance this September?
August earnings
I haven't posted my monthly earning for quite a while now. Maybe because I barely have time and my routine was so messed up lately, or the fact that @TheRandomRewarder might have forgotten me for a bit. I kind of expected that to be honest because there were day or even a week that I wasn't able to post or interact. I am still glad that the green baby visits me somehow.
Let me share how I did last month.
I got to post a total of 17 articles and earn $15. Yey and nyay. I was a bit sad because I didn't reach my goal. I need at least $40 so I can pay my SPayLater Bill for the TV I bought for my parents a few months ago. Good thing that I still haven't withdrawn my previous earnings but it is still not enough.
I am looking forward to being consistent this month as we are planning not to travel soon we need to save as bills and loans are piling up because of what happened to my MIL.
Well not to be sad but to be happy that we still have blessings coming.
First Anniversary at @Read.Cash
Oh wow! I just realized that it has been a year since I got into this platform.
As far as I can remember, I joined around August but started to play articles in September of last year.
Let me share a few topics of my first articles here.
My very first article - *Tell me something about yourself.*
I can still remember that my sister told me to post an introduction as our first article. Honestly, I didn't like what I posted. I don't have any idea on what topic or how to introduce myself. All I had in my mind was like how to introduce myself when you are in a job interview. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/tell-me-something-about-yourself-6e99a98a
My first Shopee product recommendation article *-* *Baby Essentials Shopee shopping*
As I didn't have anything to write about after my first article, I started to write about items that I purchased online. I was kind of a trend wherein you post your budol items and Lil B was just around 3-4 months old back then, I thought why not share the cheap items or discounted items that I bought online? Then from there, I shared what I purchased for my Lil B. At the same time, it could be a great help or at least give an idea to other moms too. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/baby-essentials-shopee-shopping-52ae13cd
My first personal blog - *I believe in perfect timing. A pregnancy experience.*
I am a first-time mom and I have no idea what's ahead of me as a mother. When I was trying to build an audience on this platform, all that I can think about is to share what's life was worth sharing, my pregnancy/birthing experience https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-believe-in-perfect-timing-a-pregnancy-experience-4654ecba
First relationship article - *Swipe left or right? (A modern dating story)*
I basically ran out of topics to write about and decided to share how I met my husband hahaha! https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/swipe-left-or-right-a-modern-dating-story-7a56f735
The first time challenged myself to write for 15 minutes. *-* *15-min rush: Type what comes into your freakin' mind.*
Having a 4-month old baby at that time, I barely have time to write because I am was having a hard time thinking of a topic that's why I decided to give myself 15mins every day while Lil B was taking her nap or sleeping. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/15-min-rush-type-what-comes-into-your-freakin-mind-14cf9404
First hair-related article - *I wanna dye.*
Sharing my passion when it comes to hair dye and how I messed up my hair for almost a decade. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-wanna-dye-c06c52e1
First baby cosplay article - *15-min rush: Monthsary o Milestone?*
This was very fun to share. I remember that I used to make videos for my niece every month before she turned one. I was a Tita Yayay back then but when I got pregnant I didn't finish my goal of posting 12 videos of my niece. I couldn't do the same thing to my daughter, Lil B, because I am taking care of her and I don't have that much time to compile and edit videos. Instead, we began dressing her up every month. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/15-min-rush-monthsary-o-milestone-66f73fed
First prompt article - *100 Random Question: Pick & Answer*
This was the very first prompt that saved me from not having anything to post or write about. To be honest, I love prompts here. I also tried to do some of @JonicaBradley 's prompts and do other prompts as well. I miss doing prompts but for now, I aim to finish the 30-day writing challenge that became a 2month writing challenge for me. I still continue doing that challenge because I love the topics listed there. I still have a few prompt-saved articles on my list that I wish to do as well. https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/100-random-question-pick-answer-b594ced5
Noise.cash
I am deeply sorry Noise.cash. I tried to make another account because I am not getting any Free tips anymore. I don't want to lose the audience or subscriber that I have but I need a little bit income too. As I created a new account, I wasn't able to post and be active as well. I created my new account last month and since my husband and I exchanged phones because his phone was defective, all the pictures that I took was on my phone.
I have had no earnings in Noise.cash since then.
Thanks read.cash!
Not only did I have this number of subscribers, but I am also thankful to the people who got to appreciate my articles. Thanks for staying with me for a year and I am looking forward to meeting you all, char! Well, why not if we have the chance? I am very thankful for the new virtual friends I have here.
I am looking forward for another great year ahead on this platform. Thanks to @TheRandomRewarder for still visiting my articles. I love you!!!
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Breakfast, Carwash, Pedia, and Test kit.
`09.02.22`
Badeyaaaaah, say do you remember! Badeyaaaah, dancing in September! Badeyaaaaah never was a cloudy day!
Ring a bell? I'm feeling happy because it's September. Time flies so fast, isn't it?
Yesterday was nothing special, not a holiday but it simply indicates the time of the year that most Filipinos are excited about, the Christmas Season.
Most Filipinos would post memes or jokes every September 1st.
Wake me up when September Ends
Jose Mari Chan is waving
-Ber months na, wala ka pa ding jowa (It's Ber months already, you are still single)
I thought this day was just an ordinary Meme or Ber month joke to me but a lot has happened today. Different feelings, different things, different reasons. Seems like September 1, 2022, was a very long day for us. I'd be happy to share what happened today.
Breakfast
It was very unusual for the little boss to sleep past 1am. She usually sleeps around 9pm to 12md but the other night she seemed got hooked to watching TV. Before Daddy left the house at 11.30pm she saw a picture on Netflix Menu, she was pointing at the Pup Academy TV series.
https://youtu.be/OqC7igmgDms
She loves animals by the way. We've been watching different animal documentaries or shows lately. Anyway, I was so sleepy that my patience run out. I just hugged her and let her watch the show before I fell asleep. Eventually, I woke up when she wanted to latch and sleep.
We woke up a bit late and then I cooked java rice, egg, and hotdog as our breakfast.
Carwash
My husband decided to go to the carwash because it has been weeks and the interior of his car is already getting a bit dusty. He was supposed to have it washed last Monday but it rained.
Right after we had our breakfast we went to the carwash but unfortunately, the carwash service wasn't available and we had to look for another one. It was very very sunny and I can see Lil B turning red because of the heat.
See how sunny it was?
One task done for the day and we went back home to have our lunch. As the carwash curse passed by, it suddenly rained just right after we had the car washed. Good bye 170 pesos.
Lil B fell asleep on our way back home and I was getting a bit hungry. It was already 1pm and I asked my husband to cook something for lunch while Lil B was still latching on me. Few minutes passed and seems like my husband doesn't know or have an idea what to cook. I got up annoyed and cooked instead. I was on a bad mood because I am damn HANGRY, basically we had a little fight. I will share a bit of that later on and I am sure that some of you may relate.
Pedia
We left Marikina a month ago and Lil B was supposed to get her shot of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine last August. 13. We missed it obviously and since it is my husband's day off, we looked for a new pedia here in Tacloban.
Just a little background, my husband doesn't want to let his workmates and boss know that his family is here. Why? Because some of them or most of them will take advantage of it. They would go to our place and ask for a little work or might ask him to switch his rest days Ugh.
Anyway, one of his boss posted that she has a pediatrician sister. We are basically trying to stay away from people or places that his co-workers can see us. Yesterday I told my husband that I've found a clinic and will ask for the availability so Lil B can get her MMR shot.
We went there and while we were on our way, we were joking to each other that the doctor maybe the one that we are hiding for.
Check up done, yadah yadah yadah, schedule for vaccine and I was about to ask the doctor's name but I saw her gown. My eyes got big and gulped thinking, I can't wait to tell my husband. Yes! The pedia was the one that we don't want to meet.
We were laughing non stop while we were on our way back home and talked about what went wrong to our plans. Don't get me wrong, the pedia was nice and okay it was just our goal for finding another pedia wasn't met.
We just went to the nearest Drug store so we can buy a medicine for deworming as prescribed by the new pedia and at the same time, I asked my husband to buy pregnancy test kits as I've missed my period.
Test kit
We've been kind of worried lately because I missed my period for this month. I got my period back after Lil B turned 1 and got my last period around July 15. When we got here in Tacloban, my husband and I had our chances to do what we do as a married couple. After that I told him that I missed my period. We were a little bit worried because of our financial capability is not enough to have other child. To be sure, I need to do a PT.
I asked my husband to buy 2 pcs and get the cheapest one. The cheapest PT I bought before was just 50 pesos each. When my husband got in the car, he told me that it was 150 pesos and he bought 2. Omg!
As we got home, I asked him if he wants me to do the PT while I am already full and about to pee.
No another baby yet and soon we may have to do family planning before all else fails. Char!!!
Oh about our little fight? All is good now. We talked about it and apologized to each other. Now, both the love of my life is sleeping well.
Are we ready for September?
I hope you'll get a good night sleep too.
To Sort Or Not To Sort?
`08.30.22`
It's been a while since I touched and used my PC. I haven't been using it since I got pregnant and gave birth. I usually watch movies, TV series, anime, and play games that my mind and hand can handle. I still have little time to spend one on one with my PC but one thing that should be done, I need to sort my files.
Fortunately, I had time to browse the files on my PC because the little madam slept too early. I needed to wait for 12md so I can check out a few items on my Shopee cart, I need to take advantage of the Free Shipping offers some of you may know how much the shipping fees can cost when you're not in Metro Manila.
We needed to reformat or reinstall our OS weeks ago because we encountered an error and I can't seem to troubleshoot it because there wasn't any administrator access.
My husband asked me why I didn't set it up before. It was because I simply don't know or can't remember. It's been years since I took really good care of my PC because I had a job and was on a graveyard shift and I barely have time to clean it either. During my days off, I drink and hang out with my friends or just stay at home trying to recover from my sleep.
Anyway, I got the chance to browse through my files, and here's what our drives look like:
Look at scattered files on my drive hahaha!
Now I want to share random unsorted files or pictures on my so-organized drive.
I used to smoke or vape and usually I would buy different juice flavors so I would know what's my go-to brand and flavor. These are some of the juice that I had.
This photo was taken around May of 2019 if I'm not mistaken. I asked one of my best friends to help me buy a new phone because I broke my current phone at that time. I wasn't the type of girlfriend who would throw things or break stuff out of my love-life frustration, but at that time I was living alone and I don't know what happened to me or what was happening in our relationship so I threw my phone away.
I asked my best friend if I can use her credit card then I would pay in installments. I intend to get the Huawei P30 Lite that time but they were having issues in Google, plus I don't feel like it's my destiny to have that model on my hand hhahahah! Instead I got an Oppo F11 phone.
This picture was taken around December of 2019 during our Year-End party in our company. I forgot the theme but it was like a flowery-swimming theme I guess.
I love SNR pizza because of how big the serving per slice is. I also love that they have relish available. I love pickles/relish so it's a plus for me.
This picture was taken in UP Ayala Technohub in Quezon City. That's where I used to work and sometimes during our payday we eat out of the office and would eat or drink after shift. Then we saw this standalone Adventure Time eme. hihihi! I just love Jake the dog hahaha!
I remember how my sister used to DIY coke float. She would buy Coke and Selecta Vanilla Ice cream or chocolate fudge if available. Just the coke and the ice cream alone is already okay. It's even better than Mcdo's coke float!
This was our dance performance in our company in 2018. I just love how our performance went and there was an epic moment at that time. I forgot to leave the stage for the next dance part that I wasn't supposed to be in. HAHAHHAHAHAA!
See the lower right part of the picture. This was taken around 1996, I was 5 years old at that time. My parents and our aunt used to buy some clothes for us like we were triplets. That's just simply to avoid *ingitan* among siblings.
These are the shoes that I used and still have. I love high-cut shoes by the way because I am a clumsy walker. The first three shoes from the left were all original. I bought the Air Force 1 shoes from Zalora with a discount and the Converse shoes were bought from the warehouse in Marikina during their Christmas Sale. The black one (AJ11) was bought in Divisoria as we used it as a costume in one of our dance performances. The last two shoes where from ukay ukay hihi.
What's so special about this picture?
This wasn't just an ordinary Liquid seasoning that you can buy from the grocery. I took this home from EK. HAHAHAHAHAH! My former company had a family day and employees can choose from EK or Manila Ocean Park package. They can bring a plus one so one of our friends listed me as their plus one. When we had our lunch, each table had this Liquid Seaning just like soy sauce or vinegar on the table. I told my friends that I take this home and they challenged me on how will I take it as there were CCTVs. I just simply made a classic drop move and put this one in my bag and we left.
This is not a photo dump article yet, I was just looking back on the pictures and videos from my Pc before I sort it out. For sure, I'd be deleting some of it.
I am really happy that technology has evolved and we are able to capture every bit of our lives.
How about you, what things do you need to sort out?
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Let me take a day off here. I won't luli again, I'll keep on interacting again so I can get back on track. See you!!1
Sunday's Best
`08.28.22`
Lovely Sunday to y'all people! It's a perfect day to continue my 30-day writing challenge. Sunday is the best day to bring back songs that have been released years ago. I don't want to say old songs because some songs that I'll include here were not that old and I am not that old either! HAHAHHAHA
I've been doing this challenge for almost 2 months now. I know that other users where able to finish this challenge within a month, as what it is supposed to be. As for me, I just don't have the time finish it daily. It's never too late right! I still have time and it really helped me whenever I don't have any topic or I can't continue writing the topic stuck on my drafts.
Just to recap the topics, you can take a look at the picture below.
Now I am on my day 22 which is about songs. I just logged in to my Spotify account and put the songs on shuffle. Oh by the way the songs included were the songs that I marked LIKE. Most of the songs were the songs and bands that I listened to when I was in highschool and college. Just to give you a heads up, I am a little emo girl back then or should I say I am an emo person. I like listening to rock, slow rock, alternative rock, opm alternative, punk rock, a little bit pop or other songs that is danceable, let's include songs that can make your day.
Let's see what's my Sunday Spotify Special Playlist.
I am somehow glad that I got '*Could it be any harder'* by The Calling as the first song. I was a fan of this band back then and I believe Alex Band still performs or release new songs lately. Oh I just remembered his collaboration with Santana in the song titled *'Why don't you and I'*.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGzs_dGFGM8
I actually liked the songs from 7 to 10, I just love those singers.
Kelly Clarkson and Pink were the singers that I really love that can sing so effortlessly. They can rock any song that they sing. Their vocal range is unbelievable. I remember one time when Pink said that she doesn't focus on singing anymore because she can already do it very well, she would always prepare for her stunts during her performances.
The 1975 is the most recent band that I liked since 2016. I loved how they sound so Irish when they sing. We used to joke around the office just mumbling around when we play their songs. Here's one of their songs that has a good vibes feels,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSnAllHtG70
There you go, I think it's fun to do this every Sunday. hahahha! Let's see if I will remember to do this every Sunday.
I remembered a random meme that I saw on Facebook. I didn't manage to get a screenshot or save it but it simple says that Gen Z considers songs 20 years ago as classic or as the songs that should be played every Sunday. Me like, what theffffff or was it just me that I don't feel old yet HAHAHAHHA! Being in the 30s still feels like I want to enjoy and have fun. Come on, The Moffats, The Corrs, Hansons, Eminem, Ja Rule, Ashanti, My Chemical Romance, what else??!!!
***Could you share some songs or singers that you like to listen too? Care to share them and let's get nostalgic for today.***
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How Happy are You?
`08.27.22`
I love being in love. I love being happy. I love how love brings a lot of things to someone else's life. How is your heart doing?
`Special thanks to` @Jijisaur `for renewing your sponsorship. huehue!`
Teka Saturday pala today. It's time to take a break sa english, magtagalog muna tayez.
Mejo matagal tagal na din since nakapagsulat ako ng prompt. Nakita ko na naman to sa saved articles ko Let's go deeper! Q&A by @BreadChamp. https://read.cash/saved#:~:text=Let%27s%20go%20deeper!%20Q%26A
Take advantage ko muna while sleep ang litol madam.
Taralets!
**Have you had your heart broken before? How did it happen?**
OO.
So many times. Niloko, nanloko at kinatamaran sa pagmamahal. Iba't ibang rason. Pero yung pinaka hindi ko makalimutan eh yung, sinukuan ako ng hindi ko alam kung bakit. Yung sinukuan ako sa pagiging ako lang. Yung sinukuan ako kasi kelangan ko ng opinyon nya, kelangan ko ng tulong sa desisyon sa buhay tapos sasabihan akong *'ikaw nga di mo alam gagawin mo, wala ka namang ginagawa tapos tatanungin mo ko'.*
**What was the most important lesson you’ve learned from your past relationship?**
**May mga taong sa una lang talaga magaling.** Hindi basehan ang tagal ng panliligaw or tagal ng relasyon.
**How important is trust in a relationship?**
Super important. Lagi nating sinasabi na kapag may lamat na ang tiwala, mahirap na ibalik. Kaya dapat di mo sinisira ang tiwala ng partner mo or kahit na kung sino sa buhay mo. Dapat gawing pundasyon ang tiwala. Dapat parehas kayong nagtitiwala.
What would you do for the people you love? https://read.cash/@BreadChamp/lets-go-deeper-qa-82d7b8ec#what-would-you-do-for-the-people-you-love
Hindi ko sasabihin na gagawin ko lahat dahil mahal ko sila pero gagawin ko yung mga bagay na kaya kong gawin sa abot ng aking makakaya.
Mahirap mangako, pero yung mga bagay na simple at effort lang ang puhunan madaling maibigay. Yung oras ang pinaimportante. Yung pagaalala sa tao. Yung effort na makita at makasama ka. Bonus na lang ung ibang pwedeng maibigay.
How would you spend your remaining time if you found out you only had 10 days left to live? https://read.cash/@BreadChamp/lets-go-deeper-qa-82d7b8ec#how-would-you-spend-your-remaining-time-if-you-found-out-you-only-had-10-days-left-to-live
Kahit gustuhin ko na magawa lahat at maenjoy ang ang natitirang 10days ko sa mundo, baka mas masaktan pa yung mga taong mahal ko. Siguro enough na sakin yung makasama ko sila na parang normal na araw lang na may bonus na konting special lang from me. Yung memories na gusto kong maiwan eh yung parang araw araw lang nila akong kasama.
How happy are you right now? https://read.cash/@BreadChamp/lets-go-deeper-qa-82d7b8ec#how-happy-are-you-right-now
Kung irarate ko from 1-10, I'm between 8 to 10. Syempre may times na feeling ko parang di ako masaya kasi di ko nagagawa yung mga bagay na nagagawa ko dati. Hindi naman tayo pwede maging selfish, pero naniniwala ako na may araw ulit na magagawa ko yung mga bagay na nagagawa ko dati.
Ang puso ko? Hindi ko matatanggi na masaya ako at magkakasama kami ng asawa ko. Yung araw araw na kami nagkakasama at hindi na less than a week sa isang buwan.
Kahit mas napapagod ako dahil ako lang magisa nagbabantay sa anak namin, di ko maikakaila na busog na busog ang puso ko.
Ikaw ba gaano kabusog ang pppppppppuso mo?
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Laby olz!!!
In the words of a broken heart
`08.26.22`
Have you heard of this condition? I've only watched this condition on medical TV series or movies and I never thought that someone in my family will have this condition. This is also one of the reasons or perhaps the main reason why we moved to Tacloban too soon.
You may watch this clip just to give you an idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AUZco6fKAk
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken-heart syndrome
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a heart disease characterized by transient dysfunction and ballooning of the left ventricle of the heart. It mostly affects elderly women and is often triggered by **severe physical or emotional stress.** ***The symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack*** (myocardial infarction) and include chest pain, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), and sometimes transient loss of consciousness (syncope) https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy/#:~:text=Summary,severe%20physical%20or%20emotional%20stress.
Why talk about Broken heart syndrome?
I have posted in some of my previous articles that my MIL was admitted was on ICU for more than 2 weeks, she has this condition. She has this rare condition made us go to the province sooner than expected.
Saying someone who is '*Broken hearted'* was just an expression to many. Especially to those people who got dumped by their partners. Who knew that this simple expression may actually be a medical condition.
I can't remember which medical TV series whether on House M.D, Grey's Anatomy or The Good Doctor that featured this rare condition. I just simply remembered it literally as what they call it, *Broken heart Syndrome,* which for me is an emotional stress that manifests physically and affects one's heart.
MIL's condition
It was early (around January) this year when she was admitted in the hospital due to malnutrition. My husband said that it came to a point wherein she can't stand or move anymore. My SIL and FIL was just saying that mama doesn't have the appetite to eat because of her asthma. She barely has the energy and appetite to eat one spoon of food or even a gulp of water. They were actually blaming the neighbor's grill because the smoke was coming inside the house.
From what my husband told me, she looks like she got depressed when their younger sister passed away years ago, plus the pandemic made her more lonely (you know how the pandemic affected a lot of people's mental health). Me and my husband were thinking that it's just not because of the neighbor's grill. We were thinking that what if it was already an eating disorder, what if he has a mental condition that we don't know about? I told my husband to suggest consulting a psychologist or psychiatrist just to be sure.
However, SIL and Papa were still blaming the neighbor's grill and pointed out that Mama can't even go outside the house because my husband is using the car for work. SIL even pointed out that Papa wasn't able to install a glass door or windows in the house so that the smoke won't get in, because Papa was still paying for the car that my husband is using. In my point of view, looks like SIL was about to blame my husband for what happened to Mama. It breaks my heart. Blaming won't resolve anything, but them not listening to my husband's suggestion for consulting a professional was another thing.
SIL hired someone to look after mama so that she could eat without arguing with Papa. It worked, she got better but after a few months (just this July) we just found out that Mama was in the ICU. After a few test and diagnosis, it wasn't just malnutrition and pulmonary problem. It turned out that it was Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or the Broken heart Syndrome. From there, my husband and I knew that it wasn't just a simple asthma or malnutrition. We were right but they didn't even bother to listen.
Apo and Lola meet up
We went to Cebu by the end of July. Mama was still in ICU that time but she was at least conscious. She was intubated because of her lung muscles can't breathe on its own. I was able to meet her in the hospital, unfortunately minors are not allowed yet so Lil B wasn't able to meet her the first time we got there.
Then after a week I got COVID and my husband decided to bring us along in Tacloban so if something happens he's just near us. Plus, going to Cebu is more affordable via ship from Ormoc to Cebu than travelling via plane.
Last week, Mama got out of the hospital just in time that it was my husband's day off. We went back to Cebu so we can get a chance to meet her again and at least meet Lil B in person. Sudden turn of events happened again, the morning that we arrived in Cebu we received a news that Mama was in the ER again. Papa told us that Mama removed her tubes again, then Papa fed her after. Everything went south and Papa was kind of guilty of feeding her after she removed her tubes because the milk went to her lungs instead. She was in the hospital again for week and good thing that they already removed her tubes.
We were kind of hoping to see Mama thinking that she would get better soon enough.
Well now she knows that we were just here to support her and praying for her recovery, I hope she can play with Lil B soon too. She needs to get back her energy because for sure she'll get tired of Lil B.
We got to at least see the fam on my husband's side.
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Be Right Back
`08.25.22`
New place. New environment. New people. New challenges. New routine. New life. Have a break. Take a deep breath. Be grateful. Be happy. Enjoy every moment, every minute, every second. Enjoy life.
It has been a few days or more like a week since I posted an article here. I admit I miss this platform.
This is just an update of what happened recently during a week of being MIA.
Cebu for MIL visit
We travelled to Cebu last week to visit my MIL because she's getting better and was able to get out of the hospital.
We travelled via ship from Ormoc to Cebu. It was my first time to ride a ship ever since, same goes to Lil B. I will share more about that later on another article nyhahha.
Just as we thought that MIL is getting better and we may see her soon, everything went south. As soon as we got in the house, we received a message from my FIL that MIL was in the ER. There goes our chance to meet her again. In short, weren't able to see her again and we only stayed there for 3 days.
Travelling makes me tired
I just remembered why I don't like to travel that much because it makes me so tired. It's not that I hate travelling, maybe travelling once or twice a year is okay. I am just not used to it or it's just my personality.
We went to Cebu a couple of weeks ago, went to Tacloban then went back to Cebu again. I told my husband if we could take a break from travelling. Plus it's just not only me, Lil B's eating and sleeping routine has been off and I noticed that when we travel she can't eat enough or well.
Driving lessons from my husband again
I still haven't got my driver's license because we don't have enough time. We were always rushing things lately, from husband's work, his family needs especially for his mother.
We went to Ormoc to leave the car at his sister's place. We thought that we could bring the car along with us but we got financially tight. We had to leave it there. After we went back to Ormoc to get the car back, I asked my husband if he would let me drive so he won't get so tired for almost 3 hours of travel. Gladly he did. I told him that if we will travel that long, we should take turns and let me drive first before the Lil B gets fuzzy.
I am glad that my husband trusts my driving skills but not the other drivers on the road in Leyte. Most of the drivers he encounter are reckless and doesn't give way.
Be right back
This month has been a tiring month for us. I haven't been consistent in writing daily articles due to that. I get so exhausted and I needed a break and get more sleep so I can bring back my routine.
I am just glad that my fellow read.cashers are still here to read my articles. I heart you a lot!!
Now I am back, let's do this!
Another travel moment. No post for today, will come back soon. Whew
Who checked out?
`08.16.22`
Is this gonna be another Shopee budol post? Did we spend according to our needs or just a hobby of checking out when a sale come up?
Yes, this is gonna be another Shopee or online purchase post. I know that some of you may have read my Shopee online budols or baby essentials that I purchased from months ago. I remember reading posts from a breastfeeding group that says *'sabi nila tipid kapag nagpabreastfeed ka (with a picture of them breastfeeding and checking out from online shops)'.*
I am guilty that I do that as well but I always tell my husband that tipid pa din magpadede kahit may konting pacheckout ako sa Shopee. And most of the items that I buy were baby supplies.
We just moved here in Leyte so that we can be together while waiting for everything to be okay and financially stable. We needed to save of course but my husband's apartment was a man's pod. His things were everywhere and I was like, '*lalaki nga naman'.* Well I admit that I've been like that to my things when I was a teenage/adult person, but having a baby is different. We need the place to be safe for her to run around.
Anyway back to the topic. We needed to purchase things to organize our place. It was pretty easy before because I usually order cheap stuff on Shopee. Shipping wasn't a problem because I can get free shipping during sales or shipping would cost around 50 pesos something. Online shopping in Leyte would cost more for shipping. It wouls cost 80 pesos as minimum or more depending on the size and weight of the item.
Shipping vouchers
I've been checking vouchers in Shopee so that we can have the stuff delivered to Leyte. What I noticed was, most of the shipping vouchers has a maximum of **25 pesos discount.**
But there are other vouchers depending on the T&C and you can get maximum of **50 pesos** off for the shipping.
I have to be careful when choosing shipping vouchers so I can get the maximum discount. I checked every voucher before checking out.
Online purchases
Here are some items that we bought for this month during 8.8 sale and 8.15 sale.
I want to check other wet wipes brand so we can save more and I believe this is a local brand. It actually smells like the Kleenfant wet wipes but just smaller in size.
My husband and I have been looking for this in SM Seaside and other computer accessories store here in Leyte too. We've found one store that has it but it cost around 1600 pesos for a single antenna, so the dual antenna would cost more.
The shoe box was the main reason I ordered and at the same time I took advantage of the shipping fee and add other items. As long as te shipping fee doesn't go higher than what is stated.
I actually find this shop weird because when I added 1 or 2 small items the shipping fee goes up to 200+ from 93 pesos shipping fee. That's why I only purchased 1 item from this store.
Tiktok shop
I took the chance and tried ordering from Tiktok Shop.
I mentioned in my previous shopee orders article that I bought an electric fan for my husband. Well SassaGorl and I are both a sweaty person so one electric fan is not enough. Instead of buying an AC I told my husband that we can buy another electric fan instead.
I bought the same brand that I purchased in Shopee but this time I purchased it via Tiktok Shop. Why? First time users can get a 150 pesos off on shipping fee.
Tiktok Shop is still cheaper than Shopee when it comes to the shipping fee. See the difference on the shipping fee? Whew!
**Delivery dilemma**
We already received some of the orders. I only have 2 problems when it comes to the delivery.
I don't speak Waray but most people here can speak tagalog.
I am not yet familiar with the location so I will fail to give instructions to the delivery rider.
They seem not to be familiar with the location, which is a big question mark for me.
Delivery takes longer than metro manila orders, which is pretty normal. I was just used to getting an order within the week from ordering hehehehe.
Good thing that my husband was at home when 2 packages got delivered. He doesn't speak waray but he can understand some words.
Now I understand why my husband ask me to buy things and have it delivered to Marikina. Most stores here doesn't have the items that he's looking for.
I think this is the time that we or should I say, I, will definitely limit my online orders from now on. HAHAHAHA!
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Turning Grey
`08.15.22`
Hair is our crowning glory. Our hair captures the attention of most people that sees us. But just like our appearance, our hair doesn't define us. To some people like me, it's a form of expression.
Oh I was just talking about me. I love dyeing my hair. I've been damaging or dyeing my own hair since 2012. I think I got that talent from my mother. She used to have a small hair salon when we were kids. She didn't teach me how to dye hair because they have different style/methods back then.
I decided to DIY dye my hair because of heartbreaks, and stress in all sorts when I was in college.
Up until now, I am dyeing my own hair and my go to hair color is blonde. Why? I'd like to hide my white hairs so I blended the other hairs too.
The last time I bleached my hair was around March. Right before we left Marikina, I felt like I needed to bleach my roots again. Well yes I did!
Here's what I did and how:
**Purchased hair products on Shopee**
This is where I purchased my bleachig powder last time too. It's so cheap, you get 500g of bleaching powder for around 70pesos.
I bought silver shampoo because I want to try if it will have a good result. The purple shampoo and the cellowax was for my younger sister.
**Bleached my roots**
First of all, here's how my hair looked like before doing my roots. It's been 4 months since I bleached my hair and the perfect time to do my roots.
This time, I only needed to bleach my roots so that my hair won't fall off. The last time I retouched my hair, I used a foil to incubate the bleach but this time I didn't use a foil because I don't have time to do it.
Originally planned to bleach my roots twice so that the level will match the previously bleached part, but I didn't get the chance to do a 2nd round because we left for Cebu.
**Use purple/silver shampoo**
I usually use purple shampoo to tone my hair so it won't look too yellowish after bleaching.
Using purple shampoo once or twice a week for several weeks, can give you this result. Remember, your hair needs to be at least level 8 to 10 lighter color.
Now let me show you the effects of using silver shampoo.
After 1st use ..
I usually get he habit of toning my hair after bleaching. As mentioned, I didn't get to do a 2nd session of bleaching my roots so don't expect that the silver shampoo will have a promising effect on my roots.
After 2nd use...
If you read the instructions on how to use purple or silver shampoo, it's advised to use it as a shampoo on wet hair. For me, I use it on dry hair and apply a generous amount on your hair like an hair dye, then rinse it after 3 to 5 mins. Don't leave it on for too long, it'll turn your hair purple but will can be washed off after a few washed.
Here's how it looked like on my 3rd use....
The silver color is more obvious now. Oh by the way, the silver color can fade easily if you shampoo your hair everyday, but you can still continue to use it at least once a week so you can maintain or get the color that you want to achieve.
Take note that I did this last month before we left Marikina, so it's almost been a month since and here's how mu hair looks like after 3 weeks from using or bleaching my hair
Did you notice my roots?
I told you the purple/silver shampoo will have very little effect. It only toned my hair because it didn't reach level 8 - 10 lightness to achieve a silver color.
I still love how my hair turned out and probably I will not have time to redo my roots soon. Sadt.
You can check out my other hair dyeing related articles here:
*I Blonded My H**air* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-blonded-my-hair-1588822e
*I made them satisfied. Hih* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-made-them-satisfied-hihi-f620e97f
*I dyed before 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-dyed-before-2022-cb6b3291
*I wanna dye* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/i-wanna-dye-c06c52e1
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Hello SM Seaside
`08.14.22`
Where should we go? We stayed in Cebu for more than a week but due to unfortunate events, we only got to go out the day before we leave for Leyte.
One of my husband's buddies is here in Cebu. He wants to see us especially his *inaanak.* Good thing we are negative from COVID and recovered quickly. So we got the chance to meet up with Mang Tomas (SassaGorl's God father).
We were still undecided where to go. I told him if they know an open place so we can get to breathe fresh air since we were locked in a room for more than a week. Sadly, the weather didn't cooperate so they decided to go to SM Seaside.
While we were on our way there, my husband pointed at this cube. If MOA has a world or sphere structure, Cebu has the Cube because CUBE is an anagram of CEBU.
He also told me that the only public transpo that you can take is the bus and I was like, whoa! I also thought that SM Cebu and SM Seaside is just the same establishment. HIHIHI.
Mang Tomas mentioned that he find Manila funny because you can see a malls next to each other. Example in Cubao, there's Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, SM Cubao. In Marikina, we have SM Marikina a few minutes walk or jeepney ride there's Ayala Feliz Mall, a few more minutes walk or ride you can see Sta. Lucia Mall, Robinson's Metro East. Then another few minutes ride you can pass by SM Masinag.
Anyway time for little fun!
We went to Quantum like little kids hahahah! SassaGorl was able to take a ride.
After that, the adults got to be kids again.
Ninongtrying his luck for a few Cracklings
While Daddy ang Mang Tomas had their turn, now it's my turn.
Now here's the fun part. We tried the Kinect dance churva. Mang Tomas also likes to dance and Kpop so we dance to the song BangBangBang by BigBang.
We enjoyed that and it's been a while since I've been to an arcade. I remember that I used to hang out alone in Quantum and Timezone when I became an irregular student when I was in college. Oh boy, brings back memories.
Anyhow, after we danced it's time to eat.
The guys wanted to eat seafood but I can't. Thank you very much allergies. Oh by the way, that's how Sassagorl smiles when we tell her to smile when taking a picture.
Honestly, our stay in Cebu could have been better. We just hope that we can go back there soon so Sassagorl can meet her Angga (grandmother) in person.
See you again Cebu!
For the meantime, I wanted to check out the longest bridge, SLEX, char! Or visit some of my relatives here in Tacloban too.
If you have any recommendation in Tacloban that is baby friendly, please do comment below. I'd appreciate it. :)
Heartsu everybody!!
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Adjustment
`08.13.22`
From one thing to another. One place to another. From the past couple of weeks, I haven't totally adjusted from our 'what our life would be' in a different set-up and place. Now I think I've regained enough energy for me to share a few things.
July 22 - Flight to Cebu
We went to Cebu because of my MIL's condition and we are glad that she's getting better now. She's off from ICU and we are waiting for her to get better so she can be discharged soon.
July 27 - Positive from Covid
While a *lot* of people are experiencing Flu like symptoms, we thought we had Flu too. One morning, I had hard time breathing and tested myself again. Boom, yes, it was positive. We stayed in the room for more than a week. We didn't even get more chance to bond with my husband's family because of that.
August 7 - Cebu to Leyte
Since we got Covid when we were in Cebu, my husband decided to bring us to Leyte with him. It was very hard for him to see us in that condition while he's far away, plus we also felt bad as if we stayed there and have his sister deliver food for us every day.
In Tacloban as of the moment...
This is the moment that my husband and I have been waiting for. The time that we live under the same roof.
For now, it has been a few days since we were here and we are all still adjusting to our schedule, routine and household conveniences.
I can say that this has been the farthest away from my family ever since. I miss them of course but thanks to the internet, we still can get to see and talk to each other from time to time.
This is also one of the biggest adjustment that I have made ever since. I mean adjustment was very easy for me but having a little one with you makes it more challenging and patience killing.
My husband works and sleeps in the office for a week then has his day off for a week after. Yes, you read it right. He still sleeps in the office because he doesn't want his work mates to know that he has a place here. Otherwise they will come to the house and bug him for work purposes or they may take advantage if they know that he's staying here in Tacloban on his days off. Don't worry, our apartment and us being here is just a secret. They know that we are married and still staying in Marikina.
Leave and cleave
Yes, finally! After a year of being married and after a year of having our own child. We got the chance to leave and cleave. Of course there are still pros and cons to the situation but we still need to make the most out of it.
***Pros***
No more grandparents to contradict how or what I do with my child
We only have ourselves to take care of
Budget wise, yes! We can somehow save now and we really needed to save now because financially we don't know if we can make it from all our expenses and MIL's hospital bills.
We are free and my husband can feel at home now.
We get to see Daddy more often or almost everyday if his schedule permits. Basically, he gets to drop by at home when he wants too.
***Cons***
From little to no help in taking care of SassaGorl, which is manageable just by setting proper schedule and routine.
No more me time for me while husband is at work.
I don't get to use SassaGorl's cloth diaper, we don't have washing machine yet.
So much more adjustment to do. One of which is finding time to finish an article. I have a lot of things to share but so little time to draft an article.
I can't deny that I felt more tired and I can't even keep my eyes open when I put SassaGorl to bed. I can't even get up during midnight nor in the morning before she wakes up.
Big adjustment for me, yes, but the satisfaction of being with your family in one house is much better. The thing that I love the most is annoying my husband or him annoying me by his unsorted things at home.
Here's me doing a quick article and hoping to find more time soon. I hope I can get enough rest and energy so I can keep up. Bills and other expenses are pilling up. Huhu. Adulting IsRael. Char!
Heartsu!~~~~
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Ohaaaa, another a couple of days off from posting because we'll travel from Cebu to Leyte laterrrrr.
ThongYoung
`08.06.22`
Celebrations are happy times, memorable times. Little or big events are worth celebrating for.
Teka Friday na nga pala, ibabalik ko lang yung habit kong magtagalog kapag weekend.
Gusto ko lang ishare ng konti ang isa sa mga ganap last month. July ang birthday ng father namin at nagyaya kumain sa labas ang mga kapatid ko, para maiba lang since maluwag na din naman ang restrictions since pandemic.
Usually nagcecelebrate kami ng birthday sa bahay lang, bili ng cake and food basta sama sama kami. Maliit na celebration lang. Siguro nagsawa or napagod na kami maghanap ng maoorderan ng pagkain sa FoodPanda or Grab. Milktea, pansit, spagetti, cake atbp. Wala namang masama sa maliit na celebration pero nafeel lang ng mga kapatid ko na kumain kami sa labas para naman maiba kahit papano.
TongYang Plus
Naisipan nilang kumain kami sa TongYang at buti na lang may mejo malapit na branch na located sa Ayala Feliz.
Bilang birth month ng tatay namin syempre libre sya, at bilang dual citizen (senior citizen) na ang nanay namin, may discount sya. Walang bayad ang mga batang kasama namin kay 3ft ata ang may bayad na.
Unli kain ng japanese food. Cutie nga eh. First time to kumain sa TongYang, actually sa Samgyupsal lang ako kumakain kasi mas gusto ko kumain ng karne kesa sa ibang eat-all-you-can na restaurant. Usually kasi maraming seafood doon kaya di ko bet.
Oh tignan mo yung tatay naming seryoso kumain.
Sayang kasi kulang kami ng isa, di nakasama ang asawa ko kasi nakaduty sya. HUHU
Well alam kong natuwa naman ang tatay ko kahit papano, kasi di naman kami nagcecelebrate ng ganito dati kasi wala kaming pera. Dahil mejo nakakayanan na bakit hindi namin gawin kahit paminsan minsan.
Before magTongyang
Pumunta muna kaming TimeZone Play. Ngayon ko lang din nalaman na may pang toddlers na ang timezone, parang Kidzonia ganern. Kaya while nagpareserve ng table ang mga kapatid ko sa TongYang, naglaro muna ang mga kids.
Actually wala akong masyadong pictures kasi nasa asawa ko ang phone ko hahaha.
Ayaaaaan.
At nagmistulang riding in tandem ang magpinsan sa stroller.
Habang nasa TimeZone Play kami at ang mga kids, ang majojonda nasa adult Timezone. May JumpMania pala doon kaso pang 7y/o above lang hahaha. Kaya si birthday boy eto nagbowling na lang.
After TongYang
Nagwindow/shopping lang kami after. Minsan nakakaaliw din kasi magikot ikot sa Miniso, Mumuso, or Mr. DIY.
Oh ayan, kakaikot namin nakabili nako ng baby. CHAR!!!
Naghanap lang talaga yung nanay namin ng pwede nyang mabili, since di naman sya laging lumalabas.
Ayun hindi namin alam na mapapaaga ang pagalis namin doon. Buti na lang nakakain kmi sa labas.
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What Should You Learn From Me?
`08.05.22`
What kind of parent I am going to be? What type of parenting style should I do? These are some questions that will run on your mind once you become a parent or even if you have a baby on the way.
Hey, welcome to my day 21st of my 30-day writing challenge and it goes a little something like this....
What three lessons do you want your children to learn from you?
It's hard to think of things like these when you are new to parenting. I don't even know if the lessons I've learned in my life will be as valuable to my child.
I feel like I needed to think this through but since I am already sleepy, I'll post what comes to my mind first.
**Respect is earned**
In our family (father side), we are too many to mention and we were raised differently but the bad parenting parts were almost the same. I think it goes with the blood.
Anyway, our generation was a bit more open and we would sometimes discuss that we respect is not automatically given to people older than us. Regardless of age, we should respect people who respects us. Anyone who doesn't respect us, *doesn't deserve our time and effort.*
**Giving benefit of the doubt**
If there's one thing that I learned in life from my experience is to simply give benefit of the doubt to people.
Let's say giving benefit of the doubt is also like giving chances to other people in your life, especially new people in your life. You need to get to know them by not judging them based on your first impression, based on one instance, or even based on a happy/bad moment.
I've always believed that there are reasons for things that we do and how we act. Seeing a person act a particular way in a given situation may vary from time to time, or you get to see how they handle things. That's how you get to know them. We can't just know people just by looking or judging them or just by listening ONE time. We need to follow through and know what kind of person that is or what made them as a person.
**There's always a right approach to things**
Honestly, I may not be a good example to this. I was raised in a family wherein, your problems are yours and yours alone. Solve and deal with it on your own.
I am glad that I found friends who taught and showed me different approach to things. They serve as my accomplice, my partners in crime, my shitty life adviser, my sisters from another mothers, my besties, my soulmates.
I am gonna be honest with you that our friendship wasn't always perfect but one thing that matters to us is we value each other. Through time, we got to know each other more and we have different approach to things. We ask one of us or all of us about things that we should or shouldn't do for a particular situation. We have to keep our minds open and not be too sensitive if one don't side with any of us.
We've always believed that there are different types of approach in solving a problem. One could be quick, fast but doesn't give a Sh**T, one could be considerate but lots of things to consider, one would say ignore things like this but make sure that you get what gives you peace of mind, and one that we all love is solve it in a funny way and move on.
I just hope that I can teach these things to SassaGorl when she grows up. I am hoping that I would be the mother that I would like to be and to be not the parent that I have.
For now I just have to breathe, enjoy the wonders of having a 14months old little hooman.
LOLOVEs!
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I Crush You
`08.04.22pm`
Here I am drafting this article at 1:53am, eating Kitkat, thinking about this topic that makes my heart go eeeeeeeeeeeeeh!
https://youtu.be/wkMa7gIcnCM
If you are reading this article, don't forget to play this song while reading. I hope this article would give you good vibes for the day.
Oh sorry, I forgot to tell you that this is just a continuation of my 30-day writing challenge and I am on my 20th day.
Post my three celebrity crushes
I don't have celebrity crushes until I saw Gokusen in the Tv commercial.
He is the first celebrity that I had a crush on. I don't know why but he just simply captured my heart and my soul. CHAR!
I can even remember that I used to dream about him. In my dream I am his leading lady HAHAHAHHA! Feels like I don't want to wake up and for my dream not to end.
I even downloaded lots of pictures of him and use it as a wall paper on my phone or even in my social media profile. Good thing that I didn't have money back then because I might get too overly obsessed with him.
Yes, he's my 2nd celebrity crush.
By the way, I always have a thing for slim figured guys. Having broad shoulders is another thing.
I don't usually crush on guys who 🧐are in a band. I do find guys appealing especially when they perform but once the performance ends, that's just it.
My most memorable moment with Adam Levine (HAHAHAHAHAH AS IF WE'VE MET IN PERSON), was the time when he released the song Sugar. Obviously it's music video made a fuss and I was the one who's screaming thinking if it happens to me too.
My boyfriend that time was an overly clingy and jealous person. We both love Maroon 5 but one thing happened and that perhaps lead him to not like Maroon 5 anymore. I know right, so petty.
Anyway when the music video was released and we were in the office that time, I simply made a joke. A very very impossible joke. I said, '*JUZKOO KAPAG NAGPAKITA NG GANYAN SI ADAM LEVINE SA WEDDING KO BAKA DI NA MATULOY HAHAHAHAHA*'
Let me translate, 'Oh my god! If Adam Levine shows up like that on my wedding, I will call it off HAHAHAHAHA!' I made it as a joke because we were with our officemates, a gay one included. We laughed out loud and our gay co-worker said joke comments too if it happens to him. My boyfriend had a long face upon hearing it, but I told him that it was a joke. He got so mad about it as if Adam Levine would really show up in front of me and breakup with him. Basically, he got mad for the whole day for an impossible joke. As if he didn't have a crush on any celebrity UGH.
I LOVE YOU STILES!!!!
This guy just simply captured my heart from the very first time I watched him on TeenWolf. While our younger sister was crushing in Derek Hale (the other character), I was crushing in Stiles.
He's one of the main character or let's just say has a supporting role as a bestfriend of the main character. He got a nice comedic attitude and as the story goes by, showed his acting skills improved from a goofy funny guy to a serious, evil entity.
After his TeenWolf days, he got to star in the movie Maze Runner, American Assassin and other movies. Oh did I forget that he was also in Taylor Swift's music video with Sadie? He got to play Jake Gyllenhaal role.
Anyway, I've always love this guy and sometimes I hear his voice talking to me. CHAR!!!
How about you? Aside from kpop groups that you stan, who are your celebrity crushes???
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21 for 25 and Toloka
`08.04.22am`
I can't deny the fact that I am sad and happy at the same time. July just passed and here we are again for another month of struggle, challenge and opportunities. @Read.Cashthat we love.
I have been seeing users who got to join Hive and Blurt. No wonder opportunities to earn in such sites are very beneficial to us.
We can't just look for easy ways to earn money or let's say get free money just by clicking this and that. All hard work pays off. No easy task for easy money.
I remember that before I got to know this platform, my sister was looking for other ways to earn money because she's a full time mother. Earning a bit would really help not only just by providing but to keep her sanity too. She found a platform named **Toloka.**
It's a platform wherein you can earn $ by doing tasks. It's kind of hard to explain because there are different tasks and not users can do the tasks. Some tasks may not be available to other users once the task has already been completed by some or let's just simply say that some tasks are limited. One thing that I assure you is it's legit.
You can download the app on Google Playstore or you can go to their website.
Review
Legit earning site by doing tasks.
You can do it anywhere, any time on your convenience.
You have to take training tasks before you can earn other task with higher rate.
Cons
Easier tasks gets completed or taken by other users right away
You need to spend more time to earn more and some tasks require more time then you earn less.
Completed tasks can be rejected.
You need at least 20$ for you to withdraw your earnings
Selected e-wallets are available for payout.
Personally, it took me months before I reach the 20$ quota for payout.
Sometimes I have to take tasks in different language then use a translator to earn more.
Let me share a few tasks that you may encounter so you can have an idea if you are interested to join.
There you go for a sneak peek.
If you'd like to try you can also use my referral code from this link. For the meantime, I have 18$ on my wallet there that I have yet to withdraw. Imagine it's already been a year since I joined the Toloka platform and I still haven't made my first payout. https://toloka.yandex.com/promo?referralCode=4YBOIVCD
No worries, other users who have lots of time to be infront of a computer or mobile was able to earn more.
I hope you can earn here too.
For the meantime, let me just record my earnings last month.
I know that it is not the time to be sad but to be happy. I am very much happy that I still get to earn last month even if I had lots of inactivity due to some instances. Rest is needed and usually taking a week rest from posting articles so I can recover my mind to be able to post again.
21 articles
I was able to post 21 articles last month. As far as I can remember, there were almost 2 weeks of absences. I am glad that there were days where I was able to post 2 articles per day to catch up. I am glad that it helped too.
25$
I earned total of $25.4 from posting 21 articles. As far as I can remember I was able to transfer $20 to my coinsph account, 5$ went to upvotes of course.
Sponsorship
I am deeply saddened that I needed to postpone my sponsorships to users. One thing that I promise to you, I'll continue my sponsorship once I get the hang of my schedule and once my earnings goes back up.
I love to pay it forward especially to new users just like what other users did to help me out when I was starting here too.
Bye bye 2300 pesos
I need to withdraw at least 2300 pesos from my earnings so I can pay the TV I bought from Shopee. I paid it via Spaylater for 3 months. I bought it as a gift to my parents because their TV is not working anymore.
Now, I have to work double time!
No matter what happens, I will be forever grateful to this platform. I am planning to join Hive too but now is not the time. I needed more time to learn about it and having a 14 months old baby is not helping HAHAHAHA!
Let me go back to Noise.cash too, I am thinking of creating a new account. Hmmm new user name? Deym, it's hard to replace my Micontingsabit user name huhu. Suggestions please!
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Miconting Dump July 2022
`08.03.22`
July just passed by so quickly and now it's time to dump some photos. What's our highlight for last month?
I only have a few photos here with me because me and my husband exchanged phones. No worries! I browsed my messenger app to check photos that I sent to my husband and sisters. That will at least give me something to share and dump.
I won't include the dates because it's too much work for me hahahha! Let's dump!
Builder's warehouse
We were doing a small renovation in our small house in Bulacan. I went to Wilcon and Builder's warehouse to canvas doors that will fit for the rooms. I was only looking for flush doors as the cheapest option for sliding doors.
Riverbank's lunch
My father asked if sassagorl wants to go with her to the cemetery to visit his late brothers. I said I can home but then my mother told me to hurry because our tito will pick us up. Our tito that we somehow hate for what he did to us. So I have no choice now but to go with them.
At least sassagorl got to play around outside for a bit.
Highblood???
I remember taking my BP when I got home from a short bike ride to bank. I don't know if I am already have highblood pressure or it was just the heat.
Greying my hair
My ubans are showing up once again and I have to do something to hide the curses hahahaha!
The mushroom bestie showed up
My bestfriend who I used to talk and see almost all the time before she had a girlfriend who is so possessive and won't let us see her, did a surprise visit.
For 7 months I only got to see her twice because of her gf. Well I love this person so much and we know that she can adjust in whatever relationship she's in. I am just glad that I got to see her before we left Marikina.
Terrible 2s?
I've heard my sister mentioned the terrible 2 stage of being a toddler. I think I need extra patience as I think I am already on that stage.
Sassagorl is already acting out whenever she didn't get what she likes. Sometimes I would need to carry her just to put her to sleep at night. Clingy stage actually..
Riding in tandem
My family had a lunch out to celebrate our father's birthday later. Good thing we brought the big stroller with us so both babies can chill while walking.
Tong Yang Plus
Dine out fam!!
Bye Marikina!
This was our last picture before we went to Cebu. See you soon fam!
Hello Cebu!
Lunch out at LemonGrass, a Thai/Vietnam restaurant in Ayala Mall? I'm not sure hahaaha! We had lunch with my in-laws after we visited MIL in ICU.
There there there! What's more for this month of August, hmmmmm? Let's see!
Here's my other related dumped articles
*May 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-may-2022-5bc8bb9a
*April 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-april-2022-4dffe1b9
*March 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-march-2022-a398d900
*February 2022* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-february-2022-b4b07965
*January Photo Dump* https://read.cash/@Micontingsabit/micontingdump-january-photo-dump-2da3290a
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