April 15, 2022

Happy Friday friends! How are you in the second day of the long weekend? Some of you maybe spending most of their time meditating, having a quiet time or visiting churches. Whatever you do, please stay safe and enjoy. May all that you do go as planned.

For today, I will be answering some questions that I bumped into while reading some of your posts. I can't remember who exactly is the initiator of this but whoever are you, thank you so much!

Fave things to do

I love to share a meal with friends and family. I like to catch up with old friends and pick up where we left off. I want to lazily stay in bed while scrolling my newsfeed watching funny videos or instagram reels.

Something you used to like

I used to like the idea of not leaving my hometown. Before, I don't want to leave my parents, I just wanted to stay by their side no matter what. But life doesn't work that way. I figured out that I will be missing a lot of things if I would stay in my comfort zone.

Comfort zone

Home and being so comfortable with the work that I have. The absence of challenges stops growth and it hinders possible learning. It only allows me to be convenient with what's familiar. Being in my comfort zone only lets me develop the fear of trying something new.

Are you tired of life?

Sometimes. There are instances that triggers my negative side. I would instantly conclude that life is unfair. But even so, I never thought that life would be better if I was dead. I would always think that it would be hard for my loved ones if I leave them behind.

Nowadays, I rarely feel tired of life. I want to think that the journey in life is just so challenging that is why we often find ourselves tired. I just bear in mind that whenever I feel tired, that is my signal to take it slow and take a break. Revisiting the goals would also be a great help to be revitalized and be able to fight and be motivated again in life.

How's your mental health?

Better than ever as of the time of writing. I'm currently at home doing nothing.

Do you feel burned out?

Before. I feel like I'm doing a lot of things yet I wasn't able to see productive results. I often compare myself with others. But now, I learned to run my race and be more gentle and kinder with myself.

Yourself in the next five years.

I hope God will still be with me in the next five years. I hope He will help me hurdle every obstacles that come my way. I pray I would not lose myself. I pray that I would be a better version of me in the next five years.

If you could turn back time

If I could turn back time I would have guarded my heart very well. I would be more careful with the people I let in my circle. I would prioritize myself and do the things that I have to do.

Anything you wanna complain about

Our road back home. It is so disturbing to still see a lot of people supporting the same politician that has caused a lot of damages on the roads. There is already evidences of corruption but still people choose to turn a blind eye on the issue. How sad!

Something that makes you smile.

My niece. Conversation with my siblings and parents. Compliments from my boss.Some sweet treats and wonderful unexpected "how are you?" from friends.

Latest things that made you cry

Photos from Baybay City, Leyte. Whenever I see those, my mind would instantly travel back in time when we experienced Odette.

Do you like yourself now?

I like to say that I like myself now because if not, I wouldn't expect other people to like me. I should be the first one to embrace me and like me.

What color do you see yourself?

I like to think that I am red- happy color. But here are days when I feel like I'm pink- feeling easy and light. Sometimes, I also feel blue.

Thank you for reading friends! The second part will be in the next one. I really love this Q&A prompts because they save the day.

Until the next read!