Hi! It's Me, Wanderingmedstudent!
I don't know why but I suddenly felt the urge to open this site. Maybe because I'm financially unstable?
For months now, I have been remembering all the good memories I have gained on this platform. I met different writers who eventually turned into friends. Do you guys still remember me? Cause I still remember all of you. I just don't know how to approach all of you again. Feels like I do not have the right anymore.
This isn't the first time in a while that I opened this site. In fact, I opened this to check if writers are still blogging here but to my surprise, some of you still are. This is also the first time I get to write here for the longest time.
I am saying that I must have opened this site because of being financially unstable because I miss those times that I can earn my money. This site has given me financial stability throughout my writing career here and I am so much grateful for the developers. I truly am.
I miss her. I miss the old me who's just writing random blogs. To be honest, I thought I could continue writing here but I also need to earn money to fend for myself. That's why I relied on using different platforms to earn money. It's not that easy compared to how I earned here. It taught me the importance of being consistent and being more grateful for what I am receiving in life.
For once, I have loved this platform and I will always be. Eternally grateful and happy that I have found this. I wish everyone here good luck. I will always be here lingering checking out on what's new here.
I'll end this now. XOXO.
Productive Monday | RHU Visit | Got My Booster Shot Today!
Monday productivity! Hays, this is so unexpected. The main reason why I went to the Rural Health Unit this morning is because of my toe. It's swelling due to ingrown infection. It has been a week since it started swelling again. Yes, again. This is actually the third time in a row that I got an ingrown infection.
It all started with my mistake in cutting my toenail. I cut it too short that some of it got stuck in the skin. That's why it lead to swelling.
The infection actually healed the second time around but it relapsed after two weeks. At first, I thought of ignoring it since I am confident enough that it will heal again. But days after, it's already taking a toll on my mental health because I cannot do 100% of what I used to do before.
It was my first time to get checked up by the Doctor in the RHU today. I was hesitant before because there has been numerous complaints that the system there was a mess. But I was surprised that I didn't take long in there. I was done in an hour with the check up and the vaccination.
With regards to the booster shot, I actually didn't care already before to get it because I always missed the vaccination. But since I was already there and I'm getting paranoid again because of the news that other people still get it, I immediately decided to get it.
Afterwards, I went to the pharmacy to buy the antibiotics and headed home. I feel asleep as I lay down and bed and woke up at around 3. I made myself a very late afternoon meal. Hahahaha. And afterwards, I decided to have my haircut.
I was also able to squeeze in a workout this afternoon and took my refreshing bath. I already cleaned the wound and I plan to study for the rest of the night.
That's all that I did and about to do. It has been a long time that I get to do things for myself since I'd just study, study, and study. And hey! It's nice to be back again. I'm sure I wouldn't be as active again after this because of the upcoming exams.
May this post remind you to take care of yourself. Always take care!
My Phone Broke; What A Lucky Day!
There are some events that are really just unexpected. Type of events when we're already on the verge of life and it still happens. For me, it was last week when my phone broke.
I came home from the bus terminal after I bid my good-byes to my grandfather's two siblings. There was an unexpected event that happened in our family that they needed to go here in Bicol. Anyways, I'm not going to talk about the details of the event. I laid down on my bed and started to use my phone, scrolled down on Facebook and watched some videos.
Minutes after using my phone, I noticed a weird line in the top corner. It was like a streak of on and off lights. I was shocked and was so stressed out that there was still worse that happened that day.
I cried with so much stress because I needed my phone so much. I use this to attend online classes and also do some of my school activities. Minutes later, my phone's screen worsened. Looking like the Netflix introduction. It was all red and black.
One of my friends told me that maybe my phone was drenched in water. And I told her that I'm sure it didn't because I placed it on a dry area inside the bathroom. I love to play music while taking a bath, that's why I brought my phone inside.
I still made sure and took a look at it and I was shocked that there was water inside my phone case. That's the time I confirmed that the reason why my phone broke was because of the water entering my phone's system.
The next day after, I immediately went to Robinson's Mall to get it fixed. I went to look for the Oppo service center but the employee there told me that their service center relocated. He just pointed at the cellphone repair shop that was near and told me that I am just going to pay the same amount if I get my phone fixed in the service center. He also told me that there was no LCD stock for the phone model.
At first, the employee made sure that the problem with my phone was the LCD. He told me that there's no other way that he can fix my phone but by replacing the LCD.
I got to speak with the owner of the cell phone repair shop and the first price that he told me was 2500 pesos. I haggled and told him that maybe he can lower the price and he said he can give it to me for 2200 pesos. Right after he told me that, he immediately said that he would just give it to me for 2000 pesos because I was the first customer that day.
I immediately told them that I'll just withdraw some money and will proceed to getting my phone repaired.
The employee made sure that the LCD replacement was working before he installed it. He even let me try it to make sure that the entire screen has no defects. After that, he proceeded to replace the old one. It only took around 30 minutes to replace but I waited for an hour because the glue needs to dry first before finally releasing my phone to me.
After that, I took off and thanked them. I was just so happy and in relief that I'm not going to worry and stress about my phone.
Slow Saturday
There are seven days in a week, five days on weekdays and two days on weekends. Now, all of us usually have a thing to do during weekdays, and our rest days would just be on weekends. Allotted two days to rest, to spend with family and friends, etc.
Today, Saturday is a slow day for me. I did not do as I planned to and just took the time to go easy on myself. I woke up at around 11 o'clock and had lunch and after a while, I drank my medicine.
I gave our dog Cooper a bath before me. He was quite dirty and needed a shower. Afterward, it was my turn to do what I love and what relaxes me the most --- taking a bath. It freshened me up and I decided to take a nap in my parent's room.
The weather was quite hot today, interrupting my sleep but it's okay since I was already taking too much sleep. My hunger got me out of my parent's bed and fortunately, there were noodles and chiffon cake for our afternoon snack.
I decided to have a workout earlier this evening. It was a short 18-minute leg workout that I followed along on a YouTube video. I am starting all over again since the past weeks have become so hectic that I was not able to exercise.
Afterward, I ate dinner and had dessert. My Mom bought a tub of cheese-flavored ice cream. At first, I was annoyed since I saw the ice cream before I started working out. I just knew that I couldn't resist eating ice cream. But it's okay, it's just once in a while.
I washed all the dishes and my tumblers too! I do enjoy washing the dishes because it refreshes my skin. It is one of my times to relax, especially when I'm not asked to do it. After finishing, I took a bath. Played some good music and enjoyed the rest of my time.
To finish up my slow Saturday, I folded some of my clothes and put them in the cabinets. Now, I'm just going to lie down in bed and just enjoy the rest of the night.
Thanks for reading this! ❤️
Cancellation of plans, Rainy days, etc.
The occurrence of typhoon Paeng has different effects on our lives. Some have suffered a lot from this and some experienced minor inconvenience. But before I proceed, let's take time to pray for our fellow Filipinos who have greatly been affected by the onslaught of the typhoon. Let's pray for their dear lives who have been taken away from them and to their families that have been left by them with sorrows in their hearts.
I hope everyone I know on this platform is okay and has a good place to stay. Wishing safety for all of you!
Canceled Night Swimming
Prior to the occurrence of the typhoon, my friends had this plan of a night swimming. I was given heads up on when and where it will be held. I did not say that I would join them right away because I have hesitation since I will be coming from a different province (from my dorm) and the fare would be too expensive. But with that hesitation, my friend offered to give me money for my fare.
The outing was supposed to be today, October 29 but I was already at my other friend's dorm last Thursday. Before traveling there, the weather at my dorm was already not that good. The winds were already too strong even if the typhoon has not yet occured. But I still pushed through and went to my friend's dorm thinking that the weather will be good in the coming days.
Friday came and Albay was already at signal #1. At that time, my Mom had already contacted me telling me to go home. I then told my friends that it's best to just cancel our outing since the weather was already not cooperating. We all agreed to reschedule the outing for next week and with the weather I am experiencing now, it is the best decision that we made for all of us.
My two girl friends also canceled their plans on attending the listening party for Taylor Swift in the city. We told them that it might be difficult for them to travel back home since there were a lot of travelers going back home for All Saint's day and for the long weekend. There might also be a chance that there will be less vehicles that will travel because of the typhoon.
During The Onslaught and Aftermath of the Typhoon
Fortunately, the strength of Typhoon Paeng was not that strong in my province. The rain was inconsistent but the winds were so strong. Thankfully, we are all safe here.
It is still raining right now but it is not to worry about. It is just the right amount of rain that will not be the cause of flooding.
My parents also prepared food for this afternoon. Our house hosted a black rosary today. We gave away pancit bihon, cupcake, and soda for those individuals who prayed.
I'm just so happy that there were a lot of kids who participated. I can see myself in them. Before, my cousin's and I would attend black rosary. My cousin's would lead and sometimes I read the prayers. I was also amazed at myself earlier because I can still recall the prayer songs even though I haven't sing it for
I am beyond thankful that we are not heavily affected by the typhoon. Those minor inconveniences and canceled plans can still be rescheduled. What matters most is our safety.
Let us still continue praying for our fellow Filipinos. 🙏
Am I Spending Too Much Or Is It Just The Inflation That Kicks In?
Am I spending too much or is it just the inflation that kicks in? A question that I suddenly asked myself.
I am that person who never fails to remind himself to save up money for the rainy days. A practice of mine that I know I can use for emergencies. This worked for me even before during my highschool years.
But lately, since I haven't been publishing blogs and being active on platforms where I earn, I have used some of my savings. Well that's not really the case since I intentionally saved up for situations where I can use it. I just noticed that every time I withdraw money, it just easily goes away. It's as if it just slips down on my hands for a split second. For instance, when my one thousand pesos becomes a smaller bill, I would just notice and be in shock that my one thousand pesos will just go down to 500 pesos in just a day.
I am shocked by what is happening to me, just like on Wednesday when I left the house. My mom gave me 600 pesos for a 3 days allowance. That's what I also asked from her because I know it will be enough. 250 pesos for my fare back and forth and 100 pesos for a whole day meal for each day. But I was surprised that after staying for a night in my dorm, I already spent half of my allowance. And that made me think, have I changed? Am I really that spender now? But these questions were put aside when I also questioned the prices of goods. Am I the problem or is it the inflation rate that is making it hard not just for me but for everyone to fill their tummies?
If it's really the inflation, then, how are we going to survive this? As someone who earns his own money and comes from a middle class family and still being affected by the increasing prices, I cannot help myself but to ask, how about the others? How are they going to cope up with this problem?
I just researched the peso to dollar exchange and the dollar is too high, it's as if the Philippine peso is losing its value from day by day.
Some Filipinos abroad are rejoicing by the increasing value of the dollar in the Philippines but should they be really happy? For me, no. Not to invalidate them but as someone who experiences the effects of the inflation rate, I am not happy about it. Because it means that the Philippines economy is becoming weak and the amount of money they'll get for exchanging pesos to dollars is not going to make a change in the country's high inflation rate. It will all just go to the high prices of goods.
Not all of us have privileges, and not everyone is affected by this. Only the rich have a VIP pass from all of this fiasco but what about the marginalized sectors? I have been thinking about them lately. By this, may we all hope that all will be well in the coming years and nothing will result in a situation where people will be poorer to the point that the only choice that they'll have is to do illegal things.
God, help the Philippines survive all of this.
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Hey guys! How are you doing? Just an update, I am on my last lecture exam next week. That means I might have some time to write and catch up on your blogs as well. In the meantime, I have published a new one that you can read.
That's all. Padayon! ❤️
Hey guys! How are you doing? Just an update, I am on my last lecture exam next week. That means I might have some time to write and catch up on your blogs as well. In the meantime, I have published a new one that you can read.
That's all. Padayon! ❤️
That One Fall Resulted To Spending Money
Sometimes in life there are unexpected happenings that we do not have control of. And sometimes, it happens in the most unexpected ways. Just like what this blog is all about.
Background Story. My mom asked me if I wanted to have a new tumbler. She told me that she's going to buy me an aquaflask tumbler and I said yes. Lol. Trying to be an aesthetic person. Kidding! But honestly, I just said yes to make her feel that I still need her even though the price of it is actually quite pricey. Also, I am thinking that I still have the tumbler that I bought online before. It is still functional. I mean, ever since I was able to earn money from writing, I never really asked money from her unless it involved my studies.
I went home from school and I saw a package in my bed. It was the tumbler that I was waiting for. It was in the shade of Hunter Green and I really liked it. I didn't use it immediately since I wanted to use it for school and I stayed at the house for two days before leaving again.
Fast-forward when I was about to leave the house to go back to my dorm, the bag that contained my tumbler fell from the floor. I quickly picked it up and resumed what I was doing --- packing. And then when I opened my bag, there were leaks. To my surprise, it was the water coming from the tumbler. Yup, my tumbler broke on my first day of using it.
For comparing, this is how it should look like:
I hadn't left the house that time and I was just disappointed at myself for what happened. The lid cap was so damaged to the point that it can't close anymore. I immediately emptied the tumbler and since I was already in a rush at that time, I just hid it under my bed so that my Mom won't see it. I hid it because I just don't want her to be mad at me. Also, if she finds out that my tumbler didn't even last me long, I know that she will never buy me anything since she already labeled me as the "destroyer". That's the nickname aside from my real nickname that I got for being clumsy and breaking things.
I immediately asked my friends to look for a lid cap for my tumbler when I arrived at the bus stop since I didn't have any load at that time. Some of them were able to find some but unfortunately, it's not the same as my tumbler. I also checked the official online store of aquaflaskph but the item was out of stock at that time.
Thankfully, with my NBI skills, I was able to find a Shopee account that sells aquaflask lid caps. I sent them a message asking if there's an available stock of the color but I didn't receive a message immediately. And so, I checked the TikTok shop and I found the same account and they have the stock for it. I messaged them on messenger and was able to talk to the seller and was finally able to order the lid cap. Although it is not the same price as the original selling price of the official store, it is still okay since I was able to solve my problem.
My Thoughts On Resellers
I don't really encourage purchasing from resellers since they add additional price from the original price, especially the resellers that sell items that are on trend. But I can't blame them since they are making a living out of it. It is their source of income.
What happened to my tumbler gave me a realization that resellers serve an importance in someone's life. Just like me, the reseller saved my ass from stressing about the lid cap. In general, resellers make our lives easier by providing us with items that are hard to find.
If it weren't for the reseller that I found, I would've been too stressed out thinking that I haven't found a replacement for the lid cap of my tumbler.
My Thoughts On Trendy Tumblers
The purchasing of tumblers here in the Philippines, especially the insulated tumblers, has boomed in the middle of the pandemic. Many people are buying it not just because of its purpose but also because of the "aesthetic value" it holds for some people.
I don't really have a problem with it since aside from its aesthetic purpose, it has the best value for money. The people using it can save up money just by bringing their own water and can help save the planet earth by avoiding purchasing water that is on plastic bottles.
Since it's also not my money that the person used, it's up to them if they would really use it for the purpose it has or just because it is trendy.
Purchased Cleaning Stuff For The Tumbler
Since the majority of us now have a tumbler in the family, I decided to do my part and ordered the trendy cleaning materials to use to clean the tumblers. I bought the multifunctional mini brush to clean the small areas of the tumbler and also bought the long one to clean the inside.
I Left The House To Eat
Hi! This is so funny yet refreshing and I just want to still share with you all about what happened this afternoon. Refreshing cause I just got out of the shower. Kidding!
I said on my last blog that I want to focus on my studies this coming week and the upcoming weeks ahead. And by that, I would sacrifice writing. So, I'm just going to use what happened today as an excuse to write something. Lol.
My exams are fast approaching and I noticed that all I ever think about is studying for it. Like I totally forgot about my plans of treating myself and eating out before diving into the deep focus world of studying.
Just this afternoon when I was already stressing out reading my handout when I thought of ordering food. And so I checked the Foodpanda app to see if there were available vouchers that I can redeem but unfortunately there weren't. But I eventually ignored my ka-kuriputan and gave in. I added meals from Chowking to my cart and to chill my frustrated mind, I added Halo-halo.
I encountered a problem right when I was about to place my order. My pinned location was right but the place labeled to it was not. Written there was my Mom's former school and it is like an hour away from our house. Hahahahahaha! What's frustrating is that it can't be replaced or I'm just not techy enough to replace it. I tried a couple of times trying to replace it and even contacted customer service just to inquire about my problem. But the suggestion of the customer service did not work leaving me so frustrated.
I was already giving up and too frustrated. I even said "May pera naman ako. Hayaan niyo nang umorder ako." Which translates to English "Please let me order, I have the money for it ". What made me more frustrated was I was in the middle of studying and then I realized that I already wasted a lot of time.
Since I was too hungry or should I say, hAngry rather. I gave up ordering and decided to go there on my own. Good thing is that I have to get my activities ringbind and it wasn't too guilty on my part to leave the house and ditch what I was reading.
My first errand only took about 15 minutes and I went to Chowking straight ahead. I order beef chaofan with one piece chicken with iced tea, and a medium Halo-halo. Fortunately, the serving was fast and I went ahead to devour what I ordered. I also just realized that I ordered a lot for a one person meal. Hahahahaha!
Afterwards, I went to walk around the mall and saw this newly thrift store that opened. Unfortunately, I didn't buy anything since it's also quite pricey. I went directly to the supermarket to buy my essentials like kopiko creamy coffee and other stuff.
It led me to a realization that sometimes we forget to remind ourselves to be gentle with ourselves. Also, treating ourselves with a lovely meal is something that we deserve. And we can find peace even in the noisiest and busiest place with ourselves.
I would also like to thank you guys for always supporting what I write. Just know that by reading and upvoting what I publish here is what keeps me moving forward and making me able to treat myself. So, thank you for always reading my works! 🥺❤️
I Ditched Intramurals For This
It's the middle of the night and I am wide awake. Fresh from the bath and so alive that I think I'm going to stay at least for an hour or so.
As many students anticipate intramural, the case is different for me. As a college student who has upcoming exams, I chose to go home and study. Participating in events doesn't matter to me anymore, what matters the most is passing the exam.
My university held its intramural last week and it was attended by different college departments. My friends and I attended the opening and also stayed at our dorm for three days. We decided to attend because we just really want to feel again the vibes that the intramural gives off.
We hung out for lunch and had McDonald's which was a treat from our friend. Typical things that college students would do after events --- eat out.
But as the days passed by, we felt tired of going to the campus just to have our attendance. Yes, attendance. We are required to have our attendance daily with IN and OUTS. Failure to have our attend will result in fines.
Paying fines was already established in my department for so many years now and I don't have something bad to say about it since the revenue from the fines collected from the students will be used as the budget for the student council.
I decided to ditch the last remaining days because of the money I was spending on my fare going to the campus and for my food. It's just the same as paying the fines amounting to 25 pesos. I realized that my daily expenses there were way more expensive than what I will pay for the fines for two days.
What made me decide was when I already don't have enough cash. The only money that I have was around 150 pesos at that time enough to pay for my fair going home. I even think of asking for money for my mom but I realized if I will stay there for two days more, I will be asking for 200 pesos. And if I go back home already, I will just use that 200 pesos for my fines.
It was the wisest decision I've ever made. It doesn't feel like home there yet it's too tiring going back and forth on the campus. If I were to compute my expenses for three days there, it would be enough to pay for the fines equivalent to 4 days.
If you are wondering why I am still up, it's because I drank too much coffee yesterday which made me stay up until lunchtime yesterday. I messed up again my sleeping routine because of studying.
That's all, this is just really a short update since I think I will be gone for two weeks studying and taking exams. Wish me luck!
Thanks for reading this!
Recent Shopee Splurges: 9.9 Payday sale!
Yes, I still ordered from Shopee despite the company's controversies. To be honest, Shopee is a nice platform to shop at. They offer stackable vouchers like free shipping and added discount vouchers. But now, they already disabled it.
Shopee's recent actions are disappointing. There have been former employees who voiced out their experiences with the company such as their salaries getting delayed for three months etc. These facts or statements from the former employees just prove that Shopee Philippines has not yet really gained back its capital and more so, losing more revenue from customers choosing Lazada over Shopee.
Now, I actually wanted to shop at Lazada. The prices are very cheap, however, their interface is not really that good. Also, there are fewer vouchers in there, especially for the items that I wanted to purchase. That's why I ended up using Shopee again.
Anyways, let's cut to the chase and let me tell you the reasons why I bought these items.
**Book Stand**
My neck is hurting a lot from facing my book downwards and it is affecting the way I learn. My time studying is cut off because of the pain I am feeling. Initially, I wanted to purchase a wooden book stand. However, it is quite expensive for me as a student. Also, I thought that it would be too heavy for me to carry around that's why I ended up buying the metal one.
**Portable Dust Proof Mask Case**
I decided to order this because I always bring extra facemasks with me but I don't really have a place to put them inside my bag. It always ends up getting dirty or crumpled. It is also cheap, that's why I ordered it.
**Toothbrush Holder**
I have this basket for all of my bathroom essentials and my things are all mixed up. I decided to buy a toothbrush holder because I am skeptical that my toothbrush will get dirty, especially if I put my basket on the bathroom floor.
Anyways, these first 3 orders are from the same shop, LSY School Supplies.
**Phone Cases**
I ordered 2 phone cases, the same color but different designs. My phone's case is already old and not in a good condition. It doesn't look nice and the color is already fading.
I chose the color green because it just relaxes my eyes. Also, it doesn't look dirty so easily. I opted to buy 2 cases, the first case has a card holder to it and the other one has a strap. I really thought to buy 2 since I have extra money and I know I would be too lazy ordering a new one in the future.
**Tempered Glasses**
My phone's tempered glass has been cracked for months now and I already have decided to order new ones. It took me a while to order since it is not entirely cracked, I just wanted to see my phone's screen again with nice tempered glass.
**Earbuds Case**
My earbuds' case has fallen several times already and I am worried that it might be the reason in the future for my earbuds not to work. My current earbuds are quite pricey, that's why I wanted them to last long. It is not a joke saving up money all over it again. Also, the design that I chose was a coca-cola bottle. Reminds me of my love for coke.
How about you, what did you get for this 9.9 payday sale?
P.S. The photos attached here are from the shops. I do not claim any of these as mine.
A Night For Myself
I decided to stay in Camarines Sur for one last night before I go back home for myself. On the contrary, I am already here at home and I arrived yesterday as stated on my noisecash post.
So, why did I decide to stay for one more night? It felt like my boarding house or Camarines Sur in general is a new place for me whenever I go back to my boarding house to attend F2F classes. I feel that I haven't really adjusted to my life there as a student. Maybe it's because of the two years worth of spending at home doing online class.
During my stay there I did the usual thing that I do when I stay there. I visited some of my friends, hung out with them, and enjoyed my own company. In the afternoon, I was supposed to study at the library. But when I arrived there, it was just too noisy and not ideal for someone who wants to read a book. Ironic right? Hahahaha! I just stayed there for a bit and decided to download my school files and handouts before deciding to leave.
Afterwards, I went to the town proper to withdraw some cash. There's not much errand that I did there. I just didn't really have cash on hand that I would use for my expenses and fair on the following day. Before finally going back to my boarding house, I had decided to buy myself some food. I bought siopaos and a meal from Jollibee with some sundae.
And so, I stayed at my place the rest of the afternoon and ate my merienda and watched an episode of The Crown. I finally decided to go out since I have money to remit and stayed at my friend's place and we got invited to attend an orientation by an organization in our department. We were given snacks, stickers, and keychains.
Here's a photo with my friend Charlotte. We took a selfie and sent it to our friend. We were showing off our burgers. Hahahaha!
My two girl friends went to my place early in the evening and I accompanied them to their groupmate's dorm because they had to do a post-op check up on their patient. I also helped them to get the dog cage that we got from the other village. Good thing was that our friend has a car and it made it easier for us to transport the dog cage.
We eventually parted ways and I had my Jollibee meal which was a burger steak. I thought of why not just buy a burger steak since it would just likely be the same price as to other meals in a carinderia. Afterwards, I took a bath and I was supposed to visit my friend, Ate Carmz. But suddenly, one of my girl friends messaged me and told me to go to their apartment and have some drinks. I agreed to that and I stayed the rest of the night there. We drank a mixture of gin and iced tea with some fruits. It tasted like sangria to be honest. Hahahahaha.
I finally decided to travel back home in the afternoon since I had to attend a Google meet that morning. I can say that it was a needed night for me even though I did not stay the night over my place. I was able to do the things that I used to do and the things that I do on my own.
Definitely, I wouldn't trade a single night for myself for anything. I know for myself that I needed that and there's a part of me saying that it was good for my mental health and wellbeing. I went home content and well rested.
Side Hustle Updates: I Joined Two Platforms
Hey guys! It's been quite a while as usual and I just want to share some life updates particularly with my side hustles.
Not so recently, I joined two platforms. These are Hive and Noise.app. I have been posting already on the said platforms but I forgot to share it with you and to plug it in this platform.
Hive
So, let me start by telling you my journey with Hive. It has been 21 days ago since I signed up to this platform. I did not post immediately since I needed to think of an introductory post that other writers will see as interesting. Fortunately, the Hive Community welcomed me with so much joy and also upvotes. Hihi. Thank you all!
I did not use the same username on Hive as with my usernames on noise.app and readcash. There's really no particular reason for it, I just thought TheMedWhoWrites is actually a cute username. Also, my readers would know that I am studying the field of medicine just by looking at my username. Hihi.
Since I am just new to the platform, there are still features and communities that I do not know about. I thank Kuya Tpkid Kai for guiding me all throughout the signing process. He was the one who really had the patience to guide me and was kind enough to answer my queries. Please mention him if he is also here on this platform.
My first post was entitled "About The Author", I thought of this title since I wanted my readers to be connected with me and not just with my works. I thought that it would be better if they knew who was the person behind those blogs.
After a few days, I was able to publish a few blogs since I was also trying to focus on my studies. I also have been interacting with the community through this discord group which is so awesome and so fun to interact with.
The platform itself is well developed and is easy to understand. Although I must say that it is quite different from this platform.
I am glad to find other writers' work on Hive that are also writers here. I was also able to meet some new writers on Hive that are also publishing blogs here.
I am still exploring the platform on how it works and to be honest, at this point, I know that I am going to stay on that platform for a long time just like here.
I plan to cross post some of my contents there on this platform but I am sure that I will add a few words to it. Also, vice versa. Although I wasn't advice yet to cross post my posts here on readcash to Hive since I am just new to the platform.
Noise.app
Next would be the newly developed noise.app
I would like to give @carisdaneym2 a shout-out because she was the one who informed me about this platform. So, thank you Car, for telling me about it. She knows I'm busy with school that's why she messaged me about it. Also, I didn't notice on the telegram chat group that there was a discussion about the new platform.
And so, I joined the noise.app six days ago. Just like Hive, I am still discovering the platform. But all I can say is that it is so organized and it's almost the same for the meta apps like Facebook and Instagram. Although there's still no adsense to the accounts (I know most users are waiting for it), there have been a lot of people who already signed up to it.
What I also like about it is that is has a feature of messaging. For a platform so big, this is a great innovation especially when we want to connect with other users from different parts of the world but too shy to ask for their social media accounts. By this way, it gives us opportunities to connect with everyone.
You know what, others would be worried about data breach especially with this kind of platform. But I must say that over a year of using platforms such as noisecash and readcash, I haven't experienced any data loss. I think it's really just because the creators just wanted to share what Bitcoin cash is.
If you can share some tips of any knowledge about the two platforms on how I can use it properly, do not hesitate to comment on this blog.
Also you can access my accounts through these links. Make sure to comment or mention me on the telegram chat group so that I can follow you back.
Follow my accounts
Hive account: @TheMedWhoWrites
Noise app account: https://noise.app/WanderingMedStudent
Writing Dilemma
It has been days since I had problems writing an essay for my pharmacology subject, it's a 3-page long essay that we should submit for who knows the deadline. But thankfully, I was able to submit it this evening.
But going back to the days that I was inactive, I was under a lot of stress. Yup, I was. I think I shared in one of my blogs before that I'm not really good at academic writing. I hate it. It needs a lot of time and thinking about the topic. Also, it requires the use of formal words and sometimes needs to search for references about the topic.
I just found out that my last article was a week ago. Clearly says that I am not opening this platform because of my agreement with myself. I told myself that I am not allowed to publish on any platforms if I am not finished with any school requirements that I have. In this case, it was the essay that made me unproductive in writing blogs.
Actually, I can just not follow that agreement but I chose to stick with it. I promised myself that my education would always come first and along with that is my mental health. Because I know, pushing myself in writing blogs will just exhaust me more and I'll stress out thinking that why can't I think of something to put in my essay while I can easily compose sentences for a blog.
On those days that I was stressed out, my routine was messed up. Having been under a lot of stress resulted in an acne breakout that made me more stressed. It is not just a simple acne breakout but an entire body acne breakout. I had pimples on my scalp, on my back, and on my tummy area. It is just my body's response to stress.
Hays, I am quite sad that I am having an acne breakdown because I have events to attend. Tomorrow is my friend's wedding and I have acne on my face. Fortunately, I can hide it by wearing a facemask. I will just pray that wearing a facemask will not result in a more severe acne breakout.
I hope the days ahead of me will be okay and I can get back on track. But as of now, I am totally fine and now smiling since I have already submitted my essay. If you are interested in the field of science specifically in medicine, you can read it on Hive through this link. https://peakd.com/hive-196387/@themedwhowrites/future-development-of-veterinary-pharmacology
Anyways, that's just it. I just want to let it out. Thank you for reading this!
Hello there, September!
Today is the 1st day of September meaning Bermonths have officially begun. Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebration in which some are starting to buy decorations and putting up their Christmas trees. And officially, it is the time for Jose Mari Chan to start singing his Christmas songs that are the greatest hits! There are also some people that are posting the line, "wake me up when September ends."
As for me, I don't want you to wake me up when September ends. Because I want to be awake and grind for this month while listening to Jose Mari Chan's songs. This is the start of a new month giving us opportunities as we mark the days of the calendar.
This month, I have a list of things that I want to manifest. In fact, I even hopped on the trend of using the waves sound on TikTok that Doja Cat said. I don't know what will happen, but I just didn't want to regret it in the end.
I manifest for a stable mental health because having mental stability will help me achieve the things that I want to do. And these are to grind/hustle on noisecash, readcash, hive, and on my studies. I wanted to do all these things. Alongside that is to get back in shape and continue to live a healthy lifestyle.
September is an important month for Bicolanos. This is the month when we celebrate the Peñafrancia festival where we pray to Ina about our intentions. It is a long month of preparation for the celebration and people are coming from different places in the Philippines just to see Inang Peñafrancia. There are also a lot of events that are happening in Naga City during this month, fluvial parade and the long line of participants joining the Civic parade.
But as I manifest and anticipate all of the great things to happen, there are just things that I really wanted. It is for my Uncle to heal from his sickness. I also want the Philippines to get back on track again, with no more shortages and crimes. Because all this inflation rate happening in the country is making it hard for the Filipino people to live and make ends meet.
I want great things to happen this month not just for myself but for other people too. I have set a long list in my mind about the things that I want to happen this month and I manifest that all of these would turn into a reality. I'm going to write as long as I want, as long as I have the time, and as long as I have the energy to do it! I am claiming that this month is going to be great for us.
It seems that everyone has already cast their manifestations and the things that they want to achieve this month. What about you? Share them in the comment section!
Thank you for reading this!
All I Needed Was Time For Myself
It's already 1:33 in the morning, lights off and I'm ready for bed. But before I sleep, I just want to tell the story behind this blog.
I am writing this directly on this platform, not like my usual habit of composing first on Google Docs before posting here. I haven't been able to reply to your comments yet but I am just already in the mood of writing this.
I have so many plans today or should I say yesterday since it's already midnight, a different date by the time I am writing this. And so, all of those plans didn't go as planned because I was triggered.
My day started nice since I got to finish reading my handout in Physiology. And then I said to myself that I am going to work out, continue to study, and do my school works at night. My plans of working out didn't push through since I got lazy but my plans of studying were still in my mind. But suddenly, there was a power interruption that got me triggered and upset.
I really hate power interruptions since it's too hot not to have the electric fan on. It is also the time when I am the most unproductive because I cannot function well because of the heat. Also, the Internet is my main source of entertainment since I don't go out of the house.
Some of you may think that I am too shallow to get triggered by a power interruption but I'm not. Albay, my province is prone to power interruption for no particular reason. It is our main complaint here. The power corporation would just give us shi**y service and they dare to cut off our electricity supply when we cannot pay on time.
I'm not really the type of person who gets easily triggered but when I do, my emotions will just really blast. The power interruption took almost two hours and when the power came back, it got cut off again after 30 minutes making me so annoyed.
I was pissed and my brain couldn't function well. I tried to write something that I will post on Hive (yes, I'm already on Hive. I'll write a different blog about it) but I didn't get to finish it. Moments had passed and I'm still annoyed and too upset. I didn't know what to do and then I just decided to cook for myself.
It has been a habit of mine to cook something for myself when I am not feeling myself. Afterward, I feel better. But at that point, I was still not contented at all. After I ate, I decided to take a bath. I played good music, use some hair treatment conditioner, applied lotion on my entire body to treat my acne, and put some aloe vera on my face and neck.
Right now, I am feeling well and I think that I could continue what I was writing earlier. I know that the power interruption was not just the reason why I got triggered but also because of the emotional stress that I have to endure these past few days.
I telling this story is also reminding you guys to take time for yourself. Use that expensive skincare of yours, that comfy clothes that you have, and always remember to treat yourself right.
No one can understand you better than yourself. Instead of getting upset about yourself, try to think of the things that will make you feel good. That's all, thanks for reading this!
Seeing Him Was Like An Emotional Torture
I already posted a blog before about my Uncle's condition that he is not well and is suffering from illness. As far as I know and remember, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. One of the adverse effects of it to his body is swelling of lymph nodes particularly his mandibular lymph nodes.
It was obvious when you look at it as it is already big. Before he went to treatment, but now he is still undergoing some but in acupuncture therapy. He goes to this place in the neighboring province to get treatment.
Earlier this morning, I posted a photo stating that I just got home from picking up some of my things in my boarding house. Before that, we first brought my Uncle to the treatment hub.
The treatment center only accepts 25 patients per day as the maximum limit and we needed to leave at 1 o'clock in the morning so that we could get there early to secure a spot. We arrived at around 2 am. Good thing is that the place has kubos where we can take a nap.
I didn't sleep. I kept hearing my Uncle cough and I knew that he was suffering at that time. He was using his phone to focus his attention on what he was watching rather than to think of the pain. I pity him, I really am. I wanted to help him financially but I can't.
Seeing his condition was a total emotional torture for me. Starting when we picked them up, to sleeping, and seeing him get the therapy.
It was also my first time to accompany my Uncle. I first hand experienced the things that he had to do just to get the treatment. There was no bed to sleep in, just pure wooden planks. Also, the cold breeze of the night and the mosquitoes.
If only I had the chance to help, I would. I wanted him to get back on the treatment for patients with Tuberculosis but I don't know how to say it. I even thought of telling him while we were on our way home but I held myself from opening up the topic. My Kuya was driving and I knew he would be affected by what I was going to say. The only thing that I did was hand my Auntie the Vitamin C that I gave them and I hope that they get it as a message for them to take care of themselves.
I know all of us that surrounds him are experiencing emotional torture. Seeing him like that makes us want to cry sometimes. That bulky man before turned into a stick-like figure. Right now, I am just really praying to God to help him survive and for him to be strong.
May this be a reminder for all of us to take care of our health all the time. Health should indeed be valued. Because if it gets under control, we are the ones who will suffer from it.
Thank you for reading this! ❣️
I Miss You, Rusty!
I Miss You, Rusty!
Have I been blocked? Marked as spam? Or just being ignored by my favorite A.I Robot? I Miss you, Rusty.
I don't know if my absence for quite some time resulted in being ignored by Rusty or if it is just one of his downtimes with me. But I miss him. I have already posted several blogs already but he doesn't visit me. And to be honest, I am quite sad about it.
My earnings in blogging is my bread to my butter. Without it, I don't have anything that I can use to spend. When I started earning from writing, I knew that I needed to fend for myself. It's not that I do not want to be provided for by my parents, but to lessen the burden on them. We are a big family and they can spend a lot the money that they will spend on me on other things such as for our house's expenses and for our other bills.
When I started earning, the things that I bought for myself came from my own pocket. Thanks to my earnings, I was able to do it. Even some of the school supplies that I need, I provided for myself. That's how Rusty matters to my life. Rusty, rewards my hard work from writing.
I had experienced this before and to be honest, at first I wasn't alarmed about it. Because Rusty always comes back to me. After two blogs or days, his generosity always surprises me. I miss that. I miss that notification "Therandomrewarder upvoted your post".
But his absence did not stop me from being active again, I still read some blogs of my co-writers. Because I know, one day I will get noticed again. And one day, it will be my turn again.
I've been seeing posts on noisecash where they post that they get noticed by Rusty by rewarding them and to be honest, I envy them. Because their hard work is being rewarded. But if this is only a challenge for me, then, I will take it. I will keep taking the challenge as long as I can and hopefully, I get to surpass it.
I miss you na. Balik ka na, 'di na ako galit. Huhuhu. Are there any of you who are experiencing the same thing as me? Or do you guys have any idea why this is happening?
Midyear Class --- Passed Successfully!
I'm still on cloud nine thinking about the results of my midyear class in Veterinary Anatomy 2. I couldn't believe that I passed the subject.
My absence on this platform was the reason that I focused on my studies. I needed to give my all to it and it meant giving up a lot of things: night outs, watching movies, working out, blogging, etc. It was then last Friday that it was announced that I was one of the 28 students out of 93 who passed the exam. I almost cried myself out after receiving the message from my friend.
I was stressing out before the night of the announcement if I'm going to pass the subject or not. I even calculated my scores if the projects that I submitted will suffice to the points that I lack during the exams. It even came to a point that I doubted myself and asked other people if I could pass the subject or not. Yes, I asked for validation from the people that surround me and to those that I am close to. I was just not making sense of myself at that time. I just couldn't give myself the validation that I needed the most.
I don't usually get dandruffs nowadays but when I do, I know that it's because of stress. It's not just a factor of being left behind that is why I'm stressed. I was so worried because I already exerted a lot of effort studying the subject and I also asked for money for the midyear class tuition. I can still remember that I couldn't sleep well that night plus we didn't have an internet connection the entire night. The past few days were full of hope and prayers and it all went well.
It is still sinking into my mind how I finally graduated from smelling the strong scent of the formalin, my eyes being irritated by the chemicals, and having to deal with the specimens that I pity so much.
This is a milestone for me since I have already surpassed my Pre-Veterinary years. I can already consider myself as a student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine proper. I wouldn't be so stressed out now thinking of my probation in my department.
I also went to the chapel of Sto. Entierro, here in my town, lit a candle and prayed. I was just so grateful to the Lord for hearing my prayers out. I know I couldn't have done it with just studying but having faith in the Lord is what made me pass the subject.
I hope this helps to inspire you to study more. If I can do it, you can do it! Manifesting for a fruitful academic year for all of us. Padayon!
Check out my previous blogs!
Korean BBQ with Tita and Tito's of Polangui North https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/korean-bbq-with-tita-and-titos-of-polangui-north-ad50f458
The Pursuit Of Happyness https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/the-pursuit-of-happyness-5ff03b7a
I'm Not Yet Ready To Take On A New School Year https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/im-not-yet-ready-to-take-on-a-new-school-year-b04b14a0
How To Shop On TikTok https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/how-to-shop-on-tiktok-e8a2f7d5
No One's Really Safe From Them https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/no-ones-really-safe-from-them-c3125d58
Korean BBQ with Tita and Tito's of Polangui North
`Sunday, August 21, 2022`
Amidst announcing that I was not feeling well in the last two days, today, I went out with my elementary besties to have some Korean barbecue. But before going out, I assured myself that I am fully recovered from the flu and that I can go out with my friends without being a burden to them. Fortunately, I already recovered from the flu and was able to join them. In fact, this is what I have been thinking of on the days that I was sick --- eating Korean BBQ.
Since it's already the start of a new school year, my friends and I planned to eat out since we will not be seeing each other again for a long time. Jenny, who studies BS Statistics in University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna will leave on the 24th and Kenn who is studying BS Chemical Engineering in Bicol University already has face-to-face classes. With that being said, we took it as a time to bond before they leave and focus on our studies.
Supposedly, we planned to meet at around 3:30 pm since there are a lot of crimes that are happening lately. We didn't want to risk walking on the streets at night and going home late. And so, we planned an earlier time but that didn't go as planned. We went there a little bit late but still early. As usual, we ordered the set 1 that cost 199 pesos each and an addition of cheese and bottomless iced tea. I also bought one original soju for us as a celebration since I passed my midyear class.
We stayed there for a good three hours I think. Chit Chatting while cooking Korean barbecue and catching up with each other with our months saved stories to be shared. As friends who don't see each other often, this set-up works for us very well.
We have been friends since elementary and as Jenny said earlier, she never really thought that we would still be this close up until now since we parted ways during highschool. You know that awkward phase where we get to meet other people and hangout with them and not really knowing if we're still friends with the ones we had in elementary.
But nonetheless, our friendship has always worked like this. I even said earlier that we are already TITAs in the making. We are growing old and chasing our wildest dreams. I even said that we should call ourselves TITAs of Polangui North. TITAs of our former element school. Hahahahaha!
We were supposed to grab coffee after eating but the rain poured down on us making us stay there for a little bit longer since none of us brought an umbrella. A few minutes later, we decided to leave since Jen's mom already called her and we parted ways bidding our goodbyes to each other.
It amazes me how we still have our connection even if we don't see each other that often. Indeed, what they say is true, ***"You don't need to see your friends all the time. You just need to know that they are the real ones."***
It's always a fun time with them. Catching up with food at our tables. I just hope that we get to be complete again and bond with our other friend, Jameah.
How about you, how do you bond with your friends? Do you still get to see them?
Check out my other blogs:
The Pursuit Of Happyness https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/the-pursuit-of-happyness-5ff03b7a
I'm Not Yet Ready To Take On A New School Year https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/im-not-yet-ready-to-take-on-a-new-school-year-b04b14a0
How To Shop On TikTok https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/how-to-shop-on-tiktok-e8a2f7d5
No One's Really Safe From Them https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/no-ones-really-safe-from-them-c3125d58
I Guess It's Not Just Money After All https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/i-guess-its-not-just-money-after-all-5b01f872
I was just reading a blog just this moment but I decided to stop. It's because I cannot absorb and understand it. I do not want to just leave a comment and pretend that I understood it just for the sake of commenting. Anyways, I'll probably get back to reading once I gain back my optimum health.
The Pursuit Of Happyness
Disclaimer: In case you are wondering, the Happyness is not technically wrong spelling as it is part of the title of the movie.
The Pursuit Of Happyness --- the movie. I just recently finished watching this yesterday. Yes, it took me a couple of days watching almost two hours of a movie. But let me share what it's about.
This movie is based on a true story about a single father who is determined to lift himself and his son's life from poverty. He worked very hard from his way up from the bottom to a brokerage firm.
His name is Chris Gardner portrayed by Will Smith and his son was Jaden Smith. They struggled so much with financial problems that his wife had to leave her. From that on, they were evicted from their apartment and motel that they were staying in and left with no place to go.
Chris was selling bone density scanners for a living but it was seldom sold since it was costly and clinics were not interested in it. But when he sold one, it was not enough to suffice for the needs of their family.
He eventually landed in a brokerage firm and was given an internship. But at that time, he was still not earning, forcing him to still try to sell the remaining bone density scanners. It was a very difficult situation since he had to take care of his son while dealing with some life stuff.
After work, he would go to different clinics and after that rushed into shelters which they had to line with others that are homeless. There he would still study at night while his son was sleeping.
The day came for his final exams at the brokerage firm. As he was on the elevator with one of the examiners, they chatted for a bit on how he felt about the difficulty of the exam and how he struggled on answering the essay exam. The other guy was shocked upon hearing the essay exam and realized that he wasn't able to answer it.
The results came back and with God's Grace, Chris was fortunate to pass and was offered a job at the brokerage firm. From that they forward, he was able to lift their lives and started a brokerage firm of his own.
Fact: The Happyness word was actually from the daycare that his son attends to. He pointed it out to the maintenance guy and it was never corrected.
Why did I write about this?
Simply because I was inspired and had realizations about life. This movie made me realize that I should fight for my survival, have determination, and never give up on my dreams.
Despite facing many struggles, Chris Gardner never gave up. He pushed himself to have that life that he wanted for himself and his son. And with life's struggles, this only gives us a reason to continue fighting and to owe up to our childhood dreams about what we really wanted in life.
I highly recommend that you watch this movie.
Thank you for reading this! ♥️
Check out my previous blogs!
I'm Not Yet Ready To Take On A New School Year https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/im-not-yet-ready-to-take-on-a-new-school-year-b04b14a0
How To Shop On TikTok https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/how-to-shop-on-tiktok-e8a2f7d5
No One's Really Safe From Them https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/no-ones-really-safe-from-them-c3125d58
I Guess It's Not Just Money After All https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/i-guess-its-not-just-money-after-all-5b01f872
Losing Track Of Time https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/losing-track-of-time-a8c14d3b
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I'm Not Yet Ready To Take On A New School Year
I'm Not Yet Ready To Take On A New School Year
Professors usually expect their students to be ready on their first day of classes but for me, I'm not yet ready. For some of you who don't know or are new here, I attended midyear class which ended last Friday with an exam. Tiring right? Well, technically, my stress over that subject is not yet finished.
I'm still in doubt if I would pass that subject or not since my professors will be announcing the students who will take the removal exams. And the coverage? It would be a cover-to-cover which we call a do or die exam. If we don't make it to the cut, then, we need to retake the subject all over again from the very start with new classmates from a different batch.
My scores are in the midrange, I think I can pass the subject but I am still in doubt if I will make it. In fact, I'm still in the process of making my mounted skeleton as a project to make up for my scores. My professors required us to submit projects so that the scores that we will be getting from there will be added to our exam scores that will help it to reach the passing score.
For me it's a privilege to be required to submit a project because some professors don't give any more chances to their students and the last resort is giving them a failing grade or an INC/incomplete. I cannot focus on the new school year thinking if I would pass or not because I know it would be so much harder to pass to take the removal exams that have a cover to cover coverage.
Today, August 15, is actually the start of our first semester but as we all know, there's not much that is happening in the first week of the classes. There will just be chat groups and announcements to be made by professors. And it's also the allotted time to take the removal exam and to comply with the requirements.
I only have five subjects this semester and four of those are major subjects: General Veterinary Microbiology, General Veterinary Pharmacology, General Veterinary Pathology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Physiology. And my one and only minor which we call a production subject is Equine Production and Health Management. I don't consider these subjects as "few" since it actually requires a lot of time to study and to learn the essential information. Plus this is actually so hard to pass.
Hopefully, I will receive good news this week or next week that I already passed the subject so that I wouldn't have to worry anymore and get to focus on studying. I will highly appreciate it if you will include me in your prayers in passing my Anatomy 2 subject.
Anyways, may we all have a steadfast determination in our studies without compromising our health especially our physical and mental health. We can always have a sustaining energy to ourselves but we should also remember to take a break sometimes.
Padayon! May we all achieve our dreams! 🥳
Author's Note:
If you're my subscriber/reader for a long time, you know my drill already. I'm not sure when I'm going to be active again but hooray for a new blog! I missed you guys! Thanks for reading this!
Check out my previous blogs!
How To Shop On TikTok https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/how-to-shop-on-tiktok-e8a2f7d5
No One's Really Safe From Them https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/no-ones-really-safe-from-them-c3125d58
I Guess It's Not Just Money After All https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/i-guess-its-not-just-money-after-all-5b01f872
Losing Track Of Time https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/losing-track-of-time-19f4ba67
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/surprised-our-lolo-for-his-70th-birthday-ff105b5f
How To Shop On TikTok
Hey friends! In this blog, I will share with you how I shopped on TikTok. Just to clarify, the following tutorials are based on how I ordered.
TikTok recently launched its TikTok Shop in the Philippines a month ago. Based on my research, TikTok Shop held its maiden midyear sale in the Philippines during the 15-21 of June and up until now, it is still going.
The platform which was originally created for entertainment and for posting short-form videos, has now become an avenue for small and big-time business owners. From a platform being used to promote products to a platform that can be used to sell products online. Helpful right?
I recently ordered on TikTok and I'm going to share it with you at the end of this blog. For now, I will share with you how I ordered from the app.
There are two ways to order from shops, from (1) TikTok creators linking the products on the left bottom or (2) directly to TikTok Shops.
From links or thru the yellow cart
You can see on videos that there is a yellow cart on the left corner, it is a link of products. This is the easiest way that you can access the products that you want to order.
Directly from TikTok accounts of business owners
You can visit the TikTok accounts of business owners and you are going to notice a cart in the middle of their feed. This is where the products are posted. You can just easily scroll down on the products since it's formatted in simple rows and columns by twos.
After choosing what you want to buy, you can add to cart and check out in the cart. You can view the products that you added to cart by clicking the cart on the upper right of your screen.
Supposed that you have already ordered, you can view your order status in the inbox. Click it and there will be a confirmation if your order has been placed.
It is easy also to track your orders. There is a real-time tracker just like on the other e-commerce sites.
And that's it! It is just so easy to shop on TikTok. Although I must say that I have also had a hard time figuring it out. But no worries, I got you fam! Less hassle because you have already learned how to order from this blog.
Anyways, here are my recent purchases from TikTok. The first one is a yoga mat, I came across a video of it on my For You Page (FYP) and it says that it's on sale. I got budol and saw that it was only 70 pesos from the original price of 125 pesos.
I bought it because I plan to bring it to my dorm to use it during my exercises.
The second and last one is the Fairy Skin Sunscreen. I wasn't supposed to order this on TikTok, I originally planned on ordering this on Shopee. It's just that my Shopee app wasn't working that time and I just ended up ordering on TikTok.
I have been eyeing this sunscreen since there are a lot of good reviews about this product. And it's worth it for its price. My skin needs some loving and protection. Lol!
Closing Words
Isn't it amazing how a platform which was originally created to post videos has now become a platform to sell products? From business owners endorsing their products on the platform to selling it on their. It just amazes me!
Anyways, TikTok has a discount for new buyers worth 50 pesos and also, there are coupons available plus free shipping fee! If I were you, I would let this pass. Plus, if you have already ordered and you still want a 50 pesos discount, you can just create a new account. 👀
Tiktok also gives prices to those users that can invite other people to join the platform. They give off a certain amount or prices that you can cash out or shop on the app. Don't hesitate to use my code!
Invite code: BF34210971
Author's Note:
The tutorial that I gave was based on how I used the app to order. I'm not particularly sure if there is an easier way to shop. If you know, you can comment below! Thank you for reading this!
Check out my other blogs!
No One's Really Safe From Them https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/no-ones-really-safe-from-them-c3125d58
I Guess It's Not Just Money After All https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/i-guess-its-not-just-money-after-all-5b01f872
Losing Track Of Time https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/losing-track-of-time-19f4ba67
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/surprised-our-lolo-for-his-70th-birthday-ff105b5f
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/go-buy-yourself-your-own-car-4c666e91
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No One's Really Safe From Them
⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️: Sexual Harassment/ Sexual Assault
I got to hangout with my friends over drinks last week before I left because it was his birthday. There, we exchanged topics and the things that we have experienced. One of which is getting to experience sexual harassment/ sexually assaulted.
No one's really safe from sexual predators --- it can happen to anyone regardless of their gender. And this is not something to be easy with, this should be taken seriously.
Two of my guy friends shared their experiences with me while we were drinking. I'm not going to share it with you guys since it's their personal experience and I do not have the right to discuss it here. But I just want to share how I felt while listening to their stories.
I was disgusted by the things that were done to them. I felt sad. I pitied them. I can see in their eyes and the way they told me their stories that it was a horrible experience, and at that point, I just really want to hug them and cry because I am so sorry for them for experiencing that.
I was mad at the people who did it to them. Who took advantage of them. I love my guy friends so much that I even warned them not to be near those kinds of people again. It is just too sad that they still carry those memories up until now.
I have my experiences of being sexually harassed. It was terrible, I felt helpless at that very moment. And I can definitely share it with you guys since it is my own story.
I have had two experiences where I felt sexually harassed and assaulted. The first one was the time that I worked for the municipal mayor's office for my summer job. I don't know if I have shared it already here but it was the time when my co-worker was being too clingy and playful. He was so touchy with my body and it was an uncomfortable experience.
I know there are instances where guys would play around and touch each other's private parts in a joking way but it's not really comfortable at all times. I am part of a community where some people would see us as someone who would take advantage of those kinds of plays. But I'm not really that kind of person. Most of the time, I do not fight back and just leave the place.
The second and last one was when I used the public comfort room in the bus terminal. It has been my habit to pee before boarding the bus because I don't want to feel the uncomfortable feeling of having to pee while traveling to my destination.
I was already minding my own business when I noticed that the guy next to me was staring at my private part. Maybe some of you might think that I could just use the other urinal, but that time, it was so crowded that the gentleman's rule of one cubicle apart was not followed.
Upon noticing that the guy was staring, I hurriedly had to pause my own business and left the comfort room. I just moved to the other comfort room that was in the other wing to continue peeing. It was just too uncomfortable having been able to experience that.
Final thoughts 💭
Sexual predators are everywhere. Be safe and be vigilant at all times with your surroundings. Do not trust any stranger with your life especially in your most vulnerable times. No one's safe from them and you should always remember that.
Praying for everyone's healing who have suffered from this. Be strong and don't let what happened to you affect how you chase your dreams and how you see your worth. Your body is still beautiful. Your body is YOU.
**Author's Note:**
I hope this article brings life that men also experience being sexually harassed and sexually assaulted. Thank you for taking time to read this. Always be safe! XOXO.
Check out my previous blogs:
I Guess It's Not Just Money After All https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/i-guess-its-not-just-money-after-all-5b01f872
Losing Track Of Time https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/losing-track-of-time-a8c14d3b
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/surprised-our-lolo-for-his-70th-birthday-ff105b5f
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/go-buy-yourself-your-own-car-4c666e91
Extended Homestay! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/extended-homestay-bbe28ced
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I Guess It's Not Just Money After All
An open letter;
Lately, I have been inactive on both platforms or sometimes I'll read some articles and post on noisecash and never not know when I'll be active again. It has been tiring for me to take midyear class as we are conducting it in our department. Well, that's what I really wanted --- to go back to regular learning. But, it's tiring. The thought of not having an actual summer break makes me feel so tired and lonely.
I have been seeing my friends post online about their recent trips going to the beach, partying, going to Manila etc. And it frustrates me because I cannot do all of those now. My course requires a lot of time and in exchange it is to miss out on things, especially hanging out with my loved ones.
I really miss writing and connecting with you guys by posting on noisecash and commenting on your articles here on readcash. Both platforms have become my outlet to write my thoughts about things. But lately, I seem to not be as active as before.
To be honest, I have the time to write and post. But, I need to choose myself. I need to take a little rest to take a break from using my mind. I always think that I can just sleep when I have extra time rather than writing and connecting with you guys.
It's tiring. It feels like I ran out of social battery. I cannot force myself to write, comment, and interact with you guys because I do not want to be fake with my words and how I expressed myself. It's so easy to write a comment about congratulating you guys on your graduation even if I didn't actually read your work. It's so easy to just pick out the words that are from your work and paraphrase it just to seem that it was originally my comment. But it's not me, I don't want you to feel that I am commenting just for the sake of being active. I want you to feel that I am genuinely happy with your achievements, comforting with what you are currently dealing with, etc.
It's not money after all. At the end of the day, I need to choose from hustling, studying, and myself. At this point, I have reached the point where I do not want to force myself to write just because I want to earn. I know I can always return to this platform that's why I am choosing myself.
I am immensely grateful to you guys and to Rusty for still entrusting to me --- for commenting, liking, and upvoting. It really means a lot to me. I may have a lot of topics in mind right now, but not this time. As they say, there is time for greater things.
Thank you for reading this!
You can check out my other works by clicking the links:
Losing Track Of Time https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/losing-track-of-time-a8c14d3b
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/surprised-our-lolo-for-his-70th-birthday-ff105b5f
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/go-buy-yourself-your-own-car-4c666e91
Extended Homestay! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/extended-homestay-bbe28ced
That Was A Hell Of A Week https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/that-was-a-hell-of-a-week-96db2551
Losing Track Of Time
I have experienced losing track of time not just once but thrice in the past two months. I don't know what is happening to me but it's concerning me. Although it's not a big deal or any important occasion that I have forgotten but instances where I am not aware of what day it is.
I'll share with you in this blog about my three experiences where I lost track of time.
The first one is when I was about to leave the house to move into my new boarding house. Days before, I was already thinking that I want to give my Mom and Grandma a cake for their birthdays. Their birthdays are just one day apart.
I was low-key stressing out since I don't know where to get the money from plus I needed money since I have to buy some of the essentials for my new place. I had already decided that I will give my sister one thousand pesos to buy cakes for my Mom and Grandma. And then I realized that it was June 13. Hahahahaha! I was laughing at myself and also internally crying because I don't know what's happening to me to the point that I even forgot that it was just June that time and their birthdays are in August. Huhuhu.
I think it's because of the thought that I won't be there when they celebrate their birthdays.
The second one is when I went grocery shopping and I bought a pack of crinkles. I was already at my boarding house and I decided to have a snack. I chose the crinkles because it's one of my favorite snacks. Like usual, I looked at the expiration date. I saw that the expiration date was July and I thought that it was already not safe to eat.
I sent a photo to Ate Kat (my boardmate) and then she told me that it's not yet expired. "July pa baga" pertaining to the expiration date. And she told me that it's just June. Gosh. We just laughed it off.
The third and last one was when I was in the house. I woke up at around 7 am and got out of bed so fast and for some reason, I was looking for my clipboard in the pile where we stock our pillows. And after a while, I gained my consciousness back and realized that it was a Sunday. I dropped the bag where the pillows were and got back to sleep.
I really thought that it was a Friday since we usually conduct our laboratory exams during that day and we are required to have a clipboard where we put our papers.
I told Ate Kat what was happening to me and she told me that maybe I was just too stressed and anxious. I remembered the times where I lost track of time and I confirmed that I was really stressed out and anxious.
I cannot believe how being anxious and stressed at the same time can have an effect on my body. May this be a reminder for all of us to not forget to take care of ourselves. Take time to rest.
Author's Note:
Thank you for taking time to read this. I'll probably reply to your comments after a day or when I am already feeling well. I'm currently experiencing headaches right now and will mostly sleep the entire day and night.
You may check out my previous blogs thru these links:
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/surprised-our-lolo-for-his-70th-birthday-ff105b5f
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/go-buy-yourself-your-own-car-4c666e91
Extended Homestay! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/extended-homestay-bbe28ced
That Was A Hell Of A Week https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/that-was-a-hell-of-a-week-96db2551
My Cousin Graduated College! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/my-cousin-graduated-college-0961eb93
Surprised Our Lolo For His 70th Birthday
My Lolo, the sibling of my Lola (Mom's mother) will celebrate his 70th birthday in a few days. He was the one who became the father figure to my Mom and her siblings when their Dad passed away when they were too young. He gave their needs and sent them to school. As a way of giving back, my Mom and her siblings and also my Lola, takes care of him by giving him food and in so many other ways.
The whole family was out today and went to the resort that was two blocks away from our house. We went there solely because we wanted to surprise my Lolo and have his pre-birthday celebration. My mom and her siblings were so busy doing all the preparations. The youngest of them made the tarpaulin layout, my Mom together with my Dad prepared the food, and my Aunt who is the eldest bought a cake and shared some money for the expenses.
It was just an intimate celebration yet fun. My mom invited her best friend together with his husband and two of her kids. We also invited some of our neighbors who are dear to us but they didn't attend. Also one of my Aunt and her family was not able to go because she was busy with school validation.
Anyways, it was a fun celebration. We sanga happy birthday song, took photos, ate lunch, and swam. My aunt also gifted him a new phone. Sana all! Kidding! He deserves it. He had this phone for so many years now which I believe was just a hand-me-down from one of our family members. It wasn't really functioning well since it's old like him. Hahahaha joke! And so my Aunt bought him a phone that is from the new generation of phones.
After a while, I went swimming with my cousins and siblings. It has been so long since I went swimming since I was too busy with school. I enjoyed the water. Submerging my whole body on the water was very therapeutic for me. My cousin even said that I looked like a fetus from above the pool. Hahahahaha! But I loved it. It gave me time to do meditation while being submerged in the water.
It then rained while we were in the pool. Is there anyone like me who enjoys taking a swim while it's raining? It just calms me down. My body is submerged while the rainwater drips down from my body. Ahh such a lovely feeling for me. I remember the last time that I had that feeling was when we visited my Uncle in his house near the beach. It was really a lovely experience.
I then decided to go home since I was already bored at swimming. Fortunately, my brother agreed to give me a ride going back home. I left quite early. I think around 3 or 4 pm. I just wasn't feeling the moment anymore. I was just really thinking of laying down in my bed and watching TikTok videos on my phone.
I was about to take a nap when it rained so hard. I wasn't able to sleep because of the thunder sounds though I am not scared of it. It just disturbs my sleep plus the electricity was down and I have trouble sleeping when I don't have the electric fan.
Anyways, I'm ending this blog now by telling that I was the one who got surprised yesterday. I was not aware that there was a surprise that was going to happen since I was away from home. Hahahaha! Thank you for reading this! 💗
Check out my previous blogs!
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/go-buy-yourself-your-own-car-4c666e91
Extended Homestay! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/extended-homestay-bbe28ced
That Was A Hell Of A Week https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/that-was-a-hell-of-a-week-96db2551
My Cousin Graduated College! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/my-cousin-graduated-college-0961eb93
The Young Eagle Is About To Leave The Nest Once Again https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/the-young-eagle-is-about-to-leave-the-nest-once-again-8270d600
Go Buy Yourself Your Own Car
Commuting is somehow tiring and exhausting. We have to wake up early to catch the early rides to avoid the rush hour where a lot of commuters fight over vehicles just to get to their destinations. Some even have to line up to get a ride and in some cases, the minimum waiting time to catch a ride is an hour.
The transport system here in the Philippines is so bad. If you watch the news every morning and in the early evening, you'll see commuters queuing just to get a ride.
Anyways, let me share my experience yesterday as a commuter.
I rode the bus at around 10 am. This is the time where it is not rush hour and the buses are actually traveling slow. I don't have a problem with that since I am not in a hurry.
After settling down in my seat, the man that was seated beside me started complaining over the phone that the air-conditioning from the bus was not that cold. Well, I can attest to that.
I was already wearing my earbuds and after a few minutes, the man seated beside me started to argue with the bus conductor. I thought they were arguing because of the air-conditioning. The man was so angry and the bus conductor was in no way of letting it pass. They were really raising their voices.
My roommate whom I rode the bus with told me that the man seated beside me was angry. He can hear it from the back because of the loud voice. I asked him what the commotion was about and he clarified to me that the air-conditioning wasn't the problem. It was the bus stop. The man beside me was complaining that it was taking too long and he was in a hurry. That's why I heard the bus conductor telling the man that he should've been early and took the first trip of the bus.
The man beside me was so ridiculous and too petty! He even said that he took the air-conditioned bus to get to this destination faster. Lol! I was laughing internally when he said this. As if the air-conditioning has an effect on how the bus travels. Hahahaha!
As for me, I didn't even feel that the bus stop took too long. I was seated comfortably while using my phone. I just don't know why the man was so angry.
Clearly, the man who sat beside me was forgetting that he rode on a public vehicle where it picks up passengers from every bus stop and every side of the road. The bus driver and bus conductor were making a living out of their trip. He would have rode the van if he wanted to go to his destination faster or buy himself his own car.
I just want to say that we should be kind to the people behind the transport system, especially to the drivers and conductors. You can always take the first trip or be early if you want to get to your destination faster. Or if you're rich enough or have the money, go get your own vehicle.
Do not put up a show inside a public vehicle because you are not the only passenger. You may disturb other passengers who are taking a rest from their work etc. Go find a place where you can have tantrums.
Author's Note:
Let's not forget to be kind, always. Be sensitive of the situation. Thank you for reading this!
Check out my other blogs!
Extended Homestay! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/extended-homestay-bbe28ced
That Was A Hell Of A Week https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/that-was-a-hell-of-a-week-96db2551
My Cousin Graduated College! https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/my-cousin-graduated-college-0961eb93
The Young Eagle Is About To Leave The Nest Once Again https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/the-young-eagle-is-about-to-leave-the-nest-once-again-8270d600
Failed Attempt | A little bit of shopping | Celebrating my brother's birthday https://read.cash/@WanderingMedStudent/failed-attempt-a-little-bit-of-shopping-celebrating-my-brothers-birthday-f174410a
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