Self-care Friday

September 03, 2021

Hello! Let me share what happened today. Imagine this as an "A day in the life" content of a YouTuber.

Today has been a breather for me, a day for unwinding and prioritizing myself and my health. Although it's my Father's birthday today, I still opted to live the house for my follow-up check-up and besides, we're not going to sing the Happy Birthday Song or greet him the whole day. Lol.

I started preparing at around 10:30 am and took a bath. After that, I ate lunch and prepare the things that I am going to bring with me. I hurried when my Aunt was already on her motorcycle and keep shouting at me that I should move fast. I left the house without taking a final look at myself. My outfit was so simple yet comfortable, I wore a shirt and jogger pants. I also wore the rubber shoes that I purchased with the help of noise.cash.

My cousin told me that my outfit looked like I just arrived home from a sleepover. Hahaha. She's just not used to seeing me dressing simple--- I'm always overdressed.

I withdraw some money before taking the bus ride. I had $86 0r 4,300 pesos with me that I used to pay for my follow-up check-up and other purchases. Fortunately, I was able to take the 1 pm bus ride. It was an easy ride. Of course, I had my Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) moment on the bus. There was also a light rain earlier. A perfect element for an MMK moment.

I arrived at Legazpi at around 2 pm and I was starving af!!! Though I ate before I left. I immediately went to Graceland and bought myself some hopia.

After that, I went to the skin clinic. It was just a quick check-up with Doctor Jo. He was so nice! He could be my sugar daddy. Joke. He told me that I should still have to give him a visit at the end of the month or the first week of October. We bid goodbye and brought with me the medicines that he prescribed.

Since the hopia helped me deal with my hunger, I decided first to visit Watson's where I bought some of the essentials that I have been wanting to buy. I bought a toothbrush, aloe vera gel, and betadine throat spray. I bought the throat spray because I've been having a mild cough. It's quite expensive though.

I headed to SM Legazpi City to have my proper meal. I really wanted to eat at Jollibee but there were a lot of people at that time. So, I ended up eating at Bonchon. Since my friend told me, "Why would you eat at a fast-food that is also available in our home tome?" She had a point.

I ordered one piece of soy garlic chicken with one rice and Japchae. The chicken was so good and the Japchae was the complete opposite --- it was overcooked. Oh well, at least there was a guy in front of me while I was seated beside a couple. Hahaha. I stayed there for a while to digest my food and just enjoying my company. I don't really have an issue with eating by myself. It's my self-practice. After a couple of minutes of just sitting there, I decided to stroll around and do some window shopping.

Okay, don't get mad at me. I wasn't successful with my wisdom shopping, I bought 3 pairs of socks which cost me 230 pesos. It was on sale. The original price of it was 379.75 pesos.

I just kept strolling around and promised myself that it was going to be my last purchase. I even went to Miniso and Toby's sports and was able to stop myself from purchasing.

With all the walking around and window shopping, I decided to leave the mall. I usually go to the comfort room first before taking the bus ride. And this was so unexpected and traumatizing(?). I saw two guys doing something suspicious, with my two round eyes. Like you know the thing. I think I'm not supposed to tell this but I'm going to include this since it was the plot twist of my Self-care Friday. Here's the most nakakalokang part, the other guy was headed to my destination. He lives in the neighboring town and he sat beside me. Imagine, I was with him the whole freaking time before he finally took off the bus. Hays.

I arrived home at around 6 pm and took a bath and after that, I computed my total bill. It was a huge amount of money but I deserve to treat myself especially this week full of academic stress and my COR!!!

Anyway, if you want something that you've been eyeing for so long, then, go buy it. As long as it will make you feel good and you can make use of it.

Author's Note:

Thank you loves for reading this storytime, I hope you enjoyed this. Also, please don't come after me for strolling amidst the rising case of COVID. Naisingit ko na lang din at nandun na din naman ako.

Keep safe and healthy!