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@jasglaybam 15 October 2021

Thank you for the sponsorship sis @yhanne! I will do my best na di kita/kayo mabibigo,

@jasglaybam 14 October 2021

I'm planning to have our Trick or Treat in the house! 🎃🧚👻 October 15, 2021 How time flies. When I was able to finally get my daughter and live with her, I made up for the Halloweens that she missed in her life. Back in 2018, we went for a staycation in BGC so she can attend a Halloween Party in Telus, then we attended another Halloween Party in Ayala Fairview Terraces. We weren't able to celebrate Trick or Treat for the last 2 years because we had 2 little kids in the house and money has been so tight. But we're gonna have it this year because I wanted to organize a little fun for the kids(Thanks read for the tips!). 💀**First**, I got to plan how much my budget is for both the decoration, costumes 🧚, and treats. I told my partner we need to buy artificial cobwebs 🕸️ but he said, "There are cobwebs in the fishpond, or don't clean the house starting today. You'll have the perfect Halloween decorations". Goodness. 💀**Second**, I got to think about what the treats are. It has to be a little "healthy". I want to have mallows, some lollies, cookies, gummy bears or worms, and chocolate candies. Is 500 pesos enough for all of these? 🍬🍭 💀**Third**, I have to decide what Bam and Saoirse wear. I am thinking of angel wings for Saoirse since she's so cute. Bam wanted a witch 🧙 costume. I will check these costumes' prices in Shopee and then I will go from there. I watched Cocomelon with Saoirse tonight and there was a pumpkin patch. It gave me an idea of buying a squash for Bam and Cassie (their 2-year-old cousin) to experience their own pumpkin patch. I am just not sure if they can carve them and if the squashes are cheap nowadays. Then the kids will bring their own baskets for the Trick or Treat and go all over the house. Maybe a movie will do or a little game after it? I am just excited thinking how it will go. Bam and I will start drawing or making our decorations in the next few days. I will research some DIYs from the internet and share my ideas with her. We will then go to our favorite grocery store to check some good stuff for Halloween. It is going to be a breather for all of us and I hope we will have fun. Can't wait for that day! And of course, we'll say a little prayer for our departed loved ones. How about you guys, are you going to have your family Trick or treat? Do you have a favorite costume? 🤡👽 Thanks for reading! **To my awesome sponsors old and new: Thank you as always**🧡🧡🧡**, I owe you one.** **Ngotgot**, the fyrfinex ~~The lead image was Unsplash, the 2nd pic and content are mine~~.

@jasglaybam 14 October 2021

Sis, thank you for renewing your sponsorship @bmjc98.. More BCH for you!

@jasglaybam 13 October 2021

Aliens, silver tongue, fur, or scales..Would I rather? October 14, 2021 The joys of motherhood: staying up late after the kid has thrown tantrums for "me" time. It's tough especially when the baby's teething. So I'm now having my bedtime revenge procrastination and loosening up a bit by having these random "Would I" rather questions. I am familiar with these because my eldest, Elora loves the game. So here goes the questions: 1. Would you rather the aliens that make first contact be robotic or organic? Which would be less likely to wipe us off the face of the planet? I rather choose the first contact to be organic. It's a difficult question to answer but whatever it is, I want it to be nature-friendly. The organic stuff would less likely wipe us off the face of the planet. What do you think? 2. Would you rather lose the ability to read or lose the ability to speak? If you strongly swing introvert or extrovert, this might be pretty easy for you. I would rather lose the ability to read. Despite being an introvert, I would still love to be able to speak and sing. I can always ask questions about a particular instruction, or topic in a book or a magazine but losing my voice would be unimaginable. 3. Would you rather have a golden voice or a silver tongue? I would rather have a silver tongue because I am not good at persuading people. It will help me become influential and I could use it for a good cause, you know, like asking more people to plant trees, segregate their garbage, and be more responsible in the environment. 4. Would you rather be covered in fur or covered in scales? I want to be covered in fur rather than scales. I'd look like a cat or a dog, who doesn't love them? Perhaps you can then pet me lol. 5. Would you rather be in jail for a year or lose a year off your life? Is a bad year worth living or is better to give up a year of your life? I'd rather lose a year of my life because I don't wanna be incarcerated. I love my freedom. I'll then make up for the rest by living consciously and lovingly with my family and friends. It's not the years that count in life, it's the quality of life. 6. Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early? Feel rushed or feel bored. Make others wait or have to wait. Have a hard time getting a job or be constantly waiting around looking at your phone. Choose wisely. I would rather always be 20 minutes early because I value and respect other people's time. And I'm good at diverting my attention to something else that makes me productive. Plus, boredom breeds creativity. 7. Would you rather have one real get out of jail free card or a key that opens any door? One free crime of your choice or a life of limitless theft and/or espionage. Get in touch with your inner criminal. I think I've always been responsible so I would rather have a key that opens any door, and I will only use it for life and death purposes only. Can I use it to go to my dream beach destinations though? I wanna experience living in a luxurious villa on the beach. 8. Would you rather know the history of every object you touched or be able to talk to animals? Basically, the best veterinarian/zoologist on the planet or the most incredible archaeologist ever. I want to be able to talk to animals because I wanna know how they feel, and what they think about us, humans. We can learn a lot from them. 9. Would you rather be married to a 10 with a bad personality or a 6 with an amazing personality? I would rather be married to 6 persons with an amazing personality. But no one has ever fallen in love with 6 different persons, right? I might be the first one in the planet. If ever. 10. Would you rather be able to talk to land animals, animals that fly, or animals that live under the water? The most important question is, what would the conversations be like? I want to be able to talk to animals that live under the water because the ocean has not been discovered that much, unlike the moon. I would ask them if the aliens live underwater rather than in space, if they have really seen Atlantis, and if the Bermuda Triangle has some ancient creatures or power that can vanish any objects that come near it. 11. Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? Look at you, big shot, the World making way for you! I don't wanna stand in line again because it's so tiring. My feet always yearn for a massage whenever I do so, yep. 12. Would you rather spend the rest of your life with a sailboat as your home or an RV as your home? I wanna sail the world so yeah, sailboat for the win! Can we just remove the tidal waves or thunderstorm scene while I sail? I don't want to be involved with tragic events or horrifying scenes while on the ocean. I just want the happy ones. 13. Would you rather give up all drinks except for water or give up eating anything that was cooked in an oven? Food choice, or beverage choice, tough pick. I would rather give up eating anything that was cooked in an oven, rather than giving up all drinks except for water. There are other means to cook the food but water is very important, it's the universal solvent. And I can make iced tea with it! 14. Would you rather be able to see 10 minutes into your own future or 10 minutes into the future of anyone but yourself? Both would be pretty cool. Either one would make a great superpower. I would rather see 10 minutes of my own future, it could give me an idea of what I am doing right now matters or not then I can make some changes. Cool, isn't it? Friends, just sharing a piece of me and I hope you liked it. I am not pretty sure though if my answers made sense. Lol. Should you wish to answer these questions, feel free to do so by visiting this link. https://conversationstartersworld.com/would-you-rather-questions/ Before I end this article, let me share this quote by Mother Teresa **"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."** Let us share a piece of our positive self, who knows, we might make this world a better place. Thanks for your time. And to my sponsors, I owe you one. Ngotngot, the fyrfinex. Lead image from Unsplash.

@jasglaybam 12 October 2021

Am I ready for marriage? 💐💒 October 12 and 13, 2021 When I was a kid, I dreamt of wearing my beautiful wedding gown 👰 while walking down the aisle full of flowers. Then my groom will be waiting for me and we would vow to love each other forever💍. Then we will live happily ever after. And I woke up in reality: marriages are not made in heaven. Some of them are arranged, where the girl or boy would get rebellious and run away with the one they truly love. Other wives suffer from the scrutiny and manipulation of their in-laws. The Filipino culture is toxic and I grew up in a broken family. A night ago, I asked my partner, "Do you still want us to marry?", and he said, "Yes". "When?", I asked again. Then there was silence. He was sure of me but the million-dollar question is: am I ready to get married, is marriage for me? I don't know. But does my partner deserved it? Perhaps. **What are his qualities then?** *🤵* He is **loyal**- Fidelity isn't an issue with him. He never had a girlfriend for 14 years because he was "choosy". He doesn't play games and he believes in commitment. He **respects** women- He treats his mom with the utmost respect. He sacrificed his career so he could take care of his mom during her bypass operation and therapy. I believe how a guy handles his mother is a reflection of how he'll treat his woman. He is **hardworking**- He always does his best to provide for his family. He is good at managing his finances and is willing to skip meals or snacks so he won't ruin our budget. He is a **good** man- He is honest and is always truthful about his opinions and emotions. **If we're to wed, I want it in Starbucks Tagaytay. The motifs are maroon and dark blue. The guests are gonna be eating while we are having the ceremony and I am going to dance "Despasito" with my bridesmaids when it's done. I don't want hungry guests on my wedding day, by the way.** I am excited thinking about the wedding but am I really ready? 50/50. Why the hesitations? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ✨Because I expect too much and I don't wanna be hurt and disappointed over and over again. So that I could escape when I cannot take things anymore and I don't wanna be controlled or manipulated. ✨Because I don't wanna have baggage forever, just like my father to my mother. I don't wanna suffer. ✨Because I need someone to be stronger than me, not the other way around. I had been through a lot of battles already. But why should I marry? 💍Because my children deserve a complete family. 💍Because God blesses a good marriage. Because Mr. J is a good man and is gonna be a good husband for sure. 💍Because I can try my best to be a better mom, wife, and partner. 💍Because marriage is a partnership and I trust Kuya J and I can work it out. I should stop overthinking and pressuring myself for now. I am ending this article with a quote **“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.”** —Franz Schubert How about you, were you ready for marriage? Can you share some tips on how to have a peaceful and happy marriage? Do you think I should marry or not? Your honest answers and opinions are appreciated. Thanks for your time and your kindness, my friends. Please visit my sponsors' page, these guys keep me motivated. And I do hope I am still worth their trust and support. **Ngotngot,** the fyrfinex The lead image was from Unsplash.

@jasglaybam 11 October 2021

If I were a god😇🕎 October 11, 2021 A few days after my life has changed forever. Given the chance to become someone or something, what would it be? And why? If I were a god ✞ I will give Adam and Eve the free will to do whatever they want. Remember that they didn't know what was good and bad? I know God only wants the best for them so He gave them the Garden of Eden. I do think it's boring to just roam around or talk the whole day, every day. Despite living in a paradise. I mean, where's the adventure? So instead of giving the snake the chance to tempt them, I would have let them experience what it meant to live according to their will. And I would make Eve equal with Adam. Of course, I do respect whatever God did. I won't keep spirituality a secret to my children🕊 The bible didn't want the people to discover their potential as children of God. Please do not judge me or whatever, it's just that knowing what you can do with your spirituality was considered witchcraft. Everything is energy, right? What if the people from the old days knew that they have ☯️ chis? And meditating can give them some kind of cool abilities? Are you familiar with the scene when Jesus cursed the fig tree? It's the Maharishi effect, my friends. Since I discovered mine, I could stop a rain a few minutes after meditating or make a plant flower or bear fruit. (Call me crazy but I am not kidding) I will be a cool god. If you read the bible, He is a God of love, justice, truth, etc. And most people would think of Him as a strict God. So they tend to follow the bible in black and white, which is impossible to do so. I will be less strict, will be more of a Gen Z type, and just be cool. God is mysterious so we don't know whatever His preferences are nowadays (Just my own opinion). For me, you're cool Papa God. I won't end the world🙇‍♂️. The Earth is the coolest planet, and if I were a god, I won't end it. I will just remove a part of humanity just like Thanos. Only the fittest will survive and I'll do a reboot, a restart on everything. I believe it's already too polluted and too crowded so why not make a new beginning still here on Earth? I will judge people based on their conscience. No label or condition, my friends. I only want to see what impact you made while you were alive and if you lived a good life based on your conscience. If you were sincere in asking forgiveness before you die, I might give you the chance to enter heaven. Hell won't be a sea of fire and sulfur. Bad people will suffer by removing all the toxic in the oceans, planting more trees on barren mountains, plowing a desert, etc. Something that will make them productive.☮️☮️☮️ I will give mothers special powers. Mothers are the most hardworking people in the world so why not give them a treat? I will give them super strength so they won't get too tired doing all their chores and still have the energy to enjoy. I think that's fair enough. They also need to protect themselves from physical or emotional abuse, so yeah go mommas! I will grant each person 3 wishes🙏. Thinking about Aladdin? We are all dreamers, and hopefuls so why not grant each person 3 wishes? It doesn't matter what those wishes are, as long as it's for a good cause. The qualifications for the wishes are: it will help other people, nature, and your family. If the wishes turn you into a bad person, they will be forfeited. Being a god is never easy and I'm wondering what God is thinking about me right now. Am I going to be a good god or not? Share your thoughts and let's chat! This is my entry for the prompt #IfIwere, you can also join by: Writing yours with at least 600 words Tag @JonicaBradley and also Submit to Promptlyjonica community. https://read.cash/c/promptlyjonica-b4a0 I am trying my best to get back on track and forgive me if I am trying so hard. Thanks for being there. **Ngotngot** the fyrfinex💕💕💕 **Lead image from Unsplash.com

@jasglaybam 10 October 2021

My daughter and I had a great bonding time last Friday, the 1st. October 10, 2021 The nth time I attempted to write today. I know you can totally relate if your daughter is studying through modules. It's such a challenging thing to do but I chose the modules over the online class because my daughter cannot understand the Filipino language completely. She might get behind. I don't want her to just stare at the screen, clueless about what's going on around her. It happened when she was in grade 1. As a breather, we went out for a walk and a snack last Friday, the 1st of October. Aside from giving her a treat from time to time for a job well done, I am also giving her a 50 pesos weekly allowance. She can choose to either spend it or save it in her bank. After putting her mask on, we walked our way to the 179 grocery store. She was so happy being outside, she was running and singing, and laughing from time to time. I was excited too, so I took a photo of the first random flower I saw on the street. This is a white Santan flower. Do you like Santan? I do, it reminds me of my childhood. The flowers can be made into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or even crowns. We also sip its nectar. My daughter kept on asking where the honey came from so I wanted to show an example. She refused to taste the nectar from the Santan flower lol. I was dismayed. A few meters away, I saw this beautiful Gumamela or Hibiscus flower. It is one of my most favorite flowers, second to the roses. I love its variety. If you've seen a red like bloody red Hibiscus, you would be amazed. Then she saw a neighbor's house with that cute little white gate and white flowers so she volunteered to pose. We are just roaming around the vicinity so I apologize for her get up lol. That day, she wanted pink and red in her outfit. I gave away all her shoes because they didn't fit her anymore. She only has a pair of slippers now to use when she goes out. I bought her a pair of sandals but she didn't wanna wear them. And so we arrived in the grocery store. We bought some junk foods: Tortillos, Clover Chips, Berry Knots, Nagaraya, Snickers, and Zesto. I also tried the menu of the newest food house in the area. I had the gyoza and they were delicious. Bam is having a good time with her Zesto. She only ate 2 bags of Nips and then drank the juice. She was just worried because some people were around us so we seated somewhere isolated. We both enjoyed our snacks. My daughter has simple joys and appreciates simple things. I'm glad that I was able to teach her to live a simple, yet meaningful life. And I hope she won't change. We were only out for almost an hour and we hurried on the way home because it was almost dark. Then she saw blinking lights and said, "Mommy, they're not the police" and laughed. I panicked the last time we were out because I saw the same light and I thought they were the police. I was so afraid that they might catch us and make us pay 5,000 pesos as a penalty. There was no official announcement that time that the kids were allowed to go out and we had our walk. She remembered the last incident. I told her that it's okay now and I am not afraid anymore. I miss this kind of moment with my daughter and I want to do it again, every Friday, if we may. I remember her when she was so small, we would walk after school and go to our favorite store and she'll have some snacks and beg me to buy her a new toy. She's now so big, and so tall, and so smart. I love you, anak. This is my first article after my mom died. I wanted to publish this on the 2nd but I got so busy. I hope you're having a nice day or night my lovely read friends. Thank you for your time.❤️ To my sponsors: thank you for your trust and support as always❤️❤️❤️ **Ngotngot** the fyrfinex ** All images are mine unless stated otherwise

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@jasglaybam 10 October 2021

Aww another notif again about sponsorship renewal from sis @Bloghound..Thank you so much! I am so happy that I am still part of your list sis!

@jasglaybam 10 October 2021

Thank you for renewing your sponsorship sis @FarmGirl...I am honored to still be a part of your list...Chat soon!!

@jasglaybam 4 October 2021

Hello read friends, thank you for your condolences. I cannot stay online here on read for too long because I'm finalizing my papers to go home yay! I hopefully will be able to see my mother before she'll be buried. Thank you for the renewal of sponsorship @ARTicLEE, I greatly appreciate it that I am still on your list. I appreciate you guys!

@jasglaybam 2 October 2021

A tribute to my Mama Enda October 3, 2021 A celebration of her life for the past 65 years. Thank you for your sacrifices Ma It wasn't easy going to and fro Manila in a vessel. You faced storms, typhoons, and other calamities just to provide for us. You were a strong woman. You endured a lot of pain. And I admire you for that. Thank you for showing me courage and strength. Thank you for being my critique You didn't hesitate to tell me how you feel if you don't like what I am doing. You wanted me to always do my best but you never pressured me to follow in your footsteps at school. You believed in my capability and capacity. But you always proved your point when I am wrong. Thank you for accepting my imperfections. Thank you for being my friend You were not only my mother but you were my friend. You always laugh at my silly jokes and innocent remarks. I like it when you teased me to my annoyance. I will miss your laughter Ma. I am like you, I laugh in tears. I'm gonna miss sleeping beside you while I am smelling your armpit. Thank you for taking care of us You were not only a good provider but you were a good mother. You took care of us the best that you can. It may not have been perfect but you did what you knew was right. You did your best to become the best mother that you could be. You chose to take care of us rather than chase your own dreams. Thank you for being selfless. Thank you for being there for Bam when I wasn't around You knew I had to support my eldest child and you wanted to be there for the rest of your grandkids so you both went home to Mindanao. Thank you for all your sacrifices, Mama. We could never repay what you've done. And may God open His pearly gates and welcome you to heaven. You deserve to be there. I am sorry for my shortcomings Ma, I did my best. And I am sorry if I can no longer fulfill my promise to you because you got tired of waiting. I hope that you will find forgiveness in your heart. But I will do my best to be there for the rest of the family. Do not worry, just enjoy your new journey. Go be peaceful Mama. I honor you, we honor you As my mother, as a woman, as a daughter, cousin, neighbor, wife, friend. Thank you for all the moments you shared with each and every one of us. I wanna remember the younger, happier, the healthier you not your state before you departed. And I wish you're happy and at peace now. Goodbye Mama, I love you. Until we meet again. I would like to thank everyone for your time in reading my article. I appreciate everything. I am going to take a few days off. Take care, my friends. See you soon. **Ngotngot** the fyrfinex **All images were mine unless stated otherwise.

@jasglaybam 2 October 2021

And so Lucifer, the series, has ended. What did I learn from it? October 2, 2021 😇😇 I was tempted to watch Lucifer 😈 the series because of Supernatural. He was one of the villains of that series that brought so much disaster to the Winchester brothers. Are you familiar with Sam and Dean Winchester? How about Jack, Rowena, Crowley, John Winchester, and Bobby? Anyways, I had high hopes for the series, and to be honest, I was disappointed when I first watched it. There were lots of episodes about his therapy sessions with Dr. Linda Martin that became boring. But the episode and each character in the story did get better as the series goes by. How shall we describe Lucifer in the series? He was an angel who revolted against god because he was assigned to rule hell against his will. He also grew up without his dad which made him believed that he was unworthy of love. He thought that he was a monster hence his scary devil face. Until he decided to have a vacation and went to Earth. He gave what humans desired and asked nothing in return. He then met Chloe, the detective because of a crime committed against Luci's friend. Lucifer was first uncaring about how humans feel but he has learned to adapt and forged friendships with humans like Dan, Ella, Dr. Linda, Maze the demon, etc. He also learned humility and asked his dad to protect Chloe when she was in danger. And then he fell in love with her. I could say that Lucifer became the best version of himself in the series. What were the show's heartbreaking moments? When Charlotte Richard died My goodness, I cried a lot because I knew there was something special between him and Dan. Dan deserved a second chance in love but Charlotte was killed. One consolation was she was brought to heaven by Amenadiel. When Dr. Linda Martin almost died in the hospital after Charlotte shot her Everyone was panicking because she's everyone's favorite and the fact that a goddess wanted to kill her was nerve-wracking. I was painful to see her fighting for her. I couldn't imagine the series going on without her in it. I am glad they didn't kill her off. When Lucy had to go back to hell Charlie was almost kidnapped by the demons after finding out he was half-angel. They wanted to oust Luci and be replaced by Charlie. They were able to stop it on time but Luci had to leave Chloe for the greater good. I could feel how painful it is for Chloe to no longer be with him but they had to sacrifice for humanity. That's how to love people- we have to sacrifice, understand, have faith, trust, and hope. When Dan died He held on until Chloe arrived before we departed. I was crying because he left Trixie without a dad. I know how it feels to lose a parent. Here's what I've learned: 👼 **We all have limitations no matter how powerful we are.** Like Luci, even if he is an angel, he wasn't able to stop his friend Delilah from dying. We are only humans but we also have the power to think, to create, to dream: but there are things that we can't control. Let's do the best of what we can do and leave the rest to the One who knows it best. It will save us from frustrations and heartaches. 👼**Family does matter.** Family can either be by blood or by water. It's a special kind of relationship for us to love, trust, and be vulnerable with. The family will go through ups and downs but at the end of the day, we always come home to our family. So we should cherish our relationship with our family members, reach out and spend time with our loved ones. Let us not forget to say "I love you" because these three powerful words could change any circumstance. 👼 **Communication is the key**. Luci has his daddy issues throughout the series until god came down to Earth to see his sons. He always overthinks and overreacts. We are all like Luci, overthinking and overreacting will only add salt to injury. The best thing to do in resolving any conflict is to sit down and listen, then talk. I mean let's listen intentively and stop our defensiveness. I admit that I am guilty. Most of the time I don't wanna listen to any explanation, I just wanna defend myself which does not help at all. Thanks, Luci, I owe you one. 👼 **We don't have all the time in this world.** So we better make sure it is well spent. Let's not say "Oh, we still have tomorrow". It is not guaranteed, my friend. Some people die in their sleep. Let us make the most of our time, especially if we have kids. Let's prepare them for the world so we can peacefully rest when the time comes. If we do our best to raise them as responsible human beings and that they can take care of themselves when we are gone- then we are assured that we won't have to die worrying or get up from the grave because our kids need parenting. 👼 **We have free will, so let's use it wisely.** We can either choose to do good or become bad. And it does have a domino effect on everyone. Let us remember that we are part of a bigger circle and that karma does exist. Let's use our free will rightfully. It doesn't hurt to serve other people, to be selfless sometimes, and to pay it forward. Let us be kind and caring. Let us be responsible, let's help nurture nature and protect the animals. 👼 **Great friends are forever and let's not judge** Luci's great friend was Maze, the demon. I mean, how can you be friends with a demon? But he didn't judge her capability as a friend no matter where she's from. We should all be like this, friendships can come from different kinds of people. You'd be surprised, that sometimes those we think of incapable of good and authentic friendships are those who are labeled as "not part of the norm". For example, a friendship with a gay or lesbian. Personally, I have great friends from the LGBT community and I felt so much safer with them rather than a liar male boyfriend who broke my trust. So let's not judge that person whom we thought of as weird, you'll never know he or she might become your best friend for life. 👼 **True love conquers all.** Lucifer thought that he cannot love Chloe and he was unworthy. Therefore he could not say the words "I love you". And he was vulnerable with her but he didn't mind dying as long as Chloe lives. Chloe almost died a lot of times and Luci kept on saving her. Actions do speak a lot louder than words. And that's truly selfless love. 👼 **Let us try to always tell the truth, even if it hurts us and the ones we love.** Everyone thought that Luci was a liar but the truth is, he does not lie. He would always find out the truth by asking, "What is it that you truly desire?" to the suspects of the crimes. And despite disappointing the people around him, he was always honest. Let's learn to be truthful and honest always. There are times that we have to lie, but let's use those "chances" carefully. 👼 **We all have a purpose**. Luci dreaded torturing people from hell. He knew that it wasn't his purpose. He figured out what it was at the end of the series. His purpose was to get worthy people out of hell just like what happened to Dan. And brought them to heaven. We all have a purpose and it is our job to figure it out. So let's be passionate about one another until we know what our calling is. And no matter how small that purpose is, it is significant to the world. Lucifer was a great series and I respect how they wanted it to end with Chloe going down to hell to be with him. Have you watched it? How would you like it to end? What season do you love? Comment below and let's talk! `Please visit my sponsors' pages. They're awesome` ❣️❣️❣️❣️ Thank you for your time 💓💓💓 Ngotngot the fyrfinex 😷 P.S. What is it that you truly desire? Lead image https://lucifer.fandom.com/wiki/Chloe_Decker_and_Lucifer_Morningstar?file=Lucifer_and_Chloe_kiss.jpg

@jasglaybam 1 October 2021

Hello po, who has Coinbase? I got like 280 PHP of XRP sitting there for more than a year and I cannot get it.Kasi it is only 5 XRP and the minimum to withdraw is 22 XRP. Can we exchange? Like I send it to your Coinbase and you give me like 200 worth of GCASH?

@jasglaybam 1 October 2021

To my new sponsor @Expelliarmus30, thank you!!!!

@jasglaybam 1 October 2021

To my new sponsor @Expelliarmus30, thank you!!!!

@jasglaybam 1 October 2021

It's the first day of the month and since I didn't publish my achievement for September, I just want to say thank you again to my old and new sponsors. You guys are my inspiration. I would like to also say thank you to my new subscribers. I only got 30+ last month but now I have 50+...Thank you for believing in me, for your time and effort in reading my articles. I wish and pray that this platform will grow and thrive. May we continue to be supportive with each other. And more BCH for everyone! Let's pay it forward!

@jasglaybam 30 September 2021

Do you want to become Victoria's Secret's angel? September 30, 2021 "And now for the fantasy bra"...All eyes were on you while you're wearing the fantasy bra worth $5M with all the glittering stones and sparkling gold. The audience, especially the men can't help but drool and fantasize about your goddess beauty. While the women are either envious of your curves or excited about the tips and secrets you wanna share in an interview after the show. Do you wanna be Victoria's Secret's angel? Given the chance to become one, do you want to use an existing VS angel's body or just your own body? What music would you love to listen to while you do the catwalk? Any favorite singer or band? Well, in the first place, have you ever watched the VS fashion show? Like, even once? Since this is my article, let me be the first to answer my questions. I used to watch VS during my rest days (single mom days) and my favorite angels were Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima. If I become an angel, I want to have Adriana Lima's hot, athletic body but I wanna walk or ramp just like Miranda. I also love Adriana's complexion but I like Miranda's sex appeal. She looks innocent and sweet while Adriana looks are fierce and sexy. If I can be innocently fierce with an oozing sex appeal, I'm gonna be the most gorgeous angel in the world, the universe rather. I want "Party Rock" and "I'm sexy and I know it" to play while I am on stage. I want to have fun and enjoy wearing those sexy lingeries and my beautiful wings. Angel or butterfly wings? It doesn't matter, as long as they're not chicken wings. I want Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 to still be there and play their hits, serenading all the angels. I think they're an important part of the VS family already. I hope Behatti won't get mad or jealous of me if ever Adam drops his jaw when he sees me. I'm like an exotic girl, you know. And extinct too. Endangered as well. I don't have any preferences on the fantasy bra as long as I get to wear it. And I want angel wings on this one. In this picture, you'll see Adrian Lima wearing the fantasy bra. Who doesn't wanna wear the most expensive bra in Victoria's Secret collection? Not all angels got to wear that bra. It would be an honor for me to do so. I want my very first VS fashion show to be held in Paris, France. It's just the perfect place for me: it's romantic, the food is great, and Paris is the city of elegance and style. And I want the old angels to be there as well like Tyra, Adriana, Miranda, and Heidi to witness this amazing event. I look up to these women because they've made names for themselves after leaving VS. Sorry, my manager just called me and confirmed, I'm gonna be a VS angel! I wanna faint!! Like, am I just dreaming?? I need to end this article and go now because I'm gonna have my very first photo shoot. I really prepared for this moment. I had a strict diet and I even hired a gym instructor so that I could achieve a perfect fit body. My sacrifices were all worth it and my hard work's gonna pay off soon! I hope you guys can come to my first fashion show someday. Do notify me and I shall reserve a front seat for you. If you wanna try your luck, just: Go to the VS page and look for "Careers, then Modelling" Submit a 1-minute video about yourself Send 1 whole body picture And 2 pictures of you in your bikini Then Resume Just DM me in my FB account if you wanna also know how to make it through the rigorous application process. You might be the next VS angel! **I wish this is true but we do know I am just making this up.** This is my entry to the weekly prompt #Lies. Should you wish to join, the rules are simple: Join PromptlyJonica here https://read.cash/c/promptlyjonica-b4a0 Write anything on **Lies** Write 100% original content Tag @CoquiCoin How about you, did you dream to become a model? Or do you have a modeling experience? Tell me about it! To my **sponsors old and new**: THANK YOU AS ALWAYS! Thanks for reading. Cheers! Ngotngot 😇😇 the fyrfinex *P.S. Hope you enjoyed the last day of September 2022 my friends*. **Adriana's Pinterest pic is here https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/285415695110437377/ **Lead image -Miranda's image link is here https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/154177987216961652/

@jasglaybam 29 September 2021

My "totga", the one "that got away" story 💔💔💔 September 29, 2021 I don't know why but she was so kilig @YourGirlNana when we talked about "totga" or having someone that "got away". Sabagay, nakakakilig naman talaga ang mga love stories, lalo na yung mga bitin, ang mga hindi nagkaron ng label. Bakit kaya? This is a "totga" story of a boy and a girl who lived in different worlds. Not because he is a Muslim and she's a Christian because he's rich and she's not. Heaven and earth, oil and water: that's what we were. When I was in college, I belonged to a strict and conservative religious group, kind of like the Muslims. I think it's one of the reasons he liked me. I wasn't pretty compared to the girls on the campus, nor tall like a beauty queen, but I was popular and smart (daw). I met him when he became my classmate in one of my major subjects. He was tall, lanky, and had a fair complexion. He always wears his sexy smile, he's got dimples that made him look cuter. He's smart too, and he plays both basketball and volleyball. Let's call him Adi. Alam mo yung may "connect" talaga kayo? Like you both feel it but you just can't express what it is? That's what we had. I remember the time he looked at me while dancing during our acquaintance party. I was a sophomore then. I didn't mind it though. He gets whoever he wants, he's got the money, the influence, and the fame. When I was in 3rd-year college and he was graduating, the cheerleader became his girlfriend. We were on the same team, torture lang di ba? My heart sank, broke into pieces. When I saw them holding hands, I hurriedly crossed the road, almost hit by a car, and got yelled at by the driver "Dai, gusto ka magpakamatay? Ayaw pandamay!". The driver said I should not bother anyone if I wanna die. I couldn't understand the pain of what I've witnessed. Di naman kami, so bakit ako affected? Ay, may mali. But we did have our "moment". It was only me and him in the office during our sports fest. I was typing on the keyboard and he was sitting closely next to me. He put his arms around the chair. We were that close. I could feel his heartbeat, his breathing his masculine scent. I didn't want that moment to last. Only to be disturbed by his close buddy with an interrogating look. Why, oh why? I wish we could sit like that forever. I wish he told me how he felt. But he kept on having a relationship with other girls, he even got into trouble having an affair with a married schoolmate. Sigh... But despite the lack of conversation, I knew I was special to him. He often visited the campus after he graduated and even attended our culmination day. We still didn't talk about our feelings towards each other though. We only said our "hi's" and "hello's." Then came 2011 when we finally had the communication. We decided to meet at High Street, Bonifacio Global City. We talked about our college life, what happened after graduation, our classmates, etc. While we were sipping our frappe at Starbucks. He even asked why I am no longer conservative. Funny, he asked about my religion. Then we went to watch a movie. He proposed that we go to Saudi Arabia. I wasn't ready to leave the country. It could have been a wise decision. Then he said, "Our classmates are now married, have their families, and babies. We should make one!". I said, "Are you crazy? I'm not ready yet". He kept on talking about it just to confess that he's getting married in a week. The nerve, he even invited me. My heart got torn apart, again. I just didn't have the courage to ask him why he likes to hurt me. And 2 years after our first meeting, we went on a date in Glorietta. I had king crab while he was just looking at me while eating. We didn't talk a lot. All he said is that he liked my dress. I think I was manhid. Obviously he liked me, why on Earth would he spend his time and money with me if he doesn't? I was so tanga. And I wished I kissed him on the cheeks before I alight from the cab in Guadalupe. Who knows we might kiss on the lips. We still texted each other even after that night. He went home to Mindanao while I continued working at BGC. Then I decided to have my 2-day leave last September 2016. I told him that I'll be going home and we'll meet. So we did. We had a good talk and "alam mo na". He doesn't seem to be bothered about marrying and breaking up. It looked so easy for him. Maybe because they have divorce while we don't. He told me that he married a Christian girl and they have a daughter. But she left him and went overseas. He said that he tried his best to provide for his family but still the girl's family wanted her to pursue her career. He had no choice but to respect her desire. I was once again, hurt. I couldn't tell him how I feel that moment. I wasn't okay with him marrying. I felt like I was his mistress. I didn't care if they were separated. I wanted to fight for my emotions, for us, but I was afraid that I wasn't enough for him. That I am just a poor woman who adores him and I don't have any riches to show his family. My insecurities got the best of me. I wanted us to become a couple but it seemed like it's so chaotic. Was everything my fault? Should I have been open and honest? Do you think he might have wholeheartedly accepted my situation? "Take care of yourself", those were the last words I uttered before we parted ways. And we never met again anymore. 💔💔💔💔💔 I dream of him from time to time. I don't want to be called a cheater because I still think about another man while being committed. Maybe we need closure. We both need to move on by accepting the fact that there can never be an "us". In another life, maybe. And I am not sure if he is married but I am pretty sure he's got a son from another woman. He posted the baby's pic on FB. And I got my own family now too. I might not be married yet but I need to focus on the present rather than live in my past. I have to bury my "ifs" and "buts". And I got to let go and set free the memories with my "totga" because it's the right thing to do so. My friends, I am relieved that I am finally able to pour my heart out about this "love" story of mine. Thanks, @YourGirlNana because it will help me close this chapter of my life. What could have happened if ipinaglaban ko ang feelings ko sa kanya? How can I face his family? It really does matter to me, ayoko kutyain ang pamilya ko kahit mahirap lang kami. Or pinangunahan ko ba ang judgement ng family nya? How can I not? They are one of the most influential families in Mindanao. You be the judge. *P.S* *To Adi,* *I hope you will find the "one". I wish you all the best.* To my sponsors old and new: thank you very much, as always. To my friends and co-authors, I appreciate your time and your kindness. You all inspire me to do my best. Cheers, Ngotngot ❤️❤️❤️

@jasglaybam 28 September 2021

If I could have my own vertical garden September 28, 2021 The greenthumb in me. I love planting and gardening, it makes me feel grounded and happy. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. It's one of the things that I want to do that I will never get tired of aside from dancing. And being a green thumb makes me feel special and obligated to plant because I know I can easily make something sprout or grow ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Since the pandemic started, I've been dying to grow our own plants so we can at least save on buying some herbs and spices. So I planned on what to do with our spacious wall. The things that I need to start the vertical garden are: Money/Budget Plant pots Iron grid wall mesh Vertical hanging pot grid Hanging garden plant pockets Irrigation system Fertilizer injector Loam soil/potting mix Mulch Gardening tools Workers Since this area is the farthest and it is connected to my in-law's room, I'm gonna have herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint. For the ornaments, it will be some orchids and roses🌹. The herbs are going to be planted near the exit gate and the ornaments will be facing my in-law's room so that they can be relaxed while viewing the flowers. I can only imagine how nice it would be smelling the scents of these lovely plants that will also remove the odor in their bathroom while eliminating insects. My father-in-law planted a papaya tree which is now bearing fruit and he also has some orchids and I'm sorry I don't know what these plants are aside from the Mayana. I will add some more to his collection if I'd be given the chance. Maybe a dancing lady because it's one of my personal favorites. This wall is the second farthest so I would like to place lettuce. Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to maintain and it can be harvested within a month or two. Then I will add spring onions, peppers, and tomatoes. We have a variety of the Mayana plant, courtesy of Dad. And if you look at the wall, there's a climbing plant already. I wanna replace it with either cucumber or ampalaya. They used to plant ampalaya but it died due to poor nutrition. Or I will put some flowers instead since it's facing the kitchen. It will be a joy to see such beautiful plants in bloom while satisfying the tummy, am I right? Having a vertical garden won't be easy. First, I need to have the right budget. Second, I had to plan the design of the garden. I want to properly utilize all the available space. Third, I need to source out the tools and the plants. I want to personally see and choose what I am planting. Ayoko mabudol. Fourth, I need to repaint the wall. I want Earth colors, I might be disappointed if the white paint gets dirty. Fifth, I want to ensure that the people working to make the vertical garden know what they're doing. I have high standards when it comes to gardening so this one's not an exception. Aside from the hanging pots, I will also recycle some of our bottled water containers into vegetable pots. We will then have eggplants, tomatoes, and ampalaya. It's going to be a whole lot of work to make a sustainable vertical garden and I believe it's gonna be worth it. Vertical gardening, aside from aesthetics, is a practical solution to sustainability. It's not only economic but it also helps the environment by purifying, refreshing, and cooling the air. I can only imagine how nice it would be once the vertical garden is finished. My friends, since this is only an "If" I am not sure if this wish or dream is going to come true because the place isn't mine. But the future can be friendly, don't you think? **How about you, do you have a vertical garden? Or are you planning to have one? Just comment and let's talk.** **To my sponsors old and new: thank you so much as always!** **To my friends, thanks for your time and effort.** ~~The lead image was from Unsplash the rest of the images and content are mine~~. **Cheers mate!** **Ngotngot** 🌼🌺🌷🌹

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@jasglaybam 27 September 2021

The kids had a spectacular Sunday! September 27, 2021 Sundays are often considered a family day. Going to church is the first activity followed by a treat for the kids: either in a restaurant or a special home-cooked meal. Then the rest of the day will be for entertainment. In the province, it can either be a videoke or a movie marathon. And in the city, malling all day or just something to do at home. I haven't established an official family day with my family yet. Every day should be a family day but I think it's wonderful to have an extra special kind of day. A day that the kids would look forward to. Do you think it's an awesome idea, my dear read friends? We did have an adventure yesterday. The kids went out to play! Luckily, our vicinity isn't congested and my eldest's former school 🏫 is just near our house. My partner got permission so we could use the school's play area. I was happy that the kids got a change of environment- being stuck in the house for 2 years is not healthy for their social and mental development. The play area has a wooden boathouse with a little slide and a monkey bar. There was also a little seesaw. It was both the first time with my youngest Saoirse and her cousin Cassie to play so they were ecstatic. They loved the little seesaw so they spent most of their time riding on it. Then they slid and played hide and seek. My eldest, Bam ran around, climbed up and down the boathouse. She missed playing in the area a lot. I wish there were more toys in the area but the school removed them when they stopped operations 2 years ago due to the pandemic. The kids got tired from playing after an hour so we decided to go home. And my plan for their next adventure is either I buy them a kiddie pool or go swimming somewhere else. I will also see if I can save so we can buy an indoor swing. Thanks to read, I can now purchase things little by little 😊. I do feel lucky being a member of this platform. This pandemic paralyzed us from doing our old, normal activities but it doesn't mean our children should stop being kids. They're the most affected population. If you can bring your kids to a safe place to unwind like the beach, then I am happy for you. But for those who can only stay inside their houses like me or just go somewhere near and safe, let us get creative for our kids. **What do you think we should do next so the kids will have another spectacular Sunday? And how did you spend your Sunday with your family? Comment your thoughts and let's talk!** I got so tired yesterday and then we lost the internet for almost a day I thought I won't be able to publish today. Thank God it was restored 😅 And before I end this article, let me share this quote by Maya Angelo, " This is a wonderful day I have never seen this one before.” **To my visitors and co-authors, please do know that your time and effort in checking my write-ups are appreciated.** **To my sponsors old and new: you are the reasons why I'm still here. I am forever grateful.** **Take care, my friends. Enjoy the rest of the day or evening wherever you may be!** **From Ngotngot**❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ **Lead image from Unsplash **The Family pic and the rest of the content is mine

@jasglaybam 25 September 2021

I was very surprised to see a sponsorship from @King_Gozie, thank you very much sir for your support! I will do my best to share better write-ups and to pay your kindness forward as well. I appreciate you and the rest of my sponsors!

@jasglaybam 25 September 2021

My daughter was a certified Jollibee mini-manager September 25, 2021 Oppa ginoong Jollibee Bida ka sa mga kiddie party Bukod kang pinagpala sa mga tutubing lahat At pinagpala din ang iyong chicken joy na maalat alat And I do not mean to offend anybody's faith. This is for blogging purposes only. Who doesn't know Jollibee, my Pinoy friends? It's almost in every street along with its competition, McDonald's. It's one of the first few words a little child could mutter "Jabee, jabee"... Way back Summer of 2019, my eldest daughter, Elora joined the Jollibee Kids Club Mini Manager Camp for kids 4-12 years old. It was a 6-day workshop held at SM Fairview. The Camp aimed to teach children the value of teamwork, humility, responsibility, and excellence. We thought it's the best way for her to socialize and learn the Filipino language. She will also meet new friends. So we paid 650PHP for the uniform and the joining fee (inclusions were the kit, the eco sling bag, and the snacks for the entire duration of the program). Oh di ba, ang cute cute ni Ate Bambam ❤️❤️ The Mini Managers Camp Day 1 was all about introducing ones' selves. They also had an activity in which they had to make a house and write their dreams on it. Bam said, "I wanna become a pilot!". I am not sure where she got the inspiration but whatever this li'l girl chooses, I will support her all the way through. As long as it will make her a better person. You'll see in the picture that she made her first burger, yay! She told me how to do it: Wash hands first Put the gloves on both hands Spread the mayo on the first bun Place the beef patty on top of the mayo Cover them with the top or second bun She was really shy and I'm happy that she made a new friend. They also had a team activity in which they had to finish several puzzles. It was kind of difficult for Bam because she has challenges with the Filipino language. I was surprised because she didn't throw any tantrums nor got disheartened by the remarks of her teammates. Jollibee also showed up on their first day! They performed the Mini Managers Camp Song and Dance and the famous Jollibee dance, "Bida ang Saya". The kids went crazy lol and had so much fun. I am not sure what day this was but they were taught how to take an order and make the ice cream. She's one of the smallest in the group. As you see, she's obviously trying to reach the cash register. When Bam was done with her part, she kept on following the manager and host Ma'am Lynn for the free ice cream. The kids learn new songs and skill each day, especially when it comes to making the Jollibee foods like burgers, Jollibee cheese dog, and spaghetti. We get to eat the food afterward. I also participated in some of its activities and had a great time with my kid. I got to meet fellow parents and bonded with them. It was a nice experience for everyone. After the camp, I've seen Bam's improvement: she was more confident and she gets along with other kids better than before. She also experienced playing "Sisira ang bulaklak" with the group. Oh, and she learned discipline by waking up early so we won't be late. Bam felt like the 6-day workshop wasn't enough because she was having the time of her life. This picture was taken during their graduation day. It took place a month after their camp. Bam usually just wants to sit down and watch other kids participate in contests but this time, the 2 smallest girls in the group joined and even won! She was so happy meeting all of her friends that day again. And I was surprised that she had 2 awards, the hard work, and excellence awards. Forgive me for my curvaceous fats. I was emotional during the awarding. I never expected that she'll really put what she learned at heart. I almost cried too when they had their pledge, it was so touching. We got more than what we've paid for in the Mini Managers camp, really. There was an abundance of snacks, the activity tools were all available for everyone, and the management and staff were supportive. I was like, wow! Bida ka talaga sa Jollibee! We also attended the series of events of the Jollibee Kids Club whenever we can. Bam was happy meeting her newfound friends once again aside from learning new things. We even joined the Jollibee Trick or Treat 2019. Sadly there is no longer Mini Manager's Camp for now because of the pandemic. I even kept her uniform so that she can wear them again but she has outgrown it already. Maybe next time she and her younger sister can both join. As a parent, my child's welfare matters a lot to me. I will do my best to let her participate in anything that can help her become a better person. I want her to be conscious that she's a part of a larger whole and her role in society matters. I want her to be confident and at the same time, humble so she can lead when the right time comes. Ikaw, ano'ng kwentong Jollibee mo? It was "magastos" or costly for me because we usually go there hungry. So I had to buy my snacks from Jollibee, siya lang kasi bukas ng ganun ka aga. But what I loved was Bam's dad would go to SM Fairview to pick us up after the program and we'd go malling when he's not too tired from work. Here comes another weekend my friends and I hope you're chilling with your friends, or family, whoever they are. And I hope you'll click that like or subscribe button. Any questions, just leave me a comment and we'll chat. To my ever-supportive sponsors: thank you, as always! ❤️ **I owned all the images 🐝🐝🐝🐝 Cheers! **Ngotngot**🥰

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@jasglaybam 24 September 2021

What's your worst habit? September 24, 2021 Bloody Friday mate. Hey you! Whose you, me? Yes, you! I'm not so good at blog introductions but I hope this finds you well wherever you are in the world. I haven't been the full "me" after the jab, so forgive me if I'm just gonna give you some random stuff for today. Thought you might not be that interested, just wanna share a part of me if that's okay. So let's start... **What's your go-to dance move?** My go-to dance move is the square dance. When I was in 1st-year high school, our year-level dance presentation was the square dance. We had fun practicing and presenting it. It's one of the most memorable dances in my life. **What makes you cry?** Onions, dramas, a good scolding, and funny movies. I'm a cry baby. **What makes you cry?** Why are you asking me twice? **Do you have any nicknames?** Yes, the first is Glaiza. It's supposed to be my real name after Glaiza Heredora(?) but papa changed it. My other nickname is Ngotngot. **Who was your favorite teacher and why?** My favorite teacher is Ma'am Borja. She's so good at numbers that she can teach you how to compute Calculus without using a calculator. I enjoyed my Math and Computer Science major subjects because of her. **What is something you can never seem to finish?** Paying my debt. I stopped working about 2 years ago. I tried to go back to work as a "kolsener" agent but I got pregnant. **Who inspires you to be better?** My kids and my mother. **Have you ever saved someone's life?** Yes. She was a patient like me. They had no money to buy a bag of blood, no one in the hospital wanted to help even the nurses. So they were shocked when the patient's husband bought the blood for the transfusion. (Not bragging but a small amount, any amount would do. Nagloload nga tayo ng pangdata di ba or may ibang bisyo tayo. We can at least be humane sometimes.) **Pancakes or waffles?** Waffles from Starbucks. I miss it. **Favorite city?** Bonifacio Global City or BGC in Taguig, Philippines. Never been outside Pinas. **What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of?** Thinking that the 1986 EDSA Revolution was still during Martial Law lol. Sass Sasot was right, I should go back to school. **If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?** To fly. It used to be the ability to turn back time, not time travel but I changed my mind because of the pandemic. I wanna fly so I can travel without worrying whether I'll catch the virus and become the carrier. **What's your worst habit?** Cleaning. I still do it even if I'm already super tired or sick. I clean more when I'm not feeling well. **When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?** Money sigh. They think I'm a bank myghad sakit sa bangs. **What three words best describe you?** The three words to best describe me would be introvert, silent, snob. **What were you really into when you were a kid?** When I was a kid, I was into swimming. I love the beach so much that I spend most of my summer swimming with my friends. **Where is the worst place you have been stuck for a long time?** Fabella when I was overdue with my eldest. The nurses and doctors kept on shouting to their patients. It felt like forever. I hope they had improved now. Let me end this article with a quote “Knowing others is intelligence; **knowing yourself is true wisdom**. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power…” ~ The Tao the Ching These random questions from the random question generator are both intriguing and interesting. I should have tried it before para maiba naman 🤣🙈 Salamat kay Kuya Google di nya ako pinahirapan magsearch. How about you, do you have questions for me? Ahe. To my awesome sponsors: It has been an honor to be on your list. Thank you as always! I appreciate everyone here. **Thanks for your time.** **All images were from Unsplash.com Glay

@jasglaybam 23 September 2021

Itlog mo noy orange! September 23, 2021 2 days after I had my first jab. I was having breakfast when my mother-in-law asked whether I would like to have a hardboiled egg the next day so I said yes. Then I blurted out, "Itlog mo noy orange!". My parents-in-law laughed and my clueless partner asked, "How can an egg be orange in color?", we laughed even more... How did I get this funny statement? Well... Mindanao does not have a railway system so the most common types of transportations are buses and jeepneys. We have the planes though if one wants to go to and fro Davao and Cagayan de Oro. I am not sure if there are other local airports aside from these two. Zamboanga perhaps has an airport as well. But one thing is certain, local travels are definitely more fun in the Philippines. Because the buses and jeepneys always stop in the terminal. So, if there are 10 municipalities before your destination, you'll stop at all of them. And you get to travel with the fish and livestock like goats and chickens. So when a bus stops in a terminal, either to drop or take passengers, vendors would go inside. "*Itlog mo noy orange!*"...Someone who hears it for the first time will probably be offended. Please don't get mad at the poor manong or kuya. He's just trying to make a living.  The correct way to say it is, "Itlog mo noy, orange". It means "Do you want hard-boiled egg and/or orange. Without the comma, the statement's meaning is changed to "Your balls are orange", yikes..Who wants that?! Most travelers before were men so the vendors would offer the egg and orange to a "Manoy" or an elder brother. You know, hard boiled eggs are the most common food to eat while traveling. Orange as in Royal True Orange was its perfect partner or other "supdrinks"... Actually, someone joked about it on the bus when I was on my way home from Cagayan de Oro. When the vendor said "*Itlog mo noy orange*", a man answered "*Ngano kabalo man ka?*", means "How did you know?", everyone laughed. "*Juk ra oi, papalita ko bi*".."Just kidding, I wanna buy one". It was pretty fun witnessing how tired, working people are still able to create something positive in an awkward situation like that. And I respect and am proud of those terminal vendors. It isn't easy for them to chase buses and jeepneys while carrying their goods, do the sales talk, etc all day. I couldn't imagine how they'd feel if being rejected. They're the "*sige lang ng sige*" people. Amazing and inspiring individuals. **How about you? Have you seen how your local vendors market their goods in bus and jeepney terminals? Do you love traveling either via bus or jeep? Any funny stories to share? Comment down below and let's talk about it.** To my visitors and friends, please do visit my sponsors' pages and be inspired by their write-ups. To my wonderful and lovely **sponsors**, thank you very much as always! Cheers mates! **Jasglaybam** Lead image from Unsplash Vendor image from Mindanaonews.com https://www.mindanews.com/category/photo-of-the-day/

@jasglaybam 22 September 2021

I think I missed a lot :( I am only able to open the platform but cannot do much. I just got busy with the baby while still feeling the body aches. Hope everyone's having a great time wherever you are!

@jasglaybam 20 September 2021

I don't feel like writing today September 20, 2021 I just got my first jab. I am feeling okay, am glad I took the paracetamol. Oh, I just received a text from J & T that they're gonna deliver my Shopee order. Nabudol na naman ako. It's a happy budol naman. I don't feel like writing today. Because I have been thinking about what to write. Well, I do have several topics on my draft, I just don't have the will to do them. I mean, I can't fully express my emotions right now. Am I starting to become a zombie? Let me check myself first. Hmm, my heart's still beating and I'm conscious and sane. Thank God. Are zombies crazy? I first tried to write about this week's prompt called Lies. I did lie several times but I hate a liar. I don't like those people who love lying. It's toxic behavior. And then I tried to put several words in my other article, I just don't have the desire to do it. Where did my desire go? And I was planning to publish something about God. It has been on my mind for days, but I just don't have the guts to do it right now. When I am excited to write all I want to do is open my laptop and type. Recording my thoughts do not work for me. I am too lazy to journal as well. What's happening to me? Here comes writer's block. Should I check on some random questions? I guess it's fun. I've seen my colleagues here in read doing it. Maybe it's gonna be an ice breaker. I'm too serious. Maybe I can put some emojis here. Like these 🤣 when something is very funny, or 💫 when you bumped your head and you get dizzy. How about 🥞 when you're famished. It's not gonna be formal writing if I do so but having a little fun won't hurt. Am I bored? Maybe. I've seen friends traveling despite the pandemic and I'm like, why can't we? Despite this undesirable feeling though, I am glad that I inspired someone today. Yep, I had my second sponsorship. I believe in these ladies. Just like the faith and support my sponsors have given me. I do hope that I can be a responsible sponsor lol. Let's see in the next few months. Oh, the doorbell rang. It's the Shopee rider I hope and I'm wondering what the delivery would be. All 5 items were out for delivery. I shall find out. See yah, friends! **To my wonderful sponsors, thank you as always for everything.** **My dear friends, I have the kindest sponsors. Please visit their pages whenever you can and you won't regret it.** Have a great day, cheers!

@jasglaybam 20 September 2021

Got my first dose with Astrazenica. Nangangalay na braso ko tapos karga ko pa si baby. Nagbiogesic agad ako para di lagnatin. Sana wag ako masyado bugbugin ng vaccine, wawa si bebe if ever.

@jasglaybam 19 September 2021

Gotta hit the sack early because I will be walking in to get my first vaccine tomorrow. I will catch up with you guys tomorrow. Wish me luck! Enjoy the rest of the day!

@jasglaybam 19 September 2021

Coins.ph's implementation of new BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) resolution September 19, 2021 Gihangak kog buhat ani ba. How are you my read.cash friends? I hope the weekend has been less stressful now that the issue with noise has been figured out. Bless those hackers. I am pretty sure that this is just a coincidence. Two to three days ago, I just found out that my BCH tips from noise did not directly go to my wallet. I posted a status in noise about this, fortunately, it's not only me who has been affected by the situation. So when I logged in, I saw this message. It is a requirement to declare the funds coming into the coins.ph account. I religiously submitted the forms one by one. So if you have like 100 tips, you have to do it 100x. Good thing, I only had more or less than 20. What I did was: Clicked on the pending transaction Submitted my information. I chose "Sending to myself". It automatically filled all my personal details. The source exchange is "Other". Since I am using a laptop, it didn't give me the option to put "noise.cash" or "read.cash" after the "Other" option. But you will if you use the coins.ph app. Then I clicked on "Submit". I am a fast typer and I am getting this error "invalid request, user needs to submit ID" after submitting the forms. Just figured out I had to give it a minute or two before going to the next pending transaction. When I am done, the money will be posted into my account in an hour or two. True enough, I checked my email after an hour. The money was already there in my wallet. It's a bit inconvenience, really. And it gave me a headache. And then I transferred like $30 worth of BCH to my coins.ph account last night, I was worried that I might have an issue because read gave me an error. Thankfully, it was just a glitch. But what surprised me was the change in the coins.ph side. Just to be sure, I tracked the transaction in Bitcoin.com. And I thought that I will be receiving the BCH automatically into my wallet. No. There was a new process as well. Coins.ph is now tagging the transactions as "cash-ins" instead of "Payments received from External accounts". I wonder if it has to do with taxation issues. Anyways, here is how it looks: I was waiting for the $30 BCH as I've mentioned, while doing that I was exploring the dashboard just to see a "**payment confirmation**". Why would I owe coins a payment? I got nervous. I saw the amount of the tip and the amount of my read BCH. So I tried to process the smaller amount first and marked it as "**paid**". Then the status of the payment changed into "**processing**"..Hmm, I am impressed. Coins.ph was able to change their payment process in less than a week. Right now, instead of waiting for your pending tips or cash-ins, Coins.ph will put them in your chose wallet first and then ask you to submit all the details about that money. It's quite tedious to process the cash-in as a **pending payment** and submit the payment details in the **pending transactions section**. I checked the "Learn" more link below before submitting the form and I've found out from the Coins.ph update that **Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas** had this new resolution 1108 stating all companies that own cryptocurrencies should declare all their transactions. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Regulations/Issuances/2021/1108.pdf I totally get it, cryptocurrencies can be used for money laundering and terrorism so all transactions should be declared no matter how small the values are. Well, change is inevitable. We just have to adapt to these changes. But I do hope coins will find a way to make it more convenient for their clients. I am already thinking of changing my noise wallet but I am having technical challenges and I'm stressed out. I'll leave it like that for now. I hope this sheds some light, my friends. Let's try to make the rest of the day stress-free. It's Monday again tomorrow, it's modules time once again. To my new friends and co-authors, my sponsors are great people. Please have a look at their pages and read their write-ups. To my sponsors: you rock, thank you very much as always. **All images were taken from my coins.ph account **The BSP Resolution link can be found here. https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Regulations/Issuances/2021/1108.pdf Cheers!

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@jasglaybam 18 September 2021

I tried transferring my BCH to my coins.ph wallet and it gave me an error message. However, the transaction still pushed through. I traced the transaction, looks okay. I am worried about the platform and I do hope it won't be attacked just like Noise.