Random Items In My Shopee Cart
Did you know that before, my Shopee carts were constantly so filled that I couldn't add any more items? I enjoy exploring, adding items to my cart, and then purchasing them if I have additional money. However, after watching a random video in which she unintentionally checked out all of the items in her shopping cart, I learnt my lesson and will never longer add and add to my cart. If I mistakenly checked out everything in my cart, it will cost a lot of money and be a nuisance to cancel everything because once the seller sets the shipment date, it will not cancel at all. So I learned my lesson and now I don't put everything I want in the cart, but rather like the product and it will display on my likes. I only have items in my cart that I am very likely to purchase shortly if I have extra money.
I read sis @Jeaneth 's recent article regarding Shopee cart, titled What's In Your Cart? Reveal! Maybe I should show you some of the items in my cart. Haha. You know, I am so inggitera. https://read.cash/@Jeaneth/whats-in-your-cart-reveal-b2dfa105
Sun Expert Face Cover
I've been waiting for this to go on sale again because I really want to get it. I have an oily skin and often sweat, especially on my face, therefore this is ideal for me. We all know that the Belo brand has excellent standards in the makeup industry, and I'd want to try it on as well. I'll put the product's details below so you can see how fantastic it is. If I have extra money, I will definitely buy this one because I will need it when I come back to work shortly. It is light weight, simple to mix on the skin, and non-sticky, therefore it will be useful to me.
*A sunscreen and anti-aging lotion for the face that effectively provides superior broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays.*
*&bull, Provides superior broad-spectrum protection with SPF 40 and PA+++*
*&bull, Has Cell Protect ®, Technology, the natural cell shield that strengthens the skin&rsquo,s defense system while preventing accelerated premature skin aging.*
*&bull, Non-comedogenic, so it does not clog pores.*
*&bull, Water resistant.*
*&bull, Lightweight and non-sticky.*
*&bull, Immediate effectivity. Works as soon as you apply it.*
*&bull, Fragrance-free.*
*&bull, Paraben- free.*
*&bull, Expertly formulated, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.*
*Source:* Here https://www.watsons.com.ph/sunexpert-face-cover-spf40-50ml/p/BP_10084008
Wig Hair Extension
It's funny because whenever I see an article on going bald, I comment that I want to cut off all my hair, but I'm afraid it won't look well on me. I notice this, and I believe that if I try to cut my hair, a wig will be my savior when I go out with friends or when I need to go out. Haha. I know it's ridiculous, but I really want to shave my head and see how I look in that look. I'll place this order if I can muster the confidence to shave it.
Fresh Bamboo Tahanan
Are you familiar with this one? It is a Room & Linen Anti-bacterial Spray. Its objective is to make your room smell like a hotel. Haha. Kathryn Bernardo is an actress I know who uses this. I tried the Fresh Bamboo when I was at my mother's house, and I really enjoy the fragrance, but my mother does not. My mother complained that the fragrance was too strong, but I believe it's fine. When I'm in the province, I buy one again, but this time it's a lavender one rather than fresh bamboo. I observed that my Lavender one would run out sooner, so I added this to my cart again and will purchase if it runs out soon. I like the Fresh Bamboo over the Lavender, therefore I will get it again.
Samgyupsal Electric Hot Pot
My sister and I want to make samgyupsal at home, but we don't have an electric hot pot, so we'll have to get one soon. The product is great, according to the reviews on this shop, however I'm not sure if they send the best one when I purchase it. We ate samgyupsal last last week, but we weren't content with what they gave, so we're going to make it at home using ingredients rather than going out to eat. We can't order it right away since it's too expensive. *Kuripot po kami, opo.*
Catnip Biscuit and Cat Food
This one is for my cats, but I'll just get the small one because I'm not sure whether they'll like it. We feed them regular foods and do not buy cat food, so they are unfamiliar, but I still want to make them try. I tried it before the wet food, and just one of my three cats likes it, while the other two don't. I'm glad I just bought three packets of cat wet food before, but I'll try again this time. I want them to grow used to eating cat food since I believe they feel hungry while waiting for me to feed them at lunch. I usually got up late, and I assume they're hungry occasionally, even though I made sure they ate a lot at night. Can you recommend a store that sells nice cat food?
Closing Thoughts
These are the random items in my cart that I'm hoping to order shortly. I'm not ordering anything as much as I used to since I frequently run out of money on my Shopeepay wallet. Now, I'm not like that because when I read certain articles about saving money, I read that we need to save and avoid buying unnecessary stuff online, so I feel like I learnt something from them. Silly since the rider who is constantly bringing my orders is no longer always there at our location. Haha. He's probably asking why. Thankfully, I have avoided that unpleasant habit of mine, which I deemed awful when ordering items that were not necessary at all. Sheesh.
Thank you for your time!
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Publishing Date: May 17, 2022
Green Flags
When we hear green flags, we generally think of our significant others, but it may also happen in your family, friends, classmates, and many others as long as you are connected to them. However, it is most frequent in boyfriend-girlfriend relationships. I seen plenty of videos or postings on social media about people being proud of their partners because they are green flags. I too occasionally discover a green flag and occasionally a red flag on my partner, but I believe the green flag is bigger than the red flag.
Have you ever been in a relationship and thought the man you were seeing was a green flag? What do you feel when you feel like you're the most precious thing in his eyes and he wants to love and care for you forever? I believe it is perfect, and you must be in love with each other. Today, I'm going to highlight some of the behaviors your partner is doing to you that should raise a green flag. Let's see how much of a green flag your companion is.
**1. Not Comparing You To Others** -Your partner is a green flag if he or she never compares you to other girls or boys. When someone did it to me, I found it incredibly haughty. Don't allow others compare you to someone else; it's not acceptable because we're all unique.
**2. Know That They Are Not The Center Of Your Universe** - When your partner understands your boundaries as a girlfriend or boyfriend, it is a green flag. That is a good sign if he respects your own space in life and understands that it is not always about him. It is okay to open up to each other, but not to the point where you are no longer comfortable sharing everything with him.
**3. Willingness To Share Financially** - This one isn't required considering we shouldn't be reliant on someone else's money or wealth, but it's a green green if your partner understands your financial need and assists you financially. It's always the willingness, not the means to borrow or ask him to lend you money. I remember going to the city when my sister asked me to leave her house back then; my boyfriend and I had only been together for 4 months at the time, and he gave me enough money to go to the city. He never asked whether I had money and just handed it to me; he also never urged me to return it and just used it. Isn't my boyfriend a green flag?
**4. Being A Listener** - If your boyfriend or girlfriend is always listening to your life dramas and *chikas*, it must be a good relationship. It is a green signal if your special someone does not bored of hearing your stories, whether they are about your problems or your pleasant times in life.
**5. Enjoying Each Other's Company** - It's fantastic to know you both understand one other and love each other's presence. I believe that even if you are just two, you can be happy together.
**6. Makes An Effort To Get To Know Your Friends And Family** - It is a green flag if your partner enjoys meeting and being close to all of the people in your life. Even while my boyfriend is still courting me, my nephews like him since we constantly spend time together at home and he always plays with my nephews. They have more time than we do. Hakhak.
**7. Accepting Past Without Judgement** - We all have past experiences that some people find difficult to accept. It is a positive sign when your partner accepts everything about you, good or bad, without criticizing you. You don't have to hide your history, but you should discuss it with your significant other since you know she or he will never judge you.
**8. Admits Mistakes** - To me, the biggest green signal is admitting mistakes. It is difficult to apologize, but a partner who loves and cares for you will acknowledge when they are wrong so that the conflicts do not get more complicated and drawn out.
**9. Willing To Cope With Ups And Downs** - There are always ups and downs in a relationship. We just cannot deny that, and you must constantly work together to find solutions. If your companion chooses to stay with you despite your relationship's ups and downs, this is a major green sign. He is always able to mend your connection rather than end it.
**10. Affection** - Of course, all we want is to be loved. A genuine affection that can only be shown by someone who truly loves you and is not faking it. It is a tremendous green flag for me when someone wishes me success and is continually seeking for ways to be close to me. If your partner says you, "I love you," and then takes steps to express his feelings for you, this is a green sign.
Conclusion
How many of the 10 green flags listed above have you seen on your partner's approach to you? Are they all waving green flags? In life, we occasionally perceive someone approaching us with a green flag, but that all changes when the time comes. Sometimes a partner may show you a good side of himself and then show you some red flags eventually. I'm sure some of you may relate to this when your lover constantly gives you headaches and you simply sigh and tell yourself, "He wasn't like this when he was courting me." I hope we all meet someone who will act the same way he does when courting till you guys have been in a relationship for a long time and have more to go. We all deserve to be showered with green flags throughout life.
Thank you for reading!
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Publishing Date: May 17, 2022
Attractions: Are You Attracted To A Passionate Person?
I found this on Pinterest and think I might attempt it. It seems fascinating, and you may give it a shot if you're not too busy or don't have a concept for today. Simply indicate anything you find attractive in your personal choices. In general, as a woman, I shall refer to a guy in my answers, which you may read below. However, whether you refer to a guy or a woman is entirely up to you.
I'll add the unmarked photo below my answers for you to use, or I'll simply provide the URL and you can obtain the photo there.
Mark/Circle What You Find Attractive
Good Smile
I am attracted to those that have a good smile, whether they are girls or boys. If they have a pleasant smile on their face, it makes them more appealing. I also envy them since I can't smile because it makes me feel weird. Hahaha.
Understanding
I am attracted to someone who understands certain things. Right now, I'm thinking about my boyfriend; even when I fight him for no reason, or when I'm in a terrible mood and tell him I don't want to talk to him, he understands and gives me some space.
Good Cook
Who on Earth would not desire or be attracted to someone who knows how to cook? It appeals to me knowing they can prepare me a delicious meal in the future. Unfortunately, my partner does not know how to cook, or if he does, the food is not particularly tasty. Haha.
Looks
When I first meet someone, I can't deny that the first thing that attracts me to them is their looks. For me, it's not so much about the sharp nose and flawless lips as it is about how he appears overall and clean.
Passionate
I am very attractive to someone who is passionate about living a great life. It's as though he's constantly eager about his day and getting what he wants rather than being depressed all the time.
Funny
I adore funny men. Not always witty and making jokes, but the individual has my sense of humour. Ayoko naman sa lagi nalang funny sa lahat ng bagay, kumbaga may oras pa din para dyan.
Loyal
Of course, I am drawn to those who are loyal.
Creative
In every way, I am attracted to a creative individual. In my situation, I enjoy it when I ask them for support on something I'm working on and they come up with a better idea; it makes them more appealing to me. Seriously, I lack creativity.
Optimistic
I'm interested in someone who is optimistic. I despise it when individuals are always pessimistic, even when they have a better chance of winning or receiving certain things. I appreciate it when someone is enthusiastic enough to cheer me on while I'm discouraged.
Protective
My boyfriend is indeed protective, for I am strongly attracted to him. Haha. Not overprotective in the sense that he will not allow me to make my own decisions, but just enough to make me feel that he cares about me.
Sociable
I'm also attracted to those who are sociable. It appears that they will not find it uninteresting to mix with a different crowd in their life.
Caring
I am lacking in caring, thus I am attracted to someone who is caring. If I'm not incorrect, it's the same as a protective since it serves the same purpose for me.
Conclusion
Thank you for taking the time to read my article for today. I hope you are having a wonderful life and making the most of it. If you want to try it, feel free to use it and don't hesitate to tag me.
If you want to try it, here is the photo and the URL. (Source: here) https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/626281891944777902/
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Publishing Date: May 16, 2022
Miscarriage Is Not A Joke
I know some of my Filipino co-writers here know what this topic is about because we are all aware of the Alex Gonzaga situation as well as the election day. I'd want to prohibit my account from politics because I know we won't all agree on everything, but let me leave you one more topic with a tinge of politics. When I see her vlog with Zeinab, I just can't help but want to write about it. She told Zeinab, "Perhaps having a child is really lovely." That sentence is just simple, and even though she is smiling as she says it, I know she is grieving and still asking to God for a child. Alex Gonzaga is a Filipino actress, influencer, and YouTuber. She was known as the kalog girl or hilarious girl since her vlogs are lots of laughs that would brighten your day. Her YouTube videos are my go-to when I'm feeling lonely or down, and I'm never disappointed since they actually lift my spirits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6IVC8XALZo
I saw Alex's vlog yesterday in which she pays a visit to Zeinab Harake and her beautiful daughter Bia. We are also aware that Skusta Clee, Bia's father, cheated on Zeinab, which is a different issue that I will tackle soon. Zeinab is now a single mother, and Alex, as her friend, understands her sentiments. Zeinab just spoke about her miscarriage to her little son. She was 4 months pregnant, and because her elder daughter was not quite a year old, her womb was too frail to carry another child. It was difficult for her to grieve for her lost kid alone.
Alex Gonzaga posted a status to her official Facebook page last October 17, 2021:
*Hi. 2 months ago we found out that I was pregnant and 3 weeks ago, we got a heartbreaking news that we might be having an anembryonic pregnancy (blighted ovum). Our doctor advised us to wait for the process to naturally take its course. So we had to wait for awhile for the pregnancy to finally end before we can tell our story. The waiting and praying tested our faith and there were a lot of crying. Everyday we were clinging on to a miracle that an embryo would still appear but last Tuesday (Oct12), the Lord’s will prevailed and we finally closed the book of our first pregnancy. We share our story to give hope that in the midst of this pain and loss the Lord will always sustain you. To any couple who’s going through this or who might go through this pain, don’t ever lose hope. It’s not your fault this happened. At your own pace you can start to grieve and heal. Mikee and I held on to our Lord Jesus to prepare and help us accept our situation. He blessed us with a kind of LOVE that is ready to understand. We know that in His perfect time He will bless us with our ultimate desire. To our baby whom we almost had, thank you for giving mommy and daddy joy even for a short span. Lastly, thank you to everyone who gave us time to heal.*
Source: Alex Gonzaga's Post https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2028315547317685&id=843128259169759
My sister had a miscarriage as well, and it would have been her first child if it had survived. I witnessed her sorrow and lament when her baby died, therefore I understand Alex Gonzaga's feelings when her child died. Miscarriage is not a joke matter, and please do not use it against those you despise. Do not use it to start an argument with her since it is a serious subject, and the mother who hears this will most likely return to her despair.
This is the post of Alex after the election. Her sister is host of the President-elect Bongbong Marcos this recently election and we know a lot of people from different candidates have bashed them because of her decision to be a host and supporter of the said candidates. The post is a mere posiitive one if I am the one who will interpret it, she was just hoping that all the colors from election will be back to be okay but look what she got in the comment section:
**Source:** Here https://web.facebook.com/EllenDelValleMoon/posts/1142745599908482
There are many comments in that issue; if you want to view them all, go to Facebook. Look at how people use such phrases for the woman who had a miscarriage. It's terrifying to sit back and watch them do it. I understand how frustrated it is to realize that your candidates did not win and theirs did, but please do not spew such vitriol. Some individuals are excessive, and I wonder how Alex Gonzaga feels after reading those scathing comments. I'm sure her heart is still mending from the loss of her child because it was her first child, but only God knows what will happen next. I hope those who make fun of someone's grief have never been in such a horrible position. I was hoped they would beg God for forgiveness for harming someone.
Conclusion
Alex and Zeinab, as well as I and you, do not deserve to lose a child. We don't deserve to lose such precious creature, and only God knows what's really going on. I'm praying to God that Alex will soon have a baby; please, Lord, give it to her sooner since I know she's ready and excited. I also believe that not everything needs to have political topics. If the issue is politics, be sure you circle the topic into politics solely and do not include anything else. Furthermore, do not include politics in all aspects of life; we do not live just in politics; we also have lives outside of politics. I'm tired of it, but here is my centerpiece about politics and elections.
Thank you for your time!
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Publishing Date: May 15, 2022
Would You Rather: Serious Edition
Another day, another silly article. I'm in a fantastic mood today since I only have 5 days till I go for the city. I'm overjoyed because I know the data signal will be more consistently good than it is here in the province. What we do there with my mother will undoubtedly be shared here. Yey! I will definitely share with you if we go window shopping at the mall. Haha. We're not going to buy anything. We are broke. Hakhak.
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Would You Rather
**Source:** Here https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/15340454973136367/
**Never laugh again |** **~~Never use your smartphone again~~**
I'd rather not use my smartphone ever again. I can't live without laughing; it's difficult to cope with the world when there's no time to laugh. If I can't use my smartphone anymore, perhaps I should use my laptop instead. Haha.
**Be gossiped about |** **~~Never talked about at all~~**
Who on Earth likes being gossiped about? I'd rather not be talked about; I'd rather live in silence, as if no one noticed me at all. I despise it when people gossip about me behind my back. I'm not interested in being their *pulutan.*
**Forget who you were |** **~~Forget who everyone else was~~**
I'd rather forget about everyone else. Hello, it's already 2022; cease utilizing our own world for anyone; we have our own lives to live, and they also have their own lives. Try picking yourself instead of anybody else. I'm not suggesting you'll be selfish, but pick yourself for a while.
**~~Face you fears~~** **| Forget that you have them**
I'd rather face my fears than think they don't exist. How can I be strong or proud of myself if I don't overcome my fears? When you consequentially face your worries and convert them into your strengths, I believe it is gratifying.
**~~Be the sand castle~~** **| Be the wave**
I'd want to be the sand castle rather than the wave. I'd rather be destroyed by someone than be the one who destroys them.
**~~Have a really nice car~~** **| Have a huge wardrove**
Both are unnecessary for me because all I want is a house and a lot. Haha. However, I would want to have a really nice car so that I may visit different places nearby. You've heard of strolling.
**~~Hear the good news first~~** **| Hear the bad news first**
I would rather hear the good news first than the bad news. If I receive good news, I will be joyful for a brief period of time and sad if I hear bad news. However if I get the bad news before the good news, I'll be upset even if the good news comes later.
**Not be able to stop joking |** **~~Not be able to stop being serious~~**
This is a difficult one to decide. However, rather than the other possibilities, I would prefer not to be able to stop being serious. It's fine for me to be serious since I'm used to it. Haha. I only joke around when I'm around my closest individuals in my life.
**~~Be healthy but look terrible~~****| Be unhealthy but look great**
I'd rather be healthy but look terrible than unhealthy but looks great. Yes, I am weighing the fact that I will look amazing, but what is the use of looking great if I am not healthy? I'd rather be this plump girl who hasn't been sick or had illness because I'm healthy and eat a lot of nutritious stuff.
**~~Lose your hearing~~** **| Lose your sight**
I'd rather lose my hearing than my sight. It is more difficult for me to be blind than deaf. Nevertheless, of course, the only issue is my hearing, not my inability to talk. Diba meron yung bingi lang pero nakakapagsalita, meron din yung di nakakapagsalita and nakakrinig at the same time?
Author's Note
Thank you for your interest! If you have the time, you may also utilize this type of article, and we'll see which one you prefer. Hihi. How are you doing? I hope everything is going well for you right now. I wish you all the best in life.
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Publishing Date: May 15, 2022
Business That Earns Passive Income
Shopee is not only a platform for me to buy things, but it also generates revenue for me with a small investment. I've been using Shopee even before the pandemic began, but I'm not sure how it works, and I end up wasting a lot of money on shipping and buying pricey items rather than getting the same quality at a lower price. I was once scammed of what I bought there as well since I don't know how the ratings are in 4/5 and I didn't read the reviews that they are fooling their buyers. Haha. Anyway, I've learnt my mistake and now read ratings and reviews before placing an order with a specific store.
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I also managed to avoid from purchasing anything on Shopee for a while since I am saving money and for other reasons. I really don't like the recent Shopee changes that require us to pick between two vouchers, free shipping or cashbacks, when before we could use both. I constantly look forward to their discounts and promotions of free shipping and cash back so that I may save a lot of money while purchasing what I want. But suddenly everything has changed. *Hindi na siya yung Shopee na nakilala ko. uWu. Hahaha.* But, all kidding aside, I don't want to buy stuff if I can't save any money because it's difficult to make money. I can't recall if I bought anything during the last sale, and as you can see, I didn't write about it. Haha.
Business That Earns Passive Income
I've been using Shopee's **mobile load** since last year. Previously, I just used it since it provided a discount rather than at a store with hefty charge fees. I just use it for myself, but after a few months, I told my siblings to ask me for a load if they needed it, and all they had to do was give me the exact amount without any fees. Before in Shopee, a 15 peso load had a 3 peso discount, so every time they ask me to load them, I get 3 pesos. That three pesos will add up quickly if it is consistent. Sometimes they want me to load them 50 pesos, but the discount is just 8 pesos because I can load them on Shopee for 42 pesos. Isn't it incredible?
I didn't stop there; I saw that I was earning money without putting in any effort and just by using my phone, so I notified my neighbors and my sister's coworkers as well. Because they are not relatives or family, I want a charge fee, just like other loaders. I charge 2 pesos for a 15 peso load, 3 pesos for a 50 peso load, 5 pesos for a 100 peso load, and so on. I truly did save from that since they usually make me load them.
And then, only a few months ago, they had a load deal with 50% discount in 20 pesos load, so you could purchase a 20 pesos load for only 10 pesos, and I always load my own number and hold it, and I only transfer it when they want me to. Like noise, they are always upgrading their methods of providing discounts, and you must figure it out if you want to save a bunch of cost. I usually examine it to see how I can save more money than normal.
Then, starting last month and continuing till today, instead of a 50% load in a 20 peso load, they are now offering a 95% load in a 20 peso load, allowing you to acquire a 20 peso load for only 1 peso. Isn't it amazing? I can assure you that merely loading saves me $30 or more every month.
I have 4 smart sim cards and 4 Globe sim cards. Because we can only purchase load three times in one device, I have borrowed other phones in our house, such as from my brother, sister, and nephew. So consider that I can purchase load three times in four devices, including my phone and the other three that I borrow to them. I'm not sure if I'm describing it clearly to you, but bear with me because I'm not very good at explaining things. Hakhak.
Conclusion
To simplify, I am providing you an example of how to discover anything in your path to generate money even with a modest investment and merely from the comfort of your own house. Even if my customers are simply my siblings, neighbors, and other coworkers of my sister, I may still make a lot. All we have to do is work intelligently if we want things to go our way. My neighbor always buys two Go90s for me every week, and it has been that way since then. And we add others as well, although not as consistently as my neighbor. Simply try this one, and it is your discretion or tactic on how to earn more and save from loading. I'm telling you not simply to share, but also to teach you on how Shopee mobile phone offers discounts that help us earn money. I also tell my friends about it because they have a sari sari store in their house.
Thank you for reading! Have you learnt anything from today's blog?
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Publishing Date: May 14, 2022
Pepper Is My Favorite Of All
Hello everyone here. I've been reading a lot of your articles recently, and it seems like you've been demotivated or struggling these days. I'm also having troubles and don't know how to get rid of it, but I want you to know that the Lord is keeping an eye on us. Whatever your situation is today, huge blessings are on the way. Keep going; you're already half way to the victory you desire. Do not surrender; let us fight this war together. If you want to chat to someone, my Facebook account is easy to discover, and I am approachable. Slide on my private chat, but don't ask for money because I'm now broke. Hakhak!
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It is part 3 of my blog from a few weeks ago about foods that I haven't uploaded yet here, so I revise it and evaluate my answers since my mood is changing, so my previous answer may have changed now. I am that type of person; my reactions to certain questions vary depending on my mood. So feel free to read it and let me know what you think at the end.
Random Questions About Foods
Which herbs and spices do you regularly cook with?
I often use pepper. It is my favorite spice out of all the spices and condiments available to us as Filipinos. I enjoy the dish with pepper on it. When I sprinkled ground pepper on the vegetables I prepared, my sister became enraged. Did you know what those veggies are? It's a *dinengdeng*. Haha. So you can imagine how upset she was with me at the moment.
What is the strangest food you have ever tried?
I don't recall trying any unusual foods. Let me think about it. Okay, I remembered my Auntie showing up at our house with a microwaveable container, and I was perplexed as to what was inside. It contains cooked rice, eggs, ground pork meat, raisins, and other ingredients. It appears like *embutido* because of the color, but unlike *embutido*, it has rice on it and tastes good. Yes, I could still taste it even if the texture and sight were not appealing. The flavor is okay but not delectable in my opinion. I'll never do that again. Haha.
Have you ever baked a cake?
No, I haven't tried baking. The problem is that I don't know how to do it and we don't have an oven or other baking equipment.
What food do you like to eat on your birthday?
Of course, Shanghai. If there is no shanghai on the table, we cannot call it a *handaan* or *palanit* in *Ilocano*. We usually make shanghai for special occasions, like as birthdays. That's what I'd want to eat on my birthday. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to prepare Shanghai for my birthday last April.
What's your favorite meal of the day?
Dinner is my favorite meal of the day. I'm not sure if it's only in our house or in yours, but whenever it's dinner time, we always have a plentiful and excellent food. Our breakfast is always leftovers from dinner, and our lunch is occasionally leftovers from dinner also, but it is sometimes foods from the market that we cook. But, yes, dinner is my favorite meal of the day.
Who do you usually eat meals with?
I normally eat alone because we don't eat together at our place. We only eat together as a family once in a while. I always eat my meals while watching vlogs in my bed.
Which is better: A picnic in the park or a meal in a restaurant?
I'll go with a restaurant meal. I always have picnics in parks or other public settings, and it's different when I eat inside a restaurant. Now I'm thinking which restaurant would be the best spot to go after I get my money. Haha.
Which one do you prefer: Cake or Ice Cream?
Ice cream! I enjoy the cake as well, but I'm not a huge lover of it. I prefer vanilla or other flavors of cake than chocolate since I usually have chocolate goods at home. I'm starting to dislike them, maybe because I get tired of eating them. Chocolate is widely used in many foods and flavors.
Do you eat leftover foods?
Always. We always had leftovers, and it was always our next food at the following meal, as we used to do. I live in a family where we occasionally prepare more than we need so that we can have leftovers the next morning since we are too lazy to cook breakfast in the morning. Another reason is that I always wake up late, and when I do, I'm already cooking for lunch.
Author's Note
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Publishing Date: MAy 14, 2022
Different Dishes That I Love Cooking
When I was younger, my mother would leave us and return in the evening because she had to work. My other older siblings are not at home; some are at work, and I remember my one sister being at my uncle's place since they are providing her with allowance to her schooling at the time. I, my father, and my youngest brother are always the only ones that live in the house, and because my father was addicted to alcohol at the time, I am the only one in charge of cooking. I only knew how to prepare rice at the time, which was occasionally imperfect. Haha. I believe it is determined by the type of rice used. I've only ever cooked fried foods like hotdogs, eggs, ham, and a few others.
When I was in grade 8, I lived at our Pastor's house. He gave me an allowance for school, but I had to live with them. Cooking is one of my daily responsibilities. I had no choice but to practice cooking at the age of 15, but I know I learnt a lot even if I didn't have a choice at the time. Life's difficulties may shape us to be good at something, thus I believe it is acceptable to be uncertain.
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I will now discuss many dishes that I enjoy cooking as well as how I prepare them. We prepare them in a variety of ways based on where we live and how our elder family or relatives taught us. Today I'm going to tell you how I make it or anything unique about it.
**Different Filipino Dishes That I Love Cooking**
Different Kinds Of Adobo
**Source:** **Adobo** https://www.latestrecipes.net/2009/08/10/pork-adobo/
In any case, who doesn't know how to adobo? Adobo is a very popular Filipino cuisine that we are always happy to have tasted by many tourists or foreigners that visit our country. I prepared many types of adobo, including my personal favorite, chicken liver and gizzard, as well as pork, beef, and chicken. I prepare them as if they will be dried or without broth or flavor; I just prefer them dipping in its own meat oil. The best way to cook is to boil and boil until the meat is tender and the broth has evaporated, then let the meat drain and sprinkle with chili.
Different Kinds Of Sinigang
Source: **Sinigang** https://panlasangpinoy.com/sinigang-na-baboy-with-gabi/
I think I have prepared every type of Sinigang found in the Philippines. I've tried with cooking sinigang na hipon, pork, fish, and even chicken. But I always like to make the pork one; all you need to do is boil until the pork flesh softens, then prepare the other spices and condiments such as onions, garlic, sinigang mix or natural types to taste it sour like tamarind or unripe mango or lime, and of course pepper and salt to give flavor. To complete the dish, I like to add tomatoes, long green chiles, spinach, or other green vegetables. I always add the sinigang mix last so that all of the other ingredients catch the sour flavor of the sinigang mix. After that, it's ready to serve with a coke on the side. Hihi.
Kaldereta
**Source:** **Kaldereta** https://www.casabaluartefilipinorecipes.com/2021/05/pork-caldereta.html
I first cooked this in my Uncle's house in Manila, where I was living prior to the pandemic for which I was working at the time. Seriously, I have no idea how to prepare it, but I have faith that I can and will follow the instructions on the internet. Fortunately, I prepared it so well that I still can't believe it. I used pork because we didn't have any other meat to use, such as goat or beef. I boiled the beef first, and then fried the potatoes and carrots in another pan. After that, I sauté garlic and onions before adding the meat and simmering it till browned or toasted slightly. I add all of the ingredients and condiments and set the fire to low. I add the kaldereta mix last and always taste it to see if it's good. I didn't watch it to add cheese, but because we had some in the fridge, I added a few and viola, it tastes better since we can taste a little bit of creaminess. It is unusual to make something for the first time and have it turn out so delicious. Well, depending to what they taste. Haha.
Chopsuey
**Source:** **Chopsuey** https://thisgrandpablogs.com/chopsuey/
Of course, I know how to make this because it is my favorite Filipino food at all times. Hihi. It is ideal to make this when we have chicken liver and gizzard since it adds a delicious flavor to the dish. If there is extra money, I will also add quill eggs. The main vegetable that is never missing while preparing this is cabbage. I love cabbage, and it tastes especially wonderful with chopsuey. I could eat this all day since it is both nutritious and delicious.
Bulalo
**Source:** **Bulalo** https://imjuvytorres.com/recipes/super-easy-bulalo-recipe/
Bulalo is a favorite cuisine of Ivana Alawi, a Filipino actress, YouTube vlogger, and influencer. I first saw her video on Facebook a few years ago, when she and her sister Mona were having mukbang with their meal Bulalo. Anyway, my method of cooking is standard, in that you boil the beef until it softens before adding other seasonings and ingredients. We usually include vegetables like bagiuo petchay, potatoes, and bananas (we call it saba). If you have additional money, sweet corn will add sweetness to the soup. Believe me, this one is delectable, and we'll need a lot of water to make plenty of soup. We always make this for dinner and eat the leftovers for breakfast the next day.
Conclusion
I'm not bragging or anything, but I cook a lot of different dishes. It's not like I'm boasting since it took me a long time to learn how to cook them. There are times when I fail to prepare a particular dish and my sister or other people who taste it tell me it is not delicious, but I use it as encouragement to learn more about cooking. I am proud that I have something in my life that I am good at without a doubt. So, if we have the opportunity to meet in the future, I would be delighted to make anything for you all, whatever you choose. I hope you enjoy it soon. Hihi.
Thank you for reading!
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Publishing Date: May 13, 2022
Run Out Of Ideas? Answer This. Part 2
Annyeong! It is now 4 a.m., yet I am still awake. Haha. Remember how I said yesterday that I was on episode 5 of the series I'm watching, and now I'm on episode 10. So quick, right? I've been watching it since 11 p.m. and each episode takes an hour or more. It rained heavily yesterday around 8 p.m., and I could plainly hear thunder and see lightning peeking out the window, which startled me enough to quit browsing Facebook and go to sleep. If I'm not incorrect, I slept for more than 3 hours, and when I got up, there was no rain or thunder, so I decided to accomplish some of my tasks and prepare a cup of coffee. I'm working on my task while drinking coffee and watching a series on my side table. Working at night is particularly pleasant since it is cool and quiet.
Another set of Random Questions to answer this time. Click here to read Part 1 of this series. I'm planning to continue, and I hope you enjoy it.
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Random Questions
**Would you ever marry someone for their money?**
When I was young, I always thought I'd marry a foreigner because that's what I heard others say, as if marrying a foreigner meant you'd be rich, but that's all changed now. I'm not being fake or anything, but it ages that desire of mine. So, if I have the opportunity to meet someone I like who is also wealthy, I will take it; but, if that person is a horrible person whom I despise, even if he is wealthy, I will not choose him. In summary, I will not marry someone for their money.
**If you had an hour left to live what would you do?**
If I only had an hour to live, I wouldn't know what to do with it, and I could end up consuming them thinking about it. But if I knew when to commence that hour before I die, I may use it to engage in conversation to God. I shall beg for His forgiveness, even though I have done it before, but I want to ask for forgiveness thoroughly. I will also attempt to write letters to my loved ones as much as possible so that they can understand how I am feeling and what I want to say to them before I die. I want them to know that I cherish them and that no one will be held responsible for my death. It is simple to answer, but I know that if I have to face this sort of circumstance, I don't think I can do anything except pray and pray.
**Are you easy to get along with?**
Yes, I know that I am easy to get along with, but it all depends on who I meet. People, however, perceive me as a terrible person or difficult to get along with because of my face expression. Their first opinion of me did not persist because as I started talking to them, they realized I am not as rude as they perceive me to be. I will occasionally initiate a chat if I see them nicely the first time.
**What are your 5 favorite songs right now?**
When it comes to songs, I have a lot of favorites. It motivates me to complete my tasks; if I don't want to watch a series at a particular time, I will listen to music at a low volume since I am easily distracted and forget what I am doing. My favorite songs are as follows:
1. **Enchanted** *by Taylor Swift*
2. **Sign Of The Times** *by Harry Styles*
3. **Easy On Me** *by Adele*
4. **Deja Vu** *by Olivia Rodrigo*
5. **All I Ask** *by Adele*
**Do you still talk to your first crush?**
No. My first crush occurred when I was in elementary level, therefore I can't contact him. Although we are Facebook friends, I am unconcerned about it. It's simply a childish crush. When we were young, we all had crushes on good looking people. Am I the only one? Haha. But, no, I'm not talking to him right now.
Thank you for reading my article, and you are always welcome to try the random questions I find on the internet. I always look for questions that make me want to answer them, and I limit myself to 5 questions each day. Have a wonderful day, everyone.
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Publishing Date: May 13, 2022
A Day in My Life
Hello there! What are you doing? Let me share you about my day today. I awoke at 10 a.m. this morning and was able to prepare brunch for the family. I also awaken to notice that all of the ingredients for our dish have been prepared and I only need to cook it. So, once I make the rice, I cook the food. Our menu is called *pinakbet*, but the ingredients are incomplete; we only have squash, bitter gourd, beans, okra, and, of course, a little amount of pork to give it flavor. We did not include tomatoes since they are now too pricey; imagine paying 80 pesos per kilo in our neighborhood. Did you know that after toasting the pork pieces, I will add two teaspoons of *bagoong* to toast the *bagoong*, making it more delicious than usual? You should give it a go as well. Hihi.
When I complete cooking rice and dishes at 11 a.m., I soak my used clothing for washing after I finish eating my lunch. I set up and open my laptop to continue on my new series that I am now watching. When I start watching the series, I make my lunch and eat it while watching. Is it only me that can't eat without watching something? Haha. I think I'm insane.
My Liberation Notes
I'm currently watching this and have reached episode 5. I still don't grasp the main plot; it's hard to comprehend this story, but it makes me want to watch and finish it. It is a very serious story that generally occurs within the family. You know how siblings constantly fight one other, but not as much as in Reply 1988. This one appears to be quite serious in their life, as they live in the rural and must travel an hour and a half to go to work. If I'm not incorrect, they're in their 30s and 40s and still live with their parents. I might say that their lives are monotonous, and I couldn't do it if I were them.
This is what I adore about Kdrama series: they let us see all facets of their lives from their perspective. They may tell us about life in their country and how we can relate to it. For example, it is not only about the fantasy or ideal life of Koreans, but they also face uncertainties in life, making them no different from other countries. Actually, there are many movies and dramas that may open our eyes to a scenario and teach us lessons that we can apply for the rest of our lives. They keep putting out good stories.
I start washing my clothes when I complete my meals and watch one episode. It's not much, and it's only my shirts because I finished washing the shorts and others yesterday. I usually split them if washing them because I am more concerned with cleaning blouses so that even if you don't have perfume, you still smell great and don't smell sweat over time. I use two downy in my shirts and tops, but only one in my shorts and other things. I finished my laundry in an hour and chose to nap. I awoke around 3 p.m. and made a cup of coffee. It's my second cup of coffee today, and I'm still enjoying it. Haha.
I checked my Coinsph just to see that it has plummeted more, and it is currently in the 8K range. I regret checking it now since I am now unmotivated to accomplish anything. It's as if I'm earning and losing money at the same time.
After I finish this, I need to make rice and boil water for tomorrow. I only prepare the dish if my sister comes home from work and sees what I cook. She occasionally buys them cooked, but sometimes I have to prepare them myself. When I'm not in the mood to cook at night, I talk to my brother, and he cooks for me. As a condition, I will compensate him financially for his time. I did it not just to be lazy, but also to give him the opportunity to learn to cook. He will be 17 years old this year, yet the only thing he can do is boil water and rice, whereas I knew how to prepare different foods when I was 15 or even younger.
Thank you for taking the time to read my article again; I hope we are all doing well today, even if we have been feeling unmotivated over the last few days. Let's look for happiness all around us, okay?
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Publishing Date: May 12, 2022
Run Out Of Ideas? Answer This.
Before I get into my main point, I'd like to express my displeasure with how low the BCH is. I'm saving it for May 20 since I'll need it to pay for a bus ride to the city. I'll go to my mother's place so she has someone alongside her, as she's becoming older. But my wallet is red tide, and I don't think I'll be able to pull any money from it. I saw it last night at 12K, but it has since dropped to 10K. What is going on? If I'm not incorrect, this slump did not occur last year, but I now believe the adage "expect the unexpected and worst." Geez. What should I do? If I opt to cash out those, I will no longer take the money I lost as a result of the BCH's quick collapse. But let us hope that the rocket ship will be able to reach the moon.
Anyway, because I like answering questions and such, I'll create a lot of questions and answers portions in my profile, and feel free to snap some of them if you run out of topics as well. I want to write two articles every day, one of which will be this type of piece and the other on any topic that needs to be addressed. I will only answer 5 questions in a single post since answering more than that will take more than 3 minutes and readers may become bored.
Random Questions
**If you are in a bad mood do you prefer to be alone or be with someone to cheer you up?**
I prefer to be alone since being in a bad mood indicates I am unhappy or furious about anything or someone. I don't want someone to cheer me up, yet there are moments when I do want to be cheered up. But, for the most part, I like to be alone. People often misunderstood me when I said something harsh to them while I was in a bad mood. That's when people misinterpret me as the bad girl and the rude one. I was just wondering how people claim that when you say anything furious, people will see your true colors and forget the positive things you have done when you are in a positive spirits.
**What kind of parent do you think you'd be?**
In the future, I aspire to be the mother of two children, a girl and a boy, as well as the owner of five or more cats. I will be the type of parent that will support my children's interests in their own lives, but I will also keep an eye on them and advise and guide them if I notice that they are struggling or encountering hardship. I will be a cool mother to kids, assuring them that I will appreciate their perspectives and will not use the parent or older than you card to always be right for them. Now I can't wait to start my own family and make the most of it. Even if I am a cool mother to them, I will still have some rules that they must follow without conundrum. They can do whatever they want, but I will limit them because I know what is best for them, as the adage goes. Haha. I will also be a cat parent since I adore cats.
**Fave holiday and why?**
Of course, the Christmas season comes to mind. We can't believe that holiday, especially Christmas, is losing its soul in the world, but we're still hoping for a wonderful Christmas season in the future. It's still clear in my mind how joyful our Christmas season was back then, how we celebrated it when there was no pandemic. Even though I didn't always get presents, it was nonetheless unforgettable. Seeing beautiful Christmas lights and hearing youngsters and teens singing Christmas songs in front of your house is a rare treat these days. Not only that, but how people think about giving; there is so much give and take on that day, and it appears that they relish sharing their blessings.
**How long is the longest you had feelings for someone?**
Perhaps the one I'm with. I still like him the way I like him when we're just in talking stages. So maybe I've had feelings for someone for 3 years and 5 months. Hihi. I'm not sure if I'm genuinely in love with him, but my feelings for him are the same as they were in our first months together. Nothing changed, maybe the only difference is that I'm usually annoyed with him since he's so loud and I don't want it.
**Would you rather go to the movies or watch movies at home?**
What's the point of going out and spending money on fares and tickets to watch movies when you can watch them on your laptop or phone? I understand it's nicer and better to watch a movie in a cinema, but we may still think about how much money we can save by doing so. It's a good thing we can watch other movies or series on Netflix from wherever we are without having to leave the house. What do you think? Haha.
Conclusion
That's it for now; I'll respond further tomorrow. While writing this, I watched two episodes of season I'm now watching, and now I can sleep. I hope you like my blog; could you please share your thoughts? Hihi.
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Publishing Date: May 12, 2022
My Bitcoin App: Hacked or Nah?
If you remember, I just posted a short post seeking for help with my bitcoin app functioning suspiciously. I didn't know what to do because it was the first time this had occurred to me, despite the fact that I had been using the bitcoin app since last year. I was unaware of this application until I saw that when I cashed out my earnings in noise.cash, they did not display on my coinsph even though it took a day, which typically takes 4 hours or less. I asked my co-user on the said platform for assistance and how I might refund such revenues. Even though it does not display in my wallet on coinsph, the fund that I cash out was successful in noise.cash, and I feel as if I have lost it. Unfortunately, I am not the only one who is experiencing this, and they advise me to download the bitcoin app and import my seed phrase from my noise.cash, and then the money that I believe I have lost will appear. Since then, I've always used bitcoin as my wallet, and I've also imported my seed phrase from read.cash recently.
Returning to the main point. I requested a co-user with whom I am friends to cash out my earnings to her coisnph because I am unable to pay out to mine because I changed my mobile number on the app. I simply transfer $1 to ensure that I have entered her address accurately before sending how much I want to send.
To my amazement, instead of losing $1, I lost 1.54, and I wondered where the $.54 went. I was so astonished at the moment that I told her what had happened. She is also puzzled, so I attempted again to transfer, but this time it is only $.50, and we'll see how much I lost this time.
I transferred 0.50 USD but lost 2.80 USD, resulting in a 2.30 USD loss. I was worried about my wallet at the time. I believe my bitcoin app was hacked because this has never occurred to me before. But I'm foolish for discovering what's going on with my wallet, and I'm not pleased with losing those money, so see what I did again.
The past two transfers I made were to a co-user who I requested to cash out the dollars, so I decided to create a new wallet on my bitcoin app and send at least .20 USD to see what happens. I was thinking that maybe I used a different coinsph address than mine and they are incompatible, which is ridiculous because it is impossible. Unfortunately, I lost 3.91 USD instead of just .20 USD.
Do you believe I ended there? No, I'm dumber than that merely to figure out what was wrong with my bitcoin wallet.
I made another mistake. Yes, I made it again for the last time. I tried to send 0.05 USD to my personal coinsph address and was successful and again lost 4.13 USD. Wahhhh! I get what you're thinking, but all I want to know is what went wrong.
If I add up all the money I've lost, it comes to 10.88 USD, which is a substantial amount to me because I can't grab it off the streets or simply find it someplace.
To understand more, look at the screenshots I provided above. Every time I transferred, there were two recipients. The upper recipient is my own address, and the amount in that is what I only transferred, whereas the lower recipient wasn't mine, and that address is where my incomes went all this time. I also saw that the address on the down part was the same as all of my transferred history, so I assumed that my bitcoin had been hacked, so I chatted with the bitcoin customer support, thanks to @DennMarc for advising it, so that I could get back what I had lost. I contact the agent and continue to message them till I have a response to this issue. I submitted all of the screenshots and expressed my worries, but she merely stated that the missing funds were being moved to the second recipient, which is the fee. I am aware that the fee was stated prior to moving money to another wallet, which often just costs cents, but how come the fee was considerably higher than what I had sent to my wallet?
*The transaction fees can be very high at times and can easily cost $10 to $100 to send depending on the size of the transaction. Bitcoin transaction fees depend on the size of the transaction being sent, not on the dollar amount being sent. Sometimes it can cost more to send $100 than it does to send $100,000 and that's because the size of a transaction can be smaller even if the dollar amount is larger. You can also configure fees via app settings, but please note that the smaller fee, the longer the transaction processing time will be. Please note that Bitcoin.com doesn't control Bitcoin in any way. We also don't send, receive, or store any bitcoins. Bitcoin.com only provides links to sources that will help you open bitcoin wallets or buy bitcoins from other companies. We have nothing to do with Bitcoin transactions or fees.*
*Best Regards, Yulia*
This is the last message I received, and I think it explains why I think my account was hacked, but I refuse to consider it for this reason. But I can't do anything about it. Maybe I was too reckless about it, and all I can do now is accept it. What I did was cash out all of my earnings on my coinsph account. What I've seen is that when you cash out and there is a large amount of bitcoin left in your account, they take some and tell you that it was a fee, but when you cash out all, there is no fee taken from your account. So I learnt my lesson and cashed out all instead of transferring some and leaving some.
If you ask me if I've moved on, I'd say yes. Yes, but now I'm more knowledgeable than I was before. Even if it is every once in a while a disaster, there is always a positive aspect to it that we can learn from. I was simply being regretful about the dollar I lost; seriously, it will be my 5 days earnings in noise.cash. Huhu.
Thank you for your time! How are you doing today?
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Publishing Date: May 11, 2022
Prompt Questions About Money
Money is what we desire today and in the future. We can't deny that we all need money to buy food, clothes, water, and other necessities to survive on this planet. It is also used for our shelter, particularly for individuals who rent houses and rooms to live in; they must make money to cover the monthly mortgage payment. We also include our payment for WIFI if you have it at home, as well as your electricity and water bills. Those are required to be paid each month, and we need funds to do so. That is, we are working hard for money.
Let's attempt to respond to what I saw on Pinterest regarding **MONEY**.
***Source:*** here https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/422281204012555/
**Describe your relationship with money in five words or less.**
My partner In Crime
Haha. I'm not sure why I'm describing it this way, but it just sprang to me. I refer to it as my partner in crime in my connection with money since I am aware that money plays a significant impact in my decisions at times. Let me give you an example: when I order on Shopee, I first consider whether I have enough money to order, and only then do I order. Sometimes my money tells me that I should buy something because I have money. Ordering unnecessary items from Shopee is a crime for me, thus I suppose money is my accomplice. Haha.
**What was your money story growing up?**
Growing up, we were poor that we did not have enough money to put food on the table three times a day. My mother had to go work as a rice farmer at the farmland so that we have food the next day, and this happened when I was growing up. Even when I was in elementary school, we seldom handled money. I only have 5 pesos allowance in the morning and consider myself lucky if I receive 3 pesos in the afternoon allowance. My peers can afford the 6 peso biscuit, but I can only afford junk foods or occasionally sopas or lugaw because it was just 5 pesos back then. I had a classmate in grade 5 who had a lot of allowances since his father had a decent job at the time. That boy was so sluggish to finish his homework or when we needed to write what my teacher was writing and get it checked. That kid often asked me to write it for him and he would give me money in exchange, so I was usually writing two notes before. Previously, 10 pesos was plenty because it could be used to purchase food. And I'm still delighted and proud of my mother, and today I am glad that we can afford it and that I can afford to treat her.
**What does it mean to you to have "not enough" money?**
When I can't afford to buy necessities, I think I don't have enough money. If I needed to purchase food or pay the monthly electric bill but you couldn't afford it. I'm not striving for billions of dollars; I just want to be able to purchase what I need while also rewarding myself, and I'm content. It was heartbreaking to notice that your rice storage or container was nearly empty but you didn't have the finances to replenish it.
**What does it mean to you to have "too much" money?**
Simply put, when I can afford to spend more money and satisfy my expectations. If I can afford to try new foods, I will. If I can afford to give money to others, I can help them as well. We don't have to donate only when we have a lot of money, but we may still give more if we have a lot of money. I haven't had a lot of life experiences, but I'm still pleased since I still get money that I can utilize.
**What, to you, is the purpose of money?**
Money's function is to be used for living expenditures such as food, shelter, clothing, and other wants and needs. Money is not only for such needs, but also for paying for school so you can study and acquire a degree, and for purchasing plane tickets so you may travel across the globe. So, basically, money is everything we need and want on this planet, and its goal is to satisfy people.
Closing Thoughts
Since this post would be too long, I will continue with the other questions in the next one. To recapitulate, money is everywhere. People say that money is the root of all evil, and I agree that since some people do awful things for money, such as stealing, robbing, and kidnapping. Those are the unfortunate people, and instead of seeking for a good job, they chose the easy money but evil work opportunities. I don't think we can't criticize them when everyone is going through challenges but has decided to make a difference in their lives. Remember how those affluent individuals began as poor, so why should we defend those who choose to be wretched in their lives? I am proud of us for writing just for the sake of generating income. Salute to everyone here!
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Publishing Date: May 11, 2022
Today's Happenings In The Philippines
I slept late last night because I was watching the election results on livestream. I took a break from watching kdrama since I had something more important to watch. I was likewise concerned about the results last night, but seeing how several of my bets were in the top place let me sleep pleased late at 2 a.m. I was discussing politics with my friends, not only on a national level, but also on a local one, since we are concerned about who will sit as mayor and governor in our province, as they are the ones who will hold office, and we hope that they would provide economic advantages to all of the residents here.
I have time to go on Facebook and watch the people argue and say foolish stuff because they voted for opposing politicians. They also claim that God does not exist since He allows the opposing side to triumph, which is complete nonsense. Reading their posts gave me shivers and made me wonder how people could utter such things. They are also saying that they will cease praying to God for the time being, which makes me sorry for our God; it appears that they are abandoning God for this reason. Imagine someone demeaning their parents for voting for the opposing party and asking God, "Are you fair?" This is a far more revolting conduct. What is going on in the cosmos, Lord?
I also saw a post on Facebook about Alex Gonzaga, an actress, youtuber, and influencer, who tweeted, *"Sana lahat ng nag away ay magbati bati na."* Isn't this a nice message? She is only hoping for everyone to stop fighting, but some people have made outrageous statements. I watched someone say that she deserved to lose a child since she had miscarriage previously and lost her child. This type of behavior is so heinous and repulsive that it's difficult to justify telling it to someone. If you want to read other comments, click the link, and I know some of you will be upset.
*Source:* Alex Gonzaga https://web.facebook.com/groups/269442301328081/posts/641460074126300/
They are also attacking Robin Padilla for being in the top spot and I can't deny that fact but other people were being going to the flow and the hype. They are posting about him like he has done something horrible on them, same how they insulted Marcos before. We have the right to vote 12 candidates over the 63 candidates in the ballot and almost 25 millions have voted for Robin and do you think how those people voted robin? I did not vote for Robin and I also did not vote for Diokno for some reason but I am glad that Loren Legarda win also. She was the first one that I supported and I know she deserves it. Hihi.
To conclude, I understand that some of us are disappointed for different reasons, and you are valid. Your sentiments are understandable, but let's think about it from the other side and not only from your perspective. You may be wondering why they voted for him or her rather than him or her. It is because we have diverse life experiences. We all have various perspectives on the world around us. Because you support a particular candidate does not imply that you are smarter than them or that they are stupid. Let us just confront this era and see what happens. Remember when people were protesting Duterte's inauguration as President? People were heartbroken because he would now be returning to his home. He accomplished a lot for our country, even when the hardest period came, the pandemic. I wish our country may find another President like Duterte.
Thank you for reading!
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Publishing Date: May 10, 2022
The Art Of My First-Time Voting Experience
Finally, I voted for my chosen candidates today. I did not attend any rallies, but on election day, I did my part to support them. My heart is overjoyed but yet worried about the findings, which will be announced later or tomorrow. Now I understand the sense of accomplishment, as if you made a decision that you will never regret in the next six years. I was emphatic about who I would vote for, who are Bongbong Marcos and Inday Sara. I opted to vote in the upcoming election because I knew Bongbong would run for President, but I had no idea Inday Sara would run for Vice President. Even though I am not certain if they were allies, I still vote for both of them because I envision them working together for the good of our country, particularly the economy, without bickering. (You remember what happened to the last President and Vice President, don't you?) If the other party wins, I will still support and wish them well for the country. There is no use in shaming or vilifying them; instead, let us pray for their good intentions in our country.
May 8, 2022 Evening
When I asked my brother-in-law what time we would go to the voting place, he answered 6 a.m. since it would be warmer and there would be fewer people. I prepared everything in my bag for tomorrow. You may read my post about the election and certain procedures that will be very helpful to a first-time voter like myself here. Inside my bag, I have the paper they gave me when I registered, which has my precinct number, a valid ID, and a vaccination card in case they are needed. I also keep a ballpen, alcohol, and my phone. The rest are only for girls, you know. hehe. I prepped my kodigo for voting tomorrow so that I would not choose anyone on the ballot mistakenly. I also arrange what I'll wear tomorrow to save down on time spent getting ready.
Before going to bed, I noticed my cat sleeping happily on my lap, so I seized the opportunity to photograph him. He dislikes having his photo taken when he is awake, but now I have the opportunity. Isn't he adorable?
May 9, 2022 Morning
I awoke at 5:30 a.m. and immediately prepared myself by brewing a cup of coffee. I was thinking that there would be a lot of people at our voting station, so I needed to hurry because my brother in law had already done everything. We arrived at the precinct at 6 a.m., and it took me about 15 minutes to find my room. I proceed to the queue after getting my number, which is number one as my surname begins with the letter A. There are two lines for voters aged 18 to 59, and another for senior citizens and maybe other PWD voters. The queue I was in was so sluggish that even though I was only 11 from the front, it took me years to come to grips. The reason for this is that some parents acquire their children's numbers and line up, and their children will follow them even if they arrive late. I just saw two parents like that here. Another reason is the senior citizen; I'm not sure how they handle it, but what I observe is that they get 5 senior citizens before receiving one from the 18-59 year old lines, which is why it took us so long. Lastly, I saw that even in the senior citizen queues, some of them head to the first line rather than the last line since they had just arrived. Sumisingit sila mga vebs, kawawa naman yung mga nakapilang ibang senior citizen din.I'm not attacking anyone; I'm only sharing my experience as my first voter.
If I'm not mistaken, there were five poll watchers in one room, four inside and one outside. The lines were not as clean since some people were ditching and not following the lines. The poll watcher is too hesitant to instruct them to line up. I believe it is just a question of self-discipline, even if no one tells you otherwise. When they called me inside, I merely gave them my number, they let me sign the record book as confirmation that I voted, and they handed me the ballot. Before I begin shading circles, I check my kodigo that I wrote the night before to prevent selecting erroneous choices. After shading and double-checking, I insert my ballot into the machine and wait for the receipt to ensure that I voted for the proper number and name. I exit the room after they have inked my finger and thank the watcher who has accommodated me. Following that, I walked to my brother-in-law, who had finished first and was waiting for me outside. We simply purchase bread from the nearest bakery and return home. We arrived home around 8 a.m. It took us two hours to vote, and I hope they win this battle. Fingers crossed.
What was my feelings as a first time voter?
I am happy, in fact, I am extremely happy. I am overjoyed to have voted in this election, which has received the most attention and generated the most commotion. I hope the hate dies down once new national and local positions are established. It's funny because my friends and I didn't discuss who we would vote for, yet we ended up voting almost similarly. We just give each other's candidates respect and honor without questioning them. I feel family and friends are more important to me than battling each other over other politicians. Six years is way too long, so I hope we all voted carefully. Thank you hugely!
What are your opinions on the election?
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Publishing Date: May 9, 2022
Every Mom Is A Queen
Before this day ends, I'd want to wish all of the moms here a Happy Mother's Day. I know what you've given to all of your children, your sacrifices and unconditional love for them. I hope your children have sent you greetings. I hope they never forget your efforts to bring them to this world. Seeing how my Facebook newsfeed has transformed into greeting their mothers today, it appears that they have abandoned posting about politics. I'm proud of them for taking the initiative.
Since it is Mum's Day, allow me to tell you about my mother.
Mama Baby
This is my mother. Her name is Leonila, but I've always heard her addressed to as Baby. Haha. It's funny how even when my mother and father quarrel, they still call each other sweet because my papa calls him beh and my mama calls him deh because my father's name is Eddie. Haha. My mum is now 59 years old and will be a senior citizen this December, yet she still appears young here. So lovely. People always tell me that my mother is younger than me, huhu.
My mother will always be the most precious to me. I saw how she treated us and provided for us up until now. My father died when we were still little, so my mother has been our mama and papa ever since. She was the inspiration for me to undertake all of this and start a small business when she chose to build a little house in her province in Pangasinan, where she inherited a small piece of land from our grandparents. She intends to develop there as well as start a business, maybe a sari sari store. I also observed my mother being humiliated and belittled by our aunties, but she still let us know that we don't need to confront them but instead pray to God. *Ganon yata talaga mga tita natin kung ramdam nilang mas sagana sila saatin eh namamaliit tayo, mabuti nalang di palaban si mama. Pero kaming mga anak hindi ganon, subuka nila ngayon awayin ang mama ko.* My mother only knows how to pray because she doesn't want to fight. I recall my brothers bickering with my mother for selfish purposes, which irritates me. They have no regard for our mum. But, no matter what happens, I will remain loyal to my mum.
What makes me cry? My mother told me that if she becomes old, her children will abandon her or let her live on her own, which is not true. Because of my siblings' treatment of her, she believes we will abandon her soon, although this is not the case. I'll let her live with me till the end. I will be the one to support her, just as she has supported me up to this point. I adore and value my mum tremendously.
A gentle reminder to all the children out there to show their mothers how much they are appreciated. They are so precious that they demand care, just as they do today. It is now our turn to treat them as they treat us. Let them know we adore them and will try our best to make them feel that way. Allow them to feel as though they are the queen of our lives. Do not be selfish and regret when the Lord takes them from us so we will not see them forever. Mothers will never abandon us, even if the world does. The mother will never abandon us.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I know you worked well enough and continue to do well. I wish you everyone a long and happy life on Earth.
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Publishing Date: May 8, 2022
Election Day: Vote Wisely
Today is Sunday, May 8, 2022. Tomorrow, May 9, 2022, is election day. They proclaimed tomorrow a non-working holiday because the majority of voters between the ages of 18 and 65 are at work and must vote at that time. Most of us, without a doubt, are eligible to vote on election day and have the right to vote for whoever we wish. The election will begin at 6 a.m. and finish at 7:30 p.m. They have adjusted the timing to assist all voters, but it will still depend on your location and where you vote. One thing I want to emphasize is the relevance of voting properly in both national and local elections. Your vote, your duty; you are the only one who will be held accountable.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has friends on Facebook that constantly post their presidential candidates and argue with one another. I have batchmates that were once friends but are now rivals. They are no longer friends as a result of the election, which is rather concerning to me since why not simply vote for anyone you want and let them select whoever they want? If you persuade them to vote once or twice and they still refuse, just stop and find someone else to persuade. Do not engage in combat with them.
According to news reports, more than 65.7 million Filipinos have registered to vote in the upcoming election. Still, we cannot predict that all of those registered voters would vote on that day; we can only predict that 70-80% of the 65.7 million will vote, not all of them. Currently, there are 10 presidential contenders and 9 vice presidential candidates standing for office. There are 64 senate candidates on the ballot, but as I heard on the news, Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta has withdrawn from the candidacy. I'm not sure what the cause is, therefore I'm not going to say anything about it. There are 63 officials to vote for, but only 12 will sit in the Senate. Research well before voting for senators since it will greatly assist the President and Vice President in establishing what is best for the country. They should be on the same road and not competing with one another.
Because this is my first election, I've done a lot of research on how and what to do on election day. It's worth sharing it here so you're aware of the latest election reminders. I'll simply list everything I've acquired so far so that we can all vote tomorrow.
Time
Make sure you know what hour or go on time you will vote at. Do not be late.
Social Distancing
Due to the obvious pandemic and the fact that we are currently in crisis as a result of Covid 19, keep your distance from others. Because everyone has the right to vote, whether you are vaccinated or not. Just be cautious.
Things to prepare
Make a list of who you will vote for so that you do not vote for the wrong candidates. You must have determined who you would vote for and not merely think about it when voting.
Remember to carry your facemask as well as an extra in case you lose your facemask. You should also bring a faceshield if the moderator says so; simply browse the official page of your venue to stay up to date.
Bring your ballpen.
Bring at least one ID so that poll watchers can quickly locate your name and the room in which you will vote.
Bring alcohol or sanitizers for health purposes.
Do not wear the color of your chosen Candidate
Please do not wear the color of your presidential candidate to prevent disputes at the voting location. Wear a white t-shirt as much as possible so that they don't know who you're voting for. Also for your own protection.
Go to poll watcher
Go to the poll watcher and provide your name so that she or he knows which room you are supposed to vote in. Please bring your ID and registration card.
Check you ballot
Before you complete or shade the circles on your ballot, double-check that it is proper and accurate. There have been rumors that certain candidates were not on the ballot. The election for abroad Filipinos began on April 10th, and some of them have posted on social media that there are missing candidates on the ballot, so be sure to tell the poll watcher as soon as possible. There is also conjecture that certain candidates who already have a shade do not accept the ballot when there is already a shadow on them. There is also speculation that several candidates have already shaded their names in the ballot. If you see something odd on the ballot, please notify the observer.
**Cast your ballot**
Lastly, when you have finished voting, you should double-check your ballot. Put it in your folder to keep people from seeing who you voted for, then put it in the machine and wait for the receipt. Do not leave the room without your receipt to verify that you have voted correctly. Check that they are all complete and file a complaint if there are any problems or anything unusual.
After that, you're done. Congratulations on your successful voting!
Conclusion
That is what I have looked for in preparation for the election tomorrow. Consider carefully who you vote for and whether he or she would assist the Philippines. Remember to vote for the deserved Vice President as well. Whoever you support for President, let us also vote for his or her Vice President so that they can be excellent partners in helping us expand and strengthen our economy. Don't forget to vote for 12 senators, which will undoubtedly help them as well. On election day, I hope there are no disputes or problems. Despite the fact that we cannot deny or avoid it, I am still praying for a clean election day in this election.
Thank you for reading!
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Publishing Date: May 8, 2022
Prompt Questions: Get To Know Someone Part II
Hello! It is a continuation of my most recent published article from yesterday; if you want to read it, I will provide a link here. Prompt Questions: Get To Know Someone I'm writing this at 2:30 a.m. and may publish it as soon as I get out of bed this morning. I'm procrastinating right now since I'm supposed to be answering an assignment from a while ago, but my mind can't think well after searching and reading those lessons and still not understanding it. Anyway, it's not mine; I'm simply this so-called kind woman who is assisting this particular individual. Basically, this person is now resting happily, while I am still looking for an answer on that paperwork. But I'm not unhappy; I just like doing it and feel like I'm a college student as well. But there are instances when I don't understand it properly, which irritates me. https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/prompt-questions-get-to-know-someone-e310c29e
I'm still as chatty as ever. Hayst. Let's simply finish and try to answer these questions. Five questions remained after I addressed the five questions in my earlier posts. Please feel free to read it as well:
You and your best friend have a crush on the same, person, how do you handle this?
Believe it or not, but I had a friend with whom I developed a friendship after we both had crushes on the same person. Well, I don't know whether this good friend of mine has a crush on my crush, but we keep talking about him. She never informed me she liked the same person I did, and I only found out afterwards. Hahaha. But, in terms of how I'd manage it if my bestfriend and I both had a crush on the same person, I believe I'd be okay. After all, the choice will be made by the person we like, so we won't have to argue about it. If we have the same boy friend, I believe we will quarrel. If I sense that my crush is interested in my best friend, I'll go out of my way to support them. And if that guy is interested in me, I hope she respects that and stands by us.
When you are venting to someone do you want their advice or for them to just listen?
I simply want people to listen to me because I know what I'm doing; I'm just venting to you to relieve my anguish or unpleasant sentiments about that particular problem. Because I have my own decision and perspective, even if you advise me, I will not follow it. I'm not saying I don't need someone's opinion or advice; nevertheless, not everything in life is dependent on other people's opinions or advice; sometimes we can only assist ourselves to complete or solve an issue. So, listening to my drama is okay; no advice is required.
If you could be "voted the most, blank" as an adult, what would you be voted for?
I can't think of anything. Is it possible for me to be idealistic or only realistic? Haha. Maybe I'd be voted the town's most outspoken person. Hahaha. I am a very verbose person either in person or in writing, as evidenced by the fact that I always appear on your notification that there is a new published content. When I'm around my friends, I can't help but open my lips to chat. When I'm among people I'm comfortable with, my talkativeness always comes out.
Would you rather be called vain or insecure?
Both are terrible adjectives for me when we reach the boiling point, and I can't pick between them since I'm not vain or insecure. When we think about it, the two were a little too much for a human. But perhaps I'd rather be vain than insecure. I'm going to exploit that conceit of mine of being proud of myself for what I can achieve that other people can't. I'm convinced they have something I can't do, but I also have something they can't do. It's not just an arrogance or vanity; it is indeed simply being proud of myself.
All of the people you've ever loved are in one room, who do you run to? Who runs to you?
I'm going to run to my father since I miss him so much. It's been years since I last saw him before we took him to his final resting place in the cemetery. I believe he misses us all, especially my mother.
Obviously, the person who runs to me is my boyfriend. Subukan niya lang na hindi, charot. Hahaha He'll run to me because I'm not sure whether anybody I've ever loved still cares about me. Well, it's no longer my concern; all that matters to me now is my love. Haha.
Author's Note
That's all, guys. Thank you for taking the time to read my article. I hope everything is going well for you. Hihi.
**Previous articles:**
Prompt Questions: Get To Know Someone https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/prompt-questions-get-to-know-someone-e310c29e
Things You Should Never Stop Doing https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/things-you-should-never-stop-doing-a9791b37
This or That Sleeping Edition https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/this-or-that-sleeping-edition-b3fcb79c
Overnight With My Friends https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/overnight-with-my-friends-8722fab0
Choose Between The Two: Travel Edition https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/choose-between-the-two-travel-edition-a8ade534
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Publishing Date: May 7, 2022
Prompt Questions: Get To Know Someone
Annyeong! I was watching Tiktok when I realized I didn't have an article for today. Before I write anything here, I check my bitcoin wallet and coinsph. I'm extremely sad about the BCH's constant dip. Consider how hard we worked to get those earnings, and watching them lose motivates me to do the same. Haha. When will we see the green color move as if it were a rocket taking off? From April 22 until today, I lost more than $20 in revenue. My sister is upset with me because I can't lend her money because I don't want to convert it into fiat because the currency is in a slump right now. She hasn't spoken to me since yesterday, and despite the fact that I told her of the situation, she thinks I'm being selfish. I am dissatisfied with her actions, which has led me to hesitate to lend to her in the future. Hayst. I know we have financial woes, so I didn't buy anything from Shopee since I didn't want to cash out some of my coinsph. I lend them the other money I have because they needed it, but if I explain I don't have it right now, I hope they understand.
Anyway, let's just try to answer these prompt questions about getting to know someone again, assuming that someone is me, so here's my answer:
What is the first thing you notice on a stranger?
The first thing I notice is his or her eyes. If I could discover someone's demeanor just by looking at him or her, it would be the first thing I would notice, but that is not the case. We'll just notice it afterwards. Especially nowadays, when we are usually wearing facemasks and only glimpse the eyes of a few persons we meet in public.
Do you believe people can change?
Yes, the only constant in the world is change. People may change in their own manner, whether you push them or not; they will change even if you don't urge them to. People might go from being the bad guy to the nice guy and vice versa. You can't make someone change because if they genuinely love you, they'll change even if you don't ask them to.
Do you believe in marriage?
Yes. One of my dreams is to marry someone I absolutely adore and who adores me in return. Marriage is something we should plan for, rather than merely being married. And, of course, we should think about it a million times before deciding to enter this phase of your life as a girl friend and a boy friend. You must ensure that you will marry the girl or guy with whom you will share a home for the rest of your life.
You have a crush on someone, do you tell them or wait for them to come to you?
I used to have a two-year crush on someone. I've been messaging him frequently for the past two years, and he's always responded. He is a lovely person, so how come I have a crush on him if he is not a decent person, right? He knows I had a crush on him throughout those years since I was open to him at the time. One day, in December, I mustered the confidence to ask him whether he has feelings for me since I can claim that he cares about me or anything along those lines. I'm not just guessing here, but you know, girl instincts. Hahaha. In a mocking tone, I ask him, "Have you already fallen in love with me?" Yes, he replied. Hahahaha. "Yes, I already have a crush on you," he admits, but he must go for another region as a missionary. We also practice several religions. Even if I eventually discover he likes me, we can't be together for a variety of reasons. We're still Facebook friends, but we don't communicate anymore since he has a girl friend and I have a boyfriend once he returns from his mission.
If you have a problem do you fix yourself or ask for help?
I am not a needy person; rather, I am self-sufficient. If anything or a situation on me is in a state of disarray, I constantly fear that people would misinterpret it, thus I avoid asking for help. I'm afraid they'll perceive the situation from a different angle. As long as I can help myself, I will accomplish it on my own without asking for assistance. But, depending on the circumstances, there are instances when I ask help. Even if I seldom ask for their aid, I still tell my friends to ask me if they need me; I will be delighted if they ask for my help; I feel that I am not just a friend, but they may count on me.
Author's Note
Thank you for taking the time to read this. How are you doing? I hope we're all doing well today and tomorrow. May God bless you!
`The lead image was created by myself and edited in Canva.`
Publishing Date: May 6, 2022
Things You Should Never Stop Doing
I truly believe that life is too short and that you only have one life. Just do whatever makes you happy and satisfied as long as you are not hurting others. We may be happy in our own manner without harming or offending others. You have to think that no one ever regrets something at first, but always at the end. We constantly seem to be kicking ourselves for not going there, not doing this, not trying this or that, or anything along those lines. Do what is best for you, and you will advance in your personal growth. These are the things you should never stop doing, whether you are young or old:
**1. Never stop complimenting yourself.**
Do you, like me, enjoy complimenting yourself? If I can't obtain compliments from others on my growth and achievements or my physical beauty, I may praise myself. I can tell myself that I am genuinely worth it. You should never stop complementing yourself because you know how beautiful you are and if someone else can't see it, you still have you. If you truly love yourself, I believe criticisms or harsh statements from others will no longer harm you.
**2. Never stop dreaming.**
Dreaming is a mechanism for us to push ourselves harder when life throws us curveballs. Never quit dreaming if others are putting you to the test. Every time we get up in the morning, it is a reminder that there is another opportunity that we must seize in order to achieve our goal. When we dream and achieve our goals, we have a trying hard effect that we don't regret when we become older.
**3. Never stop believing.**
This is comparable to the phrase "never stop dreaming." We must never lose faith in ourselves. Believe that you can do it, that God sees your efforts and that He was simply waiting for the right time. God is preparing more than you can imagine. Believing is priceless; all you have to do is trust God and believe in yourself. You are halfway there; keep working and using it as inspiration to live your life.
**4. Never stop exploring.**
Travel and explore the world as long as you have money. There are so many lovely creatures waiting for you to come and see them. It is not just in another country, but you may also explore inside your own country, as I am sure every country has beautiful places and people that astonish. It is not just about roaming, but also about learning about their cultures and beliefs, as well as discovering where their cultures and beliefs started. Explore the world for as long as your body has the energy to do so.
**5. Never stop saying "I love you".**
"I love you" is a simple phrase, but it means everything to the individuals who will read or hear it. Never stop expressing this to everyone around you as long as you mean it, since you never know how it will affect them. Some people in relationships say "I love you" all the time, but they don't always mean it. If you utter this phrase to someone and don't mean it, you're either giving them false hope or lying to them. When you tell someone you love them, it is more than simply words; it is an affirmation of your love for them. Just don't say anything if you don't mean it, however and please tell your loved ones before it's too late and you can't tell them forever.
**6. Never stop learning.**
Learning is a process that continues until you perish; even if you study all night and day for 50 years or more, you will still don't know everything on Earth, therefore you must learn and read. Never stop learning and reading so that your brain will be relevant even when you are elderly. It may also rejuvenate your mind; instead of focusing about problems, you should read and study. As a result, troubles and other concerns have no place in your thoughts or heart.
**7. Never stop doing good deeds.**
Don't add yourself to the list of bad people in the world. Some will say, "Even if I help them, they will not appreciate it and will not say thank you." Helping is something you must do without expecting anything in return, even if it is only a thank you as an acknowledgment. Some folks are not like those who know how to appreciate things and express gratitude. Never cease doing good things because God sees them. Have you ever heard the adage, "God never sleeps?" It signifies that God is observing everything you do. He sees it all, whether you commit a sin or perform good actions, therefore best wait for your judgment on what you have done while you are still living. On Earth, you either receive bad karma or good karma.
Conclusion
In life, not everyone feels the same way you do about the things around you. Those I mentioned above will be advantageous to you if you continue to do them. You don't have to be especially nice or helpful to people; all you have to do is put yourself in their shoes and see where they're coming from. Allow your loved ones to know how much you care for them before it's too late. Simply adore your love right now and do the right things.
**Thank you for reading!**
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Publishing Date: May 5, 2022
This or That Sleeping Edition
Another prompt, or choose one of the two choices again. I really want to finish what I'm watching right now, so I'm staying awake and drinking two cups of coffee. I'm currently on episode 19 of a 20-episode series, so two episodes more and I'll be done. I didn't watch it for two days since I spent the night at a friend's house and didn't have time to watch it there because they had already finished it. If you're wondering what I'm watching right now, it's the Vincenzo. Let's stop babbling and get to the point of this and that edition.
This essay would not have been possible without the initiative of sis @nnashe . This is the link to her article if you want to read it. This or That: Sleeping Habits https://read.cash/@nnashe/this-or-that-sleeping-habits-8e03f7b1
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This or That Sleeping Edition
**LIGHTS ON /** **~~LIGHTS OFF~~**
When the lights were turned on, I couldn't sleep. I prefer sleeping in the dark; I can easily fall asleep in the dark, which is also why I remain in my room for so long since I enjoy the darkness. When I go to bed, I will turn off the lights.
**~~LIGHT SLEEPER~~** **/ HEAVY SLEEPER**
I am a light sleeper, I have trouble sleeping, and I am easily startled by a little noise. I remember my sister getting a facemask next my bed and effortlessly waking me up despite the fact that she was not touching me or anything else. I simply heard a small noise from when she was pulling on the facemask. One thing is that while I was at my friend's house, I only heard my name and realized that I was the only one who was still sleeping; when I heard my name in a low tone, I immediately awoke. Haha.
**~~FAN~~** **/ NO FAN**
Of course, with a fan. Living in the Philippines, especially at night, is extremely hot, necessitating the use of a fan due to the lack of air conditioning. In fact, even if it is raining outside or a cold night, I will open my fan and put on my blanket. Haha. Some of you will be able to relate to it as well.
**ONE PILLOW /** **~~LOTS OF PILLOW~~**
When I have a lot of pillows in my bed, I sleep well. T wo in my head, one in my feet, and one in each of my sides, but now because I only have four pillows, I have two on my head and one on each of my sides so I can embrace one of them while I'm on that side.
**EARLY IN BED /** **~~LATE SLEEPER~~**
I'm always a late sleeper. Sleeping early at night has never been my strong suit. I rarely sleep before 12 a.m. and usually sleep between 3-5 a.m., depending on my mood.I love thick blankets.
**THIN BLANKET /** **~~THICK BLANKET~~**
I love thick blankets. When I sleep, I feel as if someone is cuddling me. I also prefer it when my fan is turned on and I have my blanket on. I'm not sure why I like that sensation.
**~~PAJAMAS ON / COMFY CLOTHES~~**
Both are Perfectly okay with me, depending on whether or not I get the opportunity to wear pajamas. I don't care what I'm wearing as long as I'm not wearing pants because I can't breathe.
**DRINK MILK /** **~~DRINK WATER~~**
Water is enough for me. Drinking milk before going to bed merely wakes up my senses, causing me to watch tiktok videos till I can't tell the time and it's getting late.
**SOCKS /** **~~NO SOCKS~~**
I don't enjoy it when I have socks on, therefore I don't wear them. You know how it feels like someone is holding your foot? That's how I feel when I'm wearing socks when sleeping.
**BACK or STOMACH /** **~~SLEEP ON SIDE~~**
Always sleep on the side. Aside from not praying before bed, I get nightmares when I sleep with my back to the ceiling. When I read a story about a girl being abused by her husband, I was appalled and couldn't stop thinking about it before going to bed. I had a dream about it, and I woke up feeling as if I were in a nightmare because I couldn't move my feet or hands, and I gradually felt as if someone was caressing me and I was urging to yell, but I couldn't. I just think it's a dream, and I close and open my eyes so I can eventually wake up, and then I do. I go to bed around 2 a.m. and wake up at 3 a.m. from that nightmare; it lasts barely one hour. It's bizarre.
Closing Thoughts
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Publishing date: May 5, 2022
Overnight With My Friends
*"Papunta palang tayo sa exciting part."*
*"I think tama"*
*"What if umuwi na kayo?"*
*"Tara kain na tayo."*
Those are the lines that lingered in my thoughts. We haven't slept over at that friend's place in years. It was back in grade 11 when we chose to sleep over at their place since we needed to edit our project at the time, which was a short film. There were just three of us because our gay friend was unable to join us due to my friend's mother's disapproval. She wanted just girls at the time, but now we're glad he can come with us since they swear he's far more feminine and frilly than us ladies, and we've been friends for years. I believe the trust exists.
Because May 3 is a holiday, my friend Calista decided to spend the night at a friend's house on May 2. Thankfully, we were all free at the time, so we all accepted because sleepovers are one-of-a-kind fantastic experiences with friends. In actuality, there are six of us in the group, but one is in the city working, another is busy on their house, and just four of us were available that day. We're hoping to be complete by our next overnight.
Before we head to my friend's house, whose name is Jeb, we went to the supermarket in our town called Savewise to get ingredients for the dish we intended to prepare and some snacks until midnight because we also planned to watch a movie. Jeb asked if I knew how to make carbonara; honestly, I hadn't tried it yet, but I told her I'd give it a shot. We made carbonara, fried chicken wings, and buffalo wings. Fortunately, I was able to cook them in a tasty manner, and they all appreciated them.
The call time is 2 p.m., but I arrived at 2:30 p.m. since I mistook our call time for 3 p.m. We all have a pal that is usually late, and this time it is me. We went to Savewise and spent about 40 minutes there before heading to my friend's house. We started making the entrée after greeting the Jeb family and having some snacks.
We filled the room with exuberance and laughter. We all agree that when we're with our pals, it seems like heaven since we simply laugh and, of course, speak about things that happened over the years we hadn't seen one other. We also talk about our high school days. Some were cringey and should have been forgotten, but we opened it again to tease my other friend. Haha.
These are my three closest friends. I asked them to look towards the camera, but they did the reverse and turned away from the phone. Haha. The girl in the brown shirt is our high school Valedictorian, while the center one is Jeb and the second honor, and the third honor is Mesh in the black shirt. I already said that all of my friends from grades 7 through 12 were brilliant in their respective classes. They are still doing well in college; I hope they graduate on time and are able to complete their courses.
After finishing dinner and taking a shower in the evening, we made the bed and began watching Netflix. We begin by watching episode 10 of the Tomorrow series because we are all currently in that episode. It just took an hour, and now we're looking for anything else to watch. We chose to watch a movie rather than a series so that we could complete it that night. The movie we watched was The Whole Truth, a Thailand horror film that lasted 2 hours. We are bored by the tale since there are many cuts or meaningless sequences, yet we continue to watch it. The last 30 minutes of the movie are worth watching because there were several plot twists that we did not expect. Overall, it's worth watching, and we're enjoying the last few minutes of it.
We opted to sleep at 2 a.m. because it was late, and we awoke around 8 a.m. We enjoy breakfast with leftover carbonara, rice, and coffee again. We remained there and laughed and spoke about life again. We also have a casual discourse regarding politics. We just discuss how some of our batchmates' friendships were shattered as a result of the various candidates. We are also not on the same political side because we have different presidents to vote for, but we can still talk normally without criticizing someone's decision to vote. We are far from arguing over someone's point of view; that is how we value our relationship.
We decided to go home at 2 p.m., and we had to go early since we had stuff to accomplish at home. We said our goodbyes and expressed our appreciation for their wonderful welcome. It wasn't too far; it just took 5 minutes to get to the highway.
This is the moment when we are waiting for the tricycle to take us home. Jeb's father will just take us on the highway, and Calista's uncle will drive us to our respective houses. We are pleased because when we go out, their father and uncle are always supportive and allow us time to ride wherever we go.
We're almost ready to go when we realize we don't have a photo of us together. We don't like snapping pictures, therefore everytime we get together, we don't have a photo to remember it by. I only got one to share on my Instagram story. Hihi.
I chatted Jeb's mother and expressed my gratitude for the kind welcome. We had barely returned home at that point, and she was asking when we were going back to their place. Haha. At the time, I was feeling really kilig. She also stated that she like the carbonara. I'm overjoyed that they enjoyed the carbonara I made for the first time. It's not difficult to make, but I'm worried because it's my first time.
She also tells me to cook chicken again, but this time with a different variety of chicken to cook. I'm already contemplating what kind of dish to cook with chicken I'll prepare the next time. Hahaha. Can you offer a recipe for cooking chicken? So I may rehearse in my house before preparing it for them to avert an unpleasant taste.
Author's Note
Thank you for taking the time to read my piece for today. It's not that essential, but it's vital to me since I always look forward to spending time with my friends. I hope we could do it again before I go for the city on May 20 to search for employment. Hihi. How are you doing?
Thank you very much to my sponsors for your generosity and support. Special thanks to sis @Sweetiepie for the sponsorship. I was really surprised when you sponsored me; I hope you perceive something worthwhile in my articles that leads you to support me. I wish you all the best in the world.
`The lead image and the other images in this piece are all mine, which I took a few days ago during our get-together.`
Article #69 May 4, 2022
Choose Between The Two: Travel Edition
I came across sis @JRamona20 's article on the travel edition this or that, which was initiated by sis @Eirolfeam2 , and I'd want to try it as well. It's as simple as picking one of the two options and explaining a little bit more about your choice. Let's get this party started.
This or That Travel Edition
**Boats or Airplane**
To be honest, I've never experienced a boat or an airplane in my life. I love travel, but due to a lack of money, travel and adventure are now out of the picture for me. However, in God's perfect timing, this may happen. Still, I'll go with the **airplane**. I'd rather attempt an airplane than a boat. I'm not interested in trying it since I'm afraid of the water, extremely deep water. I've always wanted to go to different countries, so if I ever have the chance, I'll be fulfilling two of my dreams: traveling to different countries and trying airplane for the first time.
**Beach or Snow**
There is no snow in the Philippines; it is only in neighboring nations. Even though there are many beaches in the country, I seldom visit them, therefore I will select a **beach**. I enjoy going to the beach, but I only do it when I have money to spend or when there is a special event.
**City or Mountains**
When I'm young, I enjoy living in the city, but when I'm older, I prefer the mountains. Mountains provide a sense of peace; when I step outdoors, I can see the little mountains in our area. Even though I haven't tried trekking, I enjoy viewing them. I've tried before, but I'm just a youngster who doesn't appreciate the beauty of it. But, for me, the **mountains** are preferable than the city.
**Adventure or Relaxing**
Of course, it's **relaxing**. I get weary fast when I'm outside, and even when I'm outside having fun, I feel like I want to go home too soon. Perhaps the most pleasant aspect of this place is when they massage my back or rather I sit back and rest while watching Netflix shows. However, it is not relaxing; it is bliss.
**Quiet nights or Party nights**
**It is dependent on the situation or mood.** I occasionally enjoy going to party nights, however I have only done it once while working in the city. My coworker lady asked if we could go, and I accepted. It is both pleasant and terrifying at times. But I also prefer quiet nights, my own company, or watching movies late at night with my friends.
**Glamping or Camping**
**Glamping**, in my opinion, is far more expensive than camping, where we only have a tent and cook our own food. I like glamping because I haven't experienced it yet and have only tried camping. Now I want to assume to be a wealthy woman who can afford a luxury spot to sleep and relax. Haha. Isn't it true that there's no such thing as a bad dream? So, let us daydream. Hahaha.
**That's all, guys.** Thank you for your time. I've just returned from a sleepover with friends. It was spontaneous; they simply messaged me the other day and asked if I wanted to go to one of our close friends' places, and I accepted. I now feel that an unplanned getaway with friends is more fulfilling than a planned one. Hahaha. It was fantastic, and I could include some images and stories in my upcoming article. For the time being, I'd want to sleep a little longer. Thank you very much!
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Article #68 May 3, 2022
Does This Choice Support The Life I Want?
Article #66 May 2, 2022
Have you ever asked yourself if your choice is supporting the life you desire? We occasionally make decisions that we later come to regret. Do you ever wonder if you chose the other path, you would not be in that position in your life, whether happy or sad? You have different possibilities: you can either do something good or something bad.
We sometimes make decisions without considering the consequences. It is a time when critical thinking is required. Not in the sense that you must think critically before making every decision, but you must think before making any decisions. Not everything can turn out well, especially when it comes to something important. Because of my lack of critical thinking, I always end up regretting decisions in my life. I did not think before making a decision because I am more mature now than when I was younger and made reckless decisions.
Does This Choice Support The Life I Want?
I came across this question on the internet, specifically on Facebook. I'd like to respond to this and share it here because I have a lot of time today while watching Vincenzo; did you watch this series? It's a good Kdrama series that you should watch as well.
At times, I believe that I have chosen something that is beneficial to me right now, but there are times when I regret my decision. I regret not attending college and continuing my education, but I also do not regret moving to the city to work for myself. The life I desire is to have a small business that will support me in my daily expenses. My decision to not attend college is entirely my own, and while I have the desire to do so, I have chosen not to do so.
*Story time...*
When I graduated from Senior High School in April 2019, my friends and I decided to spend the night at a friend's house and go swimming the next day. I told my sister and mother about it, but only my mother agreed. Because I am living with my sister at the time, her decision is also required. My mother is working in Manila at the time. I told them nicely about our sleepover, and I recall our previous conversation with my sister about how I could go to a sleepover when I finished senior high that time, so I am confident that they will let me go out that time.
My sister refused to let me go, but I persisted because I believed my mother's decision was valid, so I could go. That was one of the most unforgettable nights and days of my life. My friends and I are both overjoyed. People are correct when they say that when you are overjoyed, something unexpected will happen, and this is not desirable. Even though my sister is messaging me and saying hurtful things to me that night, she does not expect me to ignore her and decline to follow her. When I got home, I noticed my belongings in the sack. Yes, it's in the sack. Everything I had on that house, and when I chatted with her, she told me to leave her house. As a result, I did.
I have the option of not leaving the house and apologizing to her, but my pride refuses. I respond to her and tell her nasty things as well. We fought over the text, and it was our first fight because I am not the type of person who disrespects my older siblings, but I did that time.
Even when I tell myself that I don't have a choice where to go in the city, I remember that in the past, I did. I just have a lot of pride and don't know how to be gracious in defeat. My graduation was on April 5, and our sleepover was on April 7 and 8. I return home on April 8th and leave the house at the same time. I slept at a friend's house while planning a trip to the city. I moved to the city on April 12 and found work there.
We make decisions in life that either make us unlucky or fortunate. Please be certain in your decisions in life because regret is always at the end. We should always consider the consequences of our decisions before making them. I know it's easy to say "think before you decide," and I believe in the adage "don't make decisions when you're happy or sad because those emotions are fleeting and you may come to regret it the next day or time."
Thank you for reading!
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Prompt Questions Random Edition
Article #66 May 2, 2022
Hello, I read your monthly report and I am impressed at how you amass such revenues. I wish you a good month in May. Continue to grind till we are tired. Hihi.
I've prepared some prompt questions that you may use if you don't have something to write about on a certain day. I saw this on the internet, but I forgot to acquire the URL, so bear with me. Enough babbling; let's get to the good stuff.
What would be the absolute perfect day
The perfect day for me would be to get up in the morning and look out the window to view the sea. I'm always dreaming I'm on vacation at the beach and desire I could stay longer. How I wish I could experience that even if I don't have someone around me, it's okay because I'm fine with myself. Haha.
What did you learn a little too late
I have a lot of thoughts that I can't put into words. Haha. Maybe I won't go far, but I'll stick in this industry for the moment. I discovered cryptocurrency a bit late in the process. If I had previously learned about it, I am somewhat knowledgeable about it. When you play it properly, learning about cryptocurrency will make you wealthy.
What gross and unhygienic things do people do that bothers you?
I once took a Jeepney to work as there was no covid at the time, which was in mid 2019. There is a woman who continues to cough without covering her mouth. The worst part is that I am sitting right next to her and heard the loud cough. I simply want her to cover her mouth since she's spewing saliva out of it, which makes me uncomfortable. I'm not being unkind to her, but individuals should cover their mouths when coughing. It was just bothering me at the moment.
What habits do you have that annoy other people?
I don't have any, though I'm not sure if they're annoyed by it.
What do most people overestimate or underestimate about you?
People around me overestimate my crocheting skills. Haha. Some people ask me to do this or that, but they don't ask whether I can make that specific design. On the other side, I can't think of anything that people underestimate about me; if you can think of anything, please let me know. Haha.
What do you most look forward to about getting old?
When I get old, I aim to have a house and a lot in the countryside with my family. I want to grow elderly and have no regrets about the path I selected for my life. I don't want to have millions of cash in my wallet when I'm old, just a decent house with no holes in the ceiling, enough for me and my family to feel comfortable.
What makes you nervous?
One thing that gets me nervous is going to an interview, whether in person or via a Zoom meeting. When it comes to exams, I become nervous as well. If you ask me what signs I have when I am nervous, I feel like I need to pee or poo. I had the impression that monsters are holding a party in my stomach. Haha.
How do you feel about pets and animals?
I think of them as friends, not just pets or animals. I was horrified when I read a post on tiktok about how those defenseless cats or other animals were subjected to such horrific treatment and eventually died. Can't people simply let them live freely and not bother them if they haven't done anything wrong? Animals, not just people, have a place on this planet.
What is the biggest sign of weakness in a person?
We all have different strengths and weaknesses. For me, the most obvious sign of a person's weakness is when they are hiding their suffering and don't know how to express it. Crying was always regarded to be a sign of weakness, however this is not always the case. At my perspective, when I see a person in her or his weakest moment, when I know she or he needs to weep and expose her or his feelings but is still suppressing them, it is a show of weakness to me. When that individual continues to do things even when she or he is unhappy about it, yet it is necessary.
Thank for reading!
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My April Journey: Hello May
Since today is the first day of May, I'd like to tell you about my April journey. I'm sure I progressed a little from March to April. If you wish to read about my March voyage, you may do so here. I am certain that success is a process, and that I am at the beginning of my pathway to success in life.
Before I get into the meat of the matter, I'd want to explain why I'm so enthusiastic about composing articles for this platform. So many pieces I've written here, and I'm grateful that you're still reading them and leaving comments, which warms my heart. I'm so eager to write because I know this platform won't last forever; I know it'll be gone soon, and I need to be ready. I have a goal in mind to accomplish before this is gone. My mama is not becoming younger, but much older, and I know I will be the one to support her and myself. I'm saving up the funds to provide her a small business if she decides to go back to the house and quit working. I also enjoy writing here since it gives me more inner calm than watching tiktok videos and endless scrolling on Facebook.
I did not outline my objective for the month of April, but I believe I have accomplished what I set out to do this month. Maybe this month, instead of simply thinking about it, I'll write one so I have my notes whether I meet my goal or not.
I currently have 101 subscribers, and I am eternally grateful to everyone who visits my blog and leaves a comment. You know who you are, you are so encouraging, and you make me feel like I have you as my older sisters and brothers. Hihi. I only had 39 subscribers before I entered in April, so I think I gained a bit a lot.
*I was overjoyed when I realized the sum of my first earnings. Consider this: in my first month, I earned 47.97 USD. Isn't that a triumph? I am eternally thankful to all of you for making this possible. Thank you very much!*
Source: Monthly Highlights: March https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/monthly-highlights-march-eb8326c9
My March profits on Read.cash were $47.97, and this month I have accumulated $88.25 from the first article to last article that I posted here, which is more than the previous month. That was a big difference, right? I nearly doubled my previous month's earnings. My articles are also progressing, and I plan to improve even more this month. I am overjoyed with my March earnings, and I am even more appreciative this month.
I have achieved everyone's target of publishing one article every day, and I am overjoyed since I did so both last month and this month of April. To be honest, I do not really write one article each day, but I do write and publish two articles per day on sometimes. If you ask me if I got tired of writing, I'll tell you that I didn't. No,I only get tired when I'm doing something I don't want to do in the first place. If you're wondering why I have so much time to write, it's because I'm unemployed and do chores every day. My responsibility at home is to wash dishes, prepare our meals twice a day, and do my own laundry. Well, it isn't on a daily basis since my brother in law occasionally makes lunch before I get up in the morning. When I have time to watch series, I also have time to write, and I have a lot of drafts here that will soon be posted. Haha. If I'm not writing, watching is monotonous. I also read at least ten articles every day, if not more. This April, I believe I will achieve my inner objectives. Hihi.
My Goal for the Month of May
My objective is to obtain more subscribers here before the end of May. I don't have a certain number in mind, but I'd want to gain some, and I'd like to publish one article every day. As long as I have things to write, I will publish two articles three times every week. Not only will I write more, but I will also read more articles every day in order to connect with more friends here. Reading also allows us to become more intellectual and relate to others' life stories. It will make you strong and motivated just by reading their posts, and the fact that they are sharing their stories and thoughts with us makes me grateful to them all. I don't have many goals other than to earn a living, write, and connect with others.
Thank you very much, I can't thank you enough. I'd mention you all if I could, but I know you're all busy, and I don't want to take up any of your time. Your stories are indeed inspiring and leave me with a lesson. Keep writing because I know I am not the only one who is inspired by your works; there are many more out there.
What are your objectives for the month of May? I wish we all get what we desire in this month. Godbless us all.
`Lead image from Unsplash and the others are mine.`
Thank you to all of my sponsors, especially Sis Ali for the renewed sponsorship. I will guarantee you that I will continue to create fascinating and relevant pieces so that your support for me is not in vain.
Good Afternoon everyone. Thank you sis @alicecalope for the sponsorship renewal. Happy ako kasi nagrenew ka, hihi. Godbless you po, sana maging maganda ang month of May natin lahat.
Kdrama Series I Did Not Finish
Article #65 April 30, 2022
I already shared an article about K-Drama That You Should Watch and K-Drama That You Should Watch Part II, and now I will list the Kdrama series that I have stopped watching. Haha. I know it's very odd, but I wanted to put it here since I enjoy discussing what's going on in my life. If you're interested, just scroll down. Hihi. https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/k-drama-that-you-should-watch-2e5d5cb0 https://read.cash/@joydigitalsolutions/k-drama-that-you-should-watch-part-ii-8b50aa9b
Kdrama Series I Did Not Finish
**Moon lovers scarlet heart ryeo**
I'm sure many of you already watch it. I didn't finish since there were so many spoilers. They've already revealed that the finale is tragic. Who will watch it if you already know how it ends?
**Two worlds**
I watched almost all of it till the ending, but I didn't complete it in order to bring this series to a close. I only watched the tagalog dubbed version of this, and I thoroughly loved it. It's simply that I went to another residence and temporarily left my place, and then forgot to watch it again. The plot, on the other hand, is rather interesting.
**The Heirs**
This one has a slew of kpop stars, including Lee Minho, Park Shin Hye, Park Hyung Sik, and Kim Jo Woon. They are all successful and excellent artists now. I didn't finish because I just viewed it on Facebook previously. I got tired watching it since the video quality is 144 and you can barely see the subtitles.
**Gangnam Beauty**
I just watched this since my favorite actor was the protagonist, but I don't enjoy the nature of the series, so I quit watching it.
**Taxi Driver**
I did not stop watching it, but I just watched it on Facebook previously, and the other episodes were broken, and I searched so many links, but I ended up with nothing, so I stopped. I'll attempt to watch this again now that I have a Netflix premium subscription.
**Hole in the Dark**
I did watch this until episode 2. They say it's like "all of us are dead," therefore if you have a hangover from "all of us are dead," you must watch this one. But I don't think it's related to the mentioned series; it's more like a virus that turns humans into monsters.
**Mouse**
I'm not sure why I didn't complete this, but I know I watched about half of it. Haha.
**Start Up**
I liked action series at the time I started watching this, therefore I didn't complete it. The Vagabond is a science fiction/action that I've discovered to watch.
**Tale of the nine tailed**
I love the second lead actor in this one, so I watched it, but I didn't complete it because I'm not into fantasy series. I stop watching the series if I didn't feel like watching it at the time.
**Angel last mission: Love**
I was almost done with this one when I found something more entertaining to watch. I watch this after I finish the Graceful Family series, in which the starring lady was also the leading lady in this series. But, yes, I did find something more enjoyable to watch.
*Edit: Naalala ko, magkaiba pala yung bida sa graceful family at angel last mission, sa isip ko kasi magkamukha sila. Hahaha.*
**Reply 1988**
I've had a lot of people recommend that I watch this, but I loathe hearing the goat sound anytime I hear it in the series. I know it's ridiculous reason, but I don't like the sound. Hahaha.
Author's Note
You can tell me if I didn't finish the aforementioned series, but you know it was a good one, so I'll finish it after I finish what I'm now watching. (Redundancy yarn?) Hahaha. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets bored of watching certain series. There is just two rationale: I either did not want to watch that sort of series or discovered something more interesting to watch. Haha. What was your reason for ceasing to watch your preferred one?
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Fly High, Little Rockstar
Article #64 April 29, 2022
**Disclaimer:** ****Trigger Warning!!!!****
`It is a sensitive topic,therefore please do not read it if you are not yet ready or if you are sensitive to violent events.`
Some of you may have seen the news about the 7-year-old boy who was beaten by his drug-addicted father. I watched it last night and felt goosebumps, and I can still feel my wrath for the father. If you want to watch it, I'll put the link below, but be warned: it's not pleasant to watch; you'll surely feel furious and sad at the same time.
**Here's the video link:** https://fb.watch/cHl1NaYsmi/
This is a picture of the little boy who had been beaten severely. I used the face emoji out of respect for the little child and to prevent displaying the minor's face. If you don't want to watch the video, I'll try to explain it to you. The video is a CCTV footage from the neighborhood, and you can plainly see how the father lifts the child and throws him down the hallway. People were stunned by the occurrence and did nothing since the father appeared to be mentally unstable. He continues to throw his son, as if he is just playing basketball and the ball is his son.
I'm trying to write a respectable article on this, and I want to curse the father, but I'm not going to.
The 7-year-old boy did not survive and died in the hospital, according to the report. His body is not strong enough to endure the traumatic events of his life, and I pity him. The father died inside the jail, according to the news. He was beaten up by a bystanders in their neighborhood and attacked again inside the jail, which led to his death. I saw a lot of people commenting that the child doesn't deserve that sort of life and that he should find a nice parent who would not treat him like way in the next life. People are furious at the child's father; some argue that he should not be executed quickly and should be able to feel his anguish while in prison, while others argue that he deserved to die and go to hell.
One thing that continues to bother me.
According to the father's sister's post, he was kind to his family, including his siblings, and was only like way until he began using illegal drugs. Now, what bothers me about what she mentioned is that before he became addicted to drugs, they were aware that the father was doing drugs. So they are aware that their brother is a drug addict, but they do nothing about it? I'm not blaming anybody but the father, but I can't help but wonder how others tolerated the guy even though they knew it was a terrible aspect.
Drugs are illegal, and I hope that we can uncover the underlying causes of their production in order to reduce crime in the Philippines. Isn't it frightening how children suffer as a result of the cruel treatment they receive from their drug-addicted parents? Sure, we're all against it, and I'm hoping that if we find someone using drugs, even in our own family, we'll report them to the police. Really, I'm worried about our children's future.
**My message to the 7-year-old boy**
*Hello, little boy. I'm sorry for all you've gone through with your father. You've gone through a lot, and I'm certain you're in a better place now. You have now entered the presence of your true Father, Our Lord God. In your next life, I hope you have decent and lovely parents, particularly a father. I am sorry for the difficulties you have faced in this terrible life. Our Little Rockstar, soar high.*
**My message to the father**
*You are unworthy of the people's respect. I hope you could spend eternity in Hell because you have no place in Heaven. Although I am not a Lord, you do not deserve Heaven. You cannot use your addiction as an excuse to conduct that act, especially against your kid. What type of creature are you? Even the animals cannot accept you as one of your kind. Grr!*
Author's Note
That's all, people. I apologize for bringing it up here. I simply wanted to make you aware of these happenings since they are rather disturbing, and children are the victims in this case. I sincerely hope that the world does not go too far and that crime is no longer considered a sin. It's quite concerning.
`Pictures and lead images were taken from facebook and unplash.`
Self Boundaries Matter
Article #63 April 29, 2022
Do you have self-limitations that you follow at all times? I've been feeling like they're exploiting my compassion lately, and I'm losing my temper, but I keep my flair and remain silent. If I speak up, the conflicts would undoubtedly extend and worsen the situation. I told my friend about my situation and what was upsetting me, which is what I said before. She advised me to limit my generosity to them and to set limits with them. Boundaries are described as the constraints we create for ourselves in various aspects of life such as work, relationships, and, of course, family. When it comes to personal limits, there is no exception in any part of life. Setting boundaries is similar to preventing ourselves from things that cause us discomfort and when we feel as if we are being abused by our generosity toward someone.
There are several sorts of boundaries that must be established, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and material boundaries, among others. It is not a terrible thing or being selfish; you are only protecting yourself from any unpleasant things surrounding you. It is difficult to make limits when you grew up in a household that did not respect your privacy or even your existence; it is difficult to get rid of it, but it is not impossible, so you can still construct your boundaries and start slowly. It should also be highlighted that you should set your limits in a constructive manner; do not use this as an excuse to hurt or insult others' thoughts or beliefs. Setting boundaries is just for you, not for others, so choose wisely.
I searched how to create boundaries on the net and compiled a list of some of them that you might be able to connect to. I do this for myself as well, so I know what my boundaries are with other people. I know I won't be able to do everything, but I'm confident I'll be assertive and attempt to practice those things.
**It's okay to say No**
Saying No is just as vital as saying Yes, so why are people having difficulty accepting the answer when it is a No? Is it difficult to realize that not everyone thinks the same way you do, or that not everyone wants to do what you want? Saying No is okay, and you should continue to reject things if accepting them causes you distress.
**I have the right to stop exhausting talks.**
If things do not turn out the way you expect and she or he continues to make negative toxic arguments, simply quit the conversation. You should be aware of your limitations while disputing with people, even if they are friends, partners, or relatives. You may end the discussion nicely without hurting their feelings since they are a part of your lives.
**No one is required to agree with me.**
I don't agree with everyone, so why should I expect everyone to agree with me? I am not as competent as others, and my statements are not always as powerful or as coherent as others', thus it is okay to disagree. I'll give you an example: I support same-sex couples but not same-sex marriages. I'm sure some will agree, but others may not, and that's fine.
**Nobody, no matter who they are, has the right to verbally abuse me.**
Abusing in any way is a sin, thus abusing me physically or verbally is a sin. Nobody, no matter who they are, has the right to verbally insult me. I did not go this far to tolerate insults and cruel comments from others, regardless of who they are. You can't use my prior self to undermine who I am today, and it's a type of verbal abuse, believing that I placed myself in that circumstance.
**It is okay if others become angry.**
This one is difficult for me to attain since I get so upset when someone is angry at me. I feel irritated when my partner is angry with me, especially. I feel like they have no right to be angry, yet this is incorrect. I shouldn't be like that; this is what I'm working on right now. It is not a good thing to be unjust to anyone, just as it is not appropriate to be angry with them but not okay for them to be upset with you. That is unfair.
**It's not my obligation to save others from their drama.**
We all have difficulties and different dramas in our lives, thus it is not my concern if it is your problem. Because it is yours, you must be the one to mend it. I've had a lot of drama in my life, and it's sort of absurd that I'll be the one to save others. Haha.
**People have the freedom to disagree with me, but they do not have the right to treat me disrespectfully.**
This is similar to what I mentioned earlier in that not everyone needs to agree with me. People have the right to disagree with me, and there is nothing wrong with that; however, we will have a major problem if you disrespect me. If you don't like me, it doesn't imply you'll insult me based on my looks or how I behave as a person. You don't own me, thus you have no excuse to mistreat me as well. That simple.
Author's Note
That's all, folks. I hope this has taught you something. I'm also hoping you'll set your own boundaries. Don't allow anyone's words or actions destroy your standards or your life. Because no one is above the law, we are all equal and will continue to live as such. Thank you for taking the time to read this! I wish you health and happiness in life.
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