Books will always save my life

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Reading Sea of Tranquility at a parking lot near the airport, waiting for my boyfriend.

I’m thankful to God for giving talent to authors who create wonderful worlds with their words. Reading fiction has always saved me from my thoughts, given me mini breaks or escape from reality. I am always grateful for the many fictional worlds I’ve visited throughout my life!

It’s like watching a good movie, but reading for me, would last for weeks, or days, depending on my reading pace!

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (March-May 2020), I’ve read the most books ever since graduating from college at 2011. Medical school happened so I wasn’t able to read as much. But since the world halted during those months, the clinic I worked with closed for a while, I was able to read and finish some of the books I’ve purchased maybe 2-3 years before! hahahaha

Since I have more time now, I promise myself to read 10-20 books this 2023! I have not bought a single book this year too. I just started with the pile of unread books I’ve collected for the past 5 years! 😛

After finishing Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, I continued my escapade with How To Stop Time by Matt Haig. It was a good book, but I liked The Midnight Library better. The Midnight Library I started reading after I ended my residency training, which was very fitting for my situation back then, about the other lives not lived. How To Stop Time, I read because my relationship at that time was rocky.

Today, I’m reading Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. So far, it’s an okay book. I’ve read from goodreads that it’s like a copy of Cloud Atlas, which is one of my favorite movies — but haven’t read my copy yet. Well, hopefully I get to read Cloud Atlas soon too! I know I’ve started with the book before, but got bored eventually with it.

Here’s to reading books and living!

Reflections

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The last two weeks of March were fun and fulfilling! I was able to finish three books, and attended a BlackPink concert!!

Currently reading, and enjoying Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. I now look at Goodreads for ratings because the 2nd book I’ve read last month was a disappointment I had to read another book right away (the 3rd) so that I can flush it from my mind.

Currently feeling I can’t trust anyone at all. Like what I’ve felt all those years ago, I’m better off alone, all by myself. I feel like I can be alone again until my soulmate comes.

Points: My life for the past week

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I know I should have written snippets on some days, but got busy (not really) with life! hehehe

First highlight of this week, babysat my 6 year old nephew. After doing his homework, we played Mossery’s Impromptu (click the photo for the product link!) We laughed a lot at our drawings, and we both enjoyed this game. Good activity for the youngster too!

Got really stressed at some point this week, so of course, I deserved a good lunch at work! This is Fumizen‘s Gyudon set which included some side dishes I’ve already eaten (hence, not a good photo), miso soup, and the gyudon! I used to not be a fan of miso soup. It’s usually left untouched whenever I eat in Japanese restaurants. But overtime, kind of gotten used to its taste, now I find it delicious haha!

Also tried this Cheese Salmon Aburi Maki Roll. Tried only 1 piece and did not find anything special about it though.

Also watched The Whale starring Brendan Fraser and bawled my eyes out after that blinding white light at the end of the film. I would make a post about it at a later time. And also watched Everything, Everywhere, All At Once for the second time, and I still teared up.

Ended the week by spending time with my Manu Big Boy!

Points: To Try

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First time to eat sukiyaki! 🥘

I was really craving for sushibakes, but through my endless browsing, I ended up with Fukurou Nihonryori‘s page at the Grab Food App 😅. I enjoy eating hot pot (not obvious by now eh?), so I got intrigued by sukiyaki. Of course, I had to google the dish pa! The soup was rich, and there were lots of sliced beef, and vegetables! Shared it with my nephew and niece. 😋

Sushi Box A- Comprised of their Fukurou Roll, Fried Maki, Tamago Maki, and Salmon Sashimi

Overall, my family and I enjoyed the food. I will surely be dining in here next time! Hopefully, with the one who sponsored my food craving! 🥰

Points: Takoyaki

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Got pissed with my Gyudon order for lunch because it’s not worth 229 pesos! But happy with this one though! 😋

Some points to remember today…

I’m happy this morning because my boyfriend, Manu and I had a video call. And my mom was able to meet Manu too! She asked him where the Philippines is, which is her usual icebreaker question with kids 😅.

I got invited in a round table discussion during dinnertime about a new antihypertensive drug. Grateful to colleagues for thinking of me.

Even grateful for the drive home which only took 45 minutes!! Hurray 🥳

Hello WWW!

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I am alive, writing, hoping and dreaming! I have been putting off writing in my blog because I don’t know what to write about, or if I would have a specific topic for the blog. But I realized the easiest way is for me to start a diary for my thoughts and current life. Just wanted to share with my family, friends, and future self!