I'm having second thoughts on continuing this blog. I think I'm on my way of maintaining a series of sad and pathetic posts. There are days when everything seems to fall in place. I thought I'm in the process of full recovery. But the those streak of better days will be broken by something that would remind me of Nanay. Added to this, I would overthink and worry of other concerns. I have been living in this cycle for the past months. The only thing that somehow comforted me was Dad's laboratory exam results were fine. There were some issues arising from old age, but his respiratory system is all good. My next agenda is to have him checked by an ophthalmologist. Hopefully, the doctor in the clinic is way better than the internist who was always in a hurry. :) I'm praying for Dad's good eyesight. 

• November 08, 2021
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday # 457 - Reluctance

I'm having second thoughts on continuing this blog. I think I'm on my way of maintaining a series of sad and pathetic posts. There are days when everything seems to fall in place. I thought I'm in the process of full recovery. But the those streak of better days will be broken by something that would remind me of Nanay. Added to this, I would overthink and worry of other concerns. I have been living in this cycle for the past months. The only thing that somehow comforted me was Dad's laboratory exam results were fine. There were some issues arising from old age, but his respiratory system is all good. My next agenda is to have him checked by an ophthalmologist. Hopefully, the doctor in the clinic is way better than the internist who was always in a hurry. :) I'm praying for Dad's good eyesight. 

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I always look forward to the last quarter of the year. Work is starting to wind down, the holiday atmosphere is starting to be felt, my brother and I will be celebrating our birthdays. This year and the rest will forever be different. It's a painful change I'm forced to embrace. 

• November 02, 2021

Life Lately

I always look forward to the last quarter of the year. Work is starting to wind down, the holiday atmosphere is starting to be felt, my brother and I will be celebrating our birthdays. This year and the rest will forever be different. It's a painful change I'm forced to embrace. 

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Before that painful day in September 2021 came, I was occupied with work (as always). The project, which our office spearheaded, culminates midweek of August to the early weeks of September. I was able to manage the first few weeks. I have to withdraw and delegate responsibilities to colleagues when Nanay was hospitalized. Sadly, she didn't make it. I'm beyond grateful to colleagues and my superior, who took care of all the responsibilities. 

• October 11, 2021

Life before September 2021

Before that painful day in September 2021 came, I was occupied with work (as always). The project, which our office spearheaded, culminates midweek of August to the early weeks of September. I was able to manage the first few weeks. I have to withdraw and delegate responsibilities to colleagues when Nanay was hospitalized. Sadly, she didn't make it. I'm beyond grateful to colleagues and my superior, who took care of all the responsibilities. 

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With the current rate of COVID-19 cases, I would like to believe we personally know someone who battled COVID-19. I never imagined our family will eventually become another casualty.  My mom passed away leaving me, my Dad and PWD brother. 

• October 05, 2021

How to help families affected by COVID-19

With the current rate of COVID-19 cases, I would like to believe we personally know someone who battled COVID-19. I never imagined our family will eventually become another casualty.  My mom passed away leaving me, my Dad and PWD brother. 

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Before COVID-19 hit our family, I was clueless of the assistance provided by the City Government of Marikina. My family was fortunate because I have cousins who helped me figured out everything. My family's COVID-19 experience ended in the most painful way. I want to make something meaningful from our experience. I hope this post will contribute in one way or another. 

• October 04, 2021

COVID-19 Assistance for Marikina Residents

Before COVID-19 hit our family, I was clueless of the assistance provided by the City Government of Marikina. My family was fortunate because I have cousins who helped me figured out everything. My family's COVID-19 experience ended in the most painful way. I want to make something meaningful from our experience. I hope this post will contribute in one way or another. 

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Death of a family member is already painful. Losing a family member from COVID-19 leaves a lifetime worth of emotional trauma. 

I lost my Nanay (my mother) from COVID-19. 

• September 26, 2021

My Family's COVID-19 Story

Death of a family member is already painful. Losing a family member from COVID-19 leaves a lifetime worth of emotional trauma. 

I lost my Nanay (my mother) from COVID-19. 

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Hello August! The major phase of our critical project starts this month. I feel so restless and worried. As always, everything is translated to my skin and worst, my unconscious behavior. I've been getting bad dreams lately. Despite having enough sleep, I wake up feeling exhausted and to some extent, irritated. I try to think that this happens because I'm away from my support system. I haven't seen my friends. It's been a while since I had a session with a good listener. It has all been me and my never ending food cravings. 

• August 09, 2021
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday # 456 - First of August

Hello August! The major phase of our critical project starts this month. I feel so restless and worried. As always, everything is translated to my skin and worst, my unconscious behavior. I've been getting bad dreams lately. Despite having enough sleep, I wake up feeling exhausted and to some extent, irritated. I try to think that this happens because I'm away from my support system. I haven't seen my friends. It's been a while since I had a session with a good listener. It has all been me and my never ending food cravings. 

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