Random Snippets #22

| 23:46h | Sunday

I woke up from a really long nap (around 3-ish hours) and while I attempt to get myself to study, I started hovering around and thought I’d clean up and sort some of my albums.

I say this time and time again, I always fear that one day I’ll forget everything hence the unending documentation and collection of pictures, videos and this blog all for the purpose of reminding myself that I had all these memories and thoroughly enjoyed and made the most out of life. Browsing through my collection, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge in my heart – especially those that remind me of HOME.

I was born and raised in a really small town up north. Growing up, I remember how we didn’t have enough malls or restaurants or club and I always wanted to study in Manila and experience city life. I wanted more and felt like I’m missing out on a lot of things. But, looking at all the captured moments, every single one showed pure joy. Looking back, I know that putting other factors aside, growing up in the province didn’t inhibit me at all. It actually made more appreciative of the small things, of what I have and still be thankful for the bigger things; that there’s always beauty in simplicity; that as cheesy as it may sound, it is legit when they say it doesn’t really matter where you are, it’s who you are with;

Aca-sabihan, Random Snippets

Random Snippets #21

15 May | 02:23H

I couldn’t sleep again. This is normal. I guess it’s my prime indicator that I’m well after my 2-week sickness.

After

I’ve just started reading the After series by Anna Todd and as much as there are parts that I hate about it, I am actually drawn to it. I’m currently on 2/5 books and I must say, my now tita self disapproves of the seemingly toxic and unhealthy bickering but looking back at my previous teenage naive self, I can actually relate. Of course I wouldn’t want to give away too many spoilers about the book but yes, I am hooked!

Oddly enough, on hours that I’m adulting and not reading, my mind tends to drift off, remembering my past years and comparing my similarities in terms of impulsiveness to Tess, the female protagonist. You know that stage where you’re just too in love and the only way going forward was to stick with that person and fight against all odds until the end. As in forever and ever. That was the idea back then. That was sort of my norm. My baseline. Too much romcoms and happy ending movies I guess. I thought it was noble and the right thing to do at the time. And man, even the way I defied friends, family and especially my Mama all those years just to get what I want makes me wanna cringe. But the experience was a vital chapter in my character building (taraaaay). I’ve learned more about life and love and it comforts me knowing there were a lot of happy moments so no regrets. Only facepalms and shaking of head. I will stop here before I go on divulging more details about the book lol.

I miss traveling. I aim to travel more and practice more photography and videography but warm and sunny England makes me want to just stay home and read. Thirtyta me is such a bore.

I haven’t watched Avengers End Game yet because I’m part of a small percentage of people who goes after all the hype has died down. I am also unbothered by spoilers so yeah. Add to that, I also haven’t started on the last season of GOT because hey, I’m also on that spectrum where bingeing the whole complete series is more reasonable. Worth the wait right?

Blabbermouth, Married Life

Anniversawho?

Apart from a life-long partnership, I think marriage is also about going through a journey of discovering what works or not, and the unending bloopers and failed moments with the privilege of sharing the experience with your partner. That being said, I would like to share a snippet of our dinner yesterday.

It was our anniversary. No mushy greetings and online professing of love or anything but we just decided to have a simple dinner. Hubs opted to book a semi-pricey Japanese restaurant for us to try and oh boy, did we have an interesting night. First of all, I think after our numerous attempts of fine dining, it’s safe to conclude that it’s really not for us. The element of trying out new things is fine but the practicality of it all… di sulit besh!

So we tried Roka in Canary Wharf and as I mentioned, we had a very interesting night. Ambiance was posh however it can get a bit busy and loud. As for the food, sushi and maki were divine. Fairly priced but tastes good and really fresh and it did leave me wanting for more. However, the main meals were very underwhelming. I honestly think my husband’s cooking is far better. Our total for 4 different starters and 2 mains + drinks went over a hundred quid. Some would say that’s a reasonable amount but my jologs + cheapangga side says kyohal!

After the meal, all we could ever do was laugh about the experience and make out different meals we could have eaten for the amount we just spent. I guess it’s comforting to have that sort of relationship where you just laugh over everything. I’m also happy because my jowa used to be a worrier and a grumpy kid but he’s learned to let go and let loose and just laugh with me and the silly things we do.

Looking back, I think I could say we’re doing something right. There’s still a long road ahead of us but here we are making it through another year of figuring out how this marriage thingy works lol. There’s still a lot to learn, and more restaurants to try! I guess for now, we’ll just continue laughing together and at each other.