First Day of Being 28

It’s official! I’m already 28 years old today! I woke up with greetings from my loved ones. I’m not going to have a celebration this year because one, I don’t want to spend money that I don’t have yet just for my birthday. It will pass like other days. Two, my friends and family are …

Pasta For The First Time

Yesterday, we celebrated my Mom's 64th birthday. We were supposed to do it this coming weekend instead since she has work and usually gets home around 3 in the afternoon. However, since me and my sister are just working from home, we decided to drop by at the market after eating lunch to buy ingredients …

Happy Birthday, Mama Mary

It's Mama Mary's birthday today. Most Catholics like me, usually celebrate this day with small gatherings with relatives and friends right after attending mass in celebration of her birthday. However, this year's celebration is different. We just stayed at home, lit a candle, said a little prayer, and ate. Our family, especially my Mom, doesn't …

The Power of Celebrating Small Victories

I always get excited to start my day knowing that I'll be able to finish most of the tasks I've written down the night before on my to-do list. Although there are some days that I get disappointed with myself, I try to give more attention to what makes me happy and feel like a …