January wasn’t easy. It came in heavy. We lost our beloved Shiro.
1.7.2025.
It still feels unreal, no more fur floating around, no one's welcoming us anymore whenever we arrive. The house feels different now, quieter, emptier.
Sunflower
Our company kick-off party at Shangri-La Hotel happened during this time. I met new faces, saw old workmates again, shared laughter, amazing food, and conversations. Seeing our boss, so warm, kind. This reminded me how blessed I am to be part of this company.
Isabela
Because of a sudden adjustment in my schedule, we were able to push through with a family trip to Isabela, with both my family and my in-laws. More than a 10-hour drive, the longest one yet for the Kia Sonet. Zigzag roads that tested our patience and driving skills at night. We were on the road all night, Papa and I taking turns driving, fighting off sleep by eating a lot of nuts.
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While there, we attended a couple’s birthday party—simple, warm, and full of familiar faces. Nothing grand, but enough to make the long drive feel worth it.
Double Jollibee Party Day
The day started early.
Hannah’s Birthday Party
9:30 AM at Jollibee Madrigal. I was happy to see my churchmates and the VG group there. It felt familiar. I joined the games (because I was forced), laughed a lot, and somehow ended up winning a Starbucks GC. Let's freaking go!
Then came the second round.
Rayna’s Birthday Party
1:30 PM, same place. Tine is coming back with her family and her baby. I joined the games again and I was forced again… and lost this time. We danced budots in a shameful way possible. We were there with Cath too, just enjoying the chaos, the noise, the kids.
Got a new lovely lens.
I thought my camera broke. Well, it kind of did. The flash isn’t working properly anymore, and that honestly made me sad.
So I started looking for a new camera. I was already getting drawn in, convincing myself, until reality kicked in and I realized I couldn’t afford it.
Instead, I bought a new Sigma lens and a detachable flash.
Nice.
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In the middle of all of this. My lab results came back.
They were a problem;
I need to take action now. No excuses. No delays. I was talking to my doctor and it's sad. He told me to take the steps to change my lifestyle because my life will not be long if I continue my habits.
So I have to change.
My lifestyle.
My food choices.
I'm taking tons of medications and there are tons of side effects. I can’t keep eating like nothing’s wrong. I can’t keep using food as comfort while ignoring the consequences. I can't forget what the doctor told me: use food as a tool, not a reward.
Dumplings:
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//sebajisoka
