January

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.

Find Kean

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.

...

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:

  

 //sebajisoka

April

Quick recap:

Party People at Wedding

I wanna go there

Quick huddle

No yaya no problem

VG!

Team Jello Reunion

//sebajisoka

January

Too lazy to write anything for January. Amma make this a photodump!

So, this year, I sold some of my figures, had a newborn photoshoot with Kean and met up with Team Flex where we ate and went to the Cloud 9 in antipolo. And of course, my cutie photos of Kean! 

And of course, shout out to my lovely wife. The one who sacrificed the most, and loved the most and I just can't thank God enough for his guidance and provision towards us. 

Jas, thank you for everything that you've done. You've sacrificed sleep, missed meals, and kept on going. Your love for Kean is unmatched. We both love you so much!

//sebajisoka

Just July

I failed to take notes of happenings this month. So, I'll just write from memory.

We went to Laguna for gender reveal location checking. Then, here are some pictures from this month. 

New haircuts

Food tripping in Southwoods mall

Dog tripping shiro

Putok batok beybe

That's most of what happened this month, other than that are anime figures and photography. 

It also occurs this month with some of the tiredness. Lately, I've been doing tons of OT from work. I felt drained, I felt the tiredness not just my body but my mind. I don't have much pressure from work but working for more than 12 hours is surely draining at some point. 

But the Lord is good. He sustains and strengthens. He gives grace. 

//July

//sebajisoka

In June after dark

A little busy this month but only a little. We had our first flight in 3 years. It's a local vacation only and the farthest we've been in the Philippines, in Davao. We were welcomed by our relatives there. 

Here's a short recap:

I don't have that much of picture since it's a vacation for the elderly. We just enjoyed the journey we're on. We are together with my Batangas relatives and both our families. 

A simple celebration of Father's Day. We attended the Sunday service and ate at Qusina in Festival Mall.

 

To end the month, we had a quick "Team building" - more like a meetup at Okada, again and we just ate and that's it. :D 

//InJuneAfterDark

//sebajisoka

End Of May

This month is somehow, packed with something. Maybe because it started great. 

TaskUs friends.

On May 1st, I met up with my TaskUs friends. Finally introducing Jasmin to the team. I surely missed them. Nag-kape lang kame sa Coffee Project tapos kwentuhan lang sa bagay bagay. Kamiss yung mga basagan tska tawanan. 

Sayang lang di kame kumpleto pero hopefully in the future? Also I met Jace, yung inaanak ko kay Maine. Hahaha!

Church with Family

But earlier that day, nagchurch kame as a family, finally, as a whole. Sobrang saya kasi, after a very long time, magkakasama na kame sa iisang church ulit. 

Election 2022

I already blogged about this election. I just wanted to say that I'm happy with my choices and I only wish for the best for our country, kahit sino pang naka-upo. Hopefully, this nation will be better as ever and I'll be glad to say, I was wrong. 

Pero I'm really happy sa local winners from Munti and Laguna. Let's go!

Subic 

NagSubic kame, kasama ang Casauay family, syempre kami ni Jas, it's been awhile na nakapag-outing and swimming, tamang relax lang after the depressing result of the past election. 

God's creation is ashtonishing. Ano palang to, animals. Just watch God's amazing works towards the animals. Sobrang fascinating nila, sobrang nakaka-amaze in so many levels. 

Meeting physically with the team

I've been with the team for more than 2 years now, pero ngayon ko lang sila nakasama physically. We went to Okada and ate at Medley Buffet. The food is great, and the atmosphere is fancy. I really enjoyed it here. 

And this is my first time in a casino building. 

The boys are back!

My beloved Celtics team just become the East Champ! For 12 years, we're back in the finals! 

Photo Dumplings

//EndOfMay

//sebajisoka