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Battling Anxiety by Mad with Samirah

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My dear friends, it is known that over a prolonged period of isolation, people do face mental health issues. Actually, I have been in conversations about this with the microwave and the toaster while sipping my coffee every morning. They commented that my situation will get rather hot. I didn’t dare to bring this up with the washing machine as she always put a different spin on everything. Np, I certainly did not approach the fridge as he is always cold and very preserved. I was certainly glad to have spoken with the iron, even though heated, he really straitened me out and said everything will be fine and that no situation is too pressing when handled with the prescribed care. I found the vacuum rather unsympathetic when he told me to just suck it up. The fan was certainly more optimistic when he expressed hope that it would all soon blow over. The toilet was flushed and said nothing when I asked his opinion. When I approached the front door about it, the do
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Carlton Chronicles, A Week After

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At this time my host country is still on lock down, while back home, the government has also implemented an enhanced community quarantine. They may call it differently but it is the same banana, and the purpose is to stop the bug from spreading. For an introvert like me, this is like a dream come true. But for some whose livelihood is their family’s only lifeline it is a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea. While our government scrambles to implement the quarantine, who are we to judge? My typical lockdown days starts with waking up at around 5AM. At eto naman ang pinaka hindi ko maintindihan. On a regular day, halos magmakaawa ka sa alarm cloc k, but today where you have the luxury to do so your body just wakes you up while most are still on slumber. It must be the age. Right Kuri? Pagkatapos ng mahaba habang pagtatalo ng katawan at isip , time to gather oneself and welcome the new day with a rosary and bible reading for the day.  Sa panahong halos wala kang m
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DON’T bring home the crown

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In this state of lockdown, panic buying, supplement and vitamins overloading, don’t we all wish to be Senator Enrile and possess his immune system which may pre-dates that of Rizal and even Magellan?  Sabi nga nila, these trying time brings out the best in us. The various platforms of social media will show you that, unknowingly, you have friends who are medical and political experts and strategist. They seem to just have a say for every government moves, pun intended. It is said that in every challenge and adventure, you must bring home the crown, this one is not something you would want in your doorsteps. While we see people rising through it and while it is said to be less deadly than other diseases, sadly, people tends to go through it alone, far from the people they love. Thanks to our heroes in the medical fields who provided them the comfort of knowing that they are not totally isolated. While the world’s leaders and experts are grasping for moves to conta
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Ode to Tatay

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It is not about how long you lived, but how well you did.  Indeed you lived well. We remembered…people did. July 29 was the saddest homecoming I ever had. The weather is gloomy, the heaven is crying with us and the lights are out. The whole universe seems to be mourning with us as we lost the pillar of our home, the very person we see as epitome of strength of character and selflessness. We lost our father. Our lives will never be the same again; every meal will not be the same. A vital fraction of our every smile, the pillar who keeps us amidst life’s adversities is lost. Your sudden death is almost unbearable to us, your sons and nanay. Yet the stories of people you have touched lessen the pain. Indeed, you fulfilled the dream of leaving your good name as a legacy to your family. We felt their love, prayers for strength and support. To your last days you ensured that we will not be thoroughly burdened, that there will be people who will be with us…. to help us, support us.
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Welcome to Fatherhood!

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Fatherhood is indeed destined. In my elementary years, I dreamed of becoming a priest, that the congregation would call me Father. After realizing the intricacies of the vow on priesthood, sabi ko pwede pa din naman ako maging father, for my own, little congregation, my own family. Now that its realization is within 9 months, I have mixed emotions. The highest level of excitement engulfed my nerves, gusto kong sumigaw, YES HINDI AKO BAOG! Fatherhood suddenly brings me to a new level of maturity and seriousness. Suddenly I became oblivious of life, nega peeps and month-end stresses. Just a thought from mostly ranting, should this circumstances change the aura of my blog? Can this be the new Daddy’s blog? Be threatened, daddykuri. Hehe.                                                                                                                                   
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Hey its ur birthday

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Dapat pala 22 ka na. You probably would have a boyfriend by now ( kung nakalusot kay nanay at sa amin ). At that age, you could have started your own career, which reminds me, we haven’t really asked what you wanted to be. There are tons of “ifs” in our minds. As reality bites, July 23 and October 20 are constant reminders of how you brought colors to our family. These dates never fails to allow us to reminisce with happy tears your days with us.   Vividly remembering your natal day, it was noon noong pinanganak ka. It was too hot, kaya naman buong hapon ka naming pinaypayan. I never went back to school that day. Everyone was excited of your presence. You were lolo’s only granddaughter ( dadalawa lang kasi kayo ni Riva ). I also remembered that incident in 1991 when a strong earthquake hit, at dadalawa lang tayo at home with manang and while we were panicking, you were laughing and enjoying the earth’s motion. Your scheming grin at the dining table when you thought of something. Thos
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Work, Booze and some Rush

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Here’s the taste of my weekend, a balance combi of work, booze and adrenalin rush… amidst some scratches (again) it was pretty awesome.
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