Kaohsiung 2024 Day 2

Day 2 of our Kaohsiung Visit, Taiwan, March 2024

Mood Swings

 

These mood swings are weird.

Mondays I hate.

Tuesdays are overwhelming.

Wednesdays I can bear depending on what's going on.

Thursdays can be productive. 

Fridays, I love. 

And then the cycle goes on...

But somehow, music helps. I am playing FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) on repeat on Spotify. And to think that I almost cancelled this subscription, and rediscovered the mood boost that comes with lo-fi music.

I've been hearing stuff all over the place. But at the end of the day, I know better than to go against the flow of events. Things are meant to happen, it is all pre-destined. We are meant to be where we are. Because unless we learn the important lessons in life, nothing is going to improve. The universe has a way of surprising us, and it all depends if we let feedback affect us or ruin our day. And the timing is always perfect. 

So, let's just let people be themselves. I'm perfectly happy and content with where I am, and I know that good karma will definitely find me in the future. 

Breathe

 

Here's where I say that the weekend wasn't enough for me. 

Saturday, I went to school for my face-to-face consultation with my paper's advisor. We went through my paper thoroughly, looking at what can be further improved. 

I'm pretty pleased with how things are going. Just this morning, I submitted my Topic Approval form. Next, I will be working on my concept paper. I'm taking things slowly and reminding myself that I will get there. As long as I focus on the little things and time everything nicely, results will speak for themselves. 

I stocked up on ink for my printer for those printing jobs at home. Thankfully Carl gave me money for whatever I needed. 

Keeping my hopes up. 

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Sunday, while Carl went on his rides. I stayed home with the Little Bebe Girl and tidied up around the house. I did my laundry, vacuumed, mopped and gave the Little Bebe a bath. She now smells of lavender shampoo and I topped it off with Frontline spray. 

In the afternoon before Carl headed home, I prepped the motions for my siomai recipe. It lacked shrimp but it fulfilled my cravings. I'm sure my brother was salivating when he saw my photo. The zest from the calamansi against the pork and shrimp filling wrapped in delicate, steamed wrapper just hit the spot. I'll be good until the next craving. 

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And here I am in a very busy week. I'll be able to get through all of it. For now, I have to remind myself to breathe. 

I've got this. 

Valentine’s Day and Weekend Motivation

 You have to believe. 

Otherwise it will never happen. 

-Neil Gaiman 

I've got a lot on my plate right now. But for some friggin reason, I'm motivated to do what I can. 

That and today is Valentine's Day. I also like to say that is's Bark-lentine's, or Paw-lentine's. Furent at heart here. 

So I have decided to order a box of doughnuts from Mine Time Cafe and have them delivered here, with a Valentine's card of course. I just chose a simple card that says I Love You, and I'm laughing over the last card that says "Ma, Pinabili Lang Ni Papa To Sa Akin". 

The trick there is to buy some doughnuts for Carl so that I can eat them later lol.

xxx

The reason that I'm motivated right now is that for some reason, I was productive yesterday. I got a lot done and I'm intent on doing the work for my paper this weekend until I get it done. Slowly but surely, I will get there. I am cheering myself on... 

xxx

Another thing that's making me positive is that I am slowly buying laptop accessories online and waiting for them to arrive. I saw this nice keyboard protector for the MacBook and decided to check it out, as well as a tote bag that I can use in the meantime. I want to replace  my large black backpack, maybe have it cleaned and train myself not to carry heavy stuff all the time. 

Now I'm stalking phone stand accessories. But I also know that I should be saving money. Well I did save my money for doughnuts this week hahaha. 

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This weekend I'm looking forward to new books to read over the weekend. So what I'm doing now is downloading free ePubs online and then side loading them to my Pink Nook for reading later on. I'm on the second book of Crazy Rich Asians- China Rich Girlfriend, and the first few chapters are hilarious. 

Do I still want a colored ebook reader? Yes, but I guess I have to save more on the side for that. Who knows, the quality of colored ebook readers will improve in the future, and I can definitely get one for myself. 

Road Closures and Getting Tasks Done

 I am feeling rather productive today because of the tasks that I have crossed off my list. This includes: 

1. Executive Order on Road Closure for Bridge Widening
2. Opening Message for E-Commerce Site Community Tour 
3. Letter of Request for Re-Inspection 

And other tasks for upcoming events. 

Why do I suddenly feel on top of the world just by accomplishing certain tasks? 

The list goes on and I still have other pending tasks but I feel pretty pleased of myself, sort of a temporary high to boost my ego until I become overwhelmed again lol.