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Day 35.

Sleeping in is the best. As I’ve said again and again – rest is important. 🥰

I had cereal for brunch. Corn Pops reminds me of my childhood. I also had Cocoa Puffs. The best! I really miss Kix and Life cereal. Maybe our next order we’ll list those down.

We watched The Simpsons. The early seasons are gold. Homer always makes us laugh! I want to return to Universal Studios just to visit Springfield again.

I decided to sort through my laundry. I’ll be doing a few loads this weekend. I recycled old college papers and trashed some items that I no longer use. I feel lighter. I’m hoping to tackle my closet tomorrow or Saturday. I’m doing my best to be more of a minimalist.

Afterwards I practiced my uke before dinner. I can’t believe it’s day 8! I’m still struggling with the G chord, but I’m improving overall. I’m paying attention to how I’m strumming too. Practice makes progress!

I had a very pleasant day. I’m hoping to sleep a little earlier tonight, but first ice cream. Lastly, I finally opened my happy mail from Rarity. I love my bow bands! Thank you so much, Casey. 🥰 It’s the perfect accessory for any outfit.

I hope Thursday was a good day for everyone. By the way, Happy 49th Birthday to the queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla-Perez! 💜

Good night.

b

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Day 34.

Sleep update: I’m improving little by little. Anxiety is still messing with me. Doing my best to breathe and take it a day at a time.

Bought a Switch Lite. Not really on a whim. I’ve been looking. Excited to get it in the next few days. I want all the games. 🙂

Washed some more dishes. Yeah! It’s the best.

Watched Center Stage. Preteen memories. Still love the film to this day. The cast and the music are everything! ❤️

We got our groceries delivered. Not everything was accounted for due to low stock or just completely out of stock. That’s alright. Thankful to be able to purchase from an app and the convenience of necessities to be dropped off at our door. Thank you to all essential workers!!! 💪🏼

Took a much needed nap. I hope I don’t sleep too late tonight. But I was really run down. Rest is important.

We’re going to be playing Scene It tonight. It’s been years. It should be a lot of fun. I also gotta practice my uke. Woo!

Hope y’all had a great day! Take care and be well.

Good night.

b

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Day 33.

Happy Tuesday! I slept better compared to the other days. I ended up rewatching Four Weddings And A Funeral the series on Hulu. I love the show!

I ate multiple meals. That hasn’t happened in a few weeks. Proud of myself! ☺️ I did snack on chips. I’ve missed it. Now I want Pringles. Lol. Hopefully we can place a grocery delivery in the next few days. There are no openings at the moment. 😬

Played Katamari Damacy! Fond memories of it in 2004. Such a simple and cool game. I love the music and the graphics. This is why I want to visit Japan. Hopefully soon.

I washed dishes before taking a nap. It’s my favorite chore! I’ll do that over anything else.

Had a tele-therapy appointment in the evening. It was nice to catch up with my therapist. She’s super supportive. It’s needed right now especially during the shelter in place.

Practiced my uke with Bianca. I’m gaining confidence with chords and transitions. Day 6 of practice. I hope I can sing along soon. Just gotta carry a tune. Haha.

I miss sports! We might not see it return until the end of the year. Sigh. Better to keep everyone safe!

Proud to be a Californian! Be safe and be well. 💕

Good night.

b

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Day 32.

Our dog wasn’t feeling well before we slept. So that caused me to not sleep. At all. Until 9am. 🙃 I slept for about 5 hours and then I got up. I’m hoping for a better night’s sleep tonight.

I finally made dalgona coffee today. I whisked it by hand for about 10 minutes. It was a nice consistency. I added a little more sugar because it was too bitter. It mixed well with regular milk.

Day 5 of uke practice. I learned to strum. That’s going to take some getting used to. I also practiced Let It Be again. I want to get it down! That’s the song I want to play for my family and friends. I’m looking forward to practice every day.

Our Aunt was discharged from the hospital today. She’ll be in quarantine at home for the next two weeks. I just hope our grandma will be okay. Sighhh. Prayers please.

It’s a new week. I’m planning to rest a lot. But I’m also trying to organize my closet. We’ll see how that goes.

Hope you all had a nice Monday.

Good night.

b

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Day 31.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate! We spent the day watching TV, cooking food, and hanging out with the dogs.

Still trying to regulate my sleep. It’s difficult. I don’t take anything for it. Hoping for a better night’s sleep tonight.

I’m on day 4 of uke practice. I’m learning Let It Be. The song has 4 chords. G is still a little tricky for me, but I’ll get the hang of it.

A little worried for our Grandma. She needs to stay away from folks in her household, but she’s surrounded by those who work often. 😬😔 I’m praying for her.

Hoping for a more positive week. My anxiety has skyrocketed since this all started. I’m going to remain optimistic. Be safe and well everyone!

Good night.

b

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Day 29.

Happy Friday! We made it to another week. Cheers to the weekend. I hope you’re all keeping busy. And even if you aren’t, that’s okay too. We’re allowed to rest. ❤️

I couldn’t fall asleep on time so I stayed up. There’s something about seeing the sunrise. It’s comforting. Darkness to light. I eventually knocked out and slept in. I decided to do a small load of laundry today and then practiced my uke. I really just want to play a song already, but I must be patient. Everything I’m learning now sets the foundation. I’ll get there.

I got to catch up with my coworkers via text. Nice to hear from them. Good news all around which is great. And Happy Birthday, Marc!! 🥳

I was able to step out for a bit on the deck and take in some fresh air. I miss the breeze. The sky was so pretty.

British goodies are my comfort food right now. All the crisps, candy, chocolate, and cookies. 😋 I miss London!

That’s my Friday. Off to watch Kim’s Convenience. Take care everyone! I miss our Lola (grandma) btw. I hope she’s doing alright.

Good night.

b

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Day 28.

Uke practice! I didn’t fall asleep until late because I really just wanted to play already. It’s so much fun. I have learned a few chords and the finger exercises are helping me tremendously. I use the Fender Play app which is free for 3 months. And so many helpful videos on YouTube! 🙂

Cheeseburgers for lunch! Always delicious. My drink was sparkling strawberry water + black currant Ribena. Yay!!

I took a nap. And I just woke up. 😱 Might practice some more. I’m trying to learn I’m Yours, one of my favorite songs.

I’m also watching Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist at night. It’s a good show. Check it out on Hulu.

That was my day. Hope your Thursday went well!

Good night.

b

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Day 27.

I was restless for most of the day. My anxiety was up there. I eventually fell asleep for a few hours, which was nice. ☺️

My uke is here! I won’t be able to unbox it until tomorrow. 24 hour rule for cardboard boxes. Better to be overly cautious than not.

Our aunt has officially tested positive for Covid-19. I sent her a message this afternoon and she says she’s doing okay. She’s a nurse so she was bound to be exposed to it. Her entire household has to be tested. I’m thinking of everyone over there, especially our Lola (grandma) and uncle. I pray that they’re okay.

I got to chat with Brea this afternoon via text. It’s always nice to catch up with a friend. I love to laugh! Haha.

British goodies have been unboxed. I’m so happy! Reminds me of our London tour. I miss it so much.

That was my day. Continuing to wish you all well. Be safe! ❤️

Good night.

b

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Day 26.

So I slept. Lol. I stayed up watching The Roommate. I give it a 4/10. One of the main characters was so oblivious the entire time. If you have time, check it out on Netflix. Lol.

British goodies are finally here! But we won’t be able to open it for another few hours. Mom is paranoid about the cardboard and coronavirus. Makes sense. So we’ll get to open it at noon tomorrow. 🙂

Sent an email that I shouldn’t have. Because the package was delivered today. I had no idea. No one updated me with a tracking number. Oh well. It’s in my hands.

Uke should be here tomorrow. I’m so excited!

Credits to Sachi Liwag for the graphic. Kapampangan! That’s the language I grew up speaking as a kid. I still speak it. Pinay roots. 🇵🇭❤️ It means to rest. So important during these times. And please keep my aunt in your prayers. Wishing you all well!

b

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Day 22.

Happy Birthday, Sal! She’s 7 today. ❤️ I’m really happy we rescued her. She’s so sweet. Love you. And a Happy Birthday to my friend, Chris! We met at CCSF and we’ve kept in touch since. Those friendships are the best. Hope you enjoyed the day! We’ll celebrate once we’re able. 🧡

I slept all day. Noticing a pattern? I’m trying to normalize my sleep. It’s pretty difficult. Ahh. I’ll try to sleep earlier tonight. But I want to watch Onward. Looks like a really good movie.

Anyway, I spent part of my day drafting an email. And then I sent it. Then I had to pay a bill. Successful Friday!

Glad it’s the weekend. I hope I’m productive. And even if I’m not, I’m going through all of this. We all are.

Good night!

b

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