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Day 4.

Today officially starts my two weeks off from work. Sigh. I miss working, but it’s for the best.

I left the house today for a short time. I had to go to the lab to get my bloodwork done. No one was at the lab. Not typical for a Monday. 😬 It was nice to leave the house for a bit.

Shelter-in-place has been ordered for San Francisco. The twin and I will not be able to leave unless it’s for essential business, such as our doctor’s appointments. Social distancing is important! I will continue to emphasize that. Please do it for the greater good, especially for the vulnerable populations. Please be safe and well!

3/16 isn’t an easy day. Three years ago, our dog passed away. I always reflect and remember him. He was a loyal companion. He’ll never be forgotten. We love you, Laki! 💛

Taking it easy for now. I’m going to make a list of things to watch and read. Time to tackle that. I also want to clean and organize. Hoping for a nice and mellow week. But it’s tough trying to make ends meet for me personally. My anxiety is through the roof.

Take care!

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Day 3.

It was pretty difficult to fall asleep. So I stayed up rewatching Set It Up. Glen Powell 😍 Very cute movie. I totally recommend it. Once I fell asleep, I slept in for a few hours.

I’m hoping to tackle Becoming starting this week. It was a birthday gift from a friend. Thanks, Brea! I’ll also be cleaning and taking care of laundry.

I do have to leave the house tomorrow for labs. Tests must be done for one of my medications. I’m running low. I really hope the wait won’t be long considering it’s a Monday. Might do some essentials shopping too. But what’s left at this point? It’s hysteria.

Please keep yourselves safe. Social distancing is so important. Time is of the essence. Flatten the curve! Have a great week. ❤️

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Day 2.

I give credit to the original artist for the movie poster. I was unable to find the name on myhotposters.com. I’m in the middle of the movie. I have about an hour remaining. I like it so far. I can resonate with the film. I miss the old SF. The familiarity and the wonders of it. It’s kinda lost its spark, but I will always love the city. No one can take away my memories and what I remember.

Good old Saturday. I slept in. I felt alright once I had to really get up. I decided to make myself some fried eggs, sliced up an avocado, and topped it off with the everything but the elote seasoning from Trader Joe’s. I really like it! Definitely a nice addition to eggs. Then I had strawberries as a small dessert. My favorite fruit!

I decided to wash some dishes too. Washing dishes is my favorite chore. I put my music on and I’m in the zone. It’s calming for me.

Had Taco Bell for linner. Nachos BellGrande is my classic order & a supreme taco. 👌🏼 Perfection.

I was on social media for a bit. It helps with connection during this time. I even got to chat with some friends via text.

My last thoughts for the night. I will continue to support small businesses! I admire their craftsmanship and the love they put into their work. Thank you!

Planning to finish up the movie. Hope you’ve all had a good day. 💜

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Edit: The movie poster is by Akiko Stehrenberger. She can be found on Akikomatic.com. I found her work on IG. It’s a dope poster. 👍🏼

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Day 1.

Today was originally an in service day for work. So until Sunday it’s like a regular weekend. But starting Monday 3/16 up until the 27th work will be closed. It could potentially be for longer, but I’m hoping and praying it isn’t.

I obviously don’t have control over the situation and the same can be said for others. I’m trying to remain positive during this turbulent time in our nation + the world. It’s definitely different from my routine.

I’m planning to work on myself, but at the top of my list is rest & recharging. I will also tackle driving. These next few days will be me time. I also fall into the immunocompromised demographic. I’ve always been good about washing my hands. Touching my face is a different story. I will miss social gatherings, but social distancing is absolutely critical. I plan to blog everyday that I’m off. That way I can remember and reflect.

Sunny has been keeping me busy. I love his films! I Fine..Thank You..Love You is the best. I can watch it forever honestly. 😊🥰

Wishing you all well. Please be safe! ❤️

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Table for one.

Last Friday was a day well spent. That’s always an experience, dining alone.

I needed a hearty meal before I went in for my first round of iron infusions. That probably explains why I haven’t been feeling the greatest by the way.

Hahn’s Hibachi just opened for lunch. I strolled in happily. I was the first diner for their lunch rush. I have so many fond memories there. The one in our neighborhood ended up shuttering because I believe the owners retired. So many family lunches and dinners. My default was always the BBQ Chicken with rice. I slowly transitioned to the sizzling Bibimbap bowl. The crunchy rice at the bottom is the best. But it’s important to mix! 🙂 All the ingredients go so well together.

I’ve been laying low for the most part. Recovery is so important and self-care is my priority!

Wishing you all a wonderful and productive week! 💜

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I’m scared.

I’m dealing with a bunch of question marks right now in regards to my health. I’m scared. Going back to my specialist. I haven’t seen them in almost 2 years.

Anxiety. It’s real.

All I can do right now is breathe and just think positive thoughts. I can’t jump to conclusions.

I’ve been meaning to post my previous blog, but I haven’t gotten around to doing it. I was in the middle of it. I’m lacking inspiration. I mentioned this a few weeks or maybe months ago.

This year has been hard. Social media is only a highlight reel. I like to dive right in when I’m blogging. My fears are real. My fears are valid. But I’m going to face them head on. There’s no running.

I need to sleep and recollect myself.

Good night.

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Lacking inspiration.

Hiiii!

I’m better! Thank you, antibiotics. On another note, I’m dealing with some pain. It’s been lingering since I came down with a terrible cold back in May. I’m a little worried, but I must be brave. 💪🏼

It’s summer vacay and I’ve been off the grid. I’m catching up on sleep and TV. Movies too! I’m hoping to find my inspiration again with photography. I think I discussed this in my previous posts. I can’t even remember! 😬 This year has been trying. It feels like too much. It’s isolating. These feelings aren’t new. It’s chronic. I speak to my therapist every few weeks. I think my body is still in shock. It’s lonely. It’s scary. But I remain hopeful. Always.

That’s my short update. Baseball is keeping me afloat and spending time with doggies.

Here’s to a lovely weekend! ❤️

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Bruised and sore.

Here’s my update. I went through a lot this past weekend. It was actually terrifying.

We adopted a dog to add to the family on Saturday, 6/23. Her name is Sally. She’s a chihuahua, five years old, and was born with one eye. The other eye didn’t develop. 😦 She’s originally from the Central Valley. She’s very sweet, but still adjusting to her new environment. Anyway, after adopting her, we decided to go to Petco to buy a few things for her – a kennel, food dish & water bowl, a bed, and a toy. We were looking forward to getting home, but we never got there.

On our way home, my brother and I were involved in a car accident. We were 10 minutes away from home. We were at 23rd Street and South Van Ness. It was our light to go. As my brother attempted to make a left, this car is speeding from the left side and hits us. He pressed on the brakes as much as he could have. Our car is a tank, but a lot of the damage was in the front. I saw the bumper fly off. It was the first automobile accident that I’ve been involved in ever. It was really scary! And having the dogs there was even scarier, but they’re safe. I on the other hand had to be transported to the ER due to my underlying health conditions and I was bruised up pretty badly. I’ve got bruises on my knees, my chest, and overall soreness everywhere. I’m still dealing with it. It sucks! :/

X-Rays were ordered for my knee. Thankfully there was no fracture. I was able to go home after a few hours.

Our Subaru saved us just like in their commercials and I am eternally grateful. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to be attentive behind the wheel. Please stay away from all distractions, especially your phones. It can wait!!! I don’t drive enough in the city, but it’s always the other drivers. You can be the safest driver, but someone else can mess that up for you.

I’m recovering now and should be healed up for Orlando. I’m very excited! 🙂

Thank you so much to my cousin, Adrian for getting to the scene, the witnesses, and first responders.

Hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s to an awesome week!!

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Life update.

I was admitted to the ER last night for a stomach bug. Spent 9 hours in the hospital before being discharged.

It’s nice to be home, but I’ve developed a slight fever. That means I’ll be missing out on The Last Jedi premiere with the family. I was very much looking forward to attending. Things happen and I want to be sure I’m on the road to recovery!!

So the trade off is staying home and watching something on Netflix + sleeping. I really don’t want to go back to the ER. The wait was quite long for a room. I hope this clears up soon. PLS.

I hope you all had a nice Thursday! Time to rest up.

Good night.

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My milestone. 


Hello!

Today is an important day for me. Ten years ago, I received life changing news. Ten years ago, I didn’t think today would come. But here I am! 🙂 I’ve had my ups and downs. To be honest, it’s been a journey. I’m so thankful for this new decade. Everything I didn’t get a chance to do in my twenties, I’m pursuing now! There’s no time to wait. 

It’s taken a lot of breakdowns, mistakes, tears, and sometimes sleepless nights, but I’m grateful for it all. My family has been with me since day one. There are a few more bumps, but I’m ready! 

Being positive has really helped. Blogging and taking photographs are my outlets when it gets tough. How am I doing with it? Hehe. 

Show gratitude every day. Your mindset creates your reality. Anything is possible! 

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Adventure is out there! -Ellie, UP

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