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Day 323.

TGIF! It’s officially the weekend!!! 🥰

  • It was difficult to get up. Thursday felt like Friday tbh. But I made it!
  • Work went well. Yay!
  • I decided to wear my Stoggles again. I also wore my contacts. Maybe the next pair I get can have my prescription.
  • Leftovers for dinner.
  • Dateline watching again.
  • Animal Crossing update: trying to revamp my island. Shooting stars tonight!!
  • Lots of sports talk on Twitter. Jimmy G might be on the move, but people are saying the 49ers are bluffing to motivate JG. Lolll.
  • My plans this weekend – hopefully practice driving, studying, catching up on sleep, and cleaning.
  • I’m ready to be lazy. 😂
  • On a sadder note, we lost a relative to COVID in the Philippines. So sad. RIP Lolo Peter ❤️ Please continue taking care of yourselves. This virus is very real!!!

Hope y’all had a nice Friday! Take care.

Good night.

b

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Day 320.

It’s Tuesday! 🙃 I’m close to blogging for a year. My objective was to blog during lockdown so I can look back during this unprecedented time and here we are. 320 days later and progress has been made, but we’re still in the middle of it.

Some days are good. Some days are terrible. And some days are mixed. I’m going through it and it’s okay to acknowledge my emotions and feelings. I have been feeling sad as of late. A lot of it stems from not seeing family and friends often and losing friendships. I’ve accepted that especially! People come and go. I feel like I’m fighting to keep people in my life that aren’t worthy. Effort must be made on both ends and if that doesn’t happen, the relationship doesn’t survive. 😭 I share responsibility in that. Some friendships have expiration dates. It’s time to move on eventually.

  • Just dealing with a lot of life stuff. My main focus right now is my health – all aspects of it!! I hope I can tackle some of my goals. Let’s do this!!
  • Work went well. Tuesdays are my short days. I got home in time before the storm.
  • I’ve been really lazy and 🥶
  • My tamagotchi traveled to London again and I’ve hatched a new one. It’s so smol. Hoping to get another bow this time around.
  • It’s been a year since Kobe’s passing. RIP to him, Gianna, John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan. 🤍
  • Trying to survive the week.
  • No players were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m 😱
  • I really want to make a fruit smoothie.
  • Animal Crossing and the Sanrio collab was released today! I want those amiibo cards. Dropping in March. It’ll most likely sell out. I’m ready.
  • Taking deep breaths as of late has helped.
  • Reading too! I can’t believe January is almost over. I’m ready for the best month ever. February rules!! 💜

Hope y’all had a nice one. Take care!

Good night.

b

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Day 283.

Happy Sunday! It’s a new week and I’m ready. 🥰 These next few weeks are mine. I love that! I get to mellow out and just do my own thing. I’m adding more movies to my watch list. I also want to finish Becoming before January.

I still need to mail out cards and some gifts. It’ll all get done! I really didn’t do much this weekend. I’ve been playing a lot of Animal Crossing to pass the time. I found the recipe for a snowflake wall. I’m still without the other DIYs. I wish there was another way to collect these things. I have until 1/6/21 to find them all.

Loretta and I attended an online memorial for Amado. It was beautiful! I’m really glad we were able to share space with friends and community. What an intelligent and endearing soul. We’ll continue to carry on your legacy. Mabuhay Amado! ❤️

The Niners are officially out of the playoff picture. What a frustrating season! I had a lot of expectations for them, but things happen. Many familiar faces might not be with us next season. 😭😩💔 I’ll always cheer for them – the highs & lows!!

I’ve got a busy day tomorrow. PFTs, let’s do this! I’m a little nervous because it’s been a while. I hope I do alright.

Well, I’d like to wish you all an amazing week! Take care and be safe. Cases are surging once again throughout the country and in California too. 😞

Good night.

b

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Day 265.

LOVE.

This day always makes me sad, but very thankful. It’s been eight years since my maternal grandfather (Lolo) passed away. He was a smart, kind, and funny man. I keep you with me every day. I’m sure that you and Lola aren’t too far away. Continue to guide us and to keep us safe during this very interesting time! 💗

We’re halfway into the week and I’m feeling it. But I had a good day! I had a sluggish start tbh. I couldn’t get out of bed until I had an hour left to get ready. 😬 I hate running late, but I made it in time.

I played a game of football, Kahoot!, and badminton with the boys. I’m so tired. 😬😩 But it was a lot of fun. I gotta practice throwing my spiral.

We had Vietnamese food for dinner. I caught Jeopardy for our Lolo. It was his favorite show. We watched Wheel of Fortune and The Masked Singer! I was entertained.

Animal Crossing update: Pashmina has moved in! Snow will be arriving very soon on Mango. Yay!! ❄️

It’s a busy Thursday and Friday for me! Gotta take care of some paperwork too. Hoping to sleep early tonight. I need all the rest I can get.

I hope y’all had a nice day. Take care!

Good night.

b

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Day 241.

There was so much happiness yesterday with history being made! But today, I’m sad. Alex Trebek has passed. He was 80. I knew this day would eventually come. Just watched his special on ABC. He was a fixture at home. My fondest memories of Jeopardy was watching with my grandparents when I was a kid. RIP Alex. You’ll be missed. 💙

I went for a walk after lunch. It was chilly! It started to shower too. I was on the hunt for a newspaper, but was unsuccessful. That’s okay.

When I got back, I decided to take a nap. I had a random dream about a party at home. Some cute guy that I know in real life was in it. And then I woke up. Darn it! 😬😂 I was cold and tired. I was supposed to clean today, but I didn’t get around to it. I might tidy a bit before bed.

Driving lesson is on Tuesday! I’m pretty excited, but nervous. I also have to deal with a list of other things regarding my dental care. Ahh! How is the weekend already over? I’m hoping to have a good week.

Animal Crossing update: I time traveled to get my turnips. Woo! Wart, Jr. is moving out. Farewell!

Hope y’all had a nice Sunday! Take care.

Good night.

b

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Day 208.

Happy Tuesday! 💕

It was a day for me. I didn’t sleep very well because I was dealing with anxiety. I always get pretty anxious for my doctor’s appointments. This one was a bit different since it’s the dermatologist! I rarely go.

Fast forward to 9:45am. We were running a bit late, but I got there in time. Thankful that my aunt can provide me with rides. Anyway, I arrive and there are a few people ahead of me. Once I check in, the receptionist leads me to the back room. This is where the magic happens!

I’ve dealt with skin tags for the last few years. Both were removed today! Huzzah!!! I hope my insurance processes it because 1. They were painful and 2. absolutely necessary for my own well-being since one of them was close to my left eye. I’m wearing a bandage there right now. I’m unable to get it wet for the next 24 hours. I must clean and dry it for the next 2-3 weeks! The doctors were really nice too. Thanks for your help.

Once I got home, I took a very long nap. The lidocaine wore off and I could feel the sting. I didn’t get up until 5ish in the afternoon.

I ate my lunch and then I tuned in online for the livestream of my uncle’s services. His passing was untimely. Makes me sad. Given that we’re still in the middle of the pandemic, I’m unable to attend his funeral. I’ve been praying for him. RIP Tito Rino. 🤍

Had In-N-Out for dinner. Decided to wash the dishes too since I wasn’t super productive today. I plan on studying tomorrow and finally get to my laundry.

I’m still dealing with my emotions and feelings. It’s a rough patch. Ugh! But I’ll make it. I’m strong!! 💜

Lastly, my Animal Crossing update. Must look for a new villager. Al has left my island. More Halloween decor is going up this week! Yeah!!

Take care, everyone!

Good night.

b

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Day 207.

Happy Monday!

Today is always a heavy day. 2011 was such a sad year. I still grieve. I wish I had more time with our Lola. I can’t believe it’s been 9 years since her passing. We miss you and we love you. ❤️

My time off is winding down. I need to get back to routine! And I’ll be driving this time around. I’ve gotta practice and always remain confident. I know I can!!!!

Animal Crossing update: Al is finally moving out! He’s been on my island since April. Happy trails to him! I’m excited to see which new villager will be moving in. I got more DIY recipes for Halloween. All my pumpkins have grown! Ready to decorate some more for Halloween. 👻

I’ve got my dermatology appointment tomorrow. I hope something can be done about my skin tags. Freeze them and then snip it off please!! I’m so self-conscious. 🥴

Watched the ALDS. Rooting for Oakland. They’re the only Bay Area reps left. Boo Houston! 😒 And I’m cheering hard for SD!!

I’m hoping to sleep soon. I was supposed to do my laundry, but I can save it for tomorrow. It’s getting colder in the city. I miss the summer!

Hope y’all had a nice one. Take care!

Good night.

b

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Day 170.

I feel like I’m hitting a wall with something. Or maybe I’m just reading into it too much? Hmm. Either way I just gotta keep going – even with all of the distractions. Music is helping me focus!

Happy Saturday! Still processing the sad news of Chadwick Boseman’s passing. What a beautiful soul! He’ll be missed. RIP King. 🖤

I slept a lot today. I was feeling tired since I didn’t fall asleep right away. Hoping to be more productive tomorrow with cleaning and organizing. Maybe even do a load of laundry. I did help with changing the toilet seat! Score. 😎 Very useful skill to have. Check it out on YouTube.

I just finished the 600 day squat challenge with my arena strength booty bands. Difficult, but not impossible. Might do it every week! 💪🏼 YOU. CAN.

Giants win in AZ! Hurrah!! Losing streak is done. 🖤🧡

I just played my uke. It always sounds so beautiful and peaceful. Much needed after this heavy week.

Animal Crossing update: still trying to get the right villager to move out and it hasn’t happened. I’m going to try again since there’s a visitor at the campsite. Lol. Last fireworks show tomorrow! Let me see if I can find a Black Panther design. Would love to honor CB in that way.

That was my Saturday. Mellow, but somewhat productive. The days just go by quickly. Hope y’all had a nice one. Take care!

Good night.

b

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RIP Sarah. 💜

I’ve been processing so much in the last 24 hours. I’m so sad. Today was a heavy day for me, but I went about with my routine. I thought of you throughout the day.

Ultimately, I just want to say thank you. When I transferred to UC Davis, it took a lot of adjustment with upper division classes, making friends, socializing, and getting used to Davis itself. When Kengar connected us, I was grateful. I didn’t feel so isolated and I had someone to lean on about everything. Thank you for reaching out. I still remember chatting on FB Messenger and sharing our stories with each other.

I’ll remember the Lupus walks we participated in together. It was empowering to be in that shared space. Your advocacy was inspiring. The picture above was the last walk we did together before you went off to SD and then Hawaii. Social media kept us connected. Even from afar, you were a cheerleader!

You’ve impacted my life in so many ways. I’ll miss your presence, your smile, and especially your laugh. Thank you again for your friendship. You’ll truly be missed. Rest well, beautiful warrior. I love you. 💜💜💜💜💜 #LupusWarriors

Bernadette

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