5 days.

Surgery day is fast approaching and I’m taking care of everything that I can beforehand. That means laundry, cleaning, making sure I’m getting rest, eating well, and packing a bag for the hospital. I’m nervous! Very anxious too, but I know it’s for the best. I wanted to reach out to someone, but I think it’s best not to right now. 🥲

There’s a lot of pre-surgery prep. Need to remind myself to stay away from certain foods and drinks. Can’t have caffeine this week. Gahhh! Not even salmon. I wanted a poke bowl. Next time.

I know I’ll be in good hands. But I’m praying and thinking positive.

Sports is keeping me preoccupied! Go Blue Jays. Been a Springer fan since his Astro days. BEAT LA!!! 🩵

I’ve also bought hella Niner gear. I am not ashamed. I love my damn team. LFG!!!

It’s my Monday. There’s a ton of stuff I need to deal with academically too. This week feels like an eternity. A day at a time.

I’m ready to ko! Good night.

b

Life update.

Doc called me yesterday. More testing needs to be done. I’m being referred to another specialist. I’ve cried a few times already. I’m anxious and I’m scared. Just trying to breathe through it all. 😭

I’m grateful to my medical team, my family, and my friends. I know they’re supporting me as best as they can.

Lots of things are distracting me right now: sports, music, and a bit of retail therapy!

I’m just hoping things work out for me in November. I’m looking forward to getting away.🤞

The eternal sunshine tour presale is in a few hours. I really hope I get tickets!! That would make me so, so happy. PLSSS. 🩵

Well, I bid you all adieu.

Later!

b

Can’t wait to be done. 😭

School is kicking my butt and I’m juggling two jobs at the same time. It will all get done, but I am exhausted!!!

Looking forward to finishing papers, projects, and my finals.

There’s something to look forward to hopefully. 🙂‍↔️ We got to chat. I’ll remind him. Lol.

Willy Adames is a Giant! Physical pending.🤞Traumatized after Carlos Correa tbh.

Anyway, time to ko! It’s my Friday. Yayyy. And Go Niners!!!!!

Good night.

b

Le sighhh.

I’m typing this out with a heavy heart. As entertaining and fun sports can be, someone has to lose at the end of the day. Unfortunately, it was the Niners. 💔 We were in the same position four years ago. This was the “revenge” game. I can’t bring myself to rewatch the game. I was too stressed and anxious during my shift yesterday to fully process everything. Glad I’m off today to be gentle with myself. And hey, I have my birthday to look forward to, so that’s a plus.

Mom got me into football and so did my brother! I will stick with the Niners. Our time will come. Not sure when, but they will get #6. I hope it’s in my lifetime. Faithful forever.

Time to go back to sleep. Byeee!

❤️ #FTTB

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Punched their ticket!

The Niners are back in the Super Bowl!!! 🥹 I followed the game as I worked. Dealt with a lot of emotions: annoyance, anxiety, nerves, excitement, and more!!

BROCK PURDY! Give him his flowers, please. He was amazing! Aiyuk is my dude and I knew he’d be a huge factor. Two weeks until the big game. GO NINERS!!! ❤️

It was a nice work weekend. One more day and then I get to rest up for a few. Not liking the rain that’s being forecasted. 😤 Enjoying all the sunshine and the sun setting at a later time.

Well, I’m tired. Highlight of my day: Saigon sandwiches. 😋 I’ll order again in two weeks!!! Exchanged pleasantries too. Haha.

Good night. #FTTB

b

More football!!!

Oh boy, this weekend was something. The Niners beat the Packers and now it’s back to the NFCCG! 😮‍💨 More football to be played. I’m anxious excited, but I always get this way. Woo!!!

Caught up with some college friends a few days ago. I hadn’t seen a lot of them since before the pandemic. I’ve known Kengar since I transferred to UC Davis in 2010. He went to the rival high school in the city, but it’s all good. He was so happy to see me since I dropped by after work. I was happy to see him too! It’s been 5+ years. He’s off to the Philippines. I’m so jelly because I need to work, LOL.

Me, Kengar, and Mel! UC Davis 💙💛

Just trying to relax atm. One more day of work and then I’m free! Birthday week for Mom too. Love her so much. 💗

I also have a lot of other things to tend to, but I’ll deal with it on Tuesday.

Highlight from yesterday: saying hi to each other. Always a treat! LOL. 😂

I’m “dating” again and I’m bored. No one is giving me anything to work with on Hinge. My goodness! Is it always gonna be this awkward?! 🙃 And this is just the talking phase. I’m like anxious already. WTH?!!

Well, gonna try and sleep. But first, video games.

Good night!

b

Happy 2024!

It’s a new year, but I’d like to reflect on 2023. Proud of myself for the highs, lows, and everything in between. My grief was very very heavy. I feel like I’m still processing the losses and adjusting to all of it. I can’t ever forget the love of my Lola Mila and Beari’s beautiful companionship. I felt the most unconditional love from them. It’s bittersweet to start fresh and they aren’t here. 😭

I’ll always share their stories and pictures. I miss having lunch with Lola. I miss being greeted by Beari when I get home from school or work. It’s truly all of the little things. Doing my best to be strong, but also gentle with myself on my most difficult days. I’m ready for the ride! I know 2024 will be a very important year. 💜

2023 was the year of concerts and music! Still cherishing those moments and memories.

I am tentatively the winner of my FF league, but waiting on official confirmation. I spent hours watching most of the games yesterday. That’s how my NYE went. Thankfully I had time to cook dinner for the fam. I’m pretty tired now. I’ll try to sleep, but I’m anxious. One more week of holiday break! Ready to tackle it all.

Good night and I wish you all well!

b

Happy Holidays 2023!

I hope you all had a lovely day celebrating with family and friends. Mine went okay, but I’m still dealing with a lot of grief.

Didn’t help that the Warriors and Niners lost! 👎

Still on break so that’s a plus.

Being very gentle with myself. I plan to sleep in tomorrow.

Won my fantasy football game! To the championship I go. 🥰 And pocket camp is making me happy. Welcome back, Sanrio!!!!

Good night.🎄

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To Bernadette.

Two years later and it safely got to me! I wrote to Jimmy Garoppolo in December 2021. His time was winding down with the Niners. 😞 I just wanted to share my appreciation for turning the franchise around.

I bought a few of his cards on Mercari. I heard that he usually responds so I’m like cool, let’s do this. Emailed the Niners and asked for their mailing address. Got a response and I was on my way. Dropped the cards off at my local USPS with tracking. I wanted to make sure it got to Levi’s Stadium safely! It did. Then the waiting game.

I finally got a response on Monday! I saw the informed delivery digest. Envelope was stamped Las Vegas. I knew!!! 🥹🥰 I’m very grateful that he took the time to respond. And the cherry on top was that he personalized it for me. Wasn’t expecting that at all. I just thought it was going to be his signature.

I’ll always root for Jimmy! Thank you so much. GO NINERS. ❤️

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😭💔

I’ll continue to stay faithful, but the NFCCG was ass. As soon as Purdy went down, we had no chance. I’m numb at this point. We get so close, but still so far.

I’m currently on vacation and I should be enjoying myself, but nah. Other things are on my mind. I try to be kind and to do my best with everything by putting others before myself and somehow I’m called a narcissist. Far from it! 😒🙄

Anyway, I’ll really miss football. Bring on, basketball and baseball!

I’ve got school and work to focus on in a few days. Back to reality shortly. Going to milk the last few days in Hawaii.

Good night.

b