April 30

• not spending for dinner
• being able to watch the taste
• humility of still needing to do the chores
• finishing the draft text
• coordinating a dinner in spite of busyness
• getting my checks deposited
• being able to say goodbye to the little girl
• egg salad for brunch

April 29

• finishing Kita
• finishing the layout
• finishing love
• burger dinner
• time to think

April 28

• brunch of S&R leftovers
• family lunch
• finishing the changes to the pro-health layout
• air-con while working
• the short time I had with Bianca where we waved goodbye to each other and I told her to remember she was smart

April 27

• laid-back brunch of leftovers
• family lunch
• time to walk around the mall
• getting good seats to the play
• trying out santouka
• watching a movie with my bro

April 26

• finished the 2 microservices
• finished Inspire
• Pi not mad at me for delayed submission
• the nice conversation we had
• getting to try out new restaurants
• taking home the leftovers

April 25

• corned beef for breakfast
• noodles and barbecue for lunch
• finishing the revisions
• getting my teeth fixed
• chance to watch iron man 3
• dinner buffet at yakimix
• catching my mom watching captain america
• the nice outfit I chose
• having means to pay for my teeth
• not having to take the train back

April 24

• cheese hotdogs and garlic rice for breakfast
• watching in her shoes
• finishing the second infographic
• fried chicken for lunch
• total recall with dad
• laid-back salad and franks for dinner
• not having high blood pressure
• receiving the letter of congratulations today

April 23

• having the non-coding car to go to the dentist
• finishing the draft of the infographic text
• finding the pair of shoes on sale
• finding the jeans
• new underwear
• not being too cramped on the train despite rush hour

April 22

• making it to team meeting despite late notice
• the nice dynamic with team
• team liking my pitch
• being clear on where i stand in our team
• being able to look at universities again

April 21

• Sunday lunch with family
• the nice camaraderie there
• nice nap that I had
• able to make small talk with people
• chat afterwards
• finished PR
• tita flor's bday dinner
• halo-halo for dessert

April 20

• family breakfast
• tocino for lunch
• massage
• time spent writing and reading
• meal at old oven
• family dinner
• iron man 2 with mom
• fruit salad for dessert

April 19

• laid back day for the most part
• dinner with joanne
• watching gi joe
• coming home to find parents happy
• getting progress re social media campaign

April 18

• Getting responses for my campaign
• Lunch with Anna
• the chance to look pretty
• time spent working
• the nice family time
• having family come home early
• watching a movie with my mom

April 17

• the good sleep last night
• not having to go to the meeting
• being able to help my mom with flights
• getting help with my tax stuff
• having my concept approved
• getting the artist on board

April 16

• finishing the pr
• the really good nap
• getting my legs done
• tv time
• the dinner with my brother
• halo-halo for dessert

April 15

• being able to greet maam
• finishing the love stories in good time
• having something to show for the day
• sushi lunch
• getting my room cleaned
• being able to return my library books

April 14

• ribs for brunch
• reading ursula hegi finally
• the really awesome nap
• making it in time for the diode
• getting my earring back like a miracle
• getting a semi-nice grade in 251

April 13

• good sleep, finally
• pancake breakfast
• getting bro to help with donated books
• making a stop at book covering even if it was awkward
• getting to ballet recital on time
• free dinner at friday's
• treating to donuts
• donut time with family

April 12

• finishing the poetics paper
• being able to get to the meeting
• a semi-good negotiation
• being able to get my rate up
• friendly banter with a
• hope for a new team
• finishing 5 stories for inspire

April 11

• Having media cover our event
• Having press pick up the PRs
• Getting something on the page for my paper.
• Getting on with less frenzy
• Rest that I got that day

April 10

• getting more mango sales from pi
• finishing the screenplay
• getting z to take me to school
• getting the pr done and getting approval
• eating sushi with z
• discovering that 80 plates show
• winning the scholarship to the workshop

April 9

• family breakfast
• good family lunch
• personally selling a lot of mangoes
• visit from pi and ejay
• finally getting started on the screenplay
• working in AC comfort

April 8

• making it in time for the deadline
• having a bit of rest after
• the chat with ma'am as I submitted
• being able to piece together an essay even with just 1 hour barely
• just the idea of finishing a novel. woah.

April 7

• helping my mom look pretty for an event
• pleasant family breakfast time
• being able to work with AC
• being able to do a lot of work on the novel
• coming up with some stellar chapters

April 6

• nice family breakfast
• being able to get to the dentist and have teeth fixed and have a cleaning
• buying a nice gift for bianca
• throwing a party for the bday girl
• adding a crucial chapter to the novel
• working in airconditioned comfort
• learning that I will finally have a bidet

April 5

• good night's rest
• light breakfast
• the birthday greeting from a favorite teacher
• the good burger dinner
• conversation with z
• conversation with mom and being able to share with her my news, finally
• time spent watching with my mom
• receiving an important work email

April 4

• resting day
• dinner with joanne
• fave salad for dinner
• candid conversation
• receiving the call that my school is congratulating me re a recent achievement

April 3

• lots of food to eat at vera's house
• the camaraderie with cousins
• seeing real family dynamics
• having a place to run to during the blackout
• halo-halo hunting which was fun
• deadline extension

April 2

• being able to defend myself through email
• getting some self-imposed rest
• being able to watch the good wife
• not spending
• cheesecake factory cheesecake still

April 1

• being able to push through with leg diode
• not buying a book for once
• manang's chicken which was unimpressive from sm
• not being late for the meeting
• being able to come up with a good idea for the media event
• having 2 major broadsheets pick up my pr

March 31

• having tita espie over to cook lovely food
• knowing b got to go easter egg hunting
• doing the white sangria cooler idea
• the nice time playing games with cousins
• pleasant birthday lunch
• time spent watching downton with z
• watching dvds with mom

March 30

• the lowkey but pleasant salubong
• having my dad turn up as a surprise
• having good friends trix and chris over
• cheesecake from cheesecake factory
• pizza delivery on good friday
• cooking no fuss food
• lovely family bday lunch at tao yuan
• peking duck after what seems like forever
• cereal prawns
• the best massage ever
• time to reflect in poco deli
• z showing up in a cab for my bday
• trying out mitsuyado ramen finally
• nightcap with parents and tita espie

March 29

• laid-back brunch at tita ludy's
• merienda with special halo-halo mention at vera's
• scattergories with fam
• dvd marathon with mother
• having trix and chris agree to go
• laid-back day overall

March 28

• cooking italian meatballs
• the hilarious visita iglesia
• all the insights I got from each stop
• free dinner care of tita ludy
• hearing about the cougar "love" story

March 27

• releasing the pr finally
• deciding on the leg diode
• pleasant lunch with bro at kkk
• pedicures and reflexology
• nice time grocery shopping

March 26

• finishing the pr

March 12

• breakfast with the family
• having z congratulate me re writing milestone
• being able to help fam with car reg expenses
• the papaya tree in our backyard that makes my folks so happy

March 11

• having a friend who really wants my dreams to come true
• meeting a publishing contact
• lunch with my best friend
• red velvet pancakes for lunch
• healthy-ish breakfast
• dinner with family
• having a sweet little girl around the house

March 10

• not spending for food
• discovering Emily Owens though it got cancelled
• getting a mani and hand and foot massages though miffed at double price
• time to read The Year of Magical Thinking
• just a day of rest all in all

March 9

• finishing the Amazing Compendium of Edward Magorium
• finishing the Lover's Dictionary
• free spam musubi care of the Pazes
• cooking with great friends
• free chocolate / chips / cooking tasting
• being able to buy a cake for my mom and her bff
• 30% off on the lemon torte

March 8

• finishing writing requirements
• making it to 251 and having a fun discussion
• the really good discussion in 371
• surprise dinner with z at nomama
• trying out the good wagyu beef cheek ramen

March 7

• good meeting with team mate
• learning I have a job still, and on my terms
• being able to catch the classical guitar concert
• student discount!
• having z come over and hang out with me
• z telling me she liked my story

March 6

• dinner with peachy and louella
• being able to meet a talented screenwriter in class
• being able to help our prof
• fun conversation with film classmates
• not so expensive dinner

March 5

• good sleep
• watching cable
• bacon breakfast
• seeing the nice concerts showing this week
• being accepted to the silliman workshop
• impromptu dinner with chris and trix

March 4

• finishing Inspire
• time spent reading
• having my dad there for breakfast
• not being so stressed
• seeing that simple prose can be both beautiful and effective

March 3

• good reception of the ribs
• everyone liking most of the food
• executing the sign idea
• my dad looking happy
• finding the year of magical thinking at a steal
• seeing my dad reaching this milestone year

March 2

• being able to reserve a cake
• impromptu lunch with z
• free aircon
• good dinner with family
• great play for the night
• mellow pre-birthday celebration of my dad
• fun prepping the ribs for tomorrow's party

March 1

• not submitting requirements and not being hounded because of it
• being able to come to class prepared
• the fun discussion in 371
• not spending
• good feedback in spite of the missteps
• first diode session not being horrific

February 28

• having my dad home for breakfast
• straightening the box error
• being able to check off little tasks on my list
• not spending
• everyone getting home safely
• getting to the diode place on time

February 27

• finishing Sweet, Lusog, Kita
• chatting with Pi
• getting to school on time
• car lunch with food from area 2
• watching a new movie
• getting a consult from sir, finally
• dinner with Peachy
• adding a chapter/s to my draft
• planning dad's bday menu with mom

February 26

• C finally owning up to her word
• getting my salary
• finishing Inspire
• rediscovering songs I like
• mac and cheese for lunch
• fried chicken dinner
• watching Downton

February 25

• Finishing the clean drafts for the briefers
• Finishing the huge task of photocopying
• time spent watching Downton
• having long-awaited materials come in
• Not having to layout the other briefers

February 24

• Time spent watching Downton Abbey
• getting to the book club in time
• the wonderful discussion
• surprise speed dating
• trying out a new place
• chitchat with Berna
• takeout from Brasas
• ice cream from Sebastian's

February 23

• Being able to attend the Graduate Students Colloqium
• my favorite salad for lunch
• time to write by myself
• having 2 good friends meet and get along
• helping a friend get pretty new clothes
• not doing something I'm not really up for

February 22

• No class for 251 today.
• Still being able to attend 371 despite the lateness.
• Submitting Inspire kahit partial.
• Learning about post-modernism.
• Being told I didn't have to do the report.
• Watching movies and not spending.

February 21

• Being paid for writing work.
• Being able to submit the additional work required of me.
• Lunch with S.
• Hearing that I am not alone in my disdain for someone's unprofessionality.
• Being able to communicate to E that I carried the work for the duration of the project without me being the tattletale.

February 20

• Finishing the report and making it interesting.
• Finishing the 8-sequence structure to my satisfaction.
• Being able to report.
• Dinner with P.
• Still being able to do the work after.

February 19

• Being recognized for good academic work.
• Giving myself the opportunity to attend the recognition day.
• The small celebration Z and I had after the event.
• Receiving the email from E.
• Having z cook mac and cheese.

February 18

• Being able to send Inspire
• Having time to catch a breath.
• Time to watch Friends.
• Not spending that day.
• Having Trix and Chris come over for conversation and coffee.
• Being able to help a friend out.

February 17

• discovering that I really like Hot in Cleveland
• laid-back fried chicken brunch
• being on time for the ballet
• good seat at the ballet because of the deal
• dinner with family
• time to watch Downton Abbey

February 16

• reading in bed
• breakfast with my family
• finishing a second book in one week
• getting materials to press and having it come out cheaper
• good massage
• meeting a friend last minute
• trying out hai chix & steaks
• dvd shopping with carrie

February 15

• Finishing Inspire in semi-record time
• getting to class on time though wasn't so happy that I didn't get to participate
• free cut for 371
• being able to buy more secondhand books for my YA collection
• having time to read in the library and again at the burger shop
• finishing a book in one sitting
• not spending too much
• romantic movie marathon

February 14

• Not feeling so melancholy about yet another Valentine's D
• semi-successful meeting with A
• laid-back no expectations Valentine's Dinner with hs girlfriend
• being able to do a bit of work
• being validated for the work that I've done

February 13

• cooking french toast for myself
• having z tell me she wants me to be happy
• coming up with additional material for my novel
• being able to do some proofing work again
• realizing that I did good media work for the past month
• having classmates compliment me on my concept
• having fun in class
• having a pleasant dinner with P

February 12

• Having the boxes delivered in good faith
• Getting my PR featured on a live radio broadcast
• Having my pr picked up by Star
• Having C tell me she's doing the work
• Hanging out with Z for dinner
• Finishing love stories for the week
• not spending for the day

February 11

• Having S and E say they like what I've done with my story so far
• Being invited to eat with my classmates
• Forming real bonds / beginning actual friendships with them
• Being able to release the PR
• Having my professor email me such encouraging feedback
• Being able to get the plain packs and having them turn out great

February 10

• Having time to read
• Having the resources to get my legs waxed and my nails done
• Korean fried chicken for dinner
• Monopoly deal with cousins
• Getting to sleep in

February 9

• Being able to help Z out
• watching movies with Z and eating pizza
• her trusting me enough to share her secret club
• relaxing for the most part yesterday
• getting ideas for my book

February 8

• Everyone liking my draft, saying it was well-written
• My teacher telling me I had the gift for YA and distinguishing me from her other students
• Meeting up with P & E
• trying out Cupcakes by Gremlins & sharing it with others

February 7

• Time spent with Anna
• Sharing mangoes
• Discovering Paire and having time to write
• Finishing the PR
• free turkey for dinner

February 6

• P reaching out to me
• watching A Separation
• being invited to L's bday night out
• kathy's visa getting approved
• submitting the first chapters at the very least

February 5

• the car was fixed with no damage
• corned beef for breakfast
• not so late to the meeting, people were generally pleasant
• finding those clothes on sale
• at the very least, finishing one chapter of my novel
• time to rest yesterday
• good chinese takeout for dinner
• being in a position to help again

February 4

• opportunity to befriend more of my classmates
• finding YA books on sale
• getting the car's oil changed
• though the service station damaged my car, they were more than courteous in fixing it
• hanging out with z

February 3

• tamales for breakfast
• finishing speak
• watching shrek intermittently
• paying respects to two professors who passed
• chow fun with carrie
• finishing love

February 2

• watching a play
• not being late despite leaving rather late
• dinner at charlie's + truffle and liver fries
• having time to read
• hot dogs for breakfast

February 1

• Finishing Inspire
• Having Pi back online
• Escaping for a burger
• getting the pack designs approved
• being able to help sell for the family business

January 31

• the long conversation with ate jing
• the recto trip with z
• having someone drive me there
• being relatively productive yesterday
• watching the bad hallmark movie with z

January 30

• time to nap in the afternoon
• watching looper with my dad
• a bumming around kind of day which I'm paying for right now
• time to read speak
• chicharon for dinner
• easy time falling asleep

January 29

• The delicious breakfast of ham and garlic rice.
• Having time to read the magazine and reading the article about quitting inessential paths.
• Finishing the content on time so I could attend the open lecture on Haggiography.
• Having time to walk around the campus and seeing these images.
  • The slow-walking woman.
  • The grandfather and his little granddaughter.
  • The couples cuddling on the grass.
• The snack of fishballs, kwek-kwek, and dynamite.
• meeting ana after all these months
• movie date again

January 28

• finding out we have more time for ourselves this march
• having a friend reach out to me
• good lunch with a friend
• getting my work checks and being able to deposit them to my account
• having a good meeting for work
• being able to complete one of the work tasks for the week

January 27

• cooking awesome french toast
• bacon scramble
• nice brunch with good friends
• more of the laid-back day
• finishing game of thrones finally

January 26

• good sleep
• finishing writing requirements though late
• having good friends to eat and watch tv with
• having the house all to ourselves
• laid-back day over all

January 25

• scrounging up with Inspire again
• being able to attend all classes
• dinner with z
• not so stressful morning
• the wonderful discussions in my fiction and lit classes

January 24

• attending the meeting
• finishing most of my work requirements
• time to read and write
• satisfying Mexican food cravings again
• meeting an old friend
• getting free feedback for my book
• coming up with nice outfits for my mom for her trip

January 23

• morning pages
• being able to get an artist for the project
• coming off with a story concept and pitch on the fly
• successful pitch for class
• manang's dinner

January 22

• no meetings for the day
• being able to achieve a good amount of work
• being in a better position for work
• being able to exercise a good deal
• being able to do morning pages

January 21

• being able to attend class
• being early for the meeting
• having a semi-productive meeting
• being able to bond with officemates
• free pizza for dinner
• nation-wide news coverage of a story I wrote

January 20

• sleeping in
• freedom from my mom
• liberty to watch dvds
• being able to try the angus beef belly
• being able to treat my family

January 19

• being able to watch the many kennedy center honors
• not being so pressed with work
• having time to release a PR
• not spending today
• time to watch with my family
• being able to help a good friend in need
• rom com movie marathon with a friend
• overnight with a friend after a long time

January 18

• The lovely time spent in class
• satisfying Mexican food cravings
• time to rest
• free dinner care of my family
• having the resources to go out to dinner

January 17

• finishing the book I Hate My Mother
• waking up to validation that the work I did was good
• tinapa for breakfast
• having time to write this
• the privilege of spending time with my family

January 16

• finishing the briefer, finally
• knowing I did a good job
• chicharon dinner
• sitting through the work
• having a productive day all in all
• not spending

January 15

• applying to silliman
• being helped by my mom for the mailing of the application
• free choco yema cupcake and citrus infused coffee
• grabbing a beer post-meeting with team mates
• free quiche
• time to watch an episode of antm

January 14

• not being too late to class
• someone calling me pretty today
• being given the time to write in my journal
• being able to help out my team
• shopping for tops

January 13

• finishing So B. It, my first book of the year
• hotdog sandwiches for breakfast
• conversation with Anna
• instagram tributes for my friends
• semi-strange family dinner for my brother's birthday

January 12

• getting JD to recommend me for the workshop
• getting the PR done
• being able to try brasas with z
• getting home in spite of the car's problems
• having time to read So B. It

January 11

• being able to finish the briefer
• being able to attend class
• rushing through the article and doing fairly fine on my report
• free dinner from my brother
• chicharon to come home to

January 10

• being able to address the performance email and thinking *calmly in spite of the situation
• producing 1 good pr for work
• good fried chicken for dinner
• cookies left over from bro's bday

January 9

• surprise early arrival to class
• laid-back time discussing
• being able to chat with my classmates
• finishing the performance evaluation
• dinner with my family

January 8

• having the new proposal approved
• having time to complete the stories for work
• bringing home the new car
• beating traffic
• having my dad feel better again

January 7

• despite waking up late, making it early to class
• having my classmates invite me for brunch
• treating my family to barbecue
• having a nice time for dinner
• watching skyfall

January 6

• being in a position to help out with new car payments
• impromptu brunch with z
• lazy tv sunday hangout
• movie with mom
• having z share her story

January 5

• laid-back saturday morning
• free mani pedi date with ana
• finally getting the chance to try out old oven
• the very delicious steak and truffled mushroom risotto
• watching movies with my mom

January 4

• friendly team meeting
• all the gifts I got from officemates
• lunch at pino and dessert at pipino
• getting my salary + having time to deposit my savings
• massage at tonton
• roastbeef sandwich and candied bacon cheesecake
• watching the note 2 with my mom

January 3

• the opportunity to exercise again
• being able to work on the media event proposal
• meeting cancelled today
• just a laid-back day all in all
• not spending

January 2

• Leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy
• Leftover lechon
• Having money left over from the holiday period
• Discovering the delicious chocolate and sea salt cookie recipe
• walking for exercise with Z

January 1

• Cooking a turkey for the first time and having it come out great
• Saving that gravy from the brink of disaster
• Having my cousins save chicharon bulaklak
• Playing taboo with cousins and winning
• Having the resources to give gifts this year.