The rainy season was declared by PAGASA last June 02, and widespread rainfalls have been observed from different parts of the country. Then, maybe 3 weeks or a month ago, Typhoons started coming in one after another (Crising, Dante, and Emong). Until today, we are still dealing with non-stop rain. Several areas were already flooded, and families and animals were evacuated. This is not just happening now; we've been dealing with these situations every year. It's a tiring cycle, but people here in the Philippines are very resilient. Instead of feeling bad about the situations, we always find ways to make things lighter, funnier, and optimist. Sometimes we romanticize it through a song. We do feel sad for all the damage to our properties, livelihoods, and worst when there are casualties, but we are built this way, survivors of circumstances.
My family lives in a higher part of Metro Manila, which is why we are not experiencing floods, but water started dripping on our bedroom wall, and it drives me nuts. I just deal with it as it is. Mop the excess water on the floor and move on. I am looking forward to sunny days, as I have already talked to our neighbor, who knows how to do waterproofing, and when that is done, a new paint on our wall.
My sympathy goes to all the families that have been affected.🙏📿
I've been busy reuploading the blog archives and it's been a roller coaster ride for me. It felt like going through my old journal. Reading the thought of the young me. I was 26 when I discovered blogging. I just want to document random stuff that I find amusing and new things I learn by chance.
Today, at 44, I am going back to blogging because writing is always my way of coping with changes in my life which I have no control over. My family is currently going through a major transition and as much as we are very open and happy with this changes, we are also a bit sad. It is time and this is bound to happen anyway. So, here I am. In this little space of mine.
June is full of craft projects for me and I'm happy to be busy with it. I'm trying new stuff for my small business to make a decision on a few things. It's hard, but things need to be done to move forward. I'm expanding at a snail's pace because I don't want to feel overwhelmed with the things I need to do before launching the new product in my little shop. I want to offer products that coordinate with my monthly box kit and the rest of my supplies.
I want to do my part in any way I can to help my fellow local artist and their small businesses. This month, I decided to buy random craft stuff from them that I could use as a freebie or part of my packaging.
My bulk order of pasta arrived and the first thing I did was to use the Cherry tomatoes (in can) and Jamon Serrano that I've been keeping in my chiller and pantry for a while. I love how simple and refreshing this dish is.
A sneak peek of June 2021 Monthly Box kit papers. Bright colors & fun patterns for a school theme.
