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Chronicle of a Lockdown: Day 2, South Africa We had a picnic on the floor. We could have gone out to the yard and had our picnic on the grass but the sun was shining bright despite the cooler temperature and the men in the house didn't want to put up the gazebo. We had woken up very late, so we were not too hungry to want a big lunch, even though this was at about 2pm already. Probably even later. I fried more lumpia shanghai. We also had for supper on the first day of lockdown. This time, I also fried some chicken/vegetables spring rolls. I burned the gluten-free fries. Subconsciously, I knew we weren't gonna eat gluten-free. I didn't realize I bought gluten-free. On this second day of lockdown, we finished one choco-banana cake (shaped like a bread) and we have one left. There are also 4 iced cupcakes left. They're also choco-banana. I might have to bake more, since no one is eating bananas, anyway, except me, when I have one after taking meds and vits before coffee. #lockdownstories #lifeinthetimeofcorona #lockdownpicnic #lockdownsouthafrica #lockdown #covid19lockdown #covid19
Chronicle of a Lockdown: Day 2, South Africa This was yesterday. I wasn't bored. The young one was bored. A friend of mine sent a message telling us about this Google trick. AR (augmented reality) isn't new to us, being Pokemon Go players, but real animals are better. So, we had a bit of fun before she went played online and chatted with her cousins in California. #Google3D #google3danimals #motherdaughterfun #lockdownstories #lockdownentertainment #lifeinthetimeofcorona #lockdownsouthafrica #lockdown #covid19lockdown #covid19
Chronicle of a Lockdown: Day 2, South Africa I had to think of me second to this little person who was bored, and I built her this... this makeshift of a playhouse in the TV room. We were able to reuse the box of the chest freezer I bought for the lockdown. We couldn't think of a better proof. I actually wanted to build her a tent but the box wouldn't stand. Her father made 2 windows. #motherhood #lockdown #lockdownstories #lifeinthetimeofcorona #covid19lockdown #covid19 #lockdowninsouthafrica
21-Day Lockdown South Africa - Day 1 Chronicle of a Lockdown The mind is so powerful. With everything that has been going on, despite moments of sanity, calm and peace, paranoia and anxiety still get to me. I was done for the day later than usual. Well, I do have those days. It was already 3am, the first day of lockdown, when I decided I was ready for bed. I forced, or I was forced, to call it a day. I felt a dryness in my throat. My headache, which has been a constant companion since early March, was concerning. As my mind started to entertain thoughts, I felt my heartbeat quickening. Was I struggling to breathe? I recalled the day this week when I wasn't mindful. I forgot what's going on around the world. I had just unpacked groceries. I was touching the plastic grocery bags. I sat down at my desk and I practically wiped my face with my unwashed and bare hands. When I realized what I did, I ran to the bathroom and washed my hands and face, for much longer than 20 seconds. I was worried. I thought, it was too late to wash my face and hands. I said to myself I needed to sleep. That was all. The dry throat was from lack of sleep, some exhaustion, and anxiety. I prepared a drink of hot water with honey. I wasn't going to drink cold water. I also had a teaspoon of pure honey. I took my temperature. Twice. I was fine. Then, I prayed. I prayed so hard. While praying, I thought of sleep... In the morning, I took my usual medication: Exforge for my hypertension and Loratadine for my allergies. I decided Echinaforce IS necessary, and not only as prophylactic, so I took 20 drops 3x today. I took my other supplements and called my doctor. Talking to her, I convinced myself that since my BP is managed and controlled, I'm fine. I would be fine even with Covid-19. She agreed, but said that we cannot discount anything... Still, without fever, I am fine. I felt better. I must just keep working on my immune system. The images from Italy are devastating... I do my best not to dwell on this reality... I must get proper sleep. I must sleep early-ish. I must pray. #lockdown #covid19lockdown #covid19
21-Day Lockdown South Africa - Day 1 Chronicle of a Lockdown It's a normal working day for all the adults in the house, being all in telco/ICT. It was a busy day so I was happy I didn't have to cook. I had ordered food from Glessie. All I had to do for the Lumpia Shanghai was fry them. Other people have nothing to do during lockdown. People are bored and restless. I am fortunate. I have a lot I can do and would like to do. I would like to read the books I bought last year and didn't get a chance to read. I would like to write. I would like to blog. I would like to at least update my personal bank accounts spreadsheet. I need to homeschool a child. There are dishes to wash, house to clean and tidy up... ...when the work is done for the day, for the week, I hope to have time for all of the above. #TGIF #lockdownfood #filipinofood #bicolexpress #spicyhot #chilianyone #lumpiashanghai #lockdown #covid19lockdown #covid19
21-Day Lockdown South Africa - Day 1 Chronicle of a Lockdown Day 1 was for eating what we baked the day before. That little person who loves icing so much made sure the cupcake was sufficiently iced. #chocobananacake #lockdownfood #lockdown #covid19lockdown #covid19
21-Days of Lockdown, South Africa - Day 1 This forms part of my "Lockdown Chronicle". I thought we had enough (swipe left), but as I became more fearful, I was adamant we needed more; to last beyond the 21 days... just in case. I focused on food. No stockpile of toilet paper, and I was that hopeless one who never got hand-sanitizers. We have lots of soap though. #lockdown #flattenthecurve #stayhome (can't really leave home) #covid19 #survivinglockdown
21-Days of Lockdown, South Africa - Day 1 Well, it's not really quite Day 1 yet but to distract me from my anxiety, I decided to bake my old trustee, choco-banana cake. The little one insisted on icing. #lockdown #whattodoinlockdown #baking #playingbaker #flattenthecurve #stayhome (can't really leave home) #covid19
21-Days of Lockdown, South Africa - Day 1 Well, it's not really quite Day 1 yet but to distract me from my anxiety, I decided to bake my old trustee, choco-banana cake. The little one insisted on icing. This batch was cupcakes. #lockdown #whattodoinlockdown #baking #playingbaker #flattenthecurve #stayhome (can't really leave home) #covid19
Short fatty me with the fabulous ones after they watched #therockyhorrorshow at the #Teatro. This was at #3sixtyliquidlounge where we had a drink. #Saturday (weeks ago... yet another evidence of my uselessness with the whole insta thingimajiggie) #friendship #friends
#amazeballs of a person, my friend, all dressed up, perfect with glitters for the #rockyhorrorshow @ the #Teatro in #Montecasino This was at Fego, for coffee and cake, after a drink at 3Sixty, after they watched the show. I missed it. I must say, there were fans asking to have pics with them. For real! Most awesome! #Saturday (weeks ago... yet another evidence of my uselessness with the whole insta thingimajiggie) #friendship #friends
Plain ol' friend, sans glittered šŸ¤Ŗ beard / glittery facial hair. #Saturday (over a week ago... yet another evidence of my uselessness with the whole insta thingimajiggie) #Saturdaynight @ #montecasino #friendship #friends
Sometimes, I look out, outside of my own little world. I look at where my old La Salle batchmates are and what they're doing, career-wise. I feel some disappointment and a lot of envy. I could have done better. I could have gone further. Then, I remind myself that happiness and success are not the same for everyone. I tell myself that we have different missions. My life purpose is unique to me. Perhaps, my work is merely a means to an end, that which leads me to my purpose. I have a calling. I believe I have an idea what my calling is. At the same time, I have made a career for myself. My career, I think, is more in line with my job instead of with my calling. I imagine a day when my calling becomes my career, a new career that is my calling. For now, as long as I find satisfaction in my life and everything in it, and I have bliss and contentment, I am good. I am happy. Forget the smile, can you see it in my eyes? #thesedays #nowadays ...26 years after La Salle, 18 years after UNISA-SBL
#TBT #Throwback to January 2002 (I think) when I completed my postgrad studies at UNISA-SBL. Those #eyebrows! I learned to pluck... or more like I didn't know how to. šŸ˜„šŸ˜‚ #management #graduation #SBL #Unisa #businessleadership
#TBT #Throwback all the way back to April #1993 when I completed my undergrad degree. My #eyebrows were awesome. And don't you just love the #hairstyle? #accountant #collegegraduation #collegegrad #lasallian #businessandeconomics

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