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mysummer2022 · 10 months

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Any online writing communities out there?

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Monday,

July 25th, 2022 - Day 55

Ran errands with mama and papa

Initial packing for Zambales

Booked the Floatable Island

I was very excited today. I finally got my mother on board with me going to Zambales with a few of my college friends. I've been telling her that I would go ever since the month began so as to ease her way to my trip at the end of the month.

It was never really this hard to 'ask permission' (on quotes because I didn't really ask but rather I want her to acknowledge and accept that I am going away for a few days). It only ever was hard to get her to ease into this trip because, unlike my high school friends, my mother knew nothing about my college friends. It was just easier for her if she knew them close to or even just half as much as she knew my high school friends. But I am very happy that she did.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Sunday, high

July 24th, 2022 - Day 54

Camille and I were supposed to have plans today. It was her birthday. We were supposed to wall climb and maybe watch a movie and a good lunch. But she was sick. And as much as I would want to celebrate my favorite person’s day, she needed to rest.

I was planning to read myself to bed when she called me that night. We talked of how we, or she, at least, are so different now from who we were eight years ago, and even when we feel as if nothing has been happening much in our lives, we just look back to years ago, and realize and be reminded that so many things have changed— we have lost, we have gained, we have been sad and happy, and all of it led back to our ever changing identities, to the stories of our lives.

We were both growing sleepy so despite wanting a more serious tone in the conversation, a few jokes here and there seeped in. The subject of smoking came up and I brought up that she would be the perfect minor character who is always high. We kept giggling at almost nonsense things because we were tired, and I told her that why smoke when we could just be sleepy.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Saturday, tired and love

July 23rd, 2022 - Day 53

Laundry

Persuasion (2022) film

Finished Magdalena by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Read Great House by Nicole Krauss

I was a little tired today. When I was reading at around noon, I wanted to take a nap. But, of course, I could not possibly because I wouldn’t let myself relax. Not wouldn’t— couldn’t. It’s one of the things that I find hard to do— to sleep in daylight. So I watched Persuasion.

I know a lot of people, especially dear fans of the great Jane Austen, despise the film, or at least have no good words for it. But I rather like it (and I should say I have not read Austen). I teared up. I loved the story (again, I haven’t read it nor completely read any of her novels). I believe it’s because longing is a familiar friend, an old friend.

Last night, I felt the sign of ‘love’ was around me. The second sign came from the film today. I also have Aurora’s Exist for Love on repeat, and not to mention a ‘past’ popping up out of nowhere. I would rather think that it is just a reminder that love is around than a love that is to begin. I do not think I have time for it either. So these little reminders are refreshing and appreciated.

Written and published on Saturday, 23rd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Friday, a winner?

July 22nd, 2022 - Day 52

Thursday was full of nervous and inferior energy so when I got a schedule to do another interview for company 3, I was already pretty hesitant. And even though my heart wasn’t fully in it, my mind was set to company 2.

To my surprise, company 3 felt so light and fun. It was an atmosphere I would want to work in. I asked myself why don’t I just aim for this. Besides, this company was one of my top 2. Company 2 wasn’t at all in my top choices.

Right after the interview, I had to tell my best, Camille, all about how it felt good. She knew my dilemma so she was happy I felt good. So now we are manifesting that they email me by Monday so I could secure it all.

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Thursday, 180 degrees & feeling stupid

July 21st, 2022 - Day 51

Internship interview for company 2 in the morning

A video call with Camille about internships

Driving lessons in the early evening

It is official. I do not want to drive. My sister took me out of my comfort zone. She taught me how to do a 180-degree turn (I do not know what terms there are in driving). She also got me up to the main road so it was a lot for maybe less than an hour lesson.

As much as I love my sister and I’m so excited that she will be living with us for a month or so, and I miss having a partner in crime, I do not like her as a teacher. I am a nervous driver so when she half yells corrections at me, I will only panic more. Our dad is calmer and just laughs at me. But she did tell me after that I did good and I just need more confidence.

I think confidence just takes time. So I just need more practice, more time driving, and more time familiarizing myself with this impromptu dance in the driver’s seat. I am not confident when I am not prepared.

It is the same feeling with my interview earlier that morning. I was unprepared. I managed to bullshit but I did feel pretty stupid I have to admit.

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Wednesday, dust

July 20th, 2022 - Day 50

Another day dedicated to my sister. I helped her essentially move into her bedroom, our old shared room. I helped her move furniture out so she could clean.

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Tuesday, movers

July 19th, 2022 - Day 49

Got an email back from company 1

I dedicated today to help in moving in my sister’s things in the afternoon. Then by dinner, we met with her and her boyfriend to eat dinner. Then by night, we had a random run to drop off laundry.

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Monday, emails

July 18th, 2022 - Day 48

Cleaned my bathroom

Sent cover letters to our degree program coordinator

Sent internship applications to companies

Made a Pag-Ibig account

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Sunday, food court talk

July 17th, 2022 - Day 47

No to-do on this day. My friend wanted to get her mind off the results of academics so there was a little hang out in my place. Two friends came around and we talked and ate.

In the evening, we talked about sex. We talked about kinks and whatnot. It’s not unusual but for some reason, ever since high school, we’ve always talked too much about this topic in public spaces. Especially a shopping mall’s food court.

Written and published on Friday, 22nd of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Saturday, I mean… what else?

July 16th, 2022 - Day 46

Internship requirements

Writing portfolio

Finally got my portfolio down. I'm a little disappointed with it, not for how I've managed to make my portfolio digital and less of a hassle than expected, but for wishing I had written more. Or at least a more diverse range of topics. Most of my creative writing pieces do truly have a trope between all of them.

Published on Saturday, 16th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Friday, the awkward place

July 15th, 2022 - Day 45

CV

Writing portfolio

Letter of Intent

Family dinner

I did internship requirements most of the day. By the late afternoon, I was surprised we had a family dinner to go to. I haven't seen this family ever since the pandemic so I couldn't help to realize how we all have grown.

I think what struck me the most was that I am in that awkward place of being too old for the kids' table and too young for the adults'.

Published on Saturday, 16th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Thursday, Museum & Cafe

July 14th, 2022 - Day 44

National Museum of the Philippines

The Wall

Cafe Janealo

Solidaridad

This is one of the things in my bucket list with Camille for this summer. It's been a while since we all went out since arriving back in Bicol.

We were with two more of our friends because, honestly, Camille and I alone together in Manila wouldn't be the safest recipe. So we need another pair to balance out our, to put it simply, almost lack of direction and street smarts with a sense of, well, everything opposite of that. Plus, more friends!

Our morning was spent inside the National Museum and our afternoon was spent in Intramuros.

Published on Saturday, 16th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Wednesday, errands

July 13th, 2022 - Day 43

Went with mama to her office

Aristocrat Lunch

Bought shoes

Making a Letter of Intent

Checking CV

Published on Saturday, 16th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Tuesday, Sparrow VS Umbrella

July 12th, 2022 - Day 42

Camille and I binge watched Umbrella Academy Season 3 the whole day.

Published on Saturday, 16th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Monday, CV and resume confusion

July 11th, 2022 - Day 41

Fold laundry, part 2

Slightly purged my closet

Cleaned my bathroom

Making a CV and a resume

Video call with a friend

Wrote

Today, I ate breakfast. I liked my breakfast. It was fried rice and a soft boiled egg that was initially to be a runny boiled egg but I must have been half a minute too late. It reminded me of Bicol which was a little insane for me to say but true. I do not eat breakfast in Manila, and I feel like I should start eating breakfast more.

By the late afternoon, my friend helped me out in making my CV and resume. I did two because I do not know which one I would submit to internships.

Written and published on Monday, 11th of July 2022.

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mysummer2022 · 2 years

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A Sunday, a usual Sunday

July 10th, 2022 - Day 40

Laundry

Dyed my skirt in turmeric

Fold Laundry

Scanned my copy of Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name

Walked

Wrote

Written and published on Monday, 11th of July 2022.

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