Things I did this year and short reflection sa bawat isa sa kanila:
Drank milk everyday – once a day madalas pero ‘di ko na natuloy ‘yong milk review per week (though I still try at least something new every week). Very on brand sa akin and I love drinking it so dadalhin ko ‘to definitely sa 2026
Stopped drinking soft and hard drinks – super daling i-let go nito for me especially alak since I don’t really enjoy alcohol in the first place, so not a challenge. This is a complete stop for both and parang wala naman significant impact sa buhay ko I don’t feel like missing out on anything so keri lang ‘to.
Skin care – medyo mas dedicated na ako sa skin care ko to the point na every month at least may dinadayo ako SM North para magpafacial and nakikita ko naman ‘yong changes sa mukha! So baka i-level up and maintain ko sa 2026 especially I had problems with my itchiness sa legs lang this year (hopefully mawala it gets better)
Started a Pokemon TCG collection – ang OA ng mga kolektor dito puro pera-pera ang bukambibig! Tapos ang hoarder pa nung iba. I will probably stop since puro Milotic cards lang ang gusto kong i-collect talaga.
Ran/jogged/walked for 500+ km – recorded a total run/walk of 784.1 km this year which is a jump from last year. Happy ako na nagawa ko siyang habit na mag jog/walk whenever I had the time, and it never failed to calm me and lift my mood so itutuloy ko ito sa 2026. I LOVED the walking, the running not so much. I’m sorry pero never ko na-gets this year ‘yong idea ng run clubs and getting into these marathons and all…
Watched 5+ movies this year – achievement na ito for me kasi ‘di talaga ako mahilig manood ng pelikula… and the genre I watch ay any any lang. Standout for me this year ang Sunshine starring Maris Racal if everyone is curious! I do wonder though if I have the knack for reviewing movies, or if I am committed enough to watch more to open a letterboxd
Brought back my tumblr – nobody is on tumblr so mas comfortable akong magshare ng ideas ko ‘don haha. Aside from the SSKK and the AOE art, I feel happy writing my stream of consciousness there reviewing stuff so I probably should keep it more alive sa 2026 (na-busy kasi sa thesis charot).
Read 10+ books – mamaya ko pa titignan kung ilan nabasa ko talaga in total this year. Mostly poetry books, light novels and compilation of short stories pero it gave me a break from the usual academic stuff that I always do. Naredevelop this year ‘yong reading habit ko definitely, like hinahanap ko na siya every day! Dapat siguro magreview ako ng poetry books and pumili ako ng mga favorite poems ko.
Graduated MS and started PhD – masaya naman ako for this development in my career pero nakakakaba. I felt like everything is going so fast kahit ang layo pa ng mga bagay-bagay! Pero I definitely enjoy the learning that goes with it. (demure lang ang reflection haha)
Attended a math conference and traveled outside Manila – second lipad ko ng plane ever (and first na ako gumastos haha) itong MSP 2025 sa Zamboanga. Fulfilling na nakapagpresent ako so sana maulit sa 2026.
Compiled three poetry collections – personal project ko ‘to so ‘di niyo ito makikita for the time being. Enjoy ko lang magsulat. However, intrusive thought ko lang a few days ago to explore other forms of creative work. Mukhang nabet-an naman ng instructor ko sa creative nonfiction ‘yong gawa ko nung undergrad, so I wanted to try writing more of that sa 2026.