My Everyday Mess

here lie my thoughts and everyday mess

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Watched Heated Rivalry and fell down the rabbit hole that this long break started to feel like it will be gone like a breeze. Help

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I got new pens!

For six months, my routine has been waking up at 3.30am, with only 3-4 hours of sleep, and back home by 7pm. Although I'm used to it by now, I still detest that I have to wake up this early! I feel drained. And that is just my lame excuse to buy new pens!

I bought these lovies from my favorite store ITOLIFE:

1. Uniball Zento Gel Pen 0.38 priced at Php132.00

2. Pilot Acroball Ballpoint Pen 0.5 priced at Php94.00

3. Pilot Juice Gel Pen 0.38 priced at Php79.00

I like the aesthetic of the Zento but its large grip rubber is making me crazy! I'm scared that I'll get it dirty in no time! The Acroball is a meh for now. So far, my appreciation goes to Pilot Juice.

BUT ranking all my pens, I'm still leaning towards my Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen 0.33. It gives the same ease and smoothness when I'm writing with Uni Style Fit Single Color Pen Barrel 0.28 but the Pilot Juice Up has better grip.

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The Pilot Juice 0.38 clogged and I'm still trying to fix it. 😭

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Marry My Dead Body (2022)

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After finding an odd envelope, a police officer's life takes a spooky turn: He's now wed to a ghost husband — and they must solve a crime to

Directed by: Cheng Wei-hao

Synopsis. A homophobic police officer agreed to participate in a ghost marriage with a dead gay man to escape the bad luck the red enveloped proposal brings in.

Thoughts.

I like the main characters Wu Ming Han and Mao Ping Yu. I would like to say that I like Wu Ming Han's character growth, but, I can't remember if there's a scene where he had overcome his homophobia by interacting with other gay aside from Mao Ping Yu. Anyway, he went from being obligated to do Mao's wishes to genuinely doing things for Mao. A big props for beating up Mao's ex-boyfriend!

On the other hand, Mao Ping Yu's character is selfless because he was loved by his grandma (and his father - yup that's the plot twist). His care for the environment and pets are not performative because even in death, he really wishes that Wu Ming donate for the cause he believes in and that he keep the stray dog. He also possessed several people to save Wu Ming despite him knowing he was getting weaker. It almost shattered his spirit that could jeopardize his reincarnation.

Storywise, I like the progress of the plot. It's light and heartwarming especially the familial aspect of the story. However, it feels like the movie did not delve deeply into the issues the community is facing. The character of Mao Ping Yu and the whole tackling of gay community in the movie seemed to be very stereotyped. There's also a line about marriage is just a piece of paper. That is not the case in reality. Some couples, despite being together for eternity, were not able to decide on life and death situations because they are not legally acknowledged as the partner or family. There are other situations where the legality of being married is beneficial to gay couples.

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Love Death + Robot (Favorite Episodes from Seasons 1-4)

I was trying to link my review on Seasons 1 and 2 of Love Death + Robot with the latest season when I realized I made a rookie mistake of not backing up a copy of my previous Tumblr page. Yikes!  

What’s lost is lost but my favorites remain the same.

Update: Included my favorite episode from Season 4

S01 E07 - Beyond the Aquila Rift

Synopsis: A man discovers truths and lies after waking up from a long slumber.

Thoughts: What I love about this episode is the twist reveal, the intention, and the reality that we have our own truths we wanted to believe to hide the ugly facts.

S02 E08 – The Drowned Giant

Synopsis: A dead man’s body subjected to the curious eyes of a small-town folks.

Thoughts: It always strikes me how we always get curious yet careful in approaching new things in life. With a little accustoming, we lose interest and leave things but not without a piece to remember.

S03 E09 – Jibaro

Synopsis: A knight took on the mystical siren in the battle of preservation and greed.

Thoughts: A conquistador theme that did great in personifying the conquests of the indigenous’ home and life. It clearly showcased betrayal, revenge, and greed which all lead to the destruction of something beautiful.

I like watching the episodes of this series as most of them are open-ended and thought-provoking.

S04 E02 - Spider Rose

Synopsis: Stricken by grief and fueled by revenge, a woman felt alive again after having a new companion.

Thoughts: I'm always a sucker for bittersweet ending and Spider Rose just gave the right amount of that. I like how a cute, seeming innocent pet made Rose feeling alive again - not a new man. She stayed true to her goal and loyal to her husband. It was almost a wholesome story. ;)

Leaving this Jibaro picture because I love its aesthetic.

Image source: r/LoveDeathsAndRobots

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HERE'S THE UPDATE

Ps. The Intelligent Toilet of the episode "Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners" had me rolling! Hahahaha

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I got new pens!

For six months, my routine has been waking up at 3.30am, with only 3-4 hours of sleep, and back home by 7pm. Although I'm used to it by now, I still detest that I have to wake up this early! I feel drained. And that is just my lame excuse to buy new pens!

I bought these lovies from my favorite store ITOLIFE:

1. Uniball Zento Gel Pen 0.38 priced at Php132.00

2. Pilot Acroball Ballpoint Pen 0.5 priced at Php94.00

3. Pilot Juice Gel Pen 0.38 priced at Php79.00

I like the aesthetic of the Zento but its large grip rubber is making me crazy! I'm scared that I'll get it dirty in no time! The Acroball is a meh for now. So far, my appreciation goes to Pilot Juice.

BUT ranking all my pens, I'm still leaning towards my Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen 0.33. It gives the same ease and smoothness when I'm writing with Uni Style Fit Single Color Pen Barrel 0.28 but the Pilot Juice Up has better grip.

[myeverydaymess]

Love Death + Robot (Favorite Episodes from Seasons 1-3)

I was trying to link my review on Seasons 1 and 2 of Love Death + Robot with the latest season when I realized I made a rookie mistake of not backing up a copy of my previous Tumblr page. Yikes!  

What’s lost is lost but my favorites remain the same.

S01 E07 - Beyond the Aquila Rift

Synopsis: A man discovers truths and lies after waking up from a long slumber.

Thoughts: What I love about this episode is the twist reveal, the intention, and the reality that we have our own truths we wanted to believe to hide the ugly facts.

S02 E08 – The Drowned Giant

Synopsis: A dead man’s body subjected to the curious eyes of a small-town folks.

Thoughts: It always strikes me how we always get curious yet careful in approaching new things in life. With a little accustoming, we lose interest and leave things but not without a piece to remember.

S03 E09 – Jibaro

Synopsis: A knight took on the mystical siren in the battle of preservation and greed.

Thoughts: A conquistador theme that did great in personifying the conquests of the indigenous’ home and life. It clearly showcased betrayal, revenge, and greed which all lead to the destruction of something beautiful.

I like watching the episodes of this series as most of them are open-ended and thought-provoking.

Image source: r/LoveDeathsAndRobots

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Hopefully, I will be able to finish watching Season 4 tomorrow so I can update this :)

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Strange Pictures and My Thoughts

Author: Uketsu

Thoughts: Though predictable after the first plot twist, the mystery still captivated me so much that I finished the book in less than 12 hours. This is the first book I have finished since my reading slump 2 years ago.. so, yay!

Also, a drawing may help in psycho analysis, but it was never conclusive. It is up for interpretation. The human mind is indeed a big mystery.

Goodreads Link for Strange Pictures

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https://youtu.be/p6XL6W_7_GA?si=B7fGlFRguJGVs3Vd

LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS Volume 4 | Official Trailer

Which episode catches your attention?

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LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 4 | Official Teaser | Netflix

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Holiday Gift Card - Canva Template

3 minimalist-designed gift cards, editable using Canva

Grab it on Gumroad or Etsy

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2025 Calendar

Hey! I uploaded a printable monthly calendar! Get it on Gumroad or Etsy!

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Tell Me Everything by Erika Krouse

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Another Libby find.

It's that time of the month and this week has been a little rough. I was demotivated and unfocused. Also frustrated because I kinda butchered some work-related stuff. It feels like everything is in clutter. So I'm hoping this one pulls me out of this melancholy. 🌻

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Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Yes. Get to the point, please!

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Yes Please by Amy Poehler

I knew Amy Poehler from the movie Mean Girls and the sitcom Parks and Rec, which I both love. So I got curious when I saw her book while browsing Libby. A girl's gotta try!

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My 2022 in a nutshell

It's been a few months since my last update. I have so much I want to write about, but I almost always feel tired whenever I try to write or have too much on my plate - I never even started to expound the ideas in my mind. Even now - the post-Christmas and the pre-new-year week I always allot for self-reflection was taken away by work. My mind is just elsewhere and everywhere. So I'm planning to use a journal again this coming 2023. I hope that it will, again, help declutter my mind.

It was a challenging year for me. I set an ultimatum to myself last year that if there's no progress with my boyfriend, I will end things and move on. Weak-minded that I am, I was not able to break things off. Instead, I received another challenge - a challenge I detest the most! Apologies were said with the same promises, and again, I fell for it. So here I am, engaged, unsure but looking forward to the future because the challenge we've just overcome strengthened our relationship. We're now at a stage where it's not all about romance anymore; we chose to stay.

After some realization that I was leaving nothing for myself, I felt drained. As if my soul was sucked dry. I lost the part of me that cared for my loved ones. I unknowingly detach myself from these people. Everything feels different now. I learned to love myself more and not let others use my kindness. The biggest lesson this year is to set boundaries even with your family. There's only so much you can give. 

I want to leave behind all the negative emotions I had this year - but not the lesson it comes with. I'm leaving the pain but not forgetting why it happened and the changes which made me who I am today. I'm thankful for all the eye-openers, opportunities, and achievements 2022 has given me. I'll strive to be better this 2023 and the succeeding years.

I'm looking forward to 2023. I'm hopeful and ready to take on another year!

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The Sandman Season 1 (2022)

The TV show adaptation of the original comic by Neil Gaiman - The Sandman, was released on August 5, 2022, on Netflix.

I was not exposed to comic books when I was young, so I had no idea about them. I did learn about The Sandman from Regina Belmonte, but I never had the chance to read them. I was thrilled when I heard about the adaption and looked forward to its release!

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⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD⚠️

The Sandman Season 1 Review:

I intentionally watched the series without prior knowledge of its universe. I won't compare it based on its adaptation. However, I like that there is no shortage of human complexity, such as sexual preference, race, and moral ambiguity.

The battle between Lucifer and Morpheus is impressive, especially the words and their manifestation! The CGI of visual depiction of their words makes it so much better.

I liked the talk between Dream and Death. Why do we fear death, indeed?

Desire's character seems interesting. So far, the visuals of the statue, the glistening red room, and the ensemble are very fit for the character. How much trouble will he give to Dream?

The diner incident with the ruby seemed like I was watching a different show. That was a roller-coaster and unexpected ride.

That's it for now. I'm looking forward to meeting the other siblings, Nada's story, another battle with Lucifer, Dream's baby through Hector and Lyta, and a frail-emo-looking Morpheus.

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Dios Mabalos, Mt. Mayon!

I just got back from Bicol Region for work. It was my first time visiting the region so I was excited to see the Mayon. Of course, it is wise to grab the opportunity to also visit nearby tourist destinations. So, here are the places I visited during my stay.

The perfect cone of the Mayon volcano is literally majestic! Its description on the internet is an understatement! It was looming over you like a backdrop while you were in the middle of the city. I went to Cagsawa church, a 10-15 minute ride from Legazpi City. The church fell into ruins because of the Mayon volcano eruption. I wish we have a tour guide because I love hearing stories about the places I go to!

Here is the Cagsawa church ruins.

We also went to Sumlang Lake. It could have been a perfect spot to capture the majestic cone but unluckily the Mayon was kind of shy that day. It's sad because the locals have a superstition that the Mayon shows its beauty and perfect cone only to those with a pure heart.

In Sumlang, there are weavers that produces export quality products such as carpets, table runners and placemats, vases and so much more!

We also went to FarmPlate where you can chill, eat and relax picnic-style. They provide free banigs you can use to sit on the ground. We stayed here the most because it has a nice view of Mayon at an elevated location and it has a lot of instagramable areas.

Here are the restaurants we went to eat:

SmallTalk. It's a house remodelled to be a restaurant so it really has a homey vibes. The food was great - I love their ribs and chicken cordon bleu.

Sibid-sibid Food Park. The place is very native and dim-lighted but the food is also great! The Kinunot is a must-try!

Zoe's Kitchen. The food was okay. There's nothing special here. I think they are famous for the laing pizza or pasta. Anyway, we didn't get to try those.

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