Saturday 2:05 AM

I still keep a couple of hard copy of my thoughts –  my old but nevertheless trusted diaries back at home tucked and hidden inside my unappealing crumpled  box. This is especially for the sleepless nights when I should be dreaming after a weary day at work. For a number of reasons that keep me up (PMS, vitamins with Beta-blockers, high dose of caffeiince throughout the day, a workout 2 hours before my bed time .-whatever) It’s just so hard for me to fall asleep.

Where am I again? Oh yeah. Diaries are for my stream of consciousness. Whenever I feel like my thoughts deserve to be inked on paper or something. This is not for anyone but my future self. Because right now I enjoy reading entries I made five years ago. Stupid fantasies that make me realize how much I matured today. But I am still learning, bit by bit but certainly.

I still keep a couple of notebooks and scrap papers with uncanny doodles and notes on them because not everything in my life should have a hash tag on Twitter, a Like on Facebook or a certain number of views in my blog (ooh ironic because I’m gonna post this in a bit).

For the past months, I keep on saying that everything will be okay. I don’t expect everything to be perfect and I know that nothing will be at their best state. But for now, I must say that things are definitely better. A lot better. Although I know that like all things (good or bad) this too shall pass, I want to get a grip on this. I’m at peace and I’m pleased.  In fact I’m on my second cup  (2/4)  of cappuccino here on my ultra comfortable desk chair while I’m writing this. Yup as shallow as it may sound, one of the best things in life is not having to haste on to submitting your reports. And yes, finally I can approve that coffee saves the  shift day when you only have four hours of sleep.  Life’s good. Cheers.

Anyways, some of the good reads this week:

* Discuss people, to understand them more.

*If I hadn’t trusted my instincts,I would have missed out on something amazing.

* Suicide is not a sign a person is weak,  it’s a sign the battle with depression as lost.

* I had a every nasty habit for the majority of my life: I kept far too close the people that were nothing but toxic for me.

(this is terrible but I can’t quote the authors because I have lost track of where I got them) oops.

My weekend isn’t enough to celebrate with everyone I love, but nevertheless it went through as a very awesome one! I am really thankful for having such loving family and friends .. and boyfriend. 🙂

group chat at office

My work shift ends at 5am, but since we had a lunch reservation at 11:30am, I stayed at the office until then. It was really tiring but of course, consider the fact that it is actually my birthday and that this is the only chance that I got amidst a tight schedule, I went for it. 🙂

Lunch at Vikings is one of the sure ways to start a wonderful day, your happy belly and taste buds will thank you. 🙂 My family and I also celebrated my birthday here last year and I’m glad that for the second time, it didn’t disappoint me. 🙂 We asked for a reservation via Facebook a day or two before my birthday and their response was immediate. Also on the exact hour of our reservation deadline they called us to ask if we were still coming. Of course! We were 15 minutes late though. hahaha. I also want to point out that their receptionists were very accommodating and I really felt their happy birthday greeting for me was a warm one. My only concern was the lines for the buffet corners were pretty long, the heavy white plate on my  hand was such a burden.

I don’t remember how many plates I had, but everything’s superb. My favorites are the frozen yogurt, Twinings teas and Mango Surprise cake. 🙂

I went home at around 3pm. Such a responsible girl to come home late considering that I have a shift at 8pm nad therefore needs to sleep. Good luck to me! My favorite little cousin was there and I spent the next two hours playing with him. Sleep is for the weak. Anyways this stuff on my room literally surprised me. Sweet sisters. 🙂

The notes are so sweet. And the “you’re hot” balloon is cool. 🙂

They knew I love gummy bears! My super tired smile before I sleep. hehe

another shift after this and it’s morning again!! Another birthday celebration, this time with my family and friends.

For a group of 20 plus people, It is so so so hard to call in for a reservation. So we opt for Tramway Buffet Garden. Apparently, the restaurant was disappointing in general. The ambiance wasn’t as good as it was when my sisters and I were here about two years ago.  I also felt that the staff weren’t really accommodating and that they were just doing their job for the sake of doing their job. I won’t elaborate, I just brushed off the thought because my concern that night is to enjoy. At least I know that I won’t be coming back to here.

I honestly don’t know why the photos are really blurry. Here are some.

Yipee! The food was just okay, but the actual dinner with my family was great. 🙂

And now for with my friends at 8pm.

Honestly, I don’t know what their orders were. I remember chicken, Crispy Pata and another pork dish. Plus the cocktail tower. 🙂

The Crispy Pata platter that I almost devoured alone.

Yellow cab pizza/pasta/chicken + KTV  at Metrowalk+ fooooooood + best friends + Mahal + 3am + overnight at Christian’s house = GREAT TIME.

I am still missing some of my best friends, I hope I can catch up with them soon.  So, this is how I spent my awesome birthday. Thank you guys. Thank you God.:)