Seize The Moments

30/03/2026

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Coinciding with Holy Week too...

Not just during April Fools, but every single day.

Tough times around us now..and not a single one is spared with everything going on, different degrees of hardship lang.

A small act or words of kindness can go a long way. ❤️

11/03/2026

As a ramen lover who was given the chance to go back to Japan, trying Ichiran at least once was part of my list. While their ramen tastes good, personally, there are also a lot of ramen stalls serving good ones too. Some might be even better. It would have taken me more than 20k steps and extra moolahs to spend, which just being honest, I am only human not to push searching for them all. 😅 Overall, this was a good food trip experience.

Good thing that day, the queue wasn’t too long. Perhaps because I came wayyyy after lunch time I was like 10 people away from their entrance. And since it doesn’t take too long to serve the food, plus you can’t stay too long after eating, the queue was at least moving by the minutes.

Some would say it’s too hyped. Others would say they find it delicious and filling. Others might bring in their expertise and give detailed reviews or ratings. As for me, taste is subjective. I will leave it at that.

A lil piece of advice on food choices—— Yes, it’s good to research, but trust your intuition too. If you feel you want to try it, as long as it won’t hurt your wallet (and as for me, it’s not exotic), give it a try. Quoting from the tv show before called Food Wars Asia, “let your own taste buds decide.”

07/03/2026

Still one of my fave memories from 2025. Being able to experience and relive one my favorite movies and books of all time, in a place that’s just hours away from home (via plane), is such a blessing and something to be grateful for. Never did I imagine I would still be able to go back to Tokyo, moreso with this. So yessss, that opportunity came and I enjoyed each and every minute I was inside that studio.

At least, once, I made it there. ☺️ So this vid hopefully serves more as inspiration and a reminder to dream, no matter how big, small or weird that is, use it as a driving force to strive and act…and the overused quote “patience is a virtue”. Oh and don’t forget to pray for it too. 🙏🏼🙂

Ps: not sure if I would able to share the link here (for those who might go there esp this year)…hope I would, let’s see

06/03/2026

Sharing my Bistro Delivers experience (via Italianni’s)

I have shared this already on Tiktok, but I believe I should also post it here. I know some might ask why I was that patient enough for this order. That time, two things happened:
1) I was a bit sluggish that time and slightly sick that’s why I opted to order than cook;
2) I ate light snack before that order which is why the 8-8:30pm delivery was still acceptable for me.

When it got cancelled, I was still eager because all the while I thought it can be reordered in the system. Also, if during my phone call after cancellation the staff told me that they could be able to bring the food home, I would have opted to let go of it and order instead at the nearby fast food store. But when they mentioned they would rather have me get it because they won’t be able to consume it, that made me realize I would rather have it than go to waste. Not sure of restaurant policies when it comes to this, so I am just coming from the scenario we had that time. Ending, I had it paid and picked up via Grab delivery and had my dinner.

I am not bringing this up for “the few” who might plan to take advantage of such restaurants. They need to earn too, ok? It’s just my simple way of giving thanks and credit to them for handling such situations properly, that ended on a kind gesture from their side.

While I know there are a few food businesses that sadly make us go second thoughts and decisions of not coming back to their restos or stalls, there will always be some who provide good food and service that we should give credit too. 🙂🫰🏼🫡

To Bistro Group and Italianni’s Estancia branch, thanks and kudos!

Ps (Just realized as I am typing here): Take note, not everyone will admit, but customers aren’t always right, some feel and act entitled that’s why some establishments or businesses get bad reviews..So it really pays also to do some probing and discerning if it’s worth our time and spending to them.

01/03/2026

Prayers to all the residents in the Middle East, to all our fellow Filipinos who are there, to those who have family members or friends in that area and to all who are having thoughts about the recent incidents there…

Sadly, in a time where most countries are going thru their own set of dilemmas that should have been the focus of their own government leaders or heads of state (poverty, job employment, immigration issues, crimes etc), the very few resorted to not considering the welfare of a lot of people. Praying for divine intervention for them to snap out of these too.

In as much as we also don’t want to scare everyone, one small step per day now, it wouldn’t be bad to keep ourselves updated and prepare in any small way we can…Yes we can only do so much and if time could just be turned, how we wish our PH government and people could have also considered preparing things…but then again, it wouldn’t hurt to be thinking a lil bit ahead. Very good, if this ends sooner, I know. And I guess, this is what majority of the world’s population would want to happen.

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hi, my dear friend.

I’m sitting quietly as I write this,
and you are in my heart. The news has been heavy. Missile attacks in Iran, Israel, and across nearby nations like Jordan and the UAE. My heart aches for the region.

I know some of you have family there. Some of you may even be there right now, hearing sirens and feeling the tension in the air.

If you are afraid, please hear me. That does not make you weak. It makes you human.

But fear was never meant to rule your heart. It may knock at the door, but it does not get the throne. Only Jesus sits there.

31/01/2026

Sharing is caring, so for those who might be going to Japan this year, specifically to Tokyo (kaway kaway sa mga nakabook ng seat sales), here’s a vid of where I stayed last year in Tokyo…They’re here in FB and this was recommended by an officemate-friend. 🙂

30/01/2026

PSA and POV

I was supposed to post it yesterday, but I was trying to muster up my thoughts and feels from what happened.

Jan 29, around 12:41pm, three of my officemates and I just had lunch at this mall (Robinsons Galleria) and we were on our way back to office. We were walking at the pedestrian crossing when a car was sooooo close to hitting me. So close that I was just inches away from being bumped by the car’s front.

Before we attempted to cross on the other side, we were looking sideways to check if there are no vehicles close enough to pass. And since we saw the vehicles were still far from us, we crossed. There were also two folks we don’t know who crossed along with us. However, I was the one close to the side of the vehicles so if any vehicle would attempt to hit, I will be the first to feel it.

Going back, this particular vehicle for sure saw us that we were already crossing, but he pumped up the gas thinking we would move back and let him pass. If I was crossing in the wrong lane, I might have done that. But I know and it’s so obvious that path looks like a pedestrian crossing, so we walked. Good riddance, he stepped on that break and it worked, cause if not, he could have brought someone that time at the Medical City or we might have ended at the police station.

Back in the office, my colleagues were even telling me I should have hit the car’s hood or screamed, but no. All I said with my angry face “what the f*** was that?”.

Last night, in my mind, I was thankful that God never allowed it to happen. He knows how much there is still the need to keep going for myself, my family and the people who could be part of my life. At the same time, of course, I got scared and worried if the other scenario could have happened. There was also a part of me that got reminded anything can happen to us and there’s uncertainties. Thus, we really have to make the most out of our lives, despite hardships.

However, there’s also a society related thought lingering in my head. From the situations I have been seeing here in social media, it’s just somehow disappointing that our country could’ve been at par with others if 1) there aren’t greedy, corrupt officials and 2) if the majority of the masses are disciplined enough to abide by simple rules or laws. Sadly, discipline or proper decorum isn’t a habit to majority here in this country. The ones calling it out are the ones being called out. There are those who even defend such nuiances…I will go thru this further soon. For now, correlating to my experience yesterday, the fact that driver should have already slowed down, seeing pedestrians crossing at the ‘proper’ lane, he could have slowed down and waited for us to cross. Not to stop just because in that split second he realized he could have harmed a family’s breadwinner (supporting 2 senior citizens) and friends’ or colleagues’ confidant.

So to that driver of the car NCU7148, wala sanang makaexperience sa mga malalapit sayo nung muntik mo nang iparanas saken. Get your act together every time you will drive. I will keep the other thoughts to myself…

For commuters or pedestrians, make sure to follow the simple rules like walking on pedestrian crossings or lanes (kahit kairita yung ibang LGU’s na ndi maayos ang lanes and crossings sa areas nila).

18/01/2026

As mentioned in the vid before this, here’s snippets of the table I assembled, bought from Ikea online.

Well, it made me go back and forth in deciding to buy this one. I know there are a LOT selling something like this table in the blue or orange shopping apps. However, since I will be using this heavily during my work from home days and even for upcoming side hustles and creative stuff, I’d better buy a piece that will last for years somehow. I guess it will, so this is a good buy. 👌🏼

Have you had any home related purchases that you opted for quality or that is worth spending to last somehow? 🙂

15/01/2026

For the majority, it’s back to the daily rituals after the holidays — the Christmas to New Year phase. Just slightly from weeks passed, cause we gotta live beyond socmed too…and have that space for family, friends, self and God. It took a while, but here’s a few things back during the holidays. This 2026, hoping this typical space would be able to share bits and pieces that will inform, inspire and spark changes for the better. Happy New Year!

03/01/2026

Happy New Year still guys! Just sharing my mini thoughts and a check on But First Coffee’s Christmas drink. (well, Pasko pa din naman 🙂)

Starting the year refreshing perspectives on posting content on socmed. While I will still be sharing stuff on faceless mode, once in a while being like this would be ok too. Also, I’m reviving my YouTube account. It has never been deactivated, but I will keep this going from now on…so hoping you’d support it too.

This 2026, let’s altogether put up contents and comments that’s real and respectful, leaning slightly towards the side of supporting communities and make better changes. It doesn’t have to be grand. I’ve seen a lot of simple videos here but have sparked changes — whether it’s to help those in need, foster support in businesses and embracing others who may have had flaws to eventually change their lives. So if you happen to be doing so, keep it up this 2026.

Again, massive thanks to those who follow and keep following me here. Hope my contents cut across well for your future references and inspiration to keep going. 🫰🏼☺️ #2026

Happy New Year still guys! Just sharing my mini thoughts and a check on But First Coffee’s Christmas drink. (well, Pasko pa din naman 🙂)Starting the year re...