Sunday Currently vol.1.0

It is with great inspiration to start this new blog entry again after long days of thinking how I write another set of compelling stories that everyone can relate to. It is quite expected sometime that every entry of my blog here in is nothing but all about my fragile life- yes nothing but all self-promotion. -It's all about Me, Myself, and I content that has nearly reached its saturation point and the last time I checked it is already in the trash bin.  Fine, I know how cringeworthy it has become so, as you may, just shrug it off . Lol.

But seriously, the motivation that egged me on to update my blog came after a few days ago when I rummaged the whole contents of Maine Mendoza's blog. I untowardly stumbled upon her page while browsing -or I guess, to be more precise, while ogling over the naked photo of my ultimate crush online - there's this section of her blog that chronicles her weekly thoughts about the roller-coaster ride of life that she has been dwelling on before and after she became phenomenal star. She generously shares it to her fans and readers as a simple reminder of purpose-driven life. It is called "Sunday Currently" - a list of her thoughts written and posted every Sunday. It is basically a condensed or summarized note of her current activities that she openly expressed in categorical list.  It contains some details of her activities from what she eats, reads, wears to what she has on her mind.  As we put it on ALDUB fans' perspectives, it comprises of fair dose of inspiration that produces an innumerable wisdoms -that can be pondered over by her legions of followers.

Maine Mendoza's The Pessimistic Optimist Bella Blog Home Page 

I was also amazed by how Maine expresses herself creatively online in a way that it hooks me up to read her entries through and through. Every post on her blog brings out the J.K Rownling in me who wants to write promptly anytime of the day, because her masterpiece has bottomless reservoir of inspirations. Her personal online page is a holy grail for all aspiring writers like-ehem- me. It's simple, sleek and you can tell that it is well written out of passion by someone who is blessed with effortless flair for writings. And because I felt inspired by her alluring presence online I thought of doing the same thing on my page.

And so my very first version of Sunday Currently was born. With great excitement, I'm generously sharing to you some tidbits and highlights of my self-assured life plus the mastery of my top of the line skill that is unknown to many and that is to space out when douchebags have come to play- in other words, I've mastered the arts of not giving useless people a time to showcase their nonsensical opinions. I've learned the power of dedma that is suitable in any given situation and I did it with flying colors. Lol.

All kidding aside, as understated as it may seems, I can't contain the happiness of knowing the fact that I'm extending this another rubbish to you, my beloved readers. You may find it trash, but it's all up to you whether you're still wanna read it or otherwise.  Even so, I'd like to say,

Welcome to my very first entry of Sunday Currently. Feel free to read on.

READING

I'm currently drowning in the vast sea of news on USAtoday.com -an online news portal and one of the big names of newspaper broadsheet publication in America. I'm reading an article about Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address that happened recently and I'm scanning through Scout Magazine on e-book where Ronnie Alonte is on the cover. I'm also taking a quick short glance of J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series. I am about to finish the Order of the Phoenix few more chapters left and I can't wait to start the sixth book -The Half blood prince. The Potterhead in me makes it possible to read more than two references all at once.  -hashtag bibliophile problem.

WRITING

A long list of proposed blog entries that I'm too itchy to write about. And some helpful tips for creating compelling stories for blog.- it is basically all about blogging techniques, grammar and other related topics. And random advice from blog experts whom I get lots of learning from. I even take time to write their effective formulas on my journal for my future reference.  I'm also filling up my planner for 2018 by jolting down all my plans, must-do-list and ideas randomly.

LISTENING

Podcastst channels: I subscribed to this incredible podcast channel that caters informative and useful tips about life in general. It is called  Something You Should Know hosted by Mike Carruthers. Believe me when I tell you that you're gonna learn a lot from this dude. From simple to fascinating facts about life, he got you covered. It's highly recommended. Aside from that channel, I recently checked the Conspiracy Theories podcast from Parcast Network which is equally great. The topic that I listened to is about untold life story of Princess Diana. It covers the detailed story behind her untimely death that became international headline back in 1997 and her everyday 'dilemmas' of being part of royal family. -there's a panel of experts who would look into different angles of the story that are unknown to the public.  It is a must play podcast. Additionally, since I'm a  Harry Potter ultimate fan, I am also excited for the new topic of  this channel called  Harry Potter and  the Sacred Text anchored by Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile. They basically share their personal insights and opinions about each chapter of Harry Potter from book one up to its last and final series.  These channels are readily available for download free of charge to all audiobook or podcast apps on Playstore and Apps store for iOS. I'm using Podcast Go App to listen to it.

THINKING

I've been thinking a lot of things lately - making a decision about life choices and estimating timeframe to engage in with new opportunity. I guess, everyone has experienced this when being confronted with countless of decisions in life. It is not an easy task to do. Preparing to face the possible "life consequences" and otherwise will give you rough time. Nevertheless, I make it a point that I never over think and stress myself too much. After all, life has too many reasons to live if you only learn how to take control of it . Don't let stressors and life-dramas eat you alive instead engulf them with prayers and self-beliefs. Just learn how to handle life's difficulties and you will set to face all the challenges that life may throw at you.

SMELLING

The souring Aroma of mixed vinegar from the kwek-kwek that my dad bought for Miyernda. 
I've been craving for it for ages. Honestly, I can't recall the last time I ate apiece of it so I really indulge every flavorful bite of this orange coated egg.

WISHING

To turn all my plans out well fine. I've been wishing these not-so-far-fetched plans since last year, but because of some untoward hesitations that I'm constantly battling with myself, it did not get any chance to push through. So I sincerely wish that it is all gonna happen accordingly in a week or month down the line.

HOPING

To be freed from all sickness that I'm experiencing at this moment. My gout starts attacking me again. And I can't really stop it from giving me constant pain on my right toe. I pray that I'll be able to surpass this the soonest because I have a lot of things to do and I don't wanna compromise it just because it is interfered by an old pain-stricken illness. And aside from it, I do hope that my wish for next month will happen. I know it sounds cliché but I have a strong faith that it would become a reality. I believe it'd do. Fingers cross. 

WEARING

I've noticed that I have been wearing a lot of black shaded shirts lately. I have no idea what convinced me to do so. Probably it is the only my preferred color that I really love buying and currently available in my closet. Right now, I'm in my black v-cut shirt from Penshoppe- my favorite one-shop apparel store. And black jersey/ sporty shorts that I got from installed shop somewhere. It feels so comfortable to wear just like the rest of my usual home clothes.

NEEDING

More than 10 hours of sleep and ample time to exercise. To complete the #HealthyLivingGoal,  I should include gallons of water here because I need to replenish the losing body fluids for staying up late at night.  It's so weird because I keep telling myself that I do at least basic calisthenic for a minute or two in the morning just to get enough body conditioning to start the day. I have even written It down on my list of must do's but it still doesn't pursue me to do it. The thought of doing such physically demanding activity is already exhausting. It turns my "hyper active self" into lame couch potato. I guess it takes motivation and willingness to do it. As an old adage firmly says "if there's a will, there's a way". So it needs no invalid excuses. Suffice it to say, it's not for me but I need it. So the struggle is indeed real. 

FEELING

Aside from the literally painful feeling I'm getting from my hellish gout,  I feel like I am incomplete. -It is like a feeling of deprivation of something or someone you get used to be with before.  I miss getting along with my friends and socialized with them once again.  Some time last year, I decided to disconnect myself from the social radar for a while because I chose to have a time for self-reflection.- to finally have my "me time" or to embark on "soul-searching" journey.

It was a personal choice to make an 'adult' decision for myself just because I knew back then that I was strong enough and wanted do it alone-. And by doing so there were things that I needed to sacrifice in order for me to achieve that kind of a pat-on-my-shoulder accomplishment. But sadly, one of those is to detached myself from my friends. Not totally to abandoned them. But just to limit my communication with them so I can hyper focus on my plans for my future self. How ironic it was that I didn't even find myself missing and yet here I am feeling lost. 

I guess I'm not alone in this kind of predicament. It's really hard specially if it came to the point of transitioning yourself from puberty stage to adulthood- a stage where so much life decisions-making are too difficult to deal with. 

When this greatest upheaval of life came along like thunder storm running amok, I relied heavily on my family for support. I knew that they were the best go-to-support system to whom I can ask assistances from whenever I need it.  They didn't let me down. So it felt like I didn't lost, I probably needed a break from the strains of reality. 

And I did it,  I temporarily switched off my social radar- not just to escape but to take  a short break. -No distraction in all form.  I want to find out what life has in store for me. - would it be good or not? I asked but I didn't expect an answer.  I did this because I wanted to flourishingly bounce back and pick myself up from where it left off.  So I can reconnect with them with full confidence and regain my feeling of completeness in the right time down the line. But then I never regret it. I decided to live the way I wanted it because I do know that it will pay off in a long run. I never lose hope that there will be a lot of opportunities in store for me and I'm always looking forward to make it happen every day.

That just all about it. I hope you liked my very first entry of Sunday Currently and found some lights to illuminate the darkest hour of your life. There were times that life was too hard on us, but it doesn't mean that we should also be hard on ourselves. There are a lot of options to overcome our everyday problems. Only if we find the right way to battle it out. Nothing can be more powerful than prayers and strong faith. 

Since  it should only be written every Sunday as the title suggests . I will try to write down and fill this entry at least three times per week. -and only if times and days permit me. 

Thank you for taking your time to read. For kind words, please leave a comment down below.