Life of a Kat

There is this attempt to work on a paper slowly but surely, but for this one subject, I can’t seem to do that. It is supposed to have been an essay I should have completed 3 weeks ago but I had never took an effort to write it until tonight coz it's due tomorrow.   I had told myself that I need to improve my study habits and focus, lessen the scrolling on social media and read more relevant articles, research papers and write slowly. At first, my excuse was, I am having a hard time coz the digitized copies are straining my eyes so much, I needed to get new glasses. And I did. I just got new specs last weekend. Another excuse was, since the copies are digital, I needed a printer, and a good friend was very kind enough to lend me a printer unit! How nice, right?! Also, since my laptop is old, mid-2009 model made, a Core2Duo, it takes almost forever to launch a software and that makes me lose my focus. I can’t afford to get a new one soon, and I really don’t thin...

365 QOTD What was the last gift you received? A chocolate bar from one of my students. He said he flew to Tokyo and bought some omiyage. -- 2am and I just laid in bed. I had finished answering a question for 1 of the 2 discussion threads. I still have one to complete by tomorrow. Submitted one of the major papers for this semester and I still have 6 to write about--- 2 case studies, 1 analysis paper, 1 online hunt report, 2 essays. I never realized that it will be this hard. But if I give it time and sit down and work on it, I seem to be able to understand and provide answers to the study guide questions. To make this endeavour really work and be fruitful, I really need to give up some things. Like, I had to limit my social media time, and online part time job. Going out to study has proven to be not so effective and expensive. With that, I just need to keep my home conducive to learning. Still a long way to go. 2 more years of learning and understanding.

365 QOTD How old do you feel? I feel old yet I feel young. I am caught in between the freedom brought by being single and that urge to be with someone. Most of my friends, at my age are already married and are already parents or on the way to being parents. Had I not been working on papers for my own schooling, I probably would be sulking and stalking whoever online until I fall asleep, or would be reading not-so-helpful stuff online, worst, I probably would be reading articles about Duterte and posting tons of hate posts about him and his stupid fandom. ***** It is National Holiday in Japan today but we got work from 9am-6pm. Not a bad schedule, today was one of those days that I felt like a normal employee like before. I was able to get out of the office just about when the sun is about to set. Felt good. After work, as promised, I met with my Japanese friends who offered to either pay me small amount of money per hour or dinner for an English conversation, of course, I ch...

Dinner break in between study times.  365 QOTD What went perfectly about your day? I was woken up by a morning phone call from family. I was able to get caught up with a friend for an almost 3 hour video chat. I was able to study, a bit. I was able to do some grocery shopping. The best part was that conversation with my friend reminding me to save up for rainy days. I really appreciate him checking on me if I were able to save up and how my spending habits have been coz I'm really having a hard time figuring out what to do and how to deal with stuff. He was also able to walk me through how to use the Abema TV on my chrome cast. My aunt was also kind enough to check my recent paper for one of my subjects and since she will be in the mainland for the week, she is also asking if I can send her the transcriptions for the other two papers I intend to write for the other subject. ****** Tonight's dinner was the no-sweat prep tuna in olive oil pasta with salad on the si...

365 QOTD The computer I use the most is my Macy. It's my very old MacBook white I got as secondhand many many years ago from someone I used to know. It's been with me for almost 5 years now. And maybe as a reward to myself, I ought to buy a brand new MacBook air laptop :) Soon, baby, soon. ***** There has been a lot of tension between Ms. E and I after work. You know that kind of person who isn't sensitive enough about other people's situation. That's what she has been. Talking so much even though the manager has been telling her indirectly that she needs to shut up and do her thing silently. Hayst. She was even asked if she can write it down and then she could just give it to her because the manager have a lot of things to do and can't think anymore but she kept on talking the whole hour! It was just so frustrating that I had to go out of the room just so I could find some peace. She even tried to confront me about it but wouldn't listen so there was ...

365 QOTD My life would have been easier ___________. If I only have one point of interest in my life. It will be easy to focus on what to do and prioritize. But that is not my kind of life. ***** I didn't get to update my critique paper this morning after discovering that my fridge wasn't working. Had to call the service center who had to put me on hold for a many times coz the person on the other line is afraid that we may have an understanding. Though even before that, I had prepared the few Japanese words I anticipated to use for the conversation. Oh well, at least they were able to confirm that they will have the ref replaced on Sunday morning, all good still. I finally figured out which book to use for the basis of how my 2 case studies will be designed. So, yeah, more reading days and nights to come. My friend invited me to a ballroom tutorial session on Sunday night, oh well, that's is how I roll now, I go dancing. LOL. News from home are all FU and there...

This is us now, Philippines. Nothing but keyboard warriors. While we let the real Berdugo wipe out the more innocent lives. The real hope. The real entity of the Filipino our heroes of the past had long built--the innocent, industrious, young and hopeful… ******** Every morning, I am trying to work on my output for my Foundations of Reading as part of my MA class. Little by little, I try to go back to our readings and incorporate those what I have learned for the day to my paper. But still not enough. ANG HIRAP MGA BES! It made me think about how social media drastically changed our reading comprehension and information processing from critical thinkers to violent reactors, yes I myself included. On DU30 and Friends. Every day, as I drown myself into social media and it’s a struggle to get out of, I get to realize how much our society is going down just because our schemata of common good and leadership had changed to become so shallow and violent. I could even out ...

365 QOTD The last doctor's appointment you made was because _____________________. It was because I needed to get medical clearance after I arrived here in Miyazaki as part of my employment pre-requisite.  ******* Woke up at 7am as expected and was able to transcribe a 15-minute close reading video that I chose for my reading critique paper. Though I still don't know where I will start with it, I am getting started somewhere. Little step. Little steps.  Work was quite alright. The boss was a bit understanding knowing that I am reading school materials while at work.  My front tooth jacket needs to be checked by a dentist. It is becoming annoyingly painful and I am not sure how long will I be able to put it off my schedule. I have a very low tolerance of pain. I started reaching out to my classmates through Moddle App how I we would get through one of the 2 subjects that we have this semester. Everything is a blur and I am really swimming in some kind of qui...

365 QOTD Where would you like to go? I want to go to Europe. I want to see castles and dungeons and cobblestones and old things and museums. I don't know but I am fascinated by these kinds of things-- history, old-fashioned lifestyle and just the peace and silence that comes with the exhibits. **** Monday has been the kind of day I could wish any work day would be. People at work are calm with not so much pressure about sales and other money-related concerns. I was also able to do quick readings in between classes. The bookmarks my friend had collected for me from parts of the world have also arrived in the mail today-- from NYC, NZ and SG. I started collecting bookmarks 2 years ago when I realized that I have no collections of whatsoever. I am not a fan of ref magnets and other trinkets that would just pile up in a corner and had no functional value for a long time. Thus, I had collected keychains and bookmarks. From friends, I ask for bookmarks then as for me, I try to find Hello...

365 QOTD What was the most recent thing you've learned? * Today, I met with my mentee via Skype and I learned that I should never set the same expectations I had made for myself, to others. * No drinking until papers are finished. * If I really want to get things done, I really should realize my priorities and focus. ************ I got caught up with the latest Game of Thrones episodes as of today. One thing I noticed about myself while watching the 3 episodes is that I don't look away from bloody scenes anymore. I stare straight on the screen. That twisted feeling on my stomach whenever I see a spurt of blood, death or any violent scenes, is gone. What has changed?

365 QOTD What decision you wish you didn't have to make? Hmmm.. How would I incorporate the house chores in my day. As a single lady, who is studying and working at the same time, also living alone, trying incorporate all these things in my day is tiring. I wish I can have more time in studying than thinking about what would I eat, how would I budget money, shopping clothes that would be flexible for use for different occasions, when should I do the laundry.... Though studying and work are my priorities, I can't just compromise my personal needs. So, I also have to take time to make sure that these things are properly attended to because, it would affect my work, my way of thinking and my health. But really my wish is..... I wish I can come home to someone on a weekend, prepare and eat dinner together, talk about each other's day over wine, plan how to spend the weekend---cuddle or adventure,  have mind-blowing sex, then have a sound sleep and wake up to a beautiful ...

Through It All Keiko Necesario You know I hate it sometimes Whenever I don't get much of your time But I can take it, Oh I'll Take the bullet everytime I swear I don't mind It's funny How I would always end up in this kind of story But don't you worry Cause I know that I am ready I'm ready to rise and fall, Be there for you through it all Ladam, dadam, dada, Ladadadam I see you on the other side With you, there's really nothing much I can hide You're looking right into my soul Take my everything 'cause they are yours to hold Maybe this is beautiful and sometimes kinda scary But isn't it worthy to believe in possibilities? I'm ready to rise and fall be there for you through it all La la la la la la la la la la, La la la la la la la la la la, La la la la la la la la la la, La la la la la la la It's funny How I would always end up in this kinda story But don't you worry Cause I know that I a...