Currently: March 2020 — fangirl, interrupted

Mar 31

Mar 31 Currently: March 2020

I’m unsure of how it’s only March. So much shit has gone down in 2020, it’s honestly a bit crazy we’re all still standing. Between the COVID-19 pandemic ramping up to work taking a new life with the working-from-home situation to things just being all over the place, I’m still grateful for the moments of levity, endless video calls and the kindness of people.

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Loving

Before COVID-19 really hit Manila hard, I was able to schedule a quick trip home. It was pretty contentious whether I should even go but after much thought, the restrictions in Singapore weren’t hard yet, and Manila was also still relatively ok, so it was ok. And it was a great weekend with the parents and friends. Knowing now that this would be the last trip in a while, I’m glad I got to go home.
My brother, Pietro released new music and honestly, it has been the soundtrack to my life. He’s always had a way of putting into music MY feelings (I think this is how music works, but sure, let me fawn over my brother). And I’m just really proud of him and can’t wait for more music from him.
Given the social distancing, I’ve tried to limit my going outdoors — which is pretty easy, I thought. But then getting to 10K steps per days is tough. So on the weekend, I’ve tried to go hiking (by my lonesome) around MacRitchie Reservoir thanks to my sister Pamy and her boyfriend, Eddie for introducing me to a really nice boardwalk trail. This has brought me so much sanity.

Working On

I told myself this month I would try to swim 2x a month and I’m glad to say that it happened! I used to swim once a week but best to take advantage of the pool and it’s always so hot anyway that it’s a great way to cool off.
Being less anxious about this entire thing. I’ve got siblings in the US and my dad working in the front lines in Manila and it’s making me very worried. I’m trying to focus less on the worrying and trying to send them all the positive vibes but it is tough.

Anticipating

When things get better. No one knows when that is. I have bets going on with colleagues of when we’ll be allowed to travel for work again and the guesses are not good. But we’ll take it a day at a time. That’s all we can really do and hope for the best. Stay strong, folks. I’m here if you need an ear.