Jan 9, 2025

We had horrible Internet connection throughout the morning. It was so bad, I couldn't do any work and I tried my best to rely on my mobile data, to no avail. After doing some thinking, my Mom, sister, and I decided to go to a coffee shop today and we decided to work outside. We initially had problems with where to go and which cafe is friendly enough to have us stay and work there for noon until the afternoon. Ultimately, my sister decided on Bad Cafe in Makati and we booked a ride there. We initially had trouble finding the cafe in the area, but we eventually found it and got seated. The cafe had a nice atmosphere, it wasn't that crowded but it did have quite a few dogs. Different dogs from different owners fought and got mad at each other, but I didn't notice because I already put on my Galaxy Buds by then.

I continue working and getting started on setting up some servers, and I also coordinate with some colleagues on Viber. My Mom got my sister and I some food and I got myself chicken and my Mom also got us a salad. Even though I was already used to working outside, my anxiety was kind of high for some reason and I was extremely worried. I couldn't point out why but it was just that looming feeling. I kept constant watch of my Mom, sister, my belongings, and of the entire area while working. Eventually, my shift ends and I watch a few YouTube videos while waiting for my sister to finish up her work. We went to Uncle John's next door to buy some stuff and I drank some green tea that my Mom had bought before we left the cafe.

While walking home, I showed my family the De La Rosa Elevated Walkway I used to always pass by while I worked in KVH at Makati back then. I remember always going here at night after buying some blueberry cheesecake Dewberry biscuits and I would walk down the entire walkway to Greenbelt and then to Park Square. My sister was so shocked to see this long walkway and she's shocked because she has never been here before, despite working in Makati. We eventually reached Glorietta and Mom had her screen protector replaced and we go to SM Makati to buy some groceries and other stuff. I also get a new SM Advantage Card and we finish grocery shopping. We booked a ride home and eventually got home safely. It seemed that my paranoia earlier was all for nothing.

For the rest of the evening, I could feel my body burn up and I start to feel sick. It got really bad that I knew I was headed for a fever which I pinned on the Grab driver during our IKEA trip who was coughing like hell. I call in sick for work and try to get some rest. My Mom gives me medicine and gives me a massage with efficascent oil and Salonpas to make me feel better. I do feel better enough after that, thankfully.