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Modern Life Notes: An Unusual Gift to Oneself

Foraging Pili Nuts I have a blister on my thumb, and my lower chest slightly hurts when pressed. I’m in a very busy bum mode again! Today was full of accomplishment in many ways– I helped mom wash dishes. Haha! I don’t really help with house work these days. Now I find it pleasurable to do so.  We foraged pili nuts  from my cousins and our neighbors farms. We collected a lot– probably more than a hundred. That was a lot considering the few minutes we've spent so far. I wish I counted for accuracy since we love to boast about being the better “pili scavenger”. While we were rummaging around the trees, turning leaves and peeking behind the roots, a group of visitors passed by. We stopped when they took a notice of us. It felt awkward since we didn't personally know them. Accompanied by one familiar face, my mom deduced the passerbys were the landowners. There would have been lots more to collect since it rained the other day. I spotted pili sprouts, and replanted them at the tin...

How I prepared and survived my first DIY Overseas Travel! (South Korea Introvert Traveler Edition)

1. Follow or get notification from Google Flight tracker on target travel date/destination. Book as early as possible, or once the flight prices are cheaper. Track and compare prices using Google, stand on the shoulder of this giant! 2. Follow FB PH travel groups for new updates/changes in SK travel (DIY tips and visa processing). Lurk daily... 3. Process visa as early as possible to buffer some time in case processing problems occur. Do process by DIY for additional experience. 4. Get the visa travel requirements from the official page. Official website:  https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph-en/brd/m_3277/view.do?seq=684566&page=1 Locate the correct traveler type. (C-3-9 TOURIST) Strictly follow and only send requirements as listed in the official site.  In case you need(or want, just because) to send a letter, Chatgpt can help you with the letter template.  See sample filled-out Application Form  ---> PDF File ( Some personal information are not actual for privac...

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me : a poem for grieving

The first time I read "If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" I was really feeling down, circa the pandemic. Lockdown was imposed everywhere. If you are sad as you read this or miss someone you can’t see or call, I hope something will cheer you up. We'll all eventually come to pass, these words of relief might not be something you would want to hear. Still, it's hopeful to think that when a loved one goes away, it was an angel that took them away. Please don't cry, at least not too much. Visiting Ma's resting place If Tomorrow Starts Without Me , David Romano If tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you care for me, and how much I care for you, and each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me,...