1. Wag ng mag-abalang gumawa ng Dalgona Coffee. Lasang kabet! Masarap lang sa una pero nakakaumay. At the end of the day, dun pa din ang balik mo sa LEGIT 3-in-1 na nasa sachet.
2. Ugaliing gumising ng tanghali para isang kainan na lang.
3. Kumustahin ang mga friends mong naka-Spotify premium at may Netflix account. Always remind them to stay home, keep safe and ‘Beke nemen.’
4. Wag ipang-rebond ang nakuhang ayuda. Kakarebond mo lang nung December.
5. Wag masyadong sarapan ang luto para hindi masyadong kainin. Ang mahalaga instagrammable.
6. Kung sinong maghuhugas ng pinggan siya lamang ang may karapatan kumain ng pinakamalaking gayat ng manok. Yung leeg, sa walang ambag.
7. Iwasan munang lumandi. It could save your heart from hapdi.
8. Iwasang manood ng Mukbang vlogs para hindi gutumin. I-binge-watch ang Human Centipede at Tekas Chainsaw Massacre.
9. Ilagay sa tabo ang pinagmumugan. Masasatisfy ang pwet mo kapag ginamit mo itong panghugas. Ma-mint mint pa.
10. Hatiin sa maliliit na cubes ang Kojic soap. Dahil lahat ng bagay ay madaling maubos kapag binibigay agad ng buo. #TheKojicConcept
11. Please lang pakibalik ng talong sa ref. Pwede pa yang ipangtorta as long as walang nakakaalam kung saan mo ito ginamit. Note: Pakihugasang mabuti mga 10x.
12. Para tipid sa tubig kapag maliligo, dahan-dahan lang sa pagbuhos ng atensyon sa taong hindi naman interesado sa’yo.
13. Picture-an ang bilbil at pakatitigan ito ng mabuti lalo na kapag napapadami ng kain. Iwasang kumurap at mapaluha pero optional ang pagpisil.
14. Mag-enroll sa mga free online course gaya ng “How to Be a Professional Digital Artist using PicsArt”, “30 minutes Free Online Course on How to Be a Professional Chef by Panlasang Pinoy” and “1-week Online Course Kung Paano Magpatawad at Magmove-On.”
15. Hindi required ang ‘midnight snacks’ kapag nagNenetflix, magtiyaga na lang muna sa pagngatngat ng punda ng unan.
16. Magluto na lang kesa umorder online naman siya pero bakit di ka magawang replyan baka may ibang kausap luhhh.
17. Planuhin ang meal ng naaayon sa budget para pwede mo ng asawahin ang sarili mo. (Day 1. Tuyosilog. Day 2. Caviar-Silog. Day 3 Lumpiang tuyo. Day 4. Lumpiang Caviar)
18. Ipang-ulam ang abs ni crush habang pinagmamasdan ang mga hubad niyang larawan at tiktok videos na puro pa-lawlaw.
19. Kapag mag-gogrocery, bilhin lamang kung ano ang kailangan mo siya pero hindi naman ikaw ang kailangan niya dahil may mahal na siyang iba.
20. Para makatipid sa bigas, huwag nang isaing ipatuka na lang.
QUARAN-FLING. Landian na pang-quarantine season lang. Walang future. Well-invested kahit walang patutunguhan. Relief goods ang kailangan pero ibang ayuda ang napunan. Feelings na pang-lockdown but will end you knockdown.
Kapag naka-16 ka sa alin mang mga signs na sumusunod, naglulupasay akong ipabatid na under #QuaranFling ka. *snaps in Z formation*
Okay. Gawin na lang nating tatlo para pasok ka talaga. Mapilit ka eh.
1. Minamahal mo na lang kung sinong magkagusto sa’yo kasi bored ka wala kang magawa ganon.
2. Kaka-hi lang niya sa chat pero bigla agad naging concern sa digestive system mo. “Kumain ka na ba? Wag ka papagutom ha.” ( Mapag-aruga agad? Galing sa sinapupunan? Nanay?)
3. Kaka-chat niya lang ng “Thanks for the accept” pero bago mag-lunch mahal na mahal ka na daw niya agad. Siyempre ang reply mo, “Mas mahal na mahal ko po ikaw. Hihi”
4. Mega open-up kayo ng mga past relationships niyo. Todo comfort ganyan, bigay advices ganyan pero yung follow-up question, “So anong suot mo ngayon?”
5. Yung may pag-mention pa siya sa post niyang home-made Dalgona Coffee na kulang sa halo itsurang tae naman. Pero sabay PM, “Magaling ako magbate, wanna try?” *with emoji na naglulungad.
6. “Masaya na ako sa kung anong meron tayo NGAYON” ang pamatay niyang linya. Emphasized and capslocked yung “NGAYON “kasi after quarantine, goodbye quaranfling.
7. Yung nagchat siya ng “Send nudes.” pero ang sinend mo Payless Pancit Canton. Akala mo kasi “Send noods.” Ibang ayuda pala ang gusto.
8. Sobrang sweet niya kasi palagi niyang nireremind sa’yo to #StayHome pero iba behavior pag nahohorny, “Walang tao dito sa bahay. Wanna come over? Hihi.” Ready ka magpabaril para sa titi.
9. Kapag nagi-I love you ka during video call, ang palagi niyang sagot, “Chappy Chappy!” tapos bigla madidisconnect.
10. Nung may nagtanong sa’yo kung ano bang naging ambag mo sa lipunan ngayong quarantine, walang pag-aalinlangang sinambit ng matabil mong bibig, “Nagmahal ng lubusan kahit panandalian.” with conviction.
11. Alam niya kung anong episode ka na sa Money heist, pati design ng lace ng panty mo at the moment pero never niyo napag-usapan kung may jowa ba kayo pareho. Kashe…de nemen yen mehelege. Eng mehelege meseye keye perehe.
12. Nagpalit siya ng relationship status sa FB pero yung privacy setting ONLY-ME.
13. Hindi mo na ma-access yung Netflix niya after niyo manood ng #CrashlandingOnYou kasi pinalitan niya agad ng password. #CrashLANDIonYou.
14. Yung kinilig ka nung sinabi niyang “I want us to be more than just friends after lockdown pero ang ibig sabihin talaga nun is “super duper bestfriends”. #EnhancedCommunityQuaranFLING
15. Galit na galit ka pag nakikipag-usap ka sa malandi, “Napakakati mo! Di ka makapagpigil! Di ka na nadala!” Pero nakaharap ka sa salamin.
16. Full of positivity at words of encouragement siya lagi kaya lalo mo siyang minamahal. “Ok lang maging kabet as long as di tayo nakakasira ng relasyon at wala tayong ginagawang masama.”
17. Gusto mo pa mag-extend ang lockdown kasi after nito alam mong tapos na din kayo. Mga olol.
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Kung marupok ka pwede ba, (*roll eyes emoji*) tigilan mo na kakaQuaran-fling mo habang kaya pa. Hindi advisable ma-inlove ngayon, lahat bored. Isipin mo, pag natapos ‘tong quarantine na ‘to lahat kami taas noong lalabas na feeling chef, baker, political analyst at movie expert pero ikaw, sawi kang gagapang sa lusak. Ampanget! ( Uxto mo yon?) Sa ngayon, practice #Isolationship for the sake of humanity. Enjoy your own company by having quality “me-time.” Focus on loving and improving yourself so you’ll not engage or settle for something less than you really deserve. Saka ka na lumandi ng todo pag kaya mo ng ipaglaban ang sarili mo.
Ok. I’m asking this seriously. Public schools aren’t businesses. They don’t turn a profit. They aren’t running in the red. How is opening schools back up supposed to jump start the economy?
Oh I see. It’s so parents can return to work allowing the government to skip out on another round of stimulus money.
Hmm. Don’t like that much.
I hate that this scene works as a reaction gif to something so predictable, so preventable, but so inevitable. We get to see it play out in real time.
It’s a shame that people have to spell it out this way as if the thought of dead children and teachers isn’t enough to elicit sympathy
The GOP knows and they aren’t just “letting” it happen, they are trying to FORCE it to happen because trump is desperate for normality to return before Nov and the GOP doesn’t want to fund education to do distance learning well. Their kids are in private school which are NOT reopening in Aug.
Teachers should go on strike, nationwide.
This is not just so parents can go back to work.
The “Back to School” sales every year? Make BILLIONS of dollars. Billions. New clothes. New supplies. Teacher shopping lists. Lunch boxes, backpacks, shoes, tech.
If schools were online this fall, at least half that money would go out the window. Parents wouldn’t have to buy tissues and crayons for the teachers. Most people with kids stocked up on art supplies at the beginning of this when they knew they’d be stuck inside a lot. Who needs new shoes if you aren’t actually going to school? Or new clothes for that matter? Don’t need a backpack if you’re not taking stuff to and from school, no lunch box if you’re eating at home.
Don’t think for one second that schools don’t make the economy money - its just not as obvious as everything else.
By the way - not every teacher CAN strike. I know at least in Texas they will be fired and lose their teaching certification because they don’t have the kind of union that will protect them. My mom is one of those teachers who works in a shitty Texas district in which the parent attitude is: “if teachers can’t handle it they should just quit” (and that’s a direct quote). My mom couldn’t afford to quit two weeks ago but now that I’ve been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer? The bills are already pouring in. So instead, my high risk mother with asthma will have to start work in 2 weeks, then come home to take care of me, who has basically no immune system because of chemo. And we literally don’t have any other option. And mine is just one story of one teacher, and we’re not alone in being terrified and having nothing to do about it.
What a fun time to:
1) not be unionized, and 2) have your health insurance tied to your employment
“At any given moment, there are hundreds of miles between us. Someday there may be less, but you can always count on me.”
Artwork done by @saherjafriarts. Check out this and more beautiful work coming out in the upcoming summer issue of The Medical Chronicles!
“This drawing represents the human connection in long distance in the 21st century. We can call, text, or send a meme in an instant. Does this make us closer than ever, or harder to really reach? …
How do you view human connection in today’s time? Are you in a long distance relationship or friendship? Tag your besties and share this message with them! ”
I ended up reflecting on this question more than I expected and saw how far I’ve come with the work I do, so I turned this question into a full post/article! Thank you to the person who sent this a long time ago, and I’m sorry for responding so so late!
Quick background: my first work experience happened way before COVID, but I also started a new job two weeks before our country went into lockdown. I’ll be anchoring my responses from these experiences. Please note that things may be different for anyone!
On a work desk tour You can check out snippets of my desk setup on my Instagram Stories Highlights (filed under - work: upd, work: abs-cbn, and desk mini-tour)! My high school/uni study space is my dedicated work space now that I’m working from home (since March).
I’d love to do an official mini-tour as well because the way I currently use this space is way different from my school days, and it’d be nice to reflect on that! I’ll post more pics - or maybe make a vlog soon??
On first day jitters Small disclaimer: some of these tips might depend on your employer’s hiring and onboarding process, and you know *gestures vaguely* COVID, but these are things that helped me a lot in my first job as well as my interns before their first day!
First things first, breathe! Although it’s normal to be nervous about starting a new job and stepping into a new environment, you can mitigate some of the anxiety by preparing days (and even weeks) before.
Coordinate with your recruiter or HR. Aside from pre-employment preparations, ask them if they can give you a tour of the area and show you where the following places are: where to clock in and out, your work area, your immediate superior’s office, your teammates’ area, HR department, cafeteria, and the nearest lavatory from your office. These places are crucial to your survival on your first day. You can always familiarize yourself with the other surroundings as the days pass anyway.
Refresh your memory about the company/organization. Sure you might have done your research for the job interview, but that doesn’t mean you no longer need that info. Browse their website and revisit their mission statement, org chart (if available), and other important details.
Plan your outfit! The dress code is usually explicitly stated in the employee handbook/orientation (or you can ask HR about it). You can even get some outfit ideas from the people you come across in the building. It’ll help you adapt to the company culture and blend in.
Make sure you pack a notebook and pens. And water! Check with your recruiter/HR if you need to bring other documents or supplies too.
Optional: do a dry run of your commute to work. I usually do this early on (sometimes in the job interview and/or job offer stages) to make time adjustments.
If it’s your first day and you’re already working remotely, try to have a plain background when attending video calls! This puts the focus of others on you and what you say rather than what’s around you in the room.
Lastly, try to relax the way you normally do. It’s easier than done, but remember that you were chosen out of the many candidates for a reason. You got this!
On making friends Normally, someone else will make the first move to welcome you to the team. In any case, set a goal to talk to at least one person that day. This person can be your new teammate or someone who’s next to you/near your work area (okay now that I think about it, my first friends at work are always the receptionists and security guards rather than my teammates). You can make small talk (what do they do, how long have they been in the company, etc.) and even ask if you can get lunch together. Do keep in mind though that they may not be available to talk often or for a long time because of their own tasks.
People will naturally gravitate towards you the first few days. Take advantage of it and do be kind and respectful.
On showing up even if you’re tired The first 3-5 months will be challenging because this is a period of adjustment for you. You’re navigating social circles and figuring out norms all while getting acquainted with your work. It’s a lot! But this also a good time to reconnect and remember your personal whats and whys - what is it about this company that made me want to work here? what is my favorite part of my job so far? what do i wish to achieve with this job? This may help you build purpose and motivation as you go to work everyday. Also, if things get overwhelming, it’s alright to take a step back and breathe. You have the skills to do the job, but it doesn’t mean that you need to have it all figured out at once.
In the long run, set clear boundaries, use your leaves or PTO, and use up that one hour ✨ unpaid ✨ lunch break. This is for your mental health and peace of mind. You are giving 7 or 8 hours (or more) of every day to your job but this is not all there is to it. A lot of people are very passionate about what they do and strongly identify with their job, and that’s okay too! Just remember to cultivate your inner life - make time for your hobbies and things that are important to you, hang out with your friends (ideally not your work friends + do this responsibly please), and take care of yourself.
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Felt like the previous paragraph was a pep talk to myself so yeah! We’re all just figuring things out one day at a time. You’ll be okay. I hope anyone who comes across this still finds this post helpful especially since COVID has drastically changed the way work works! For new or follow-up questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via DM or my ask box!
1. Are you staying home from work/school? I’m staying home from work. My job is on-campus and I miss it dearly.
2. If you’re staying home, who’s there with you? My whole family.
3. Do you have pets to keep you company? Not anymore. My stray cat friend died last week.
4. Who do you miss the most? My friends and co-workers/teammates!
5. When was the last time you left your home? Around mid-March.
6. What was the last thing you bought? Milk tea-flavored ice cream!!
7. Is quarantine driving you insane or are you finally relaxed? Somewhere between? I’m grateful that the work I do is fun and meaningful, so it takes away A LOT of quarantine stress. But there are still times when I end up confronted by unresolved inner conflict and anxiety or I’m just plain exhausted. That’s when I really have to rely on my self-care practices in order to bounce back!
8. Are you a homebody? Yes but I won’t say no to an adventure or opportunity to go out and spend time with the people I love.
9. What movies have you watched recently? A lot of Ghibli films and Portrait of a Lady on Fire!!!
10. Any event that you were looking forward to that got cancelled? Travelling alone to some Southeast Asian countries and coming back to Thailand. Like an Eat, Pray, Love kind of thing!
11. What’s the worst thing that you’ve had to cancel? Same answer as #10!
12. What’s the best thing you’ve had to cancel? Hmm I can’t think of any! I set some really good plans for myself this year.
13. Do you have any new hobbies? Yes! Propagating plants!
14. What are you out of? Watercolor paper. I might start painting on the wall soon hahaha
15. What music are you listening to? Quite a lot! I’ve been vibin’ with different genres like jazz, bossa nova, alt-rock, and 70s/80s pop. For guilty pleasures, this is my playlist.
16. What shows are you watching? Mrs. America, Feel Good, Schitt’s Creek, and The Good Wife. Add me on TVTime!
17. What are you reading? The Labor Code of the Philippines and The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
18. What are you doing for self-care? Making art, reflecting, regulating my emotions, managing my internal dialogue, and exercising are some of the things I’m doing!
18. Are you exercising? Yes! It’s part of my morning routine.
19. How’s your toilet paper supply? We’re all good! I think people in my area started coming into their senses about this and are just buying the amount they need. Phew.
20. Have you made any changes to your hair during quarantine? I’m actually glad that I haven’t! I’ve been resisting the urge to cut or dye it.
Time for more batch posts!! I participated in quarantober shortly after the quarantine started. I had to wait for my workplace to close down, haha. Things were pretty crazy.
I’m spending the day in the chilly basement at my parent’s house in Connecticut. The lighting from extra table lamps collected from around the house is dim, but cozy and what was once used as a dinner table during my childhood is doubling as a desk. This is my makeshift office, “the bunker” as my dad has come to call it, my escape from coronavirus-drenched New York City. I was here last week, I’ll be down here again this week and probably the week after that, too: working, hiding, worrying, looking for answers to the question we’re all asking: how did we get here? How did we get to a place where a mysterious, previously unknown virus is killing people in mass numbers; where we can’t dig graves fast enough for fit all the bodies; where we don’t know when it will be safe to be close to family members again; where doctors are sewing their own masks because there aren’t enough to go around? It’s feeling more like 1820 than 2020 these days.
Worldwide, nearly everyone is doing the same thing as me: staying put, avoiding other people, and wondering how an invisible enemy hiding in plain sight could send financial markets into freefall, drive thousands from their homes and offices, cancel celebrations large and small, turn lives upside down, and stop the world.
Since we’ve been suck at home, my husband and I got creative and threw a budget Animal Crossing themed birthday party for our 1yr old with party games for our older boys to play. They had a blast and finished the night with some dino egg bath bombs they excavated from their dig site.
Not to go full 2018 on the main…. but this quarantine has got me rly wanting to whip out my Elane Haven and/or my Coriane Jacos cosplay that I worked on but never posted. Thoughts?
“Oh you had a plague? Come back to us when you had a World War, brand new unconventional weapons, and a new international order.”
I apologize.
insert that YOU chihuahua post where theyre being pinned down i cant for the life of me find it
This one?
Oh, Charles. The hubris. Honey. You had to know this was a possibility. Why would you tempt Apollo like that.
I love how we don’t even need Apollo to be captioned, it’s just “he’s holding a dodgeball and looks Greek statue, of COURSE it’s Apollo delivering the gift of prophecy unto unsuspecting tumblr users”
