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The aroma of coffee and pancake this morning is bringing me comfort. The question “When was the last time you felt “it can’t get better than this?” popped in my head. I was, in an utterly brief moment sort of at peace at the way things are. But almost instantly my brain started going to places I didn’t want to think about.

If only I can herd these thoughts and have them stay inside a barn in my brain a little longer while I enjoy the outcome of all my life choices and actions or the lack of it.

If I don’t keep myself busy, that’s what happens, I keep on ruminating the what ifs and what could’ve been. Though I realize I don’t know if I have the will to exert the same effort and to sacrifice things that maybe others did to get to where they are and to have what’s on their hands.

I know, I know! I shouldn’t be comparing.

 

On another unrelated note. No Copilot! Stop suggesting for things to be more concise for the benefit of my imaginary reader! This (gesture both hands to show this) is the clearer version of my thoughts. 

Off to my other chores now.

 

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Brownie Diaries

I should muster the courage to talk to the neighbor and verify if indeed Brownie is their cat.  

Nicki pointed out that we must get him checked by the vet and also update his shots is needed, to ensure everyone’s safety - especially Nklai’s. 

He’s so derpy. He’s not affectionate the way Tisoypie and Chandler were (to Mommy). But he tolerates Nklai and scams us for lots of head and belly scratches. 

Am I ready to open my heart again?

Miss you Tisoypie and Chandlerpie.

August Dump: Co-fur parenting with Unknown Neighbor

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What if it hurts like hell?

“Loneliness is not a problem to be resolved."

Says the Pema Chodron book that I’m reading right now. I don’t know how I feel about that – about the overall message of what I’m getting so far; to acknowledge our feelings and experience and making peace with impermanence.  
Insert this Snow Patrol song

Woah, what if this is all the love you ever get?
Woah, you'd not worry so much about counting your regrets
Woah, what if this is all the love I'm ever shown
Woah, I'd not be so scared to run into the unknown

Disclaimer:

Not lonely, not in the ruins, not hurting like hell

 

Tired Hands, Tied Hands

The mess on the foreground of the painting and the photo is none of our business

Kyhxbye

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I just wished I tried harder, you know?

An Hải, Đà Nẵng and Ba Na Hills

We've achieved so little in Đà Nẵng this might as well be just a photo dump post.

But to be fair, I see why Đà Nẵng is recognized as one of the most livable cities in Viet Nam.

We took the scenic, albeit longer route and arrived via train from Huế on our 4^th day in Vietnam.  

If you search for ‘café’ on Google Maps, Vietnam, particularly Đà Nẵng would likely rank among the places with the highest density of cafés per land area.

I saved Sound Café on Maps and was just absolutely delighted when I found out that it’s just a 2-minute walk from the AirBnb that I’ve chosen. Yes, I pretty much Googled cafes first before deciding on our accommodation.

There’s sooooo many things to do in Đà Nẵng, but we’ve decided we wanted to have a chill itinerary. And so while I listed options for things to do, they weren’t set in stone, other than having coffee at Sound Café, having coffee at other cafes, spending a day in Ba Na Hills, and stuffing our faces with lots and lots of banh mi.

It rained on the first night, and our accommodation was on the fourth floor in a building without elevator! This was not in the description of our AirBnb and it sucked because I know we would’ve gone out more to explore if it weren’t for this stairs issue. Fortunately, the rooftop had washer and dryer free to use by guests, so other than the itineraries mentioned above, we had planned on doing laundry in Đà Nẵng.

So far, my favorite parts of our Vietnam trip are those that are unplanned and also the things that made us feel like we’re blending in with the locals – being at places that are not intended for tourists, and running errands and things. We ordered Grab for dinner since it rained so hard – we didn’t get to see the Dragon Bridge, but receiving my Grab delivery in Vietnam was something I actually enjoyed experiencing.

 pabaliktad and pagkaka upload but I no longer have the energy ayusing tong sequence 

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