the sunday currently vol. 8

I was gearing up toward a Friday's 10 Happy Things post before the weekend, but didn't have the time to do so because of back-to-back dinners after work so, TSC it is. I don't know what exactly I find pleasurable in writing a list of things that has happened to me or that amused me, and then put them out here thinking that it would be good enough for others' reading consumption. Haha. 

(I went on and on at this part of writing but decided to delete it because I don't know what's the point of my thought and/or where I was headed.)

Anyway.....

Currently...

Reading

I was on a reading streak for months but lost it mid-August because I got so engaged and lovestruck with My Love From The Star and I was not able to pick up my reading pace again after that. In short, I'm not in the mood to read a book these days. Speaking of MLFTS, this is not related to reading, but I'm going to go down that path anyway: Man, that koreanovela ruined me. It could probably be because it's my first koreanovela, but I really believe that show had the perfect formula. The way Jun Ji Hyun cries is just..... gut-wrenching. I will always remember that show as my one great love. Haha. 

Writing

Some notes and questions for design projects.

Listening

Overhearing the neighbor's conversations. (A guy steps on poo and tells his mom about it. Mom warns him about taking his footwear inside the house. Hahaha.)

Thinking

Lately, I've been thinking about making modifications around this blog and some sort of direction because my domain turns 2 years old next month. I am not aspiring to be any kind of a blogger, but I currently dream of a nice, interesting layout. Thoughts?

Smelling
Kimi peacefully settled next to me.

Wishing

Ella and I have been spending the last two weekends on data and system analysis, which is seldom because we, or I, at least, want to break away from technical stuff during non-working days as much as possible. It's just amazing to see and talk to someone who knows where she's good at and makes a long-term career out of it. Sometimes, in the middle of her explanation, my mind would snap out of the conversation and wish that I was good at something technical instead.

Hoping

I hope the fairy godmother of discipline sprinkles me with a lot of magic to control my expenses.

Wearing

My ultimate lounge clothes :D

Loving

The List App.

Wanting

To finally let go of my grudges and secret hate to some people. I know how unhealthy this is to my own well-being, but as much as I try, I still get very annoyed by them. Help, any tips?

Needing

I've made a decision and took a risk last week despite the possibility of getting myself into "trouble". The ball won't start rolling until next year so there's nothing yet to worry about. But I will need an open mind and understanding by then. 

Feeling

A bit worried because there's a strong typhoon here again and I hear the wind strongly swoops in from time to time. Also, electricity just got off a few minutes ago and I haven't prepared anything for tomorrow. Most importantly, how do I post this TSC too?

Clicking

Emails.

The Sunday Currently blog link-up

as the sun sets in patar beach

on loop #1

Q messaged me last week asking me to give her a task, a project, anything, something that will take her mind away from the stress that her on-going thesis is giving her. I can't imagine how tough it can be to work and study at the same time, so my answer was immediate: write. She then asks, what will I write? We had nothing in mind at first, but I insisted that we keep on talking because there might be something that will spring out of the conversation. And eventually, it did.

Aside from a "collaboration" we thought of, we have agreed upon making a recurring post about our current favorite music, like a playlist, but without a specific theme or number of songs. Then, just to throw a bit of creativity, I volunteered to make album art covers for the both of us. (You can see how I jumped into this whole idea and made it more productive for me even if Q is the one who needs more of the distraction heh.)

When a song catches my attention, be it new or new-old, it always goes straight on repeat in my player. I repeat it as many times and as long as possible to the point of memorizing every hiccup of the song. Here's my first of the On Loop series:

Hotline Bling | Drake
you should just be yourself // right now you're someone else

I will sound like a hermit, but I think this is the first Drake song that I'd learned. Hip-Hop is not my go-to genre, mainly because I don't have the swag/'just-chillin' vibe and it would look absolutely pretentious of me, but this song caught me one morning and I just liked the beat.

If you like a more dance-y version, listen to its cover by Disclosure feat. Sam Smith for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Sam just made it so smooth to the ears.


Hold My Hand | Jess Glynne
'cause I don't want to walk on my own anymore // won't you understand? 

I am crazily itching to make a video using this song. So much so that I create scenes in my head when I listen to it. Such a feel-good song.


Like I'm Gonna Lose You | Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
split second and you disappeared and then i was all alone

It's been a while since I've heard such a sweet, hopelessly romantic song.


What Do You Mean? | Justin Bieber
when you nod your head yes but you wanna say no

Sometimes you really have to know how to separate the celebrity from the music he/she creates. I just really like the beat of this song. I wouldn't be bothered to even search for the rest of the lyrics.

maya birds

Maya bird was the Philippines' national bird until 1995. They are very common here, but also, are so elusive. So I was a bit puzzled when I saw a flock inside Hong Kong Disneyland that were friendly enough to be photographed in proximity without them flying away at a blink of an eye.

a quiet morning