FOOD BLOG 101 | "This Week's Food Trips!"

Three years ago, I'm only in age of 19. Now, I am in twenties and currently struggling so hard in order to fulfill each and every goals listed inside my mind.

During teenage years, I have been extremely excited to step up in 20s as "maturity & huge progress" do fascinates me. But, now? Realizations about how hard the life in real world really is kept on filling me. It does not only revolves in having dreams or goals to achieve, thus, it is mainly on how to surpass every challenges coming in each passing days. Additionally, on how to be strong & gain independence at this age. This way, we could make our dreams & goals possible thru our own ways.

I begun my college journey at the age of 19. At this point, I'm already twenty-two and at my fourth year of pursuing BS Agriculture (Major in Crop Protection and specializing in Plant Pathology). And yes, I am currently at the most hardest year in college level.

It's hard, yes! But I'm glad to announce that: "I may be struggling but am still thriving!" 🤎

The transition of year 2023 had been in a fast phase. It seems like we just welcomed another year yesterday but now? We are down to the 54th page of Chapter 2023:

At the duration of 54 days, I have already faced uncountable and untraceable battles. Some are solved, many are still waiting for an effective solutions. However, blessings and opportunities are always present to balance life wherein they often came unexpectedly.

January to this present week had been so draining for me. Obligations at home, laboratory responsibilities, thesis outline, scheduled presentations & meetings, business, blogging. Name it! I have it all in my desk. I am wornout but I ain't tired of chasing my dreams. And, will never be!

On those busy and tiring days, my greatest source of comfort is none other than "sleep & foods."

It's been more than 2-weeks of continuously visiting our university. Attending thesis consultations, running numerous disease diagnosis, business meet-ups, etcetera ...

In this blog, join me as I share my food trips for this week:

• 19th of February 2023 (Sunday):

"... We are invited to attend our second degree cousin's 1st birthday and Christening. At first, I've decided to not attend due to busyness. Can't afford to set my scheduled tasks for it or else, I'll run out of time to do it all. But still, I ended up attending the event. And here's what we've got at the buffet:

" ... Meat dishes (menudo, sweetened beef, buttered chicken & lechong baboy) + chopseuy + gisadong pancit + classic Filipino lumpiang shanghai + steamed rice."

Aside from foods with high protein & carbohydrates, we also enjoyed desserts like fruits salad and chocolates. Such a yummy day it has been!

• 20th of February 2023 (Monday):

" ... At this day, I have an scheduled visit at College of Agriculture to look for manuscripts to be used as reference for my thesis study. Afterwards, I proceeded on meet-ups with the customers of our small thrift business. At 11AM-onwards, I am at the laboratory. We didn't expect that we'll be spending the day at the laboratory until 8:30PM. Because it's dinner time, we bought our lunch and here's mine:

" ... Chicken Pastil featuring fishballs for only PhP 50.00 ($0.91)!"

For me, chicken pastil tastes more delicious than the pork and beef one. Will definitely buy more cups next time!

• 21st of February 2023 (Tuesday):

" ... Here's to another day of spending a day at the laboratory. Our thesis adviser asked for a sudden meeting by 8:00AM for us to finish all the pending diagnosis. Gosh! This day was very exhausting for me. Just imagine a whole day facing an advanced microscope & laptop. Yeah! It's fun but undeniably energy-draining. And so, I really deserves a good lunch:

" ... My ex-crushie bought me a cup of sisig-rice at our department. Won't really get fed up with this student-friendly meal!"

• 22nd of February 2023 (Wednesday):

" ... Yesterday, we want to the Diagnostic Laboratory again. Not to run a diagnosis tests but to consult our adviser for our individual thesis studies. Apparently, he's so busy that he wasn't able to check our revised papers. Therefore, we only slept inside the laboratory after we had enjoyed our lunch:

" ... Jansen's Sizzling House is back at our university and we won't let the week passer without trying their meals again. Finally! Still, a long queue awaits but it's worth it because of their delicious and student-friendly meals."

• 23rd of February 2023 (Thursday):

" ... Today, I will spend the day at our house. Ack! I really missed my bed foam. Before I dive back in revising my paper, I consumed my breakfast first:

" ... Here's to the hot coffee and steamed corn prepared by Mama. Such a boosting meal it is!"

CLOSING THOUGHTS

This 2023, I am aiming to get thrifty & spend money practically and wisely. However, it won't get easy due to the expenses at college. I can't afford to get every luxuries considering I am financing my own studies. Hence, will never allow myself to get hungry as I do ways to achieve my goals and dreams.

I will go & treat myself with nice and proper foods whenever I accomplished something. Because I deserve it for all the hard-smart-works I've been doing! ✨

BLOG NO. 15 OF 2023
TITLE: FOOD BLOG 101 | "This Week's Food Trips!"
DATE OF PUBLISHING: February 23, 2023