#filipino house cleaning services | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

pandoraroid · 11 months ago

Text

redacted filipino hcs & thoughts! lol

mostly about shaw pack + vamps + guy&honey

inpsired by @erial-c nahiya akong itag ka pero hiiii po

the trivia and translations are probably not accurate 🧍‍♀️please forgive my very scattered brain thoughts

darlin probably does arnis. it's why they fight like a menace 😈 sam has never known peace since he's seen em wield an ital

arnis - a ph martial art

itak - a bolo sword(?)

asher doesn't call milo "tol" bc he's not tall /j

"tol" is like the equivalent of "dude" as in a way of calling your friend

lovely & darlin would probably call vincent & sam their asawang (gets niyo ba asawa + aswang)

asawa means spouse or wife or husband

aswang is a ph mythological creature. different sources tell different things but what is mostly agreed upon is that (1) they're nocturnal (2) they usually pretend to be humans in the day time if not (3) they hide in the woods (4) they prey on children, pregnant women (specifically for their unborn child), and maybe new borns. they often get lumped with vampires though i'm not too sure how accurate that is.

aspins have a very special place in darlin's heart. sam's cabin in the woods usually have attract lots of them and they never had the heart to turn them away. in a way too, they know what it's like to being wild, dirty, street dog.

aspin - a dog breed in the ph that is sort of a mix of other breeds. they often get a bad rep for being street dogs and not having a particular breed.

vincent n his cars get featured a lot in those carspotting around manila tiktoks. whenever lovely finds em they make sure to send those to vincent lol

(this is me also hoping that vincent gets to keep at least few of them when they leave the house of solaire)

not entirely sure how the entire mate thing would translate into ph culture but even with all that david & asher would insist on doing things properly before marriage - they would mamanhikan to their partner's parents respectively hehehe

mamanhikan or pamamanhikan is a like a traditional practice of going to the fiancee's family's house and asking for their hand in marriage lol.

whenever they drive down shaw boulevard, the pack would turn to david and go "taga dito ka di ba?" or something to that effect HAHAHAHHA

"taga-dito ka 'di ba?" = "you're from (around) here, right?"

angel know it's general cleaning morning whenever david is blasting opm songs or old timey songs around their house.

asher would take panliligaw very seriously!!!!! magpapaalam sa magulang lagi ni baabe paglalabas sila!!! aabangan niya after work si baabe tapos "sabay na raw sila umuwi" galawan mo asher talbot !!!! dyan ka magaling !!!! and ofc it never stopped kahit naging sila na ni baabe :)))

panliligaw or ligaw is a more traditional pre-dating courting stage in a relationship. lol

marie has definitely said to david & asher & milo & darlin at some point na "kakaselpon niyo yan". it doesn't matter that they're adults.

"kakaselpon niyo yan" = "it's because of that (damn) phone"

this one is a bit more in general: vampire houses have THE filipino family drama. territory/progeny disputes? grudges? backstabbing? been there done that.

speaking of vamps: pre-turning, sam was once an altar boy (darlin: hahaha samkristan)

speaking of sam (again): pre-turning, he has a picture in baguio, riding a horse & wearing a cowboy hat. when darlin found it they couldn't stop staring at it for a loong while.

sweetheart LOVES singing. marie loves having them over for karaoke.

marie would drag milo's ahh every night for simbang gabi.

simbang gabi - mass service for the nine nights leading up to christmas eve.

guy's filipino nickname would be "totoy"

"totoy" is another way of refering to a younger male. addtionally, it's also often used as a euphism for a dick HAHAJAHA

guy definitely has a tiktok acct tapos don siya nagpaparinig kay honey HAHAHAHA lagi niyang kinakanta "crush" by tweens of pop

guy always does those cheesy, poetry pick up line jokes to honey like:

"cheese, cheese, cheese. gusto kita i-keese (read: kiss)"

"mga 6 out of 10. medyo pilit yung rhyme"

"honey naman 😭😓"

translation:

"cheese, cheese, cheese. i want to give you a k-eese."

"a 6 out of 10. the rhyming was a bit forced."

"honey, c'mon 😭😓."

guy and honey are definitely oa x nonchalant pairings but may i also suggest na they are jeje x pogi typings. they both definitely have kanal humor though HAHAHA

- after returning to the pack, darlin couldnt help but cry tear up after marie called them "anak" again

anak = child

76 notes · View notes

eyeslikewatercoolers · 1 year ago

Note

wedding planner au first family holiday 💕

AHHH this sounds so cute. I decided to go with the first family Christmas after Kerri is adopted for this one. Also I didn't mean for this to be 1.3k words lmao See this post for some references mentioned in this fic!

"Why does your room look like a tornado went through it?" Sasha asked as she hovered in the doorway of her daughter's bedroom.

Kerri usually kept her bedroom fairly clean, but it seemed that half of her closet was scattered on the floor. Even though they were about to leave to spend Christmas Day with Anetra's family soon.

"Because I have nothing to wear." Kerri came into view as she plopped on her bed, on top of the clothes and hangers. "What am I supposed to wear to these things?" she sighed as she slumped against her headboard.

“What do you usually wear for holidays?” Sasha asked as she carefully found a place to sit on the long storage ottoman.

“Before or after the foster house?” Kerri asked as she rolled her eyes. “Either way, I’m not wearing my old church suit.”

“I know, Kare-Bear,” Sasha said with a sympathetic smile. She started using the nickname before the adoption was finalized, which Kerri liked hearing. “So what were you thinking?” She asked, looking at the scattered clothing.

“No idea.” Kerri pursed her lips as she looked at her clothes. “What are you and Anetra wearing? I don’t want to stick out too much.”

Sasha looked down at her cream sweater and bootcut jeans, “Probably this, maybe some mascara and lipstick before we head out.” she shrugged.

“So you don’t dress up nice or anything?” Kerri asked.

“My dad's side of the family never dresses up for anything, besides a wedding or a funeral.” Both looked to see Anetra leaning against the door frame. “And they already love you, even though you haven’t even met most of of them yet.”

Anetra picked through the clothes on the floor, before finding a gold sweater with small white cats all over. “What about this one? Although I don’t remember seeing it before.” She held it up for Kerri to see.

“That’s because it’s Jasmine’s. She left here two weeks ago and hasn’t noticed yet.” she pointed out.

That gave Sasha an idea, “You should wear it tonight, maybe it will help you feel more comfortable.” she offered.

She watched Kerri’s face as she thought, “Maybe I could wear that, I know it’ll fit me.”

“We’ll go get the car ready and meet you downstairs soon.” Sasha gently squezzed Kerri’s knee efore leaving the bedroom with Anetra.

"We've been here for over an hour, and you still haven't left this chair," Sasha told Kerri after finding a moment in between talking with family to sneak off. "And getting up for the bathroom doesn't count."

Kerri frowned in response, "It's just really different from other family Christmases, I guess." she shrugged as she looked around.

"In what way?" Sasha asked.

"Usually it's church service, then I watch my siblings and cousins since I was the oldest, then we go home," Kerri explained, looking out the window to a group of cousins playing outside. The group was bigger than what she was used to, and a wide variety of ages.

"That sounds more like work for you than fun." Sasha pointed out, and Kerri thought for a moment, before nodding in agreement.

"Don't let us loud Filipinos scare you off." Anetra appeared on Kerri's other side. She was holding a blue bundle of blankets that Sasha had last seen in her arms.

"How long have you been holding your cousin's baby for?" Sasha playfully asked her. She had a feeling Anetra may have had baby fever when she was excited to meet the newborn a few weeks before.

"She hasn't asked for him back yet," Anetra said in mock defense, "And he's wearing the onesie we got him too!" she showed Sasha and Kerri.

Sasha playfully rolled her eyes before turning her attention back to her daughter, "I think the kids are going to have hot chocolate and watch Home Alone in a bit."

"You're probably bored of listening to your aunties gossiping about their soap operas too," Anetra added in a low voice, glancing at the group of older women sitting across the room.

Kerri tried to stifle her laughter as Sasha tried to lead her to the kitchen, "C'mon, you can be on whipped cream and sprinkles duty."

A couple hours later as the night was drawing to a close, Sasha watched more family members say their goodbyes and leave to go home. Even Anetra started looking more tired as she tried to hold a conversation with her grandmother.

She started gathering her family's belongings and new gifts as Anetra began to notice and start to help. Once everything was in the car, Sasha found the remainder of the younger cousins watching Home Alone 2 in the den of the house. She smiled to herself as she saw Kerri sitting in between two female cousins around her age., quietly chatting.

She waved Kerri over to the doorway, and before she could say anything, Kerri spoke first, "Is it okay if I spend the night?" she asked. Sasha knew that the younger cousins and grandkids that lived closer liked to spend Christmas night at their grandparent's house. She would have never guessed Kerri would want to stay as well, especially for her Christmas in the family.

"Oh, I guess you could," Sasha said, trying to hide her surprise. "Do you have everything you need? We can bring you something from home if you want." she offered.

"I don't think so, I think I have everything I need here." Kerri beamed before hugging Sasha goodbye, "Thank you."

Sasha wrapped her arms around her daughter, "If you need anything, just let me or Netra know, okay? Just call us and we'll be right here. Love you, Kare-Bear." she smiled as she let go.

"I know, I love you too."

"At least we can have a nice drink tonight," Anetra said as Sasha settled next to her on their living room couch, passing her a small glass of eggnog.

Sasha took a sip of her drink before finding a coaster on the table. "I'm still worried about Kerri, what if something happens?"

"She'll be fine, she's in great hands," Anetra said as she scrolled through the holiday movie selection on Netflix. "She knows that we'll answer the phone no matter what time at night."

"I know, I'm just hoping this is a step in the right direction and her cousins don't just make her watch the little kids," Sasha said.

"They wouldn't do that, that's more of a white people thing," Anetra joked. "She's going to love it. I wish I had that option instead of going to boring Mormon church all day on Christmas when I grew up."

"Sounds better than no celebrating anything at all," Sasha said matter-of-factly.

"Good point. Wanna watch A Christmas Prince?"

"Of course I do, we watch it every year." Sasha laughed as the movie started playing, pulling Anetra closer to her by the waist.

They quietly watched the movie, and let the autoplay start the next movie. As the beginning scenes played, Anetra spoke up as she took the last sip of her drink, "Hey Sasha?"

"Yes, sweetheart?" Sasha responded as she looked away from the screen.

"I want another one," Anetra said out loud as she turned down the volume of the TV. She continued to stare into her empty glass.

"Another what? Do you want another drink?" Sasha guessed.

Anetra sat up and looked at her wife, "No, I want another kid." she said. "I've been thinking a lot, and I really want us to be parents again," she said in sincerity, holding Sasha's hand.

Sasha nodded, understanding where Anetra's baby fever was coming from for the last few months, "I want to see our family grow too." she smiled. "I can try to call that social worker to see what kids we can adopt, or we can look into other options soon, too."

"I want to try carrying a baby." Anetra said, "I know we'll probably have to find a sperm donor and go to a lot of doctors, but I want to try to get pregnant."

"Then that's what we'll do after New Year," Sasha said as she gently kissed Anetra's cheek. "Even though holidays with a newborn sounds like hell."

"I think it'll be a Christmas to remember."

#sashnetra #rpdr s15 #rpdr fanfiction #my writing #wedding planner au #my drabbles

24 notes · View notes

eltriador · 1 year ago

Text

GENERAL DETAILS.

FULL NAME : Léon Antonio Sepúlveda Castillo . NICKNAME(S) : Lee . NAME MEANING : Léon - lion , Antonio - Spanish form of Antonius , Sepúlveda - derived from the Spanish to bury , Castillo - Spanish cognate of castle . AGE : Appears about 38 . DATE OF BIRTH : October 24 , 1939 . PLACE OF BIRTH : Mérida , Yucatan , Mexico . CURRENT LOCATION : Tecate , California , United States of America . ETHNICITY : Mexican , Filipino . GENDER : Cis man . PRONOUNS : He / Him . SEXUAL ORIENTATION : Heterosexual . ROMANTIC ORIENTATION : Heteromantic . RELIGION : Catholic , non - practicing but he is spiritual . OCCUPATION : Blacksmith by trade , gunsmith . Former US Army Specialist . EDUCATION LEVEL : High school diploma , training provided by the United States Army . Lee has a certification and license to legally blacksmith . EXTRACURRICULAR : Fixing and tuning all sorts of vehicles including cars , trucks , and motorcycles . The occasional video game ... with a preference for arpg's ( he's been going hard at diablo iv , don't @ him ) and the occasional shooter . Social drinking . LIVING ARRANGEMENTS : A modest 2 bedroom 1.5 bath house . He uses a shed for his smithing work and his decor is simple . His house is clean , thankfully he's not a slob , but it looks very bare bones as far as personality goes . FINANCIAL STATUS : More well - off than he looks . He lives modestly . SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT : His voice is a touch higher in tone than one might expect at a first glance of him , however it is by no means high . Lee has a California-Mexican accent ... which is to say , he was born in Mexico and raised for a good chunk of his life first in Oakland , Cali and later in Tecate . He never lost his accent , but it's not as thick as it once was when he lived in Mexico and spent time around family . SPOKEN LANGUAGES : Spanish , English . VOICECLAIM : Clayton Cardenas .

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, ETC.

FACECLAIM : Clayton Cardenas . HAIR COLOR AND STYLE : Dark brown , nearly black . The back and sides have a gradual fade shaved into them while the top is longer . He typically slick it back . He also sports a well - maintained beard around his chin , with scruff along the rest of his face . COMPLEXION : Tan skin , without blemishes . However he does look a little older than he is . EYE COLOR : Dark brown . EYESIGHT : 20 / 20 . HEIGHT : 6'3" . WEIGHT : 193 lbs . BODY AND BUILD : Lee is , for lack of a better descriptor , built like a brick shithouse . He's tall , broad , and muscular . He works out rigorously to keep in shape and has a carefully regimented diet to compliment his calorie and protein intake . All to say --- he's a large and physically imposing man . TATTOOS : Tattoos cover his chest , his left bicep and forearm as well as his inner arm , and his right inner forearm . He has none on his back . They are all varying in personal meaning and aesthetic . PIERCINGS : None presently . Ask him about the dare during service , though . CLOTHING STYLE : Loose , worn jeans & old work boots , flannel shirts buttoned all the way up his neck but rolled to the quarter - sleeve , zip - up hoodies and fat silver rings adorning his fingers . A long and obnoxious wallet chain . A well - worn leather jacket . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Oddly soft eyes that are disarming , but can turn fierce in an instant . Dog tags tucked often into his shirts . Neatly coiffed facial hair and slicked back hair . Silvered scars across his neck , arms , chest , back , legs , fingers . SIGNATURE SCENT : Warm earth , crushed fall leaves , leather , nicotine , musk and regular - scented Old Spice .

HEALTH.

MENTAL DISORDER( S ) : Unaddressed PTSD . It's theorized he has some form of anger management issue , as well . PHYSICAL DISORDER(S) : None . ALLERGIES : Seasonal , mostly tree pollen . SLEEPING HABITS : Stomach sleeper . Because of military conditioning he often goes 4 hours at a pop with a max of 6 . EATING HABITS : A bit of a health nut . Lee is big on proteins and healthy meals , but indulges in red meat when he can . He loves a nice steak , and he'll swear by his mother's home made tamales . SOCIABILITY : A bit of a chatty Cathy in the right settings , Lee is known to be serious with a streak of dark humor and sarcasm to him . If you're someone he's closer or more comfortable with he's hardly ever serious , but his delivery is mostly dry . BODY TEMPERATURE : Considering he's a werewolf , his average body temperature is about 105 . ADDICTIONS : Nicotine and caffeine . DRUG USE : Smoke a little weed when he was a teenager but quickly grew out of it . ALCOHOL USE : Socially , but if he's going to indulge it's going to be with alcohol .

PERSONALITY.

POSITIVE TRAITS : Adaptable , attractive , challenging , charismatic , driven , detail - oriented , focused , passionate , precise , & thorough . NEGATIVE TRAITS : Aggressive , brutal , destructive , dominating , flighty , malicious , narcissistic , sarcastic , unhinged , & vindictive . LIKES : Guns , cigarettes , time alone but also social time , clubbing , his bike , cats , heavy summer rain and thunderstorms, autumn , black coffee , & women . DISLIKES : Fake people , politics , kids ( loves his , doesn't like other people's ) , loud mouths , winter , hybrid cars , heights , romance films , country music , & emotional commitment . FEARS : Heights . HABITS : Smoker ( pack - a - day kind ) , excessive coffee - drinker , tends to bounce his leg when he's irritated . GOALS AND AMBITIONS : Just to live , man . ASTROLOGY : Scorpio , but miss him with astrology of any kind . PERSONALITY TYPE : ESTP-A , Entrepreneur . MORAL ALIGNMENT : Chaotic Neutral . HOGWARTS HOUSE : Fuck JKR. ELEMENT : Fire . PRIMARY VICE : Lust , wrath . PRIMARY VIRTUE : Diligence . WEATHER : Heavy summer rain and thunderstorms . COLOR : Dark purple and black . MUSIC : Playlist . MOVIE : Alien , Kill Bill . BOOK : Ender's Game . SPORT : No . BEVERAGE : Coffee , Whiskey straight . FOOD : Chicken and cheese tamale's , courtesy of his mom . ANIMAL : Cats. SEASON : Fall .

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, ETC.

MOTHER : Laura Antonia Castillo Espinosa . FATHER : Jaime Oscar Sepúlveda Montillo ( deceased ) . SIGNIFICANT OTHER : Mariela Torres Jimenez ( fiancée , deceased ) . BEST FRIEND : Love him . EXES : Lee has only ever had one night stands or flings / friends with benefits since Mariela passed away . SIBLING(S) : Angelita Diana Sepúlveda Castillo ( sister , younger ) , Gabriel Diego Sepúlveda Castillo ( brother , younger ) . CHILDREN : His son is still alive , though he doesn't know it . He has a grandson he doesn't know about , as well . EXTENDED FAMILY : A lot of cousins he doesn't talk to . PET(S) : Two calico cats from the same litter - Dottie and Henrie

#「 meta 」 — ❛ what's left now? ❜

5 notes · View notes

jkaresearch · 2 years ago

Text

Art assistance = caregiving

I dont know why but i was thinking alot about care giving

I have. New art asisstance job and this time its more one on one than a big production like Lenny.

And i was thinking about how i am doing more than making the rat. I keep them company, we have meaningful conversationss and i am having real genuine human nnections

I approach everything with gentleness, compassion nd kindness. And I extend that to the artist i work for

I problem solve. I organize, i clean, i create, i make, i create a safe environment where they trust me. I am honest with my work, and i work hard

I love making the work, the craftsmanship, skillsets and the act of making art.

I love being a part of the process. I love how my hands is a part of the creation.

I love being a part of something important and creating culture and history.

—

I think alot about how most Filipinos are nurses. I think its our innate nature of being care giver. We are motherly and hospitable. We care an we give comfort. It’s natural to us and it comes out in everything we do.

Obviously i dont save lives, but i am also a healer and a natural helper.

I think about my mom as. Nanny/caregiver. I think about the women in my life who does this on a daily

We used to have our own nanny in the Philippines but in America she has to become one in order to survive.

I never really had shame thats he had to do that i understood that she had to do what she had to do. Also she never bowed shame in what’s he is doing, ive always seen her proud as to what she is doing. She runs the house. Without her they would not function.

I think about how she sacrificed and abandoned her own children and had to take care of other peoples children in order to have the aMercian dream. We never got out of that loophole. She never came home. I guess as a little girl i was waiting for the day when she would come home an tend to us instead but that never happened. I guess thats the reality of an American dream.

I think about how i m in their place now. I would always joke about how i would just nanny too to get many bc he earns alot. And she would always be like, dont because the reason why i brought u here so that you can have a better future and have a professional job.

And nw i see held doing what she is doing. I dont know why i am so convinced that art assitance is care giving, but it sure feels that way. That kiss hw much i put into othe job. I’m really serious into what i am doing and i really care about the people i work with. I go above and beyond.

I think my approach to the job is never just art making, I also build a relationship with these people and really try to change their lives- maybe through doing the work or through organization etc

I fin it so interesting how i never reallly had this epiphany before till now. But i feel so strongly about it. I feel so connected ot that word.

——

I really are about the job.

I could be doing their things but i am doing this.

It’s hard its not permanent and not stable

Sometimes i jump from me job to another just to make ends meet.

Alto of times i also end up with no jobs because one freelance job ended.

But I continue to pursue this type of work because i think i do well in it and i see how much i can touch peoples lives through it

I work well one on one. I work well alone and also in teams but i work well with thing i am passionate about I have to care about wat i am doing for me to put effort in it.

I take pride in what i do. I am proud that i made it here. I made this for myself. Got myself here by connecting with artists and being determined and offering my help and services.

I’m proud because i give my all and i found my niche. I know this is probably not gonna be forever but i know that this is a meaningful part of my life.

I also listen to th universe there must be a reason why i keep getting these types of jobs.

—-

But yea that’s all.

I’m proud of myself because I am chasing my dream. I am pursuing my passion and I am doing the bet i can it’s what i got.

Not a lot of people can go this route, but i did and i am doing well for myself. The fact that i was able to get so many opportunities on my own is insane. That is something to be proud of.

I’m proud of myself for following my heart and what I think is the best for me. For doing hat makes me happy. And ffor being so hard working and putting my heart into what i do.

2 notes · View notes

georgemathew8899 · 5 months ago

Text

What to Expect from Your Filipino Maid Agency

Imagine, you return home in the wake of spending a long day at work, and you get a spotlessly clean house. Everything is appropriately organized and a hot welcome meal is waiting for you. Sounds like a dream. Well, this dream can turn into reality in the event that you choose to hire a reliable helper.

However, hiring a good and trustable maid can prove to be a daunting task, more so while doing it for the very first time. With hundreds of maid agencies in Singapore, it could require investment before you finally find the best there is. To save you from the stress, here are important tips on finding a top Filipino maid agency Singapore.

You will first have to shortlist maid agencies after which you can separate the good from the bad. To pull this off, make certain to check whether the prospective agency is licensed to operate.This action goes a long way in ensuring the Filipino maid agency Singapore isn't flouting any government rules and has a clear idea of what they are doing. Never work with unlicensed agencies since they can't ensure satisfaction.

Briefly, contemplate the amount of time you have to waste surfing the internet before you can finally find the best maid agency services. Actually, its sheer thought could wind up creeping you out. Luckily, this is the sort of thing you never again have to make do with while going through reviews of maid agencies.

That is on the grounds that reviews contain every piece of information you want to know regarding a maid agency. What is much more fascinating is the fact that you can contact any maid agency in the review subsequently clearing any doubts you might have in mind.

Finding a good Filipino maid agency Singapore doesn't have to be the underlying reason why you are having sleepless nights. Basically make utilization of the above-mentioned tips and before you know it, you will have found the best maid agency to work with.

Continuously ensure your helper is well-trained in offer care for infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Actually, this gives you peace of mind realizing your loved ones will receive the best care in any event, when you are not around. All in all, what is keeping you from hiring a reputable Filipino maid agency Singapore?

0 notes

vhicpauline · 6 months ago

Text

Top Five Dining Destinations: Restaurants and Coffee Shops You Can’t Miss

Technopreneurship Blog: Week 1-2

Koufuku Restaurant

Koufuku, a new Japanese restaurant located in Uptown Cagayan de Oro City, brings the flavors of Japan to the Philippines. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine without the need to travel to Japan.

Questions:

When did you start your business and what was your mission at the start of your company?

Koufuku launched their business on July 20, 2023. Their mission is to bring Japanese dishes to the Philippines for those who can't travel to Japan.

How did you come-up with the name of the company?

The word Koufuku means 'happiness' in Japanese, reflecting how the restaurant brings the joy of Japanese food to Filipinos.

How many employees does your company have and what services or products do you offer?

The company currently has over 15 employees and they offer Japanese cuisine.

How do you advertise your business like do you use any professional services for your business?

Koufuku has a dedicated marketing team responsible for promoting the restaurant through various online platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

What made you choose your company's location?

The company chose its location in CDO Uptown because the owner's house is nearby.

How long have you worked in business management?

The supervisor has five years of experience in business management, working at Koufuku and other establishments

What changes have you made to your business strategy over the past few years?

"Gathering customer reviews and feedback on food and drinks to improve their business.

What kind of corporation is your business and are you looking for qualities for a new employees?

They are looking for employees with experience in food corporations and web solutions for managing their website.

How much time did it take for your company to earn a profit and what problem does your business solve so far?

They are still waiting to earn a profit and rely on customer feedback to address issues such as food taste.

Is your cash flow positive each month and what is your pricing strategy and why?

Yes, their cash flow is positive each month. Despite being launched last year, the business has maintained a good cash flow.

Is your social media strategy effective?

Yes, their social media strategy is effective.

What qualities make your company attractive to work for and how do you protect your brand?

The company is attractive to work for due to the high quality of its food, which surprises Filipinos with its unique flavors. They protect their brand by maintaining this distinct and appealing flavor profile.

Are there any licenses or permits that you had to obtain before starting your operations?

Yes, they acquired a business permit and other necessary requirements before starting operations.

What challenges did you face while navigating the legal requirements for your business?

They haven’t faced significant challenges navigating the legal requirements, aside from the time and duration needed to acquire them. Overall, the process went smoothly.

Documentary:

Insights:

Koufuku Restaurant stands out with its friendly and approachable manager, creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. The clean and beautifully designed space adds to the restaurant’s appeal, making it a calming place to enjoy a japanese meal. The respectful crew and friendly security guard further enhance the positive dining experience, reflecting the restaurant’s dedication to exceptional service and a pleasant environment for all guests

Chowking

Chowking is a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, located at Uptown Cagayan de Oro City. It specializes in Chinese cuisine, offering a unique blend of traditional dishes and modern fast-food service.

Questions:

When did you start your business and what was your mission at the start of your company?

The Chowking Uptown branch opened on March 2, 2022, with a mission to serve customers and uphold the gold standard of their products

How many employees does your company have and what services or products do you offer?

Their company has 25 to 30 employees, offering a range of Chowking products, with their best-selling items being Chao Fan and Chicken Lauriat.

How do you advertise your business like do you use any professional services for your business?

They advertise their business online through Facebook and Instagram, and also use merchandise, billboards, and tarpaulins for promotion.

What made you choose your company's location?

They chose the location because it is near other branches like Jollibee, allowing people to have more options for fast food.

How long have you worked in business management?

The manager has worked in business management for 1 year and 7 months.

How do you allocate resources at your business and does your company utilize any performance rewards?

They allocate resources strategically and utilize performance rewards at their main branch

How does your business compare to competitors in the market?

They differentiate themselves from competitors by offering unique products like Wanton Mami and Beef Mami. They specifically target local residents, especially students from Xavier Heights

How did you come-up with the name of the company?

They came up with the name 'Chowking' by combining 'Chow,' a colloquial term for food, with 'king,' implying they are a top choice in the food industry.

How much time do you spent working in your business each day?

The crew works 8 hours a day, while the manager works 9 hours, with occasional days extending to 12 hours.

How much time did it take for your company to earn a profit and what problem does your business solve so far?

Their target customers are 4.5 mil every month and their everyday target are 160k customers. Their problem is miscommunication of orders.

Which part of the business is not profitable?

The not profitable product is "Bucchi"

Is your cash flow positive each month and what is your pricing strategy and why?

Their cash flow is positive each month.

Who are your most valuable and most costly customer so far?

Their most valuable customers are the local residents who slowly they become friends with.

Is your social media strategy effective?

Yes, there soc med strategy is very effective.

How do you protect your brand?

Execution of their service and customer focus

Can you share how your revenue has changed since the beginning of your business?

Since the beginning of the business, they have experienced significant growth in revenue.

Documentary:

Insights:

Chowking impresses with its approachable and humorous manager, who adds a personal touch to the dining experience. The clean and well-maintained environment further enhances the appeal, making it a pleasant spot for customers. The manager's engaging personality, combined with the restaurant’s cleanliness, reflects Chowking’s commitment to excellent service and a positive dining atmosphere.

The Coffee Lab

The Coffee Lab is a popular café located at North wing SM Uptown, Cagayan de Oro City. Its aesthetically beautiful décor truly catches the eye, and its ambiance is sure to impress

Questions:

When did you start your business and what was your mission at the start of your company?

The owner initially started with a furniture business but shifted to Coffee Lab after realizing that coffee offered more consistent income and daily value compared to furniture, and she now uses her furniture as decorations in her coffee shop.

How many employees does your company have and what services or products do you offer?

They have 10 employees and offer a range of products including coffee, flavored coffee, pasta, snacks, and breakfast and dinner meals

How do you advertise your business like do you use any professional services for your business?

The supervisor advertises their business primarily through Facebook, using social media to showcase their old and present menu. The owner is actively involved in promoting the business across various social media platforms.

What made you choose your company's location?

They chose the mall location because of lots of people, believing that a coffee shop would attract and appeal to passersby. Despite the high rent, their sales are strong

How long have you worked in business management?

The owner has worked in business management for 7 years, starting with selling furniture. The manager, however, is new to the business and has been in the role for just a few months.

How do you allocate resources at your business and does your company utilize any performance rewards?

The company hasn't implemented performance rewards yet since their business is new. However, they are already well-known, especially among high-class customers.

What changes have you made to your business strategy over the past few years?

They've made numerous changes to their menu over the past few years. Whenever the owner identifies a mistake or an issue with a product, they immediately make adjustments.

How did you come-up with the name of the company?

They came up with the name 'Coffee Lab' to reflect the experimental nature of the shop, offering unique and unfamiliar products like 'Baby Chino,' which is essentially a hot chocolate.

What kind of corporation is your business and are you looking for qualities for a new employee?

"They are actively seeking more employees and prioritize consistency as a key quality in their new hires.

How much time do you spent working in your business each day?

They operate their business for 10 to 11 hours each day, opening from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and close when the SM mall closes, as their shop is connected to it.

Who are your primary competitors in your market and how would you describe your company's success so far?

Their first competitor is Tiger Sugar, which offers milk tea and is priced lower than Coffee Lab's products. Their main competitor is J.CO, as their coffee is often compared to Coffee Lab's, and J.CO also have donuts. Coffee Lab, on the other hand offers cheesecake, muffins, and cookies.

How much time did it take for your company to earn a profit and what problem does your business solve so far?

It took time to earn a profit due to the initial capital investment. The ambiance and high-quality furniture reflect the premium nature of their products. However, the owner used their previous furniture business to help renovate and establish The Coffee Lab.

Which part of the business is not profitable?

The not profitable is the high cost of their products, which can drive away families looking to gather due to the expense.

Is your cash flow positive each month and what is your pricing strategy and why?

Their cash flow is moderate, but the downtown branch is more profitable. A famous person was filmed dining there, loved the coffee, and the video went viral, significantly boosting the branch’s success.

How effectively do employees generate revenue and what is your customer retention rate?

Employees effectively generate revenue, and the additional pay for those who truly deserve it.

Who are your most valuable and most costly customer so far?

Their most valuable and loyal customers are high-standard individuals, such as businesspeople who primarily use the café for meetings.

Is your social media strategy effective?

Their social media strategy is not effective because it is not updated regularly, and they are not very engaged with social media.

How do you protect your brand?

When some customers tell their opinion of how expensive their product is, the cook will stand for their product that of its high price, it's also high quality that it is worth it buying for.

Documentary:

Insights:

The Coffee Lab excels with its exceptionally friendly and approachable crew, including the manager, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The café’s breathtakingly clean and serene environment makes it an ideal spot for business meetings and a retreat for professionals. The combination of a pristine, silent setting with excellent service enhances its reputation as a top choice for both relaxation and productive gatherings.

Seafood Paradise

Seafood Paradise, located at North wing SM Uptown, Cagayan de Oro City, is a restaurant that specializes in seafood, offering an all-you-can-eat seafood experience.

Questions:

When did you start your business and what was your mission at the start of your company?

They started on January 28, 2023, with the mission of offering customers an all-you-can-eat experience focused on seafood.

How many employees does your company have and what services or products do you offer?

They currently have 16 employees

How do you advertise your business like do you use any professional services for your business?

They promote their business primarily through Facebook.

What made you choose your company's location?

They chose SM Uptown's north wing as their location because it attracts many customers especially rich ones.

How long have you worked in business management?

She has been working in business management for 1 year and 6 months.

How do you allocate resources and do you offer performance rewards?

In the SM Uptown branch, they haven't implemented performance rewards yet.

What problems that you have encountered when running a business?

Their main problems are the high rent, which is 180,000 pesos, and dealing with some rude customers.

Documentary:

Insights:

Seafood Paradise impresses with its cleanliness and the friendly, approachable crew. The restaurant is ideal for family gatherings or dining with friends, offering a tasty all-you-can-eat seafood experience that makes it a perfect choice for a satisfying and enjoyable meal.

Out of Nowhere

Out of Nowhere Kitchen, located in SM City Uptown North Wing, Cagayan de Oro City, offers a diverse menu that includes Asian dishes, barbecue, and snacks.

Questions:

When did you start your business and what was your mission at the start of your company?

They started on October 20, 2020, with the mission to provide good service and quality food.

How many employees does your company have and what services or products do you offer?

They currently have 10 employees.

How do you advertise your business like do you use any professional services for your business?

The first branch in Davao has been around for 10 years, while the SM Uptown branch has been operating for 1 year and 6 months.

How did you come up with your company name?

They named the company 'Out of Nowhere' because their first business in Davao City was difficult to find, and they chose the name to reflect the improvement and visibility of their new branch.

How does your business compare to competitors, and what changes have you made to your strategy over the past few years?

Their competitors are Tadakuma and Fatchef.

What services or products do you offer?

They offer fried chicken, barbecue, Asian dishes, and snacks

How much time do you spend working in your business each day?

They work 8 hours a day

What is your everyday goal to your business?

Their target to achieve in their goal is 34,000 per day.

Documentary:

Insights:

Out of Nowhere excels with its immaculate cleanliness and the friendly, approachable staff. The restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for dining in. With its affordable menu options, it provides great value, ensuring a pleasant and budget-friendly dining experience for all guests.

0 notes

jeryllnicollelaorte · 11 months ago

Text

Life on the Edge

There a several reason's why slums exist in the community because of the low income of the reason is and the one no family planning. They don't have formal salary there is no their family. Every people has right is so important to all people and our parents has obligation to give better future to their child like Foods, clothes, and shelter.We need a justice for ervery child has no that food and other and every chidren we need to educate because education is so important nowdays. this kind of principle is important with the basic concept of fairness and justice. Slums in the Philippines are a widespread issue that affect many people. These areas are characterized by over crowded living Conditions, idequate access to basic services like clean water and sanitation, and often lack proper infrastructure.In conclusions, slungs in the Philippines are ad the issue that requires attentions from both the government and civil society. Efforts to address this issue should focus on providing affordable housing improving access to basic servicee, and ensuring that all residents thave access to quality education. By, working together, we can create a future where filipinos have the opportunity to live in safe and healthy environments.

0 notes

gaelenathiellapitan · 1 year ago

Text

We can accommodate up to 24+ Persons. We accept Weddings and Events Inclusions •Exclusive & Private Island Retreat •All Meals (Filipino Cuisine) •Coffee/Tea/Water •Daily House keeping upon request •Use of Snorkeling Gears & Kayak •Boat Transfer •Starlink internet connection •Unforgettable Island Experience Additional Services •Massage •Soda, Alcohol & Cocktails •Van Pick up/drop •Day Trips November - May: Min. 6 Participants / Booking June - October: Min. 4 Participants / booking

The space

Floral Island Resort is nestled in the middle of Talacanen island and offers a secluded and exclusive atmosphere. With only 8 rooms, restaurant, chill-out place, bonfire- and grill on the beach and a lovely overlooking massage hut, Floral Island Resort is perfect for small groups up to 24 guests. We provide you with boat transfers, healthy and fresh meals from the region (breakfast, lunch and dinner), free use of kayaks, free wi-fi in the restaurant, 24hrs. solar power and comfortable accommodation with private shower and electric fan. Drinks and other services like island hopping, fishing trips, etc. are not included. Scuba diving on request! We are proud to be part of the coral triangle initiative, an international project planting artificial coral reefs. Visit our coral-domes and taklobo (giant clams) garden just in front of the Resort Be a CORAL HERO and plant yourself some corals! We welcome everybody who love nature and respect the environments. Help us keep our place authentic and clean. Protect the wildlife, flora, fauna and the rich biodiversity of the island. Take with you unforgettable island life experiences… but leave the rest behind!

Guest access

From Puerto Princesa - Hire a private Van to Caniqui Wharf (approx 4 hours followed by a quick 10-15min speedboat ride to the Island. From El Nido - Hire a private Van to Caniqui Wharf (approx 1h15min followed by a quick 10-15min speedboat ride to the Island. From Manila - Several Airlines are offering cheaper flights directly to Puerto Princesa City, the down side is the 4 hours drive to the Caniqui wharf. Daily flights to El Nido is catered by AirSwift. Incase you're self-driving, we can provide you a safe parking space in Caniqui

Other things to note

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE PROPERTY - Floral Island Resort is located North-East of Palawan, on Talacanen Island, Taytay Bay and NOT in El Nido Bay (Please see our location pin on the Map). We are est. 1.5 hour away from El Nido Town Proper and 4 hours from Puerto Princesa City. - Your main Host on the Island will be my Parents, Martin (59 y/o, swiss, living in the Philippines since 1983) and my Mom Flora (58 y/o, Filipina) - Every drop of water is brought to the Island from the Mainland. We hope you respect and save water as well as possible. - Floral Island Resort is completely Solar powered. Please turn off all lights, electric Fan and other appliances if not being used . - We have a complete First Aid Set on site for minor injuries. The next hospital is in Taytay, an hour away from the Island. - We accept Philippine Peso, USD and EURO bills on the Island. creditcard payment with a surcharge of 3.5% of the total amount is also available. - Local Government Environmental Fee of PHP 250 / Participant not included

#Gaily #venue

0 notes

enfurecido · 1 year ago

Text

GENERAL DETAILS.

FULL NAME : Léon Antonio Sepúlveda Castillo . NICKNAME(S) : Lee . NAME MEANING : Léon - lion , Antonio - Spanish form of Antonius , Sepúlveda - derived from the Spanish to bury , Castillo - Spanish cognate of castle . AGE : 39 . DATE OF BIRTH : October 24 , 1984 . PLACE OF BIRTH : Mérida , Yucatan , Mexico . CURRENT LOCATION : New York , New York , United States . ETHNICITY : Mexican , Filipino . GENDER : Cis man . PRONOUNS : He / Him . SEXUAL ORIENTATION : Heterosexual . ROMANTIC ORIENTATION : Heteromantic . RELIGION : Catholic , non - practicing but he is spiritual . OCCUPATION : Gunsmith by trade , Capo for the Syndicate . Former US Army Specialist . EDUCATION LEVEL : High school diploma , training provided by the United States Army . Lee has a certification and license to legally smith guns . EXTRACURRICULAR : Fixing and tuning all sorts of vehicles including cars , trucks , and motorcycles . The occasional video game ... with a preference for arpg's ( he's been going hard at diablo iv , don't @ him ) and the occasional shooter . Social drinking . LIVING ARRANGEMENTS : A modest 2 bedroom 1.5 bath house in Brooklyn . He uses the basement for his smithing work and his decor is simple . His house is clean , thankfully he's not a slob , but it looks very bare bones as far as personality goes . FINANCIAL STATUS : Somewhere between upper middle class and low upper class . He has bills to pay , a kid to care for , and he's not particularly flashy with cash . He's had a few hospital bills that have taken a chunk of his savings , but he's doing all right . SPEAKING VOICE AND ACCENT : His voice is a touch higher in tone than one might expect at a first glance of him , however it is by no means high . Lee has a California-Mexican accent ... which is to say , he was born in Mexico and raised for a good chunk of his life first in Tecate , Cali and later in Oakland . He never lost his accent , but it's not as thick as it once was when he lived in Mexico and spent time around family . SPOKEN LANGUAGES : Spanish , English . VOICECLAIM : Clayton Cardenas .

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, ETC.

FACECLAIM : Clayton Cardenas . HAIR COLOR AND STYLE : Dark brown , nearly black . The back and sides have a gradual fade shaved into them while the top is longer . He typically slick it back . He also sports a well - maintained beard around his chin , with scruff along the rest of his face . COMPLEXION : Tan skin , without blemishes . However he does look a little older than he is . EYE COLOR : Dark brown . EYESIGHT : 20 / 20 . HEIGHT : 6'3" . WEIGHT : 193 lbs . BODY AND BUILD : Lee is , for lack of a better descriptor , built like a brick shithouse . He's tall , broad , and muscular . He works out rigorously to keep in shape and has a carefully regimented diet to compliment his calorie and protein intake . All to say --- he's a large and physically imposing man . TATTOOS : Tattoos cover his chest , his left bicep and forearm as well as his inner arm , and his right inner forearm . He has none on his back . They are all varying in personal meaning and aesthetic . PIERCINGS : None presently . Ask him about the dare during service , though . CLOTHING STYLE : Loose , worn jeans & old work boots , flannel shirts buttoned all the way up his neck but rolled to the quarter - sleeve , zip - up hoodies and fat silver rings adorning his fingers . A long and obnoxious wallet chain . A well - worn leather jacket . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Oddly soft eyes that are disarming , but can turn fierce in an instant . Dog tags tucked often into his shirts . Neatly coiffed facial hair and slicked back hair . SIGNATURE SCENT : Warm earth , crushed fall leaves , leather , nicotine , musk and regular - scented Old Spice .

HEALTH.

MENTAL DISORDER( S ) : Unaddressed PTSD . It's theorized he has some form of anger management issue , as well . PHYSICAL DISORDER(S) : He has a torn rotator cuff ( left side ) he refuses to be seen for . As of right now , it's not an issue but gives him grief in colder weather . ALLERGIES : Seasonal , mostly tree pollen . SLEEPING HABITS : Stomach sleeper . Because of military conditioning he often goes 4 hours at a pop with a max of 6 . EATING HABITS : A bit of a health nut . Lee is big on proteins and healthy meals , but indulges in red meat when he can . He loves a nice steak , and he'll swear by his mother's home made tamales . SOCIABILITY : A bit of a chatty Cathy in the right settings , Lee is known to be serious with a streak of dark humor and sarcasm to him . If you're someone he's closer or more comfortable with he's hardly ever serious , but his delivery is mostly dry . BODY TEMPERATURE : Lee naturally runs maybe a bit warmer than the average person . ADDICTIONS : Nicotine and caffeine . DRUG USE : Smoke a little weed when he was a teenager but quickly grew out of it . ALCOHOL USE : Socially , but if he's going to indulge it's going to be with alcohol .

PERSONALITY.

POSITIVE TRAITS : Adaptable , attractive , challenging , charismatic , driven , detail - oriented , focused , passionate , precise , & thorough . NEGATIVE TRAITS : Aggressive , brutal , destructive , dominating , flighty , malicious , narcissistic , sarcastic , unhinged , & vindictive . LIKES : Guns , cigarettes , time alone but also social time , clubbing , his bike , cats , heavy summer rain and thunderstorms, autumn , black coffee , & women . DISLIKES : Fake people , politics , kids ( loves his , doesn't like other people's ) , loud mouths , winter , hybrid cars , heights , romance films , country music , & emotional commitment . FEARS : Heights . HABITS : Smoker ( pack - a - day kind ) , excessive coffee - drinker , tends to bounce his leg when he's irritated . GOALS AND AMBITIONS : To be a good father so his son and provide him a comfortable life . ASTROLOGY : Scorpio , but miss him with astrology of any kind . PERSONALITY TYPE : ESTP-A , Entrepreneur . MORAL ALIGNMENT : Chaotic Neutral . HOGWARTS HOUSE : Fuck JKR. ELEMENT : Fire . PRIMARY VICE : Lust , wrath . PRIMARY VIRTUE : Diligence . WEATHER : Heavy summer rain and thunderstorms . COLOR : Dark purple and black . MUSIC : Playlist . MOVIE : Alien , Kill Bill . BOOK : Ender's Game . SPORT : No . BEVERAGE : Coffee , Whiskey straight . FOOD : Chicken and cheese tamale's , courtesy of his mom . ANIMAL : Cats. SEASON : Fall .

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, ETC.

MOTHER : Laura Antonia Castillo Espinosa . FATHER : Jaime Oscar Sepúlveda Montillo ( deceased ) . SIGNIFICANT OTHER : Mariela Torres Jimenez ( fiancée , deceased ) . BEST FRIEND : Open connection . EXES : Lee has only ever had one night stands or flings / friends with benefits since Mariela passed away . SIBLING(S) : Angelita Diana Sepúlveda Castillo ( sister , younger ) , Gabriel Diego Sepúlveda Castillo ( brother , younger ) . CHILDREN : One son ( name tbd ) . EXTENDED FAMILY : Mother of his son ( tbd ) . PET(S) : Two calico cats from the same litter - Dottie and Henrietta ( Hattie ) .

#ii. about

1 note · View note

n0resistance · 1 year ago

Text

People Pleaser

I never fought with my mother. Most girls do; probably starts when they are teenagers and lasts until one of them grows up. I would hope it stops after 30s where you see each other as adults. I never experienced it, I fought with my dad (always lost, and his tactic was stonewalling; very effective), fought with my siblings, even some friends, definitely ex-boyfriends. I was 12 when my mom died and even though I was a kid and even though she got mad, for numerous things. Like the house not being clean, us being annoying, being late to school, watching too much TV. If she said I was wrong I always accepted being wrong.

I never felt grown enough to have an ego to say, “hey mom, you’re wrong”. Which I would assume is why girls fight with their mothers in the first place. The result of never fighting nor growing up with her, I never had to live my entire life after her death resenting her. She never took away my freedom, or shattered my dreams, I was too young to do anything so I never had her being overly protective to the point I would regress.

Being half Polish American and half first generation Filipino, my culture was segregated and confusing. My family accepted each other, loved each other from a distance, but they never understood each other. I don’t even think my parents even got each other fully. Love and compatibility are super different. My dad came from a family who didn’t show much emotion. A typical American household where after you’re 18, you tend to see each other on Holidays and sometimes birthdays. There weren’t things in his house like hugging or kissing. He began that after my mom died and doing therapy. There was a lot of prayer though, my father had 3 siblings, not much change occurred frequently. My grandmother on his side still currently lives in the house they grew up in.

My mother came from a family where even though you fought, you’d probably be living in the same house with each other. Family is loyal no matter what, they spend a lot of time together, at one point there was 10 of us living in the house in Jersey. Her mother who I called Mommy Leonie, took care of all of us kids as her own. Lots of kisses, food, singing, dancing, hugs, and simple days of watching tv together and playing outside. Family was celebrated on weekends where we had Filipino parties. Sense of community was super strong and huge. She had so many friends from all over. She immigrated a lot of her family to NJ. It was difficult that half of the family was on the other side of the world and the other half was here.

My Filipino side overpowered my Polish side being that my mom came to America in her 30’s. Even though my sister and I look white, we feel Filipino and American. People will always think we’re Spanish or Italian, mainly something we’re not. We would visit the Philippines whenever we could. Eat rice every day. Make some Filipino friends, my mom had a group of friends who had white husbands, and our values were similar. I appreciate my culture. I wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for it. Specifically, you learn to be very clean, educated, you really respect your elders. You learn to put people especially family first. All my siblings brought me everywhere with them, even if they didn’t want to.

Since going to therapy, I learned a lot of the things that I would get praised for doing, kind of hindered my life as an adult. I come from a customer service background. Although I’m an artist I never did well in a lot of jobs. A lot of the demands of full-time jobs gave me anxiety. I know I could never do anything medical, I tried working in a office and it wasn’t for me I would try again but am unsure if it fits my personality. Connecting and helping people has been part of my calling instead and I think I learned it from my family’s culture.

Although our culture is diverse with music, community, dance, Food, and not to mention the most beautiful islands in the world. We are also hospitable people. I grew up traveling all over the world staying at my mom’s friends’ places. Including Japan, Canada, Germany, and I learned when I have people stay at my house to give up my bed, have food ready, and to clear my schedule to entertain them. I never learned an important thing though called boundaries until a year ago.

I finally learned how to say no at an old age, as well as not lie, gossip, or over exaggerate, as well as eat healthier. When I was younger witnessing my mother’s anger and how she would argue with people; I devoted a lot of mental energy to never argue. Was actually crazy afraid of it. I just acted like my dad and became quiet, or would say yes, or show no reaction. Try my best to not get stressed because it can eventually cause illness and kill you. If I had partners where we were consistently fighting, I knew this needed to end soon. I have to end this some way somehow. Being such a people pleaser and afraid of breaking up, I would do something crazy like move to LA. There’s a lack of consciousness with this kind of behavior and I believe it’s passed down generation to generation.

There are tools out there especially for people who grew up in Asian households. A normal Slovakian thing to do I noticed was men bottled a lot of things up and out of nowhere explode in anger. It’s so weird because the silence was there for so long and then you can see how they feel all at once in anger, then act like nothing happened. My dad would do this constantly as a child and would leave; 5-10 minutes later he would come back to my room and apologize, where I would never take the anger too seriously. If I talk about it to anyone who’s Polish or Slovakian, they know exactly what I’m talking about.

I’m very lucky to have a father who loves me no matter what. I’m an artist, not married, no kids. He is okay with it as long as I’m happy and self-sufficient. I’ve been paying my own bills since 21 without help and I have independence to the point that I call my father just because I want to, not because I need him. If I ever needed him financially, he developed boundaries and would say no. Especially when I was taking a lot of risks when I was younger, he would say, “you can figure it out”. If I ever needed him emotionally, he would be there sometimes. He has taught me to put myself first and I appreciate that. He prioritizes helping people like my sister and grandmother which is really important to our family.

My mom did too. My mom was highly independent with her own business and would travel to the Philippines without my father a couple months out of the year to not be around for the winter. Which is exactly where I get it from. It’s not that we want to punish our significant others, just we want to be in the hot, where everything’s cheaper, with family especially during the cold winters where the nature of our chosen business doesn’t make much money. What’s the point of sticking around if you get sick, don’t make much money, and don’t want to go outside. Might as well get pampered in good weather and spend time with family.

I learned how to be a minimalist living in New York and also because both of my parents were hoarders. After my mom passed away, we had two houses filled with her stuff to get rid of. I would go through every item with tears feeling like this was the end of her. She kept everything to exercise equipment, VHS’s, to her school uniform from 8th grade. Designer bags, clothes, and shoes. I always say I could live out of a suitcase if I wanted to. The only things I want to keep are my pictures and instruments. The rest don’t mean a thing. Being a minimalist helps if you travel, move a lot, or live with your partner to be honest.

There’s so much de-conditioning I have to do in order to achieve a really great life in my future. I think if I master all the work now, I can really have an incredible decade in my 40’s. The need to take care of people has to stop. I always go out of my way to do that and it makes me uncomfortable a lot of the time and sometimes I make people uncomfortable by overly extending myself to make them happy. Doesn’t help that I work in a field where I get paid to do just that.

Sometimes it’s nice and it’s good to do but pick and choose who’s worthy of it. Being a yes person needs to stop. If you give your energy all away, how will you have any for yourself. I say I want to be the person who can say no, without an excuse. Stop believing that the only way to success is through my job. Just the fact that my jobs allow me to be creative, pay all my bills, and doesn’t feel like torture. I feel like I hit the jackpot.

That buying a house, having kids, and getting married makes you successful. I mean right now I feel successful because I don’t fight with my boyfriend, we have a great relationship, and we’re both going after our dreams. I need to learn to create a bubble (imaginary bubble) so I don’t take other people’s energies and moods as my own. I also have held back a lot of feelings so I don’t “fight” with people; but I learned that I’m a “fearful avoidant person”. I learned I can say how I feel without yelling. I can just say it, I can talk, and I can use my words.

When you realize you are in fact traumatized. That you have been living this way your entire life (by default) and there’s definitely a better way to interact with the world. Life does get easier. I mean it’s not perfect. Stressors of life happen that you just can’t control but reading about stoicism can change the way we think about it. The most important thing is how you respond to everything. To be a calm cool collective person that you naturally are. Knowing everything is going to be okay is half the battle. Everything else will fall into place. Even though I have trauma, like all humans do, I actively am trying to break cycles, and live the life I deserve. Maybe people who feel the same can feel empowered to do the same.

The steps it takes to stop people pleasing I learned it to first really think about do I want to do it or do I just want to so yes because I feel like I have to. Then, if you’re like me and want to do everything but physically can’t. Start prioritizing what you would regret missing. We are always sacrificing something. No choice is wrong, only if you truly feel like it is. I don’t want to feel like I have to pay for everything anymore. I can never be in two places at once and pick the place I would regret not being at the most. I look if I can financially afford doing this right now. The most important thing is that I’m mentally and physically happy and healthy. My boyfriend and I work a lot, him even more than me. We’re tired. I want to create. At the end of the day, if I can help it, I just want to spend time recharging myself or dating him. It’s hard, it’s a forever journey, but it’s important. Especially taking other people’s energy as your own. I learned that wearing a turquoise stone has been protecting me from that.

#wildflowers

1 note · View note

j-a-smiths-blog · 1 year ago

Text

1907 6Sep23: Day one of packing complete. The company sent a nice couple, who were originally from Columbia to pack our house up.

Kind of sad to hear that out of 10 families, the pack houses for maybe 2 of them will buy then lunch. We got them Filipino food as they had never had any. They loved it from what they were saying, and then we also got them Starbucks two hours before the end of packing.

So they claim they will be back tomorrow and will bring one more person with them. So the plan is to get Vietnamese food tomorrow for lunch.

But anyways, they claim they will be finished and putting the boxes up in crates Friday. We will see! This weekend I'll have to dedicate to yard work and allow my wife to collect trash in the garage so Monday we can rent a truck to hual trash away. Tuesday we have the chimney inspection, Wednesday we have the cleaning services and carpet cleaning coming so Thursday next week we officially move out of this house and have Friday to rest before Saturday heading to the airport early in the morning to begin our trip to the Philippines!

0 notes

best-in-oakland-ca · 2 years ago

Text

Alice House Apartments in Oakland, CA

Many people need new apartments downtown Oakland at present. It includes young professionals who planned to live in a luxurious property. If you’re one of them, you’ll discover Alice House Apartments. The real estate property is centrally located in the heart of downtown Oakland and only 3 blocks from BART. Besides, Alice House offers unparalleled access to your favorite spots in the city. With that, you can spend the afternoon walking around Lake Merritt, and in the evenings, check out the endless array of bars, restaurants and live events. Lastly, the life you crave is waiting for you at Alice House so don’t hesitate to contact one of their representatives.

Alice House Apartments

There are downtown Oakland luxury apartments service providers nowadays. No wonder many people who discovered Alice House Apartments are excited about its existence. The said place is a luxurious living space in the city. Aside from that, they’re also strict when it comes to health concerns like the pandemic. They have revised and enhanced their practices to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the community. When visiting or living at their community, you will see heightened cleaning measures, thoughtful amenity management plans, and flexible, virtual options to communicate with their management team. If that is the case, you’ll have a safe, comfortable and luxurious stay there.

Oakland, CA

The popularity of Oakland, CA is notable, especially when many travelers want to check out its interesting tourist attractions. In case you’re curious about its demographics, you can study the population trend, household report, and racial makeup of the city. The 2020 United States Census reported Oakland had a total population of 440,646 inhabitants. Besides, the population density was 7,898.30 inhabitants per square mile. In addition, the racial makeup of Oakland was 134,925 (34.5%) White (non-Hispanic White 25.9%), 129,471 (28.0%) African American, 3,040 (0.8%) Native American, 65,811 (16.8%) Asian (8.7% Chinese, 2.2% Vietnamese, 1.6% Filipino, 0.7% Cambodian, 0.7% Laotian, 0.6% Korean, 0.5% Japanese, 0.5% Indian, 0.1% Mongolian), 2,222 (0.6%) Pacific Islander (0.3% Tongan), 53,378 (13.7%) from other races, and 21,877 (5.6%) from two or more races.

Oakland Museum of California

It’s not difficult to find interesting tourist spots in Oakland, CA these days. One of the fascinating places there is the Oakland Museum. They explore the big ideas that shape California lives, then bring to life the untold and under-told stories of the people behind them all with a distinctly Oakland point of view. No wonder they’re more than a museum. In addition, they’re a museum, garden, and gathering place. With more than 1.9 million objects, OMCA brings together their multidisciplinary collections of art, history, and natural science, all within their 110,000 square feet of gallery space and seven-acre campus.

Oakland Teachers to Vote on Authorizing Strike After 6 Months of Contract Negotiations

At present, we need to be updated with the exciting news reports in Oakland, CA location. It includes news articles about Oakland teachers. As reported, teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike after their union says it has been in negotiations with the district for about six months. Even after about six months of contract negotiations, there's still no deal. Within the six months of contract negotiations, the school board has approved a package of budget reductions for next school year that are essentially designed to make room for teacher pay raises.

Link to maps

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States Head northwest on 12th St toward Oak St Pass by Divya Working Womens Hostel (on the left in 0.2 mi) 0.2 mi Turn right onto Alice St Destination will be on the left 0.1 mi Alice House Apartments 1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612, United States

0 notes