July 9, 2026 at 8:33 p.m.

 In the living room...

"Ma, what's the Bisaya word for cloud?" Asked my son.

"Panganod!" I answered in a heartbeat.

"Why is that word so long?"

Going Dark?

I have been considering going dark for a few days now.

I have been staying away from social media for the past couple of days. I am keeping myself busy with work, crafting, reading a book, and garden work. I am currently finishing the book, The Best of Dear Abby. 

I've also been listening to music while working. Frank Sinatra's songs have been playing since 9:45 a.m.

I have not been posting on Facebook and Instagram since last weekend, and I think I will keep it this way for weeks.

We'll see.

I will post here from time to time. This space is my quiet refuge.

Americano

We didn't realize that our milk expired, and that's why Jay wasn't able to make our morning cafe latte. 

He made a cafe Americano instead. 

I have seen this in Korean dramas—it's a constant coffee choice of Koreans.

And guess what, I just realized that it's my first time having it.

I like it. Definitely adding this to my choices of Java. 

1980s Hairclips

I was so surprised when I sold a newly listed unopened 1980s barrette. 

When I listed it in my online shops, I immediately got inquiries about it.

Today, it sold for $25 with 4 people having it on their shopping cart already.  A customer from Louisiana beat them all to it.

Some online sellers price this item as high as $80. 

Surmayosep!