HELLO YEAR 2022 - WE ALL FEEL YOU

 

When we hear the number 22 we always think of Taylor Swift's song and we totally sing this line "I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22!" 

So there are unfortunate series of events that happened in our family before the year ends - First: my sister was pregnant and about to give birth last December and required to take a series of RT PCR tests for Covid19. On her fourth test, she was tested positive. The whole family got quarantined for 14-days! Our dad's birthday was celebrated at home again and I couldn't go home because it was useless not to bond with them. Turns out that the rest of the family are all NEGATIVE after they had a swab test at home, but still quarantined for 14days. After few days, it was Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) hit the Visayas - Mindanao and the top tri-cities in Cebu province gained a lot of damages mostly are roofs and some houses made of light wood materials got smashed. Everyone I know are safe. Laban lang. 

As for me, my family told me not to go home until water, electricity and telecommunications are stable. So, I booked my solo New Year's Eve countdown in the hotel near my place and tadah it was all worth it with the 360 views of fireworks and personalized mini bottle of champagne for souvenir. 

I was hesistant at first to go there alone, but eventually I have met these siblings, Jen and Robi from Cebu. They evacuated here in Manila just like my other friends for New Year's celebration. They are also planning to work and stay here for a while. 

The countdown begins and the fireworks display are all awesome and welcoming 2022 really feels so good. Im kind of carrying some emotional excess baggage, but just like decluttering my skincare products before I started writing this blog post, I will for sure slowly letting go of those baggages that I know there will be no room for this year. I will miss those moments and feelings, 2021 is one crazy roller coaster ride for all of us. I had encountered so many plot twists and received so many "Sorry". 

But here I am, trying to pull up myself from the mess I've been to. Hoping that I can have a good year and less bad vibes because I am a happy ball of sunshine outside and l am so close to shut down every windows and doors in my life that I know I can't do that because at the end of the day, I want to feel light and happy and peaceful. 

VLOG about my New Year's Eve here: 

Life Updates is a weekly VLOG content created by Jewel Delgado to share my life updates in a week to inspire single independent adults out there to have life-work balance and slow down filled with life living alone, adulting, minimalist lifestyle, reviews and travels.

Cheers to 2022! 

VLOG: IKEA Philippines Shopping Experience - Budget Shopping and Haul

HELLO EVERYONE! 

Sharing my IKEA shopping experience in Pasay City. I have scheduled my visit through their website also make sure that you have IKEA Family Membership para may points kayo. 

I pronounce IKEA differently. It should be EE-KAY-UH in Swedish accent. Sharing para sa mga nalilito din. 

“When Ingvar founded IKEA in 1943, he of course pronounced it with a typical Swedish accent: 'ee-kay-uh'”

I spent less than php3000 when I visit. We also tried their food sa restaurant. My reviews ako sa food nila and super mura lang din. I hope you enjoyed watching this video. 

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My shopping buddy, Nabi

We ordered "almost" everything on their menu. So we can try them all. 

16 Pieces Meatballs PHP250

Baked Salmon PHP349

That's all for now.
Have a great day everyone! xx

Road Trip to Subic - Inflatable Island

 

We have finally had a chance to travel outside Metro Manila with my friends. The last time we were together was last February. Last year, we also had trips for few times. Nakakaoka!

We booked our all-day soaked at Inflatable Islands PH. Unfortunately, some of their inflatables were down due to typhoons this past few months. Also, they are only open during weekends only. It was perfect weather, so sunny and hot.

Finally, sand, sun, fresh air and beach

The whole crew! 

Seph, Jonah, Shelly, Jewel

Our sunset sesh.

What a great day! 

I love the sunset and pink skies. 

Same Day Laundry Service in Makati - Dexter Laundry

ANO NA 2020? 

The year 2020 will ends in less than a month and we are now used to stay at home for so long and we couldn't travel abroad or domestic.

One of the things that we noticed during this pandemic is not wearing the outside clothes that we wear when we have a night out, events to attend, to work, or when we travel. As much as possible, I would like to wear them whenever I go to the supermarket or quick errands to the bank, or quick catch up with my friends. And because of that, my laundry is piling up so quickly!

It was also great to declutter most of my clothes, bags, shoes that I didn't use last year and started to practice minimalism last February. Less is more. So right now, with enough clothes, shoes, and bags that I have in my closet - I know for the fact that I am using them. I can't wait to declutter again next year and buy new ones that will last for a year and two. 

Same-Day Laundry Service 

I have moved to a new place a few months ago and when I was moving, I thought of "how I can do my laundry?" normally, laundry services take 2 to 3 days in return and with a delivery fee. (ugh!) Back to my old place, I used to do DIY laundry that I have to spend two hours of my time. I can do it while I'm working. Hassle-free right?

When I finally moved here to my new place,  I started to look for a laundry service nearby, probably DIY - but I couldn't help but think of how can I drag my laundry going there? I don't want to. 

Good thing, I saw this laundry service posted in the Facebook group marketplace and I started to inquire. They are offering the SAME-DAY laundry service! 

So easy to book a scheduled FREE pick-up and delivery to your place. I booked it at 9AM and they will deliver your laundry in the afternoon at 2PM. They will do the laundry and fold your clothes. I don't think they do this before, but thanks to the new normal, I guess. 

Before I used to do my laundry every two weeks, but only weighed 3 kilos and now that I want to wear the rest of my clothes, I wouldn't mind having my laundry in a month or three weeks because Dexter Laundry is here to rescue! 

Oh, I forgot to mention, I book my laundry on a weekday - so imagine how less hassle to squeeze in the errand while I am working from home, I can just wait for my laundry the same day.

Book Here:

Makati Branch: https://facebook.com/dexterlaundrymakati/

Contact details: 0917 802 7892 or (02) 8551 9580 for FREE pick-up and delivery!

About Dexter Laundry Philippines: https://facebook.com/dexterlaundryphilippines/

They have a loyalty card, guys!! 

Have a great day everyone!

xx

ARE YOU OKAY?

 

The most frequently asked questions these days: 

How are you doing?

What are you up to?

How are you holding up in this quarantine life?

Are you okay?

And the easiest way to answer all of these questions is "I'm good." As simple as that. 

As much as we would like to rant or say so many things from our thoughts - it could impact a friend or a family who you are talking to the negativity that you have in your mind and they might absorb it and they will end up feeling bad about everything. 

So, I have started to write snippets in my 2020 planner and yes, I have that because who would have thought that this year will be in this mess? I just write down what are the highlights of my day and what are my plans to do when I feel like to do it like typing this blog post right now. 

I always remind myself that, first of all, it is not only me who is experiencing this kind of feeling - call it whatever you want to call it. It depends on how you handle situations or things. 

They said that it is okay not to be okay. Sure, that was the Korean Drama I watched recently. It is okay to breakdown for a bit, then roll back again because there will be no one else to do that for you except yourself and God.

The good thing that I am buying stuff for my little space improvement. I am basically living in a small pod and I managed not to have the stuff that I just bought because most of the time I am on travel. Now that I am staying at home for five months, I need to comfort myself to buy the things that I need so I could stay at home and keep myself not to go out and buy essentials every day. 

I will share to you what I was doing this quarantine life, such as the food I ordered from small businesses, stuff for home improvement, affordable loungewear and the latest quarantine home workouts that I do - yes, I keep on working out every day. :) 

This is just a quick life update. I will write again soon. 

Always remember to pray and thank God every day for the blessings that we received. 

xx,

Jewel 

VLOG: Summer Trip in Osaka Japan - DIY Itinerary

FINALLY! 

I HAD TIME TO EDIT AND SHARE TO ALL OF YOU OUR SUMMER TRIP IN OSAKA JAPAN LAST JULY 2019. 

My travel buddy on this trip is Elie Rosales! She loves to go to Osaka (while I am more on Tokyo). I was happy to go on a trip with a friend who also loves Japan. Yes, we are Filipinas who loves Japan!

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