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... and dinuguan were served tonight. They're leftovers from last night's dinner party somewhere (out there). Yummy Pinoy fare. These taste better reheated the day after and the day after that. Notice the plastic serving spoons? They give off a carinderia vibe, I think. The days are hot and the nights are cool. It's what I've noticed for a couple of days now which is encouraging. Leaves a little less to complain about, weather-wise. Makes it easier to work without fussing too much about sweating hands and wiping sweat off the face... at least during the night. Work-wise, it's been OK. Work on sites is ongoing and I'm faring well on that front. Earned a small amount for a short transcription assignment last week. A few published articles are earning royalties by the penny and at this rate, I'd reach payout from it in, hmmm... a year or so? HAHA! Honestly, I've written there for the sake of writing and not for the money -- shouldn't even have conside

Do not care to complain about the harsh, hot, mucky weather we've been having. But I am concerned about our machines overheating because of it - particularly, the modem and router. They've been on for more than 48 hours already and any other time, it would've been just fine but this humid air is worrying. Having the air conditioner on for a little while provided a short relief. I'd keep in on too except that it got too cold for comfort - my comfort, that is. Found myself clenching my jaw to keep my teeth from chattering. Will turn it down to "low cool" next time then. And wait... I think it's raining now. Well, thanks for that.

Apologies... no photos. Had ribs and California rolls for lunch. Very nice. Ate the ribs with my fingers - as should be - but had to use a tissue to pick one up. I know... lame. It was a necessity, unfortunately, 'cause I had to get up and use my rollator afterwards. And I can't very well grab the handles with sticky, smelly fingers, can I? Nope. I can't and I won't. I'm quite skillful with a fork and spoon, all to keep from having to use my fingers to eat. I can peel shrimps, open a crab up and get its meat, de-bone milkfish ( bangus ), what else? Can't think of anything else. That's it then. Have a good week!

I have over an hour of BTE music in my library (too short but there'll be more, oh yes, there'll be more), I am quite content - to date. With Better Than Ezra playing and my headset on, I sing along and it's fun... "sincerely, me", "good", "cars crash" (tricky learning the words to this one), to name a few. Truth be told, I must sound terrible but I don't care because I have the headset on. I think I should spare people here from hearing me wail away and shut the door too but I don't. They'll suffer me a little longer, they're not complaining (yet). Then the music stops. "Awww..."