Bubbly Summer

 Bubbly Summer

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Bubbly Summer  - ラブリーサマーちゃん「ベッドルームの夢」 (Beddorummu no yume)

10 Dark Truths that will Make You Stronger.

10 Dark Truths that will Make You Stronger.

1. Nobody cares about you, your plans, your goals, or your little dramas. So, stop pretending they do, or getting upset when they don't. Do the good things you have to do for your benefits.

2. When it comes to reaching your goals, discipline is more important than motivation. If you don't have discipline, you will never be committed to anything.

3. You are the only person capable of changing your life; no one can do that for you and no amount of excuses can do it for you. The easiest way to change yourself is to change the things you do each day.

4. The biggest threat to your progression in life isn't something or someone around you. It is you.

5. The key to a successful life lies not in what you know, but in what you do with what you know.

6. Failure is just a steppingstone on the road to success.

7. You can't change the past, but you can still d£stroy your future if you repeat the mistakes.

8. Success is not about what you accomplish, it's about who you become in the process.

9. Your comfort zone is a barren place. Nothing ever grows there.

10. Anything in life worth achieving will not be easy to get. Stop believing otherwise. If it was easy, everyone would get what they wanted. Most people give up on their goals when things become too difficult. Don’t be like them.

Big Al's Cookie Jar

I love the taste of a good and savory chocolate that's why I always prefer chocolate cake in all the flavors of cake. What I really like about Big Al's is that it is not too sweet but creamy and delicious. This could be perfectly paired up with a good cup of joe.

Destiny matrix - Billionaires' Destiny Matrix

 Destiny matrix - Billionaires' Destiny Matrix

From Anastasia - Destiny matrix Tiktok

The two most popular numbers in billionaires'  destiny matrix

5 - Hierophant

10 - The Wheel of Fortune

 

Kimchi! Recipe by Sanegeal Farmhear

Kimchi! Recipe by Sanegeal Farmhear

One thing that I learned about me is that when I crave for something, I obsessed on the thing. It stays on my mind not until I eventually ate it or got it. I've been wanting to eat kimchi for a while. I don't prefer the ones in the supermarket that are now pricey. They are too sour and I can feel the acid burning on my throat after eating which I don't like. Additionally, there is something lacking in the taste when comparing it to the ones I buy in Teppen (too bad they already closed).

Anyway, I'll be sharing what I did without the apple. Here is the picture of the kimchi I was making in progress. Aren't they good to eat?

The finished product

Ingredients:

1 medium sized Napa cabbage

1 small carrot 

bunch of spring onions (the more the better); or chives

0.5 inch ginger (size of a pinky finger)

3 cloves garlic

1 medium red onion

Washed brown sugar

2 tablespoon Fish sauce

5-6 tablespoon gochugaru flakes (you can buy small quantities in it in the orange app if you are not sure with how it will taste)

For Paste:

2 tablespoon glutinous rice flour

350 ml hot water

2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:

1. Wash the cabbage and pull the leaves apart. Wash each leaves thoroughly under clean running water. Let them dry for a while and slice them into bite size pieces. I personally like Napa cabbages that are more on stems than leaves because leaves tend to wilt and absorb the sauce.

2. Using a 2-3 pinch of sea salt, cover each piece evenly and put it in a clean container. Let it sit for an hour or more. You will see that it will extract a liquid. Mix and check from time to time if the stems are bendable and stems do not snap.

3. Wash the pieces in a filtered water thrice. Squeeze the water and let it dry for a while.

4. Prepare the paste by adding 2 tablespoons of glutinous flour and 2 tablespoons sugar in a pot. Set the temperature into low to medium and slowly introduce the hot water. Mix evenly until you can't see the white clumps. Set aside to let it cool.

5. Prepare the add on vegetables

    5.1 Cut the edges of the Spring onions and wash them thoroughly in running water. Let it dry with a paper towel.

    5.2 Wash the carrot and cut into strips or sliced it whichever you prefer. Set aside.

6. Prepare the sauce

    6.1 Using a food processor or blender, add the ginger, garlic, onion, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 2 tablespoons sugar. Blend until smooth. 

7.  In a clean (if possible, sanitized) bowl, add the rice paste, sauce and gochugaru flakes. Mix them evenly. Check the taste and adjust fish sauce and sugar until desired taste is achieved.

8. Add the carrots in the bowl and cut the spring onions into 1 inch size using kitchen scissors into the bowl. Mix evenly. Taste test again.

9. Evenly coat the bite size pieces of Napa cabbage with the paste. Put in a sanitized container and let it sit for more than an hour to 24 hours depending on how you want it to be fermented. Pressed it down with a fork to remove the bubbles. Make sure the cabbage stays submerged in the sauce. Refrigerate. Enjoy!

I realized that I could do this frequently whenever I want kimchi since this is more manageable than making kimchi with a kilogram of Napa cabbage.

Responsible Antibiotic Stewardship

Are you taking antibiotics without a doctor's prescription? Or using them on animals too without proper guidance from the veterinarian? Stop right there. Do not be the cause of antibiotics not working anymore in the future. 

NDM-1

KPS

Teixobactin

OPM Wonders!

You may wonder why I often post about foreign music. From that you could (or could not) deduce that I prefer them more than the music in my own country but it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate Filipino music. I do. In fact, I think that when it comes to ballads, Filipinos are way more advantageous in music storytelling because let's be real - any Filipino kid grew up listening to a heart wrenching ballad song or pop music where power belting usually gets a round of applause. It just that a decade ago I feel like we need to revamp or encourage creative music composers so that unique melodies/songs can be heard. Luckily, Filipino pop music had opened itself to various artists (not only the existing popular ones) and music genres thanks to globalization and the power of social media that it became a lot more interesting. I'm elated hearing more instruments being used in the Filipino mainstream music scene.

May your ears be blessed with these original Pinoy music songs:

Lola Amour - Raining in Manila

Zack Tabudlo - Gusto

TJ Monterde - Dating Tayo

Sud - Sila

Up Dharma Down - Tadhana

Cabin Cat & The Big Storm

In this survival game, you are a cat waiting for to be rescued in 5 days. Can you gather the necessary resources in order to survive?

How to Secure State Board Verification for NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK) from PRC 2023

Instructions:

1. Make an online appointment thru LERIS. - LERIS Link

2. Print out your appointment date, and state verification slip. It is in a PDF form and looks like this:

3. Secure a photocopy of your PRC ID.

The transaction in PRC Main - Morayta was astonishingly smooth and hassle-free comparing it to the last time I went there which was more than a decade ago (it was not airconditioned yet). 

The counter for the State Board Verification is located in the other building. Upon entering the entrance of the first building near the main road, you'll see the transparent exit door where you'll be able to view the other building. Exit and enter again the next building. The first counter you'll see on the left is where I presented the appointment print out (screenshot with the paid transaction with QR reference code) and PRC ID. The staff just got the photocopy of the PRC and the State Verification Slip which can be found in the existing transaction in LERIS. I was asked to write my name on the logbook and was informed to wait at around 3 days for the NMC account to be verified. I inquired how about the CRM and the Application Reference Number? There is no need for them.

Creating my own Shawarma recipe

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic diced

Half medium onion minced, half set aside for garnish

1/8 lean ground pork

1/2 caplet soy sauce

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Paprika

Cumin powder

Laurel leaves/ Dried bay leaves

Oyster sauce

Sauté garlic until light brown and add onion. Cook until translucent before adding the meat. Cook until half done. Add soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper with a pinch of coarse salt. Mix evenly. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Spanish paprika powder and cumin. Add the bay leaves. Continue to cook. When meat is almost done, add Mama Sita's oyster sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and serve hot.

Assemble in a dish thinly stripped tomato, onion, shredded cabbage or thinly sliced cucumber. Drizzle with homemade mayo with freshly chopped garlic. Enjoy!

Destiny Matrix - Karmic tail codes

 Destiny Matrix - Karmic tail codes

From Kay Destiny Matrix Tiktok

12-6-4 - that power abusing EMPEROR from past life that made my life hell

9-3-21 - that cruel WARDEN from past life when I was wrongly imprisoned

3-7-22 - that person that made me a PRISONER after wrongly accusing  me

18-6-6 - that one person that was mad obsessed with me & used BLACK LOVE MAGIC SPELL on me

I am confident because I have these codes - these codes have ability to succeed, make tons of money; where are they in the chart? (karmic tails, money line) 

22-5-10

8-7-17

3-6-9

9-10-9

20-4-11

14-22-8

5-14-19

10-5-15

6-15-21

6-15-9

5-10-15

Orange in the karmic tail line - what does this number say about me in relationship?

22 - Openly welcome a sense of joy in your relationships. Approach them with carefree attitude that reflects childlike qualities, and be patient while your partner gets ready to match your energy. Meaning while in relationship, learn to compromise that your partner may not have same  carefree attitude like you & can teach you more about compromising & commitment & how it's not bad

18 - Get rid of any limiting thoughts & worries. You are bound to attract relationships that are too serious meaning your partner wants a strict/serious relationship with you. A stronger, deeper but healthier connection between you two requires you two to work together while communicating your needs or space.

16 - Nurture spiritual growth. try going to retreats, try yoga together, get relaxing massages, try spa experiences, take spiritual 

Destiny of matrix - Life events

Look at the Number across the Age line and around the chart

From Kay Destiny Matrix Tiktok

7 - Progress & new opportunities, keep your options open & respond to all the prospects. Great time for moving places to move into new house. Travel & go out networking, it will help you move up in career, creative growth. Also, you may open a long awaited business, don't hesitate to ask for help from people, fate will arrange right people at the right time for you.

16 - Good time to invest in real estate (buying properties, starting construction). Reconciliation & renewal of old relationships. Good development of your business or starting a business of your own. The old illusions are being destroyed, new value system are being built, personal growth, spiritual transformation.

10 - You may win lottery to a large sum, business may blow up, you'll meet someone & have a happy relationship. Things will go with the flow.

17 - It's time tot take your talent out in public, you'll get recognition, fame & may become popular. It is good to work on your outlook, appearance & self-esteem. Lucky signs of fate & important unexpected help/opportunity from outside. Don't hesitate to travel & be outside.

20  Successful running of family business. Good from everywhere

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Where is my soulmate?

3,4,5,6,17,19,20 - you may meet them, get engaged/married

3,4,5,6,21 - baby may be born

Zombie Movies

 Zombie Movies

I like watching movies that revolves around zombies. It may be because I prefer more on the survival type of story and these films makes my heart race What zombie movies do you recommend? Some of these I have already seen:

• 28 weeks later
• Rec
• Hidden
• The crazies
• Overlord
• Dawn of the Dead
• Quarantine

I Hear A Symphony by Cody Fry

 I Hear A Symphony by Cody Fry

Missha The First Essence 5X 30 mL

I think that I'm making progress in prioritizing myself first and the initial step that took is to improve my physical appearance. This was the starting point when one day I realized that I looked haggard and ugly and my skin seem to be dry and dull. I have always been a fan of Missha's First Treatment Essence before because when I'm using it, I can distinguish the difference on my face when I'm not applying it and when I am. My face becomes more brighter and supple and I stopped using it for years because I had to camouflaged in order to thrive in my working environment.

The large one is a bit hefty on the budget but I can use it for months and even almost a year. I'm not sure on the new essence so I purchased the 30 mL in the orange app for 120 pesos. I was expecting that it was small but it was THIS small. You can see it is big as a size of a palm. The good thing about this miniscule container is that it is portable and you can take it anywhere.

Anyway, I'm still on the trial period so as to rule out any purging stages it may incur since this is a new formulation. 

Bitter Gourd Salad

Did you know that you can make a salad out of the bitter gourd? I'm not talking about pickling it (though it was also surprisingly good).  I was astounded when I learned from a good friend and co-worker that a salad can be made from something that is bitter like bitter gourd in general. It happened that someone had left a tray of salted egg and after a couple of days to which no one seems to look for it so what she did was to bring ampalaya (bitter gourd), tomato, onions and salt.

What she did was to clean and cut of the ampalaya into thin pieces. Next, pour the salt into the ampalaya and mix thoroughly. Add hot water and let it sit for at least 20 minutes. Rinse and drain. Slice off the onion and the tomatoes while mash the salted egg (the more the better). Mix it all the ingredients and enjoy!

Progress Knight

I've been a huge fan of flash games before because usually these games are simple to play and typically you don't have to expend a lot of your computer's memory in order to play it. I personally like this recent text type idle game where you restaart your stats and gain additional experience. It is Progress Knight in which can be played in the crazygames website.

Mastered the art of Tinola-ing!

That's just me being extra. Hahaha. Corny! Anyway, It's been raining in Manila (that's a song!) these past few days and what is a perfect meal for this type of season? But of course, hot soups and beverages are a must because it keeps us warm and let us feel warm inside all over.

Let me do a little bragging here but I can say that after decades of involving myself in cooking (I almost do the cooking in our household because I think that it is a good practice for adulting duties and I tell you it is worth it), I got my own recipe for tinola. Fool-proof delicious.

Gregorian Chants

Have you heard of these music? I'm pretty much sure that you most likely did specially if you are a Roman Catholic.  I heard of this angelic canorous song on the latter part when attending mass in the church. It was sung on a head voice. I came across this on a social media and it piqued my interest. Whenever I listen to this, it kind of soothes me and gives me goosebumps.

Pange lingua gloriosia

Tantum Ergo

Circus Charlie

I've been looking for this game all these years and finally I was able to know now what game it is. I encounter this again when I was scrolling a social media platform. This gives me a nostalgic feeling and it reminds me of the time when I was playing this in Playstation.

Courage the Cowardly Dog

One of my favorite show to watch in Cartoon Network back when cable television was the prominent source of entertainment was Courage the Cowardly Dog. I liked how he would always try to protect his accommodating human Grandma and would always be the center of not-so bullying by his sneaky and cunning Grandpa.