Count the fans. Lol. Yes that was a blast 😆

Take this, for example—an air-conditioned jeepney, but only the front seats have AC. Since the front is enclosed, the driver has to open a small window every time a passenger hands over their fare to collect it. It’s both convenient and inconvenient at the same time. 😅

Filipino ingenuity never fails to surprise me and sometimes even makes me scratch my head.

That’s all for today—I hope life is treating you well.

Today's update: "Don’t Multitask."

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I just hope good things come my way in the next few weeks. Keep me in your prayers!

The thought makes me anxious because I know I’m unemployable. Can I really work under a boss again? I doubt it.

Anyway, as more days pass without earning significant money from my blogs, I find myself getting closer to seeking another source of income. That means working for someone else again and selling my time.

I remember when I was applying for jobs, and I always told interviewers I was good at multitasking. What a fool I was.

Multitasking is a myth—if you think you're good at it, you're probably just being slightly less productive. Maybe that doesn’t apply to everyone, but I believe it holds true for most.

Reflecting on my experience, I realize how important it is to have background knowledge before writing. To be productive, I need to research first and then write. Trying to do both at the same time slows me down.

It felt great to be in the zone, and I wish I could reach that level of productivity more often.

Thankfully, I didn’t struggle as much today while writing a new article about the nearest cities to the Swiss Alps. Words flowed effortlessly from my mind to my fingertips, and I wrote non-stop this afternoon. The only times I paused were to sip my coffee and take bathroom breaks.

I stared at a blank screen for minutes before getting to this point. I kept writing a few words, deleting everything, starting over, and repeating the cycle several times. Maybe that's writer's block? I guess so.

Writing the first words of anything—a journal, blog post, or article—is always the hardest part for me. This update proves it once again.

Spectacular view. Golden hour + mountains = perfect

There’s something about exploring historical sites in a scenic setting that makes it way more fun.

Ci'en Pagoda, Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Catching up! Worth 3 days

Bruh, that’s the goal! And I’m really happy for you! Hopefully, soon for me too. When I get back to writing for Explore to Thrive, I think that’s what it’ll be for me as well. It has to be. 🤞

Alright! That’s another hour of journaling done. Title of this update: *Priceless.*

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The journey continues, not just for personal success, but for something more meaningful—becoming someone who adds value to the world, not just to the people who already love me.

I’ll always be grateful for these moments of laughter, care, and love—priceless experiences that truly define what it means to live. But that doesn’t mean I’m giving up on my dreams.

I’m living without regrets by spending time with the people who matter most—something I know I’ll never regret, no matter what happens in the future.

I may not be as fast as other creators and business builders in reaching success, especially with the setbacks and divided attention, but I’m starting to realize that I’m winning in my own way.

So, what’s my takeaway? It’s about embracing and enjoying my own journey instead of comparing it to others.

Either way, that works in my favor because I still have the energy to update this journal and reflect on everything that’s happened over the past few days.

Even though I did a lot of work today, I’m surprised that I don’t feel tired tonight. I’m guessing it’s because of all the soda, coffee, and hot chocolate I had.

It wasn’t until the afternoon that I finally got some focused work time, but luckily, it was a productive session. I worked until 10 p.m. and managed to draft three more articles.

What a busy day.

Today, I had a lot on my plate besides my usual projects. In the morning, I took care of my mom, who was dealing with a severe stiff neck. I also helped my dad figure out some warning lights on the car’s dashboard. On top of that, I went out to buy lunch for everyone.

So, that’s what I did—I spent the entire evening and night working until I felt sleepy again and went to bed.

Part of me still wasn’t in the mood to work, but I knew I had to. I couldn’t change my situation by just overthinking what my life could have been if things had gone my way. Once again, I reminded myself that the only way to improve my life was to take action.