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Day 8: A bad habit
I’m quite pleased to announce I have kicked this bad habit. And I’m quite happy to have a friend who’s willing to exhibit it for me for this day’s challenge, even though he’s already exerting efforts in quitting.
Thanks, Allan. :)
So the day’s challenge comes at a time when the Philippine government is trying to ban smoking in all public places. It’s quite sad since our President smokes, and some of our legislators too. I heard Chiz Escudero say that the law should also respect the personal space of smokers, not just the non-smokers. I think what he’s trying to say is, the law should not require everyone to just stop smoking because for some, it is a compulsion, if not an addiction that they’re still in the process getting rid of.
I quite agree with that. I mean, quitting smoking is quite hard. There is a component in cigarettes that makes it addictive to the user. And it’s really a process. Some people say just go cold turkey, but let’s admit it; some are made of harder stuff. So there. I like the designated smoking spaces rule. At least they’re just confined to one space and non-smokers will just have to avoid that area.
Anyway, good luck to quitting. You’ll notice the difference when you quit. :)
Day 7: Fruit
My dad brought home the fruits of his banana tree at work. I know it’s weird to have a tree in the office; he manages an emission testing center in Cavite. They have a hut there since most days, the heat is too much for the staff to take, so for lunch that’s where they take a break. They decided to install some shade so they started planting trees and maintaining the ones that were already there. This is the banana they got from one of those trees.
I know right. It’s humongous. Can’t wait for it to turn yellow. :)
Day 6: From a high angle
My dad has never completely left his provincial roots, so you can just imagine his joy when it comes to caring for plants. If you look in our frontyard, it’s not really the ideal planting area, but somehow my dad managed to grow two indian tress, a bougainvillea, and an atis tree.
And he climbs this ladder when it’s time to pick the fruits. I love his mini harvest. They’re always the sweetest.
I think I know already what his habit will be after retiring. And I better get him a much better ladder then. :)
Day 5: From a high angle
I love school supplies. The fact that a new school year is starting and I am not part of it pretty much bums me out. I miss the smell of new notebooks and books and pens and pencils and pad papers. I miss cafeteria food, the friendkly janitor, the mean girls and of course, the feelingero guys. Hahaha.
And I am very thankful that my office lets me collect as many school supplies as I want without criticism whatsoever (or at least none that I am aware of). I believe Anj is the only person who has not given up in stopping me from buying pens and notebooks that I do not use. She’s a very determined person, though it barely works. Sorry, Anj.
So here’s a peek of my office pens, 75% of which I don’t use as often. Mostly just for highlighting. Or doodling. Or passing notes. Some given out at seminars and meetings, most from National Bookstore. I know. I’m so sick. :)
GAAAAAAAAAAAH. I believe I need new ones. The present colors don’t pop out as much as I want it to. Hahahaha.
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