It has been awhile when super typhoon Odette had shook our province. Remnants of the horror is still lurking around despite the efforts of many people in restoring power lines and structures. To be honest, we have not fully recovered yet and now Omicron has come knocking at our doors.
Just few days ago, I was feeling feverish. Although, due to the weather condition, I tend to get sick a lot, this time I actually felt nervous. A little voice in the back of my mind is telling me that it probably is the Covid that’s making me feel like this. Omicron variant is really faster than my internet connection because most of the people here in our building are sick! I could hear from my balcony the anguish of dry cough and voices distorted by clogged nose. Was this just a mere hsyteria?
The one happy and friendly neighborhood quickly became lonelier and lonelier each passing day. And I have to be extra careful as I have with me here my one-year-old daughter.
I know I just created a very sad picture of our situation here but yeah we are still doing fine. With all the safety measures, I have kept my family safe. And even if I have cough and colds last week, I wasn’t able to transmit it to them. Wearing masks at all times, practicing self isolation and constantly disinfecting your homes surely helps in fighting off this unseen enemy!
It’s a gloomy weekend but my heart is as warm and bright as a sunny summer afternoon. Staying at home has become my favorite thing about weekends! Ah, Alas! Finally adulting! The soft drizzles of rain that touches our window glass is oddly comforting. It’s relaxingly good to listen to these raindrops.
Good thing the rectifications at our building’s roof had almost been finished. We can enjoy a rainy day like this without worrying for leaks. This certainly is a cuddle weather, don’t you think? Wrapping under the sheets and feeling each others’ warmth until one finds the ticklish of the other. Wow, even just reminiscing the weekend makes me want to fast-forward the days to the next one.
Then the clock strike at 10 and it called for a merienda!
Ta-daa! Coffee and tea with malunggay pandesal and goya dark chocolate!
What else could I ask for? I have my family safe and sound here at the comforts of our home, and I have coffee!
When you become a wife and a mother, all you have in mind is to give to your child and partner all the love you can give. I admit, I am a busy person - working day and night but weekends are my special time just for family! So despite how busy I may get on other days, I always make time for my loved ones during Saturdays and Sundays! Family time is as important as coffee time for me! And I know a lot will agree with me on that.
Just seeing them enjoying any food I prepare, truly warms my heart. That is why I always yearn for weekends! I can endure whatever hardships there is waiting for me. I can always go the extra mile to extra care for them! I think that’s the greatest power each mother holds!
Despite the trauma of Odette and the threats of Omicron, my family is happy and grateful for every single blessing that has come to us! Just like this lovely weekend!
