A Day in the Life

COVID-19 Chronicles: Kids' 2nd dose of vaccine

02 December 2021

Today, it's the kids' schedule for the 2nd dose of the Pfizer Vaccine.

Covid-19 Chronicles: Kids undergo COVID vaccinations

11 November 2021

The kids were both excited to get their vaccinations because it would allow them to go out of the house without any issues.

At this point, vaccinations cards are required in most establishments to contain the spread of the virus.

We went to the nearest vaccination center, which was about a 10-minute walk from our house. We were all equipped with face masks and shields as part of protocol. At the school entrance (the designated vaccination center), the step-by-step process was displayed to ensure everyone's compliance.

Moving further inside, there were only a handful of people availing of the Pfizer vaccination, so the kids breezed through the procedures. Each step only took a few minutes. They submitted their paperwork, listened to precautionary instructions, and answered relevant questions by the Health Officers.

They were then ushered to the vaccination rooms.

Then, they were made to wait for 15 minutes just in case there were adverse reactions to the vaccine.

Then, they were cleared to go home. They proudly displayed their band-aids LOL

We were happy that they were finally able to get vaccinated. This meant that we could go out of the house without any issues. We could visit relatives, and they could visit us, just in time for Christmas.

COVID-19 Chronicles: Dana registers as a New Voter

October 2021 - Dana headed to SM City Manila to register for the 2022 Philippine National Elections. While normal activities are slowly picking up despite Covid, masks, face shields and social distancing are still enforced to prevent the continued spread of the virus.

First step was filling out the registration form. Well, you get a blank copy of the form from the officer-in-charge and fill that out while in your seat, in line. The line moves fast anyhow, and it's more convenient since everyone's place is clearly defined.

When it's her turn, she went up to the table and submitted her Registration Form to the Officer-in-Charge for evaluation and verification. You need to present one valid ID.

Soon, she got closer to the Biometrics Step. This is where they will have your picture and fingerprints taken and recorded. This is the part where it takes longer because sometimes people fidget and they mess up their picture. There are also moments when some people were apparently nervous about getting their fingerprints that they can't position their thumbs properly :)

Once that was over, you get an acknowledgement receipt that they received your application, sort of proof of your registration.

She got home safe and fulfilled after that. :) She can't wait to vote in 2022 for her first National Elections.

COVID-19 Chronicles: My Birthday at home

2021 October

It's that time of the year once again and I'm lucky to be having it with the kids.

It's my Birthday!! Woohoo!!!

Happy birthday to me!! :)

COVID-19 Chronicles: Kids' Online Classes Begin Again

2021 August and September

It's weird but it's the start of the classes again. Weird because we're used to classes starting in June, but because of the pandemic, the kids started their online classes in August (Dana) and September (Dylan).

By now, we've had one year of this "new" mode of teaching and the kids have grown accustomed to it.

For these two, they actually prefer it! :)

COVID-19 Chronicles: My 2nd Dose Vaccination Day

03 August 2021

August 2nd was supposed to be the day I am vaccinated with my 2nd Dose of Sinovac. But when I got to the Health Center, I was told that all vaccinations scheduled on that day were postponed. I had to come back the next day. Weird.

They did mention that postponing it for a day isn't a big deal.

Since there was nothing else to do, I just came back the next day.

COVID-19 Chronicles: My Vaccination Day

05 July 2021

What's it like on Vaccination Day in our local district?

Cuatro - A Well-Loved and Cherished Pet

02 July 2021

Cuatro our beloved pet cat has died today. It was such a surprise because he was visually getting better and then suddenly his health deteriorated and in a blink of an eye, he was gone.