July 2025 Blog Diary

Hi kids, it’s your mom! Sooo... I was down bad the first few weeks of July. What started off as a harmless dry cough turned into a full-blown fever, headaches, and even a lost voice. I haven’t been this sick in a long time, and let me tell you something about me: I NEED TO BE BABIED WHEN I’M SICK!! For real! I just want someone to check in on me, ask if I’ve taken my meds, or if I’ve managed to eat anything. 

Maybe it’s a little childhood neglect talking, but I really just crave a bit of care when I’m unwell. I know I can totally handle life as an independent woman, but the moment I get sick? It's like my inner soft girl takes over. It’s low-key funny… and a little sad. Because while I take pride in being strong and self-sufficient, deep down I just want someone to tuck me in and bring me soup. Crazy, right? BUT Imma need to find your dad ASAP lol

Ironically, in the middle of losing my voice and all the vocal cord drama, I somehow managed to write 6–7 songs in just a week. It became my little form of distraction, just something to keep my spirits up and stop myself from breaking down. Funny how creativity kicks in when your body is falling apart, huh

Before my body completely gave up, I squeezed in one last run with my friend Mark — literally the calm before the storm. It still blows my mind that I now see running as a way to hang out. The old me would've never imagined this

 

On days that I felt well enough to go out, I met some friends because PBB night was happening lol 

Yssa actually invited me to work at her condo on a Friday shift. She cooked us dinner. ♥

I also played with her new cat, Migi, such a cutie patootie! I'm a dog person, but he's making me love cats too! The next morning, we dropped by Glorietta to get some lunch at Texas Roadhouse and headed right after to Muy and Sadae's apt. I enjoyed looking at makeup and doing window shopping with her; we haven't done that in a long while, especially since she left for Japan. 

Back at Muy's and Sadae's place, they cooked adobo for us, and we ate together and watched the big night! I'm crushing so hard on River!!♥♥♥ I love a green flag and a green-minded guy lol. He's such a perfect mix of both. Congrats to Mika and Brent though!!! I think they deserve their win. 

juskong hangin ng electric fan yan!!

The following weekend, the gang met up again for Yssa’s advanced birthday celebration. (Yes po, hindi po talaga kami nagsasawa sa isa’t isa lol.) We’ve been friends for seven years now, and it still amazes me how we're still discovering new things about each other. That night was full of laughter, deep conversations, and a few tears.

These people? I love them with every beat of my heart. 💖

I almost lost my voice again that night, so we had to stop hahaha!

On the 3rd weekend, I met up with another circle of mine Zap, Don, and Rey (missing you here in MNL, Mina!). That Saturday morning, the rain was pouring and there was a storm too, so I honestly thought our plans would be cancelled. But nope, these people are so galang gala, rain or shine! We had lunch at Pizzulu in Forbestown. The place had such a classy and aesthetic vibe. ♥ It’s a bit small inside, like maybe just enough for four tables, but they also have al fresco dining. Since it was raining, we decided to wait until we could be seated indoors.

After lunch, we headed to Elephant Grounds for drinks. I ordered their Hot Salted Caramel Coffee, surprising, I know, since I don’t really drink coffee anymore. But it was cold and rainy, and I was feeling a little cozy. Zap also baked us some cheesecake!! it was so delicious. ♥  such a wifey material this friend of mine!

The thing with coffee is, it’s always a hit-or-miss situation for me. Sometimes I’m fine… other times, I get heart palpitations out of nowhere. That day was definitely a HIT!!! my heart was racing like crazy. :(

The next day was my sister's birthday!!! Ahh the only immediate family I have left!!!! Since it was raining nonstop, we opted to celebrate at their home, got her the cake and we ordered 24 Chicken!!! The night was spent bonding with my nephew and catching up with my sister, even though we Facetime each other every day. I love simple and quiet days like this. 

 It's hard to love the life that we have right now without our parents and our youngest brother. We became each other's shoulder to lean on simply because "wala naman kaming magagawa". But somehow she makes me love my life just by existing, and I will forever owe this to her. 

I love you, Babuyyy♥

Worked at a cafe too! Things like this make me love being a freelancer. 

Took myself on a solo date at Nanbantei of Tokyo in BGC. It was such a peaceful date, (no disappointing men on sight) 

On the last day of July, Sadae and I went out for brunch. We started with coffee at Pocofino

 then headed over to Good Neighbor. I had the Orange Chicken, while she went with the Kimchi Rice Beef Bulgogi. Food was 9/10♥ 

more snaps from the camera roll

- solo date at SB on a Sunday morning

- migi being so tired of us playing with him lol

- another solo coffee date

- random cheese donut craving

- my talented nephew drew Gojo and Sukuna when he found out I love JJK!!

- tried running despite the rain, ended up slipping through the mud (classic me)

I signed up for my first 10K race, but it got postponed because of the bad weather. It’s a bit disappointing, but I’m taking it as extra time to train, and of course, safety comes first!

Onto my Netflix department 

The first one was "Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers"—I "personally hadn't heard of this terrorist attack until I saw this documentary. It was scary realizing and knowing that they could potentially attack anywhere, anytime. 

Second was called "Catching Killers" another crime documentary that involves well.. as the title suggests- catching the killers. Sat through all 3 seasons and I was devastated by how most of the time, IT'S REALLY THE HUSBAND.!!! My heart drops whenever the detectives cry when they catch the suspect. You could tell they pur their heart and emotion into every case they work on. 

The third was called "I'm A Stalker", true crime stories told by the stalkers themselves. It's actually a bit scary seeing them talk in front of the camera (the audacity),  I just feel sorry for the people that got involved, hurt, or even killed because of their stalking. 

Oh and I watched a short series called "Too Much", coz I relate so much to the female lead - I love how plus size women are starting to get noticed and get exposure in the film industry!!! There's more to us than our shape ♥, and the story was hella good too! It's a good watch!!!

I was also able to squeeze in "Trainwreck: Balloon Boy - this one got me on the edge of my seat! It's about a boy who was thought to be trapped in a flying saucer-shaped balloon.

The next one is called "Amy Bradley Is Missing",made me sad because we still don’t know what really happened to Amy. Was she thrown overboard? Did she take her own life? Or is it true that she was kidnapped and forced into human trafficking, made to sell her body in a foreign country? 

I also watched another series, "Sirens" - I just randomly clicked this on Netflix since it says "Emmy Nominee". The pacing was a bit slow at times, but it added to the creepy vibe and made me want to keep watching. It’s not your usual show, it really sticks with you even after it ends.

Last film is "Nonna's" which is based on a true story about a man who hires grandmothers from around the world to cook their traditional dishes at his Staten Island restaurant. This is such a heartwarming movie♥

Top Songs for this Month

1.) Butterflies - Kasey Musgraves (this song makes falling in love sound so easy (well it's not!) but I love the tune sm!)

2.) The Hardest Part - Olivia Dean (never not sadly bopping my head to this song's chorus)

3.) Supercut - Lorde (coz sometimes in life, it makes you recapture all the good times of an old relationship)

4.) Littlest Things - Lily Allen (used to sing & cover this song back in college, and it was YEARS since the last time I have listened to this - ahhh nostalgiaaaa)

5.) It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls (indeed it is, but the good ones? a rare find, I'd say.)

6) Wanting You Is Not A Crime - Mario A (such a nakakakilig song!)

Just like July, my heart felt blue. Have you ever been doing well in your healing, only to suddenly find yourself slipping back into old habits? It took me years to accept things as they are, countless nights spent wondering if I was ever truly worthy. For the longest time, I was getting better, but now I can feel myself slowly letting down the walls I worked so hard to build. 

With that being said, I'm putting myself on a time out coz I can't go back to being a loser. 

Kids, you better be praying hard for your dad to arrive, your mom can't take another heartbreak. 

xoxo
Grasya