Unapologetic

We've been experiencing flooding and sewage issues since because of the newly constructed house beside us. The previous homeowners president was vigilant in flagging them, but the one who took over never even bothered to respond to our formal letters and informal complaints. The new neighbor just kept telling us they relayed the issue to the developer.

With no action, I eventually submitted a complaint to the City Building Official. They came to inspect and they advised to rope in CENRO and the City Health Official. We then submitted a formal 15-page complaint. Both CENRO and the City Health Official also came to inspect. City Health placed chemicals to kill mosquito larvae. CENRO took care of chasing the developer who kept promising they'll fix it.

It was a formal invitation by the Building Official for arbitration and CENRO threatening to charge the developer with violations and suspending their business that finally got the developer to work on the problem. The HOA finally called us after 15 months of complaints. They asked permission on behalf of the developer to work on the sewage issue.

It's a start. We'll only know if their fixes works when it rains hard. I'm glad we pursued this issue to be resolved because it can eventually cause water damage to our property. Be careful of these build and sell developers who are only after profit. 

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A Sobering Week

On the way home from the hospital yesterday (after Miggy's gym time), I was thinking about the noticeable effects of the war. 

We were on EDSA when I saw a person lying down on the pedestrian lane. Part of his legs was stretched out on the road and he looked half naked. We were on the inner lane, so I only saw it for a few seconds. I pinged MMDA on X. I was hoping they could check on him since a vehicle can run over his legs. MMDA responded to ask for the exact location, but I didnt see any update anymore.

I said a prayer for the person. I hope he is okay and can get help. Most of us are probably feeling the pinch. We experienced getting more expensive gas today. We used to top up just 1k every other week, but now it's 150% more. Got some groceries also and the increase in meat prices was huge. We paid 4k for a few items and the cashier offered to use points for me to get a discount. Let's all help where we can 🙏

Dear Lord, praying for peace and normalcy 🙏

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What's This Plant?

Rescued one of Mom's plants, but I have no idea what it is. Before I removes the plant from it's pot I saw it was planted in an ugly pot with a bit of soil and rocks! I don't know how it survived.

Anyway, I just assumed it's an orchid. I only watered it once a week because I realized a lot of Mom's plants don't need to be watered often. 

I carefully removed the soil around the stem. It was a bit hard and I was surprised the root had a bulb. It reminded me of zz plants which has rhizomes.

I tried using a plant app and Google Lens to identify the plant. I used different photos and angles, but it always gives different results. Oh well, I hope I did the right thing just putting it in a pot with coco cubes. 

If you know what this plants is, please let me know!

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Parmesan Crusted Garlic Cream Cheese Baked Salmon

It's a mouthful to say out loud, but this is one of my favorite baked salmon recipes. I learned it from Chef RV's baked seafood video. My twist is adding parmesan after lathering it with the cream cheese+ mayo mixture.

I have a video of how I make it, but I'm so behind with editing videos, haha.

Coming soon!

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Busy Week!

Ugh! I can't wait for the start of Holy Week. We've been so busy the past few days I need a breather. Sometimes I watch our cats and can't help be jealous since all they do all day is sleep, eat, lakwatsa, repeat. They are all so calm, they only get stressed when there are other people visiting or when the intruder comes to raid their food bowls. 

I've also been making sure to spend time in the garden. Aside from watering the plants, I've been trying to re-pot at least one plant everyday. I've made a list of plants to re-pot and that helps keep me from being overwhelmed. Usually Meredith or Grogu accompanies me. They usually sit near me and watch me like they're my supervisor, haha. 

I thought we'd be free tomorrow, but I just remembered we still have a meeting. Zzzzz.

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Weekly Pulmo Rehab Grind

I've been trying my best to consistently attend my pulmo rehab sessions. Miggy also goes to the gym twice a week, so I took the opportunity to schedule my sessions when he goes.

I super love my therapists. TBH, I was supposed to continue my knee PT, but I told my doctor I prefer to have my pulmo rehab therapists take care of my exercises. The physiotherapists were really good. It was their reception area that turned me off. I already gave feedback to them through the form and hope they take it constructively. 

Anyway, I always look forward to my sessions. My therapists are fun and they take care of me well. Please help me pray for one of my dear pulmo rehab therapists. He's confined again due to an illness. I'm praying he'll get well soon 🙏

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Crazy Gasoline Prices

Every Tuesday in the past few weeks, gasoline prices have been increasing. This is what greeted me this morning otw to pulmo rehab.

It's 2x more than when we last got gas two weeks ago. :'(

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