14th

My blog turns 14. My almost-forgotten blog. 

 

Funny though, a few days ago, someone asked me if I am into photography. I said yes. Then she asked for my website to see the sample photos I took. I mentioned this blog. She further asked, what is this. Told her - blog. She said - just like vlogging but with words? Wow. Is blogging really dead?

 

 

 

Maybe blogging indeed is no longer the "in" thing to younger generations. They are more into vlogging or some entertaining platforms. I may no longer have readers here but I will still try to keep this site on-going with monthly updates. 

 

I promise. 

 

/totomai 

2021/03/31

2021

Next month, it will be a year since I started working from home. Who would have thought that this pandemic will continue to affect our delay lives, and would establish what we now call a "new normal". I believe that not only me is adjusting with the situation, but the entire world. Every thing seems so limited right now - yes, that would even include embracing our loved ones whom we missed for so long already. 

 

India

The good thing about business trips is that you are given the chance to be in new places. Since moving to Middle East in 2017, I went to 5 countries for the first time, with India as the latest. Primarily, I go to work but during off-days, I check the tourist destinations in the area where I am staying. I don't bring my DSLR camera during business trips lately. And sometimes, I wish I did. I have been using my phone camera a lot and maybe next time, when the pandemic is over, I will be bringing my DSLR camera during business trips.

 

Quarantine

My blog turns 13 though I feel like I should take a year off of it due to its inactivity last year. I have broken the one-post per month (at least) streak that I held for 11 years. If not for the mandatory work from home set-up, and a reminder to renew the domain, I have totally forgotten about this blog.

Comfort

For more than a decade of being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), I always see to it that I go back to the Philippines at least once a year. Aside from having the time to be with my loved ones, it is also a chance for me to eat my favorite food, which often brings back childhood memories.

Zipline

I was browsing my Facebook page when a promotion from Toroverde - Jebel Jais Flight popped up. It was offering a 54% discount from its regular price for you to experience the world’s longest zipline. It is a no-brainer since ziplining is on my bucket list.

 

Twelfth

It's been a while since I have updated this blog. I just have to since totomai.net turns 12. Twelve years - that was a long time. I haven't been religiously blogging since I transferred in the Middle East. In the past, I usually blog on a Sunday but here, Sunday is the first day of work. I know, I have to make excuses. And also, I sort of cheated by posting blog titles or photos only just to keep the one-month per post alive. So sorry about that. 

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