The Sunday Currently, Vol. 1

CURRENTLY...

READING

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris. I've fallen out of the habit of reading physical books in the past couple of years and from the looks of things, Let's Explore..., a collection of short yet delightful narrative essays, is just the perfect choice to help me get back.

WRITING

A narrative piece about my family's intent and subsequent attempts in matchmaking. (Honestly, it makes me feel like I'm some heroine in a Jane Austen novel.) Also, musings about relationships and closure, plus revisions on some of my stories in preparation for workshop submissions.

CLICKING

After more than a year of using a basic call-and-text block, I've finally upgraded to a mid-range Android smartphone. Since I would eventually surrender my soul to this device, I figured I might as well make sure that it's loaded with apps that best suit my lifestyle and personality; hence, countless hours dedicated to dozens of tech blogs.

LISTENING

Finally gave in and put Taylor Swift's whole 1989 album on repeat. I have to say, it's not half-bad. Same goes for Ed Sheeran's X.

SMELLING

I don't have the world's keenest sense of smell so my descriptions would be, at best, basic. Right now, I smell the scent of Dove soap since I just got out of the shower a few minutes ago.

WEARING

The long Christmas-themed shirt I almost always wear to bed whenever I'm home in Lipa, and some sleep shorts.

CRAVING

Belgian waffles with cream cheese. Yes.

LOVING

2015 so far. I've met a couple of new friends, reconnected with some old ones, and got a great cosmic affirmation about leaving certain people behind for good.

THINKING

That the said cosmic affirmation isn't just wishful thinking on my part.

WISHING

That I'll be granted the strength to keep this positive momentum going. I promised myself last year that a major change is going to happen before my 25th birthday, and I intend on keeping it.

WANTING

More time. (Seriously, who wouldn't?) Also, it would be nice to go somewhere and have a getaway by myself.

NEEDING

An anchor and a hand to hold. Yes, it sounds contradictory to my want to travel alone, but I think it would do me a world of good if I had someone to keep me on track.

FEELING

That itch to travel, get lost, and get away. I think this feeling will stay with me no matter where I am. Also, there's the natural feeling of anxiety and insecurity that comes with the idea of showing my writing to other people.