LIFE LATELY: SELF-CARE AND DATE WITH MOM
"I'm beginning to recognize that real happiness isn't something large and looming on the horizon ahead, but something small, numerous, and already here." I recently read this quote online and it made me ponder because I have always thought of happiness as something extravagant but in actuality happiness is the little things. Happiness is spending time with yourself just by simply lounging around or taking yourself out on a date. Happiness could be bonding with your family. Oftentimes we overlook what's in front of us but happiness is right here, it's the beautiful and mundane moments.
It has only been a few days since I got out of the house because apparently last week, I had Covid-like symptoms. My family and I suspected that I had Covid since I had itchy throat, body malaise, runny nose, colds, and low-grade fever. Apparently I only manifested mild to moderate symptoms but what scared me the most was the fact that I developed rashes which was very unusual. Luckily, I was able to surpass the ordeal and recovered after a week. However, I did not want to be complacent with the fact that I recovered so I stayed at home until the 10th day of my isolation.
After my isolation, I decided to visit my favorite waxing salon, No Strips located at SM Seaside. Luckily, I was the only customer at that time and so I felt safe. The staff were very accommodating as well. Due to the typhoon and me being sick, I was unable to visit them right away for my underarm and half-legs wax. Thankfully, I was able to make time for myself.
There were instances where in my parents would ask me, "Why would you need to go the waxing salon, you're just at home, no one would see you?" but that's not the point of going to the waxing salon. Body hair is absolutely normal and I wish I had the confidence of being able to flaunt it and I truly admire those women who do so. But since I haven't developed that confidence, I feel beautiful when I am able to have my monthly wax appointment. It is what makes me happy.
Two days after my self-care day, I accompanied my parents since they needed to do some errands around the city. First, I asked my father to do a quick stopover at the nearest coffee shop since I needed my daily cup of coffee. We went to Starbucks located at Primeway Plaza and I then ordered iced latte since I was so thirsty. After doing so, we did groceries and then my mother and I went to SM Seaside again since she needed to pay some bills and so we decided to go on a date by strolling around.
Nowadays, the malls aren't crowded because they implemented stricter policies. Despite their policies, we continued to follow the health protocols. My mother and I had a wonderful time strolling around while running some errands. It made me reminisce about pre-Covid times when my mother and I would meet at the mall every Friday after my classes to grab some dinner. For me, happiness is spending time with family. It is not simply limited to strolling around the mall or grabbing food, just by being with them makes me truly happy.
For you, what is happiness? What is your definition of it and why?
Disclaimer: First photo was edited via Canva.
lifewithera is a 22-year old, college senior, an aspiring yogi, a furmom, and a wanderer, who writes stories about her personal life, mental health, fitness, travel, and just anything and everything her heart wants to speak. If you want to get to know her more, then you can connect with her through various social media platforms.
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Its really nice you find time to pamper. 😍😍😍
Yes indeed I love to treat myself 🤗🤗 thanks so much for dropping by!
Era, ang batang laagan! Hahahaha. As per Tita Loida!
In a serious note, Happiness for me is an unexplainable feeling. It's something you feel when you are grateful, contented, with someone you love or doing something meaningful. Id like to think that those feelings are my kind of happiness. Great write up as always Era!
Yes indeed kuya!! Happiness is being contented with what you have and simply practicing gratitude everyday! 🤗 thank you so much for dropping by🥺
You are absolutelty right, happiness is right here. Happiness is what you make it not something that just happened. It is the little things that we take for granted, those mundane stuff that we did not live intentionally. Happiness for me is when you are enjoying the process regardless of the result.
Yes I love your definition of happiness!! It's really just about enjoying life and enjoying the moments without thinking about what's yet to happen. Just going through the process and living with it 🥺🤗
You're lucky to have a date with your mom once in a while. 😊
I would steal that moment with my mom if she's alive.
Be happy and always seize the moment 😊🥰
Thank you so much for dropping by Sasha 🥺 I always try to make time for my parents indeed we must be grateful for every moment with them 💓
You're welcome Era. 😊😉
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