2022 was such a doozy! To summarize: I took a leave of absence from my graduate program, worked an overnight temp job for a few months, started a new job that utilizes my most recent degree, started to improve my finances due to said job, got great health and dental insurance, started dating again, got back into fitness, and tried to balance my new life schedule. Still struggling with that last one.
In 2023, I’m getting ready to return to my doctoral program while my job is on strike. I support the strike and picketed after my shift on Monday morning. I’m being vague about this since my job has a social media policy and I don’t want to get penalized over stating the truth.
This time last year I was making a good amount of money and working nights. This year…well I was working 3 nights a week before the strike and making the most money I’ve ever made in my life. However, NYC is very expensive and my job is tough. I’m still learning and let’s just say some coworkers understand that and others say they’re nice, but…I beg to differ.
This year I planned on moving to my own apartment by February. However, depending on how long the strike lasts, I don’t know if that’s feasible. I tried finding roommates last year, but a lot of them weren’t too keen on having overnight guests. That’s understandable, but it’s exhausting going over to the guy’s house every time. If I can’t be an adult in my own home, then what’s the point? I might as well pay overpriced rent to have freedom.
Speaking of guys, last year I gave online dating a real shot and redownloaded Tinder for the millionth time. That’s the only app that works for me and by that I mean that the only app where I’ve met people in real life. This time it took a month for me to start getting matches and conversations. Not gonna lie, I’m sure a few conversations were catfishes, but around November I was going out on actual dates! I don’t want to jinx my current situation, but let’s just say dating is fun and it’s still going. I don’t want it to stop because I feel like I lucked out. Even though a couple of the dates didn’t go anywhere and I was slightly bummed about it, I knew those connections would’ve ended eventually.
Those are all the life updates for now. I’m aware of the amount of NYC bloggers and Filipino/a/x bloggers that already exist. Not exactly sure what my voice will bring to the table, but if you enjoy anecdotes, I’m your girl.