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    Trixia Salonga

    Hi! I'm Trixia and welcome to my slice of life. I'm not your average blogger, I'm a hybrid of multi-dimensional shoujo, a rare breed of legal loli and a unique original producer of ideas and inspiration. My path goes on the other side of the road which is less traveled, where thrill and excitement rests. This blog holds my inner thoughts, experiences, opinions and out-of-the-ordinary theories which I keep as a journal of my life's highlights. Contact me at reshadollyprincess@gmail.com for collaboration
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     chihuahua long coat


    My small peaceful days start with her.
    Her big googly eyes widely staring as she tries to wake me up.
    She knows when its time to wake up. 
    She would do her best to make sure I get to wake up on time.


    It might not look like it, but even before the word "Quarantine" came into trend, I was already in quarantine at home and doing work online, or even before when I was still in high school back 2002. I'll just watch anime most times.

    The technology is so much better than it was before and I never ran out of things to do or take my interest in. 

    When she came, I never really thought that I could enjoy my Hikikomori life, even more, ~ She is so adorable that I feel I don't deserve her sometimes. 

    I am enthralled at how fast she picks up her training lessons, I think maybe it's because I make it look more like a fun and exciting game rather than making it look more of a training, but still, she gets a new lesson in a few minutes.


    She's the type who couldn't handle too much excitement, especially when she discovers something new, she goes gaga over it and couldn't handle her bladder. I even remember how much she stared at the rain when she first saw it. Most times she is mistaken as a cat, I wouldn't attest that her companions were cats before we had her. 




    When there is so much tension in the air, it's like she can understand. She would draw attention to her and do her cute moves. In an instant, my face frown becomes a smile and my heart feels light. At one time, I was on real stress and it resulted in terrible gastritis again. She stood by me and check all the time, although she does seem to be confused, I can see her worried reactions and watched me like a hawk until I got better. 

    With all these wonderful things she has given to me, she only wants a tummy rub. oh, she's such a darling. I really wish I could have given her more. Before COVID, we had planned to go on a trip and I was going to take her with me, but the times have changed. Yet, our minute, hour, or second we spend on each other is far precious already, and going on a trip with her will be a great adventure for both of us. Maybe, we'll do that at the right time.


    chihuahua long coat brown white fur green eyes


    For now, we build a lot of memories together.


    . Sunday, October 04, 2020 .

    My small peaceful days

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    . Sunday, October 04, 2020 .

     chihuahua long coat


    My small peaceful days start with her.
    Her big googly eyes widely staring as she tries to wake me up.
    She knows when its time to wake up. 
    She would do her best to make sure I get to wake up on time.


    It might not look like it, but even before the word "Quarantine" came into trend, I was already in quarantine at home and doing work online, or even before when I was still in high school back 2002. I'll just watch anime most times.

    The technology is so much better than it was before and I never ran out of things to do or take my interest in. 

    When she came, I never really thought that I could enjoy my Hikikomori life, even more, ~ She is so adorable that I feel I don't deserve her sometimes. 

    I am enthralled at how fast she picks up her training lessons, I think maybe it's because I make it look more like a fun and exciting game rather than making it look more of a training, but still, she gets a new lesson in a few minutes.


    She's the type who couldn't handle too much excitement, especially when she discovers something new, she goes gaga over it and couldn't handle her bladder. I even remember how much she stared at the rain when she first saw it. Most times she is mistaken as a cat, I wouldn't attest that her companions were cats before we had her. 




    When there is so much tension in the air, it's like she can understand. She would draw attention to her and do her cute moves. In an instant, my face frown becomes a smile and my heart feels light. At one time, I was on real stress and it resulted in terrible gastritis again. She stood by me and check all the time, although she does seem to be confused, I can see her worried reactions and watched me like a hawk until I got better. 

    With all these wonderful things she has given to me, she only wants a tummy rub. oh, she's such a darling. I really wish I could have given her more. Before COVID, we had planned to go on a trip and I was going to take her with me, but the times have changed. Yet, our minute, hour, or second we spend on each other is far precious already, and going on a trip with her will be a great adventure for both of us. Maybe, we'll do that at the right time.


    chihuahua long coat brown white fur green eyes


    For now, we build a lot of memories together.


    . Tuesday, August 18, 2020 .

     

    Chihuahua at desk, dog at desk, working with the dog


    What am I up to lately? Yes, I've been really busy with work as the usual. However, I would also be indulging myself to interesting things that I love doing while I can. Lately, I've taken up a creative project that make time go really fast! Meaning, that I got so indulged in what I was doing that time passes by so fast and I that I do not even feel it. When I finished a milestone, the client got so enthusiastic and excited for the next project and kept on bugging me to finish the next one, especially when he saw the progress. Once again, it got to the point that client got really excited with my project and sulked when I took a time off due to overwork. It seems I'm dangerous when I indulge myself in something, I tend to give my best and when clients like it, they 'order' for more, not ask for more, 'order' is the phrase because they tend to get bossy later when the job was done more than they expect, they tend to make a freaking Santa list! Of course, that would usually make me lose the time I have for other things that I want to do or for other clients~ Time is the most expensive factor when one becomes an adult. 



    At most times when I get really stressed out and I need something to really keep my mind off from the stress, it seems playing STARCRAFT once again has made me hooked up on the game even though I keep freaking losing to my partner. We are still thinking of other games we could play together like as a team but battling with each other doesn't seem to be a really bad idea.


    Time taxi, Sutekina Sen Taxi, edakaware manga


    Lately, we we're watching 'SUTEKI NA SEN TAXI / Time Taxi' and I was asked what I would I want to do over in my life? That I answered  none. Why? Because so far everything went on as I want it to be. Although, there were some hiccups, it's nothing that can't be fixed anytime soon. Oh, I recommend the 10 episode series of Japanese Film 'Suteki na Sen Taxi / Time Taxi' I love it and watch one episode a day. Well, just a reference my partner set because he didn't want to finish the series all in one go.



    Oh, also I got the news lately of Kiss Anime shutting down. It's so sad and the same as others I feel terribly empty... especially, when they announced they'll upload anime titles by 2021, my eyes probably becomes like a Nightwalker by the time they upload it to YouTube. Most people knows that pirated media is bad for the industry and even I as an animator gets affected by the harassing rates we get from making anime but seriously, the timing was incredibly terrible especially in the time when most people are inside their homes due to Pandemic and everyone relies on entertainment online. For me, since I could not even take my stress walk outside, I could only rely watching anime at home. I rarely put any budget for watching anime and this time I still hope I could still watch them for free. Of course, if they will add ads or sponsorships I would understand and not skip them, but please let us view them for free. I beg you~ Well, I wouldn't want to resort in pulling my underground strings just to watch anime for free.


    During our food break, my partner would whip up something good just to make us feel motivated for work during the day. It has been tough for me that I could not even go to the supermarket to browse things I would want to cook for the next day as we got back to MECQ and the virus gets mutation. Speaking of which, my friends are telling me to switch into an upgraded gear for protection, they said the one that they gave me initially might not be effective protection from the new mutation and I will really need to look & buy one myself since even they could not find and get one except the one they use for work. Things are getting really tough.... So! What we do is be creative for our meals and everything feels rewarded and charged when we eat good food that we love.



    . Monday, June 29, 2020 .

    I had a dream. My family knows that whenever I do, there's something that needs to be heard. They've gotten used to it, most of the dreams I told them about impending deaths.

    This time it's about a staff dinner with my former alma matter, St. Patrick's school's Principal (Violeta Lantin) treated everyone for a dinner. She was there, it was like a nostalgic recollection.

    She announced that she made the parents write what their children needs and will raffle it. 

    She picked up my moms name, she read that mom wrote that I needed a laptop and called me upfront to confirm if I do, I said said no, I don't really need it and turned back to my seat. By the time, I got back to my seat, she was gone. 

    I looked everywhere on what the staff were eating, and they were having a delicious hotpot in a black wide earthenware pot, it looked so delicious that I was almost about to dig in. Gladly, my guardian helped me and not let me eat, well, you're not supposed to eat anything in the other side or theres no turning back after al
    Crab egg hotpot





    I wish I can try the soup, it looked like it was sauteed like liziqis' with the mushrooms (enokitake) and added a bit broth, the aroma of garlic and spices almost called me to the other side!~ 

    Anyway, when I was awaken with meaws call from his relatives that someone was needing a computer repair help, the kid would be learning online and would be enrolled at St. Patrick soon. 

    Mushroom chili hotpot

    I was surprised and told him about what I dreamt. He said that maybe Principal still oversees her students and students-to be even after death, especially that education is greatly affected due to pandemic.

    Up until now, I am convincing him to cook that hot pot for me.
    Seafood and crab meal hotpot


    . Thursday, May 07, 2020 .





    Oh yes, I admit~ I keep on getting confused about the Celebrations and Events, I thought that my Google Calendar would even give me a hint~ except that it didn't. I just found out later while scrolling the Facebook newsfeed and an ad popped out, "Give a gift for your Mother on Mother's day" and I quickly stood up from my desk and hurriedly checked my laptop, "Oh God, when is Mother's day?"

    So Mother's day is just a few days and what's worse, we're quarantined at home!

    Mother's day gift gift guide Mother The Spark's Bistro

    Here I was checking on every coupon site that can offer a great deal, but most I've seen would require you to go out, which is dangerous at the time of Pandemic, right?

    I even looked out for a Photobook, as I was thinking it would best to give her something of a memory, but the shipping takes 7 days! I don't have 7 days to wait! Plus, again. It's a quarantine period. I can't go out!

    I was stuck in a loophole and later on, I got tired in the loophole of search, since it was like 3 am in the morning, I was definitely exhausted only researching what I can give to my mom. 

    For now, I will retire for the evening...I said to myself.

    Okay, I surrender for now~ but of course, that's one less day and the clock is ticking.

    Every moment I spent will soon be another day less.

    I slept for a few hours, and gladly when I woke up, I felt refreshed and ready to take on another day. 

    This time I've played on search keywords and scrolled again through endless Mother's Day Ideas. Most of them offer you to buy.  Yeah, you've got to be kidding, there's no way that's arriving on time!


    So I checked forums, it seems that Moms love it more when you give them something that supports their passion, especially those that they focus more on or they hope to do or spending most of their time.

    If you're quite the observer, it's when you're mom makes them motivated, ones that are keeping their sparkles in their eyes.

    My mom has two things she loves most, 

    Her garden and another is her life aspiration of becoming a writer.

    I remember that Mom could not get her hands on some gardening tools because of the quarantine, however, we have a runner in the house who do shopping in the local grocery store, and I remember that they have a mini gardening section there. 

    There I thought to myself, "I was thinking way too far", the answer is just easier this time because people cannot go out of their houses, most of the perfect gifts are simpler because the things that they would not only want are those that support their need! Especially on these times...

    Our runner suggested to also buy cake, although I am not sure if he would be able to acquire some especially that a Special Holiday is coming near.

    I also think that giving her an ebook app about gardening or a funny short story niche or a good magazine subscription would be the best in combination with the Gardening tools and the cake. Otherwise, if the cake is not possible, I already have some flour here and I could whip up a simple cake in the kitchen, she would appreciate it more if we keep low in the sugar part, gladly the small weighing scale for food arrived a week ago and I can keep watch on the measurements if needed. 


    I hope this would turn out well~ cross fingers* but if you find yourself stuck with ideas on what to gift your mom or wife this Quarantine period, let me know, and let's brainstorm on the last-minute gift for her. 

    You can write to me in the comments or contact through my contacts page. 




    . Thursday, April 16, 2020 .




    Early January before COVID-19 was announced as Pandemics, several of my friends who traveled and gone abroad or on frontline duty shared their stories on how they survived, even back then there were no test kits yet and could not prove that it is the disease itself.

    Most of them did not receive treatment as they were only regarded as regular flu and was just sent home, some others were only regarded as PUM and were as well sent home They've shared with me how they were able to make it through and recovered without confinement or intubation.

    They've experienced these symptoms, the only difference is the time time of onset of symptoms and severity:

    Vomiting
    Diarrhea
    Coughing
    Fever
    Chills
    Body Aches

    COMPREHENSIVE EXPLANATIONS on explainitmedicine

    These on top with the most dangerous symptom: DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING later on.

    So, here's what they did:

    1. Vomiting and Diarrhea

    Some of the first unbearable symptoms most of my friends felt, they focused on REHYDRATION and ELECTROLYTE replenishment
    Solution:


    a. Rehydration drinks, Isotonic drinks used for sports
    b. For vomiting, salted biscuits, they actually ate corn chips, any chips as long as its not oily and nuts.

    2. Coughing

    The experienced a lot of coughing, which they use the following:


    a. Menthol candies or throat anti-irritants
    b. Vicks or alcamphor spread in the neck (skin)

    c. Honey, calamansi ginger tea

    3. Difficulty of Breathing

     Solution:



    A. Vicks or alcamphor


    B. Hot bath for vasodilation  ( up to 8 times hot showers or bath)

    Yes, the my friends almost became mermaids staying on hot showers, it helps a lot to breathe because of the warmth from the water, however, they did mention to always put a cold compress on the head every time on the hot bath to avoid heatstroke.


    C. Vapor steam or 'Suob'

    This helped my friends to breathe better because of the warm vapor.





    4. Fever

    My friends experienced above 38 degrees celsius fever and each time they feel that a fever a starting they try their best to lower it down and prevent the body temperature to go higher.

    Solution:


    A. Ice packs on the forehead or towel that was dipped on ice and water even while on a hot bath.

    5. Chills and body aches

    While on a hot bath, it was mentioned that both body aches were relieved because of the warmth and since its the water is warmth thus chills are addressed as well.

    Warning: Always have ice compress on your forehead while having a warm bath to prevent heatstroke.

    a. Hot bath




    Of course, it does not mean you that you should not have your self checked, it is important that you do have yourself for a check-up, my friends have themselves monitored all the time until such time they turn negative and a test kit arrived, the good news with that is they lived without going intensive treatment, and it's not because of their strong immune system, actually, most of them even have underlying diseases like hypertension, diabetes and asthma and other even get exposed from nosocomial diseases. Since there is no cure yet, they advised focusing on not only increasing the immune system but also alleviate and focus on the symptoms felt to avoid certain shock or death.




    #covid19 #homequarantine #homeremedies #covidpatient #ccpvirus #wuhanvirus
    . Thursday, April 09, 2020 .



    Due to covid, our guest wanted to cancel her reservation, I've advised her to cancel it on the day she will check-out but instead, she altered the reservation, means she would check-out early on.

    I accepted the changes to this reservation which incurred charges on my account.

    That's where the fault was made. I should not have let the changes happen and let her cancel the reservation instead.


    Later, an announcement was made by Airbnb that they will issue full refund to the guest who cancelled and hosts get no penalty and additional 25% from the calamity extenuating circumstances.

    It is a calamity for us, since we got charged for the cancellation. When I was asking if there's any help we can have for hosts, unfortunately since the changes in the checkout date were done, we wont benefit from the calamity insurance.

    This lesson is a big lesson to me. We still need to pay for the rest of the cancelled reservations and I feel crying, however, I could not disclose this to mom as she is already stressed out with the situation, she needs the funds but all I can do is to just stare blankly on this calamity that befall us.

    Update:

    Besides the charges from Airbnb cancellations, Meralco (the electricity company) charged us even though we do not have a guest. I'm crying.