I decided to go shopping today. The weather actually stopped me but no… I needed to buy a new pair of glasses. I lost it two days ago on a walking trip to cinema. I had it hung on my top when left apartment and it just disappeared after walking in the crowd and running in the rain. My titanium glasses I prefer not to buy again. I’d rather buy other fun things. But the glasses, yes I need! I’d like to see the world in colors. Without glasses, all look blurry.

I forgot that shops in Manila are like shops in Singapore, open at 11:00! It’s confirmed that I’m an early person. I want to get things done early but that’s not the case here. I waited about 15 minutes. There were four shops I needed to check out located on the same floor but none was kind enough to open sooner than 11:00. Of course.

I tried some frames on before decided on a funky one. Glasses for kids (!) in light blue, yellow, and green frame! It’s not among the lower prices but well enough to be under the titanium one. I save it for later. I only need the glasses for airports and cinemas. Driving also, but yea…

I got stuff I needed in two hours. I had a big bowl of salad for lunch before heading home. It’s time for me to own that branded flip-flop it seems. The shop stood right before the taxi stands. I’ve been thinking to own one for neater look but still flip-flop in Ubud. I got out the shop with really nice black-grey sling-back flip-flop for… kids! I don’t feel small (in fact I feel bigger these days) but most of my body frames still fit kids’ size it seems. So… I’m happy still!

I didn’t do much today. I got home mid afternoon melting. It numbed me for a while before shower. I have again quite a long backlog emails I need to respond. I don’t like to procrastinate but some emails need a really good attention. Meaning… my time and energy!

That’s okay!

One of the alfresco malls in Manila.