I will never get tired of saying how I love Fridays. It's my favorite time of the work week. It signals the last day at work, I can wear my own clothes and my entire day is confined in the office. No teaching chores to beat for a day. :)
Aside from a having a more relaxed workday, Fridays for me are best coupled with payday. Never mind the long lines in the ATM and supermarkets. My screaming empty wallet is refilled with that hard-worked bills of happiness. I can pay my bills, I can purchase groceries and toiletries (one of my unusual and favorite things to do), I can try out a new dish and sometimes, I have reasons to go out with my workplace friends. They can't refuse my invitation because everyone has the temporary means to splurge. ;)
I never had plans of going out last Friday. I have been sleep deprived the entire week because of the lectures and powerpoint presentations to review. I wanted to go home for that much coveted sleeping hours. After doing some budgeting, I also felt the need to tighten the financial belt. For this payday, I told myself to be contented with these cheap treats.
Aside from a having a more relaxed workday, Fridays for me are best coupled with payday. Never mind the long lines in the ATM and supermarkets. My screaming empty wallet is refilled with that hard-worked bills of happiness. I can pay my bills, I can purchase groceries and toiletries (one of my unusual and favorite things to do), I can try out a new dish and sometimes, I have reasons to go out with my workplace friends. They can't refuse my invitation because everyone has the temporary means to splurge. ;)
I never had plans of going out last Friday. I have been sleep deprived the entire week because of the lectures and powerpoint presentations to review. I wanted to go home for that much coveted sleeping hours. After doing some budgeting, I also felt the need to tighten the financial belt. For this payday, I told myself to be contented with these cheap treats.
Oreo Cake |
A slice of Oreo cake from the workplace's cafe which was a treat from the Big Boss ;)
A bag of my favorite chips and a value meal from Taco Bell
Potatoes in cheese sauce and yes I know, the unhealthiest way to treat myself.
The unhealthy treat with a huge quesadilla. Tender ground beef oozing with cheese sauce in the juiciest pita bread, beat that! haha
To my defense, I shared this with my Dad :)
The food porn continues because I had an unexpected dinner with two of my workplace friends. My original plan of going home early didn't push through. Blame the difficulty of getting a ride to the train station. Our patience was dwindling so we decided to have dinner. We headed to our favorite cheapskate meals at Pizza Hut.
Vegetable Salad |
Spaghetti Bolognese |
Cream of Mushroom Soup |
Baked Carbonara |
We had dinner over a cheap but overflowing table. Budget considerations, check! Aside from the cheap but great food, I appreciate the hours of stories, gossips and best of all, laughter. I never laughed that hard for the longest time. I admit that we became the silent mean girls for a while for the benefit of laughter. I wish I could share everything here. But my friend G might not talk with me again. (Dear friend G, do I have to say that his initials are JCG? To be fair though, mine starts with M and I leave things for you to find out. Anyway, you don't read my blog so there's no harm of doing some revealing here. LOL)
I know I was more than physically tired last Friday. I'm overwhelmed and burdened with tons of concerns and worries. All I needed was a break but I was treated with so much more. I feel so blessed and thankful. At the end of the day, I know for myself that being surrounded by real friends form my perfect little moments. I don't need everything. I'm happy and contented with my own dose of perfect little moments.
I know I was more than physically tired last Friday. I'm overwhelmed and burdened with tons of concerns and worries. All I needed was a break but I was treated with so much more. I feel so blessed and thankful. At the end of the day, I know for myself that being surrounded by real friends form my perfect little moments. I don't need everything. I'm happy and contented with my own dose of perfect little moments.
Firmoo is a great idea..I would love some new glasses!
ReplyDeleteThis post is making me hungry. Off to have breakfast (I promise there's no oreo pie here!! I hope you have a great week!
That's the beauty of earning your own money, Diane! I can only imagine the satisfaction of paydays...
ReplyDeleteIt's important to reflect on our own little blessings. We all don't need the same things to be happy :)
Wow carbo and calories overload. But never mind as long as its on the cheat days,,hehehe.. Pic-a too is my favorite
ReplyDeletemust go to taco bell... cheesy potatoes and quesadillia :S
ReplyDeleteoreo cake!!!! :) hmmm... i want to try quesadilla. looks delicious! :)
ReplyDeletethose food makes me crave this late in the evening :))))))
xoxo,
SHERLAINE
.never settle for less.
So wonderful to stop in and revel with you on the glories of Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. :) Of all the food photos in this post, guess which one made me super crave-y? The BBQ Pica! Hahaha! No way I can get that here, so I'll just have to drool over your photo.
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