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Oh my, how long has it been since I touched this blog? I have made a promise several times that I will keep this blog updated but I failed every time. Hahaha! Anyway, this is a long overdue blog update, if anyone still cares. I would just like to document some moments in my blog.

  • After so many years, I am still The Awkward Probinsyana. I'd like to keep it that way. I had this UN since university days and I still want it up to this very day.
  • I am officially living alone for nearly a year now. I've moved into my new flat near a park and the seafront! I can't believe it.
  • It is my third year living in England and is now a Senior Staff. xx Hard work pays off and pays the bills lol.
  • I've been battling the big A & D for the last months but hey, I am still here.
  • Been travelling locally a bit more, enjoying England and parts of the UK as much as I can
  • Oh, and did I tell you -- I FINALLY FOUND MY MATCH. hahahaha. After years and years of swiping, I finally swiped RIGHT to MR RIGHT. Lol
I guess the last bullet point is the biggest life update I wanna share. HAHAHAHA.

Until next time.

Xo

August 04, 2026 No comments

 


It's 2025! I can't believe how time has flown so fast. It still feels like my first day in the UK and now I've been living here for almost 2 years. I have survived! Lol. My countdown begins on July for something even better haha. Just kidding! I just can't thank God enough for keeping me sane for the last few years. It wasn't all rainbows and butterflies here if I am being honest. This job has taken a toll on me physically and mentally. Not everyone is friendly, not everyone is supportive. There are a lot of days that I cry myself to sleep. But at the end of every cry fest, my love for my mom is stronger than all the bullies I have to deal with, my love for family is stronger than all the demons I had to fight in this lifetime. So here I am today, tired but fighting. And now, I know I am not on my own.

Have ya'll heard about the 12 grapes tradition? If not, let me share it with you.
The "12 grapes" New Year's tradition, known as "Las doce uvas de la suerte" in Spanish, involves eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each chime of the clock, to bring good luck for the coming year. 

Even Bretman Rock did this! So I was like, what the hell! Hahaha why not do it? So I did.

Guess what! I guess it worked. :* HAHAHA. Maybe I can spill more deets next time, but for now, I could say that I am definitely grateful for this plot twist. It's still too early to say but I guess I will just pray for it and go with the flow.

Till next time, xo
riri


March 17, 2025 No comments

 


I can't believe it, I am 33! I still feel like a teenage 22-year-old. I recently celebrated my 33rd season and here's a quick recap of what happened and a couple of photos as proof.

  • It's my very first birthday in the UK and I celebrated it with my new family here.
  • We had a barbecue party, a week before, Aurora Borealis decided to show up in the UK. I'm taking it as a sign from the universe that I am bound for great things here.
  • We went to Birmingham! I found my shopping haven (for now)
  • I got myself a new phone! I got that natural titanium iPhone because of TTPD color palette. Me as a swiftie of course.
  • Have you seen that Baby Reindeer mini series? Got me stuck in a baby reindeer rabbit hole for a week.
  • It was also my first time to see an airshow.
  • We rode that thing in the fair, I forgot what it's called. I'm always in for the thrill rides.
  • Hmm what else? I might have missed a couple more things but let the photos speak.











That's about it! Hopefully I find more time to update this blog more often.

XO,
Ria

June 11, 2024 No comments

 


It has been over seven days since I arrived in the UK and approximately a year ago when I first visited the country and decided that it would be good to consider a BIG move. And so, it happened.


It was a pretty bold move for me. After only 2 days in the UK, I already started going to work. At the same time, I am giving myself some space to process the changes both with work and the culture. I have been in a corporate setting for quite some time so I am still adjusting to more physical work. So far, I am learning a lot of things but I must admit that I get anxious from time to time. As someone who is particular to detail and is afraid of making mistakes, sometimes I am hesitant to take initiative. I really hope that in time, I will get over this feeling.


For now, I still spend my off days in bed. I just feel like I went straight to work too soon and I kind of get tired easily. I off-boarded from my last job on the 26th of June and my flight to the UK was scheduled immediately on the 4th of July. By the 7th, I already started training. That's how fast-paced my life has been since then.


Anyway, I can't wait to share more of my adventures in the next coming days. I would really try to do my best to document everything. It is nice to look back on my adventures through this blog after all.


Till next time, luvs!


XO,

Ria

July 16, 2023 No comments
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