grateful
can’t keep track of all the emotions this past month, but ultimately staying positive and taking everything day-by-day. even after my second treatment, no additional symptoms to report, which makes me extremely grateful.

“push yourself,
because no one is going to do it for you.”

ted lasso
this is, by far, probably one of the best shows to-date. i don’t know if it’s the witty, wholesome humor or the fact that it’s about sports, but there is no denying that this may be the greatest comedy show on earth. you can stream this on apple tv+.

np.miranda instagram
because only a cancer girly can dream, follow np.miranda for your injectable hopes and dreams! it is on the “do-not-do” list while undergoing chemo, but i am just creating my wishlist of things to do when this is all over. i have never seen a professional do injectables as natural and as resourceful as miranda wilson.

II MOST WANTED by beyonce + miley cyrus
obviously, i am obsessed with beyonce’s new country hit, texas hold ’em, so i can’t select that song. however, as i was listening to beyonce’s whole album, cowboy carter, the one song that stuck out was ii most wanted with miley cyrus. it’s a slower song but i was pleasantly surprised on their mix of voices in this duet.

aglio e olio pasta
because who doesn’t love olive oil, garlic, salt, and red chili flakes? this is my absolute favorite pasta so i hyperliked foods of jane’s recipe above!

stainless steel gua sha
this is for the self-care girlies who are interested in adding one more thing to their morning face routine – because it’s not already almost an hour. however, this gua sha tool is amazing because it is antibacterial, stays cold, and does not break easy compared to the quartz or jade gua sha tools. this tool promotes lymphatic drainage (whatever that means) and snatches your face! rub out your wrinkles, define your face curves, and smooth out that double chin – we all have one! if you follow miranda wilson for injectables, she has a really good how-to for gua sha too!

jo koy’s mahal kita sweatshirt
size medium or large
mahal kita, aka i love you in tagalog, is a great way to spread the love to family, friends, and strangers too. super cozy and comfy, what’s better than an oversized graphic sweatshirt? i may be already be fooling people that i’m filipino (which i’m not), but i dont care because the filipino flag detail on the sleeve is cute. support the messaging and spread the love!

medical update
two treatments down, potentially two more to go – so halfway there *knock on wood*! i went through my second infusion on tuesday, and i’m already back to my normal. i just took the past two days to rest the body, but extremely blessed and grateful that i didn’t have a fever or any other symptoms this time. how did i get so lucky? also, just taking it day-by-day and being in the moment in the case something happens. i am also doing preventative measures including: excessive skin care both morning and night, minimal hair care, baking soda/salt rinses twice per day, and eye drops 15 times per day (recommended by the doctor. yes, it is excessive but i will listen to the boss, aka dr. rugo)