It was September 14 that I left home and lived in another city. It was only in October 29 that I got back. I think this was the longest time I was away from home. All I can say is it's good to be back, even for a short time.
I am a college student already in fourth year. Since face-to-face classes was approved for our fourth year after years of online learning, I have to move out of my house and live in the dormitory. My university us two hours away from home so I really had no choice but to leave.
I had experience of living in a dormitory when I was in first year. But, having experience does not always mean it would get easier. I know it would still be hard to be away from home.
Being away from home meant being independent. My mama wouldn't be with me anymore to help me. I only have myself.
It's been more than a month since I went home. This weekend was a long one because of the holidays so I grabbed this opportunity to ho home.
It's good to be home again.
I bought some 'pasalubong' for my family. I bought these donuts and ensaymada for us to eat when I go home. The donuts were really cute.
If you're wondering about that one weird-looking donut, I think it's a halloween-themed one. I think it just got disfigured due to the shaky travels.
The ensaymada, if you're not familiar yet, is a soft pastry covered with sugar and topped with a lot of grated cheese. It's really delicious.
I rode a public utility van at 10 AM and dropped off at my city plaza at 12noon. My father was waiting for me and there, I road our tricycle so I can finally go home. But, we went first to our market because my father has something to buy.
He asked me if I wanted watermelons, which I agreed the he bought me one. He also bought some coconuts. I couldn't take a picture because I was busy holding the fruits so they won't roll over. My hands were occupied.
And finally, I got home. One of the reasons I wanted to go home was because I missed my dogs. They were the first ones who greeted me. I couldn't have been happier.
Without further ado, I went to eat because I was so hungry from the travel. My mama cooked sinigang na hipon with small crabs and dinakdakan. I couldn't take a picture again because I was really hungry. I went straight to eating!
Sinigang na hipon is a prawn soup dish. It is a sour, refreshing soup that really go well with rice. Dinakdakan is grilled pork meats, fat, liver and ears dressed with vinegar, calamansi and a lot of red onions. They were really delicious.
For the dinner, my mama cooked pancit gisado. Unlike the usual pancit bihon, its noodles are thicker. It is stir-fried noodles with variety of vegetables and pork. I really like my pancit n
with a hint of calamansi and ate with rice. Because for Asians, rice is life.
I was really tired after the travel. After playing a few games in Mobile Legends with my squad, I went to sleep.
Then morning came. Mornings at home is less hassle than my mornings at my dormitory. I don't have to cook my food early in the morning. I am not that much of a morning person so I can't move that much in the morning. Sometimes, I skip breakfast because I have no energy to prepare my meal.
But, this morning my mother cooked me boneless bangus. It was homemade and I really liked it. Boneless bangus is milkfish sliced in half and marinated with vinegar and some seasonings, I think. It's think bones are removed so it is easier to eat.
And mornings aren't complete without coffee. I like mine black with a little sugar. It was a peaceful morning. I did not have to worry about my day when I'm at home.
There is really no place like home.
(First photo is edited in Canva. Other photos are mine. I used my phone camera, realme 6i.)
It is always wonderful to return home and especially when the family relations there are good and everyone gets along great.
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend with the family! 😊
Thank you for your advice. I would try to interact more ❤️
It's always good to be back at our home. It's our resting place and a safe zone, especially when you and your family have a great connection.
Nothing really gives us more comfort than our family and home. If only holidays would be longer haha
Nakakaexcite talaga pag uwian na. Naaalala ko tuloy yung college days ko.
Truee po. Kung pwede lang wag na bumalik hahaha
Grabe naman ate kalayo nung university niyo, two hours. Sa amin kasi isang oras lang hehe depende kung may traffic kaya maaga ako pumapasok. Naisip na rin namin magdorm pero di pa naman ganoon kaurgent since 2 days lang klase namin na F2F. Ayaw ko rin Ate mag-isa sa bahay kasi ikaw gagawa lahat ng gawaing bahay naranasan ko na rin yan nung mag-isa lang ako rito kasi inalagaan nila si Papa na na-stroke haha.
Nakakapagod din kasi matagal na byahe araw araw. Di rin sana ako magddorm kasi 2 days lang din klase kaso OJT naman hahaha. Good luck sa f2f mo! Hirap talaga mag-isa. Iba pa rin pag kasama family hehe
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Home sweet home, if you are boarding talaga no you will learn how to be on your own. Tho for sure mas mahirap, but still kakayanin. Donuts looks delish, me want that one with, ano ba yun nuts?
Iba pa rin talaga yung feeling pag nasa mismonh bahay ka talaga lalo na pag kasama yung family ko. Same vibe nung time na nag-aaral pa ako.