Scammed stupid

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You know how it is when you read about some obvious scam and you’d chuckle and say to yourself, “I will never fall for that!” 

When I hear victims say how as if they were manipulated and hypnotized (Tagalog: “budol”), I’d roll my eyes and gloat, “You didn’t see that coming?” 

Arrogance, yes. Always that reasoning, “I’m too smart and savvy to be fooled that way.”

Can't wait for normal

I had my second dose of the COVID vaccine last June 7 and the process was quicker and smoother this time as it only took me less than an hour. 

I was already told by some that the booster shot might show more side effects than the first one and it actually did. This was all new to me as I always get a flu shot every year and never had any after effects, ever. This time though I stayed in bed the whole day because my left arm felt heavy and sore. By nighttime, I got slight chills and a general feeling of discomfort, but nothing that sleeping off can’t remedy.

Money woe is me!

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Not to sound ungrateful but it’s our payday today and I’m not as happy as usual. 

Unless you’re from a well-off family where mom and dad can bail you out when things get a little sticky, or have extra income from a profitable side hustle, I’m sure you’ve been in some level of budget crunch during this pandemic. 

Well, I’m in it now and it does bog me down.