Some days feel like a swirl of thoughts, emotions, and cravings—and somehow, a quiet corner at a ramen shop brought me back to myself. I didn’t plan to write today, but sometimes life has its own way of sitting you down and saying, “Write this down.”
I honestly don’t even know what to feel in this moment—hungry, emotional, or exhausted. This can’t be the only escape goat I have… but I’m honestly enjoying this strange day. There’s been so much going on this past month that I can’t even explain where to start.
Right now, I’m staring at the menu, trying to figure out what to order while the waiter waits patiently. The pressure is real—even though the restaurant is practically empty. Somehow, the ramen here always hits. A part of me feels at peace, and I wonder if it’s because I’m alone in this quiet place… or because I just needed a moment for myself.
My brain feels quiet and settled, with Minyo playing softly in the background. I’m still thinking about an interview I had about 20 minutes ago—just another shot at making ends meet. Shit… we’re living in some eerie times. But all I can do is keep smiling, porque la vida es única.
What I can say is—I appreciate the woman I’m becoming. I’m focusing more on myself and my finances. This week, for the first time, I created an Excel spreadsheet to track my expenses, and suddenly, things started to make sense.
But… I just had an “Oops, I swiped.”
Mmm, he’s finally walking over…
This food is really hitting right now. It’s warm and full—like I’m being hugged with every bite. And honestly, that’s exactly what I need. Yes, I had to say it twice. I’m at Umi Ramen, enjoying spicy chicken shoyu ramen with fried pork dumplings, cooked to perfection, and sipping on a lychee lime green tea. And yes—my nose is running, but my brain is finally working.
I don’t know why, but I’ve always felt a connection to Japanese and Chinese culture. Sometimes, I feel like it means something. A little part of it feels like home. Isn’t that amazing? The vibe of this restaurant is peaceful, and for now, all I need is these 30 minutes to myself—to indulge, to feel, to just be.
Library-bound mode loading below…
I usually write in my comfort zone—where I feel safe and vulnerable—but today I decided to try something new. I realized that blogging doesn’t need to happen at the same time and place. Inspiration can find you anywhere. Connecting in different spaces brings creativity and a deeper sense of presence.
Those April showers and cold mornings have been constant this month—but today was different. Today was a day to feel and to see.
One thing I can say—I met some cool people this month. Even though I may never see them again, we exchanged words and connected. That’s one thing I genuinely love about customer service.
Funny enough, I always say I hate it—but deep down, I enjoy it. And if you think about it, every day is a customer service situation. Everything is a transaction.
Now, just sitting here and watching the world go by, I can’t help but wonder—how different life could be right now, if the choices I made back then were different?
“Can you escape the goat?”
A TASTE OF WORDS 