Still GloomyThe weather is better today but it is still gloomy. Yesterday, I expected that it will be sunny but when the sun peeked, it rained again but not that bad as it was the other day. Our country has suffered enough from this extreme weather disturbance. We just hope it is the start of recovery. Despite the gloomy weather now, I'm trying to be optimistic these upcoming days. SaturdayIt's the weekend, and I'm expecting the flood inside the house is deeper than last night because of the water pump being off all night. I was glad some parts of the house downstairs is already dry. There are leftovers and leakages continue but not as bad as the past few days. Finally, the mobile pandesal stopped by the gate after few days. I got to buy some this morning for breakfast along with sunny side up. Scenic EstanzaThe village of Estanza in our town is scenic. The green views of the fields, as well as the eco park. Next time, we'll head to the beach. We didn't go there that time because of the threat of storm.

Flood ControlThe reason why many people has been badly affected during the recent and current disaster is the lack of flood control projects. The country's top official recently made a statement that thousands of flood control projects were already finished, but one of the worst floods in Metro Manila happened, which caused a backlash towards the official. Of course, people has a part in the disaster. Proper garbage disposal is important, which many people from the metro lacked in doing. FridayI was expecting that flood water is still within the house and it really is. However, we can do something through the water pump. It's much better now than yesterday. The flood in the street has also subsided. Hoping a better weather today. In fact, it's much brighter than yesterday. Greener FieldsThe plants and grasses are the happiest during the rainy season. Of course, not the extreme rains. Look at the fields which is greener than ever. They're not just happy, it's pleasant to our eyes as well.

Extreme RainsWe are currently experiencing extreme rains because of the southwest monsoon, which was triggered by the typhoon. Large part of the country is experiencing deep floods even submerging houses. It's a sad thing because some people are already at their roofs waiting for rescue. ThursdayI woke up in the morning with the flood already gone two-inch deep. Before I go to sleep, the ground downstairs is just partially wet. It's been raining non-stop since yesterday hence the flood. I've been waiting for the mobile bakery to come in but they didn't come. It's fine because of the mean weather. FloodsThe rain is non-stop, and the streets are already flooded. Some people in our village are already in evacuation centers. It's a sad thing that flood control is not working, or probably we need a better solution.

Monsoon RainsMonsoon season is now being felt in our province. It's actually quite late because monsoon rains usually comes as early as June. This time, it's late July. I'm glad that it came quite late because the anticipated event, our Regional Convention had just concluded. The event wasn't affected because of the good weather we had from preparation until its conclusion. WednesdayI am expecting the rainwater will enter our house because the road was elevated. Yes, that's the government's own way of floods control. Elevate the road, and it doesn't matter for them if houses will become flooded. Anyway, what I expected happened. Water has leaked already, and we set up the water pump to mitigate the situation. Product ExhibitWe were in the mall at that time, and I saw this area where they exhibit different products. The participants are from different towns and cities in our province. Looking at the prices, it's not that cheap though. Just the same prices from traditional markets.

This Is It!Well, all I can say "This is it!" Our RC Convention is already done, we had a lot of learnings, and a joyful association with friends from different parts of the Philippines, mainly from Luzon. I have some plans this coming month, probably having a vacation at my brother's place. We need to save some money, and I'm actually hoping that crypto will go up. I heard, it's the last shot as we head to the bull run. I'm hoping it is. TuesdayIt's been rainy since yesterday due to two typhoons and low pressure area surrounding our country. I woke up quite early, but I headed downstairs when the mobile bakery has stopped by our gate. I'm hoping the rain wouldn't be bad today, so there won't be floods. Lovely PlaceI never thought it is nice in this area of Binmaley town. It's the village of Caloocan, not the one from Metro Manila. There are fishponds, and the surroundings are green. That's the good part of rain, when plants and trees become greener than any season of the year.

Event StartedThe important event has started already, and it's nice to see my friends from different parts of our country. It's been awhile that I haven't seen a lot of them. Of course, we're happy that some of our deaf students has attended the RC Sign Language. We had the event until Sunday, and of course, we will miss our friends whom we usually see few times a year. MondayI was quite tired after the events for several days which started last Thursday. Some of our new friends came to visit our town this morning, and my wife had met up with them too early, while I'm still at bed. I followed around 8am, and got home around 12 noon because I'm going to attend the wedding of our friend in Australia, which I am connected virtually. Estanza ViewsBack then, I used to see in social media about Estanza, the second westernmost village in our town. Going there takes around 20 minutes of travel from our village and the town proper. The place is quite nice but we don't have that much time to stay longer. But I admit, the beach and park close to our home is prettier. It's just more peaceful there.