New Layout and Typhoon Ondoy
No, I didn’t quit blogging. I just got caught up with real-life that I lost the urge to update. This time around though, I’ll try my best to keep up appearances and to start it off, I put up a new layout. I’m hoping everything works because I’m still not used to coding in Wordpress. I usually get lazy when it comes to Wordpress coding that I always end up with a premade theme. This time around, I started from scratch so that’s big accomplishment for me.
As for the events of the past few days, if you’re not yet aware of it, we’re currently recovering from Typhoon Ketsana, locally known as Typhoon Ondoy. I’m among those who were fortunate enough to not have been severely affected by the floods. However, last weekend was one of the worst experiences in my life. It’s not because we lost electricity for a day but it was because I was worrying about my classmates, friends and loved ones who were greatly affected. Living in a country who’s no stranger to typhoons and floods, Typhoon Ondoy really caught us off-guard. Metro Manila has never been flooded like this in decades so just imagine the extent of the damage caused by this typhoon. It’s all over the news and the number of casualties continues to rise. It’s heartbreaking to watch the news and listen to the stories of those who survived and how they lost their properties and everything else including a loved one. Classes have already been suspended for a week. To make things more worrisome and worse, there are 2 weather disturbances sighted. One of them is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility by tomorrow. To think we’re still recovering from this catastrophe and here comes another one. I really hope this one will not wreak havoc.
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If you’d like to know more and/or are interested in helping, you can do so here: ondoydonation.weebly.com.
Hi, I'm Michi! I'm a 20-year old college student from the Philippines. I'm a proud fan girl and I'm pretty much hyper and animated in real-life that I'll probably drive you crazy. I also have this huge thing for musicals and no, I'm not a Theater Arts student. 
I hope this ends soon and you guys can recover from it. I’m glad to hear you are ok *hugs*
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Thanks, dear! *hugs* We’re all hoping and praying that this ends soon. It’s just too much for everyone right now. :( In the meantime, we’re all busy doing our best to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
Oh gosh, I can’t even begin to imagine how terrible and devastating that would be. :( I’m really glad you’re okay, lovely. And I hope your friends and loved ones are as well. *great big hug* Stay safe!
By the way, congrats on making a Wordpress theme from scratch! I’m impressed! It looks amaaaaazing. :D
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*hugs back* Thanks, sidekick! So far, everyone I know is safe although some got stranded for several hours and some were greatly affected by the flood. One of my friends went home to see most of their belongings covered in mud so I just couldn’t imagine what she’s feeling right now. :(
And thank you very much for the compliment! I had this battle with an annoying enemy known as “layout block” and in addition to that, there’s this immense power of laziness but I’m so glad I defeated them. *breathes a sigh of relief* :)
Oh gosh, I really hope everyone is going to be okay from the typhoon. *hugs*
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