Hey Hivers! It’s me, @makiyumee and I am back with another blog! For today, I will be sharing to you how my friends and I decided to reward ourselves after a long busy week. So, let us get to it!
It was a gloomy day because of the recent rains and my friends and I were so focused on our action research from home. As we worked, the hours dragged as we sat in front of our desks and going over data while writing and typing on sections of the paper. After nearly a week of hard work, we all felt mentally exhausted and overwhelmed by the never-ending tasks of our action research.
In our group chat, we talked about how tired were are from the constant work and then we all agreed that we needed a break from working on our action research even if it is just for a few hours or minutes. One of us suggested about going out for snacks to treat ourselves and relieve some stress.
It did not take much to convince each other since we all wanted to step away from the screens of our laptops and enjoy some fresh cold air. We all realized that this short break would help us clear our minds, relax our bodies and come back to doing our action research with renewed energy. So we all quickly got ready and went out in excitement to enjoy some good food and each other's company.
My friends and I decided to meet up at Worthy Spot in San Remigio since we got curious about it because we heard great things about their menu. We often talked about going there but whenever we made plans, something would get in the way like for example our schoolworks, personal chores, our action research that we are currently working on, and a lot more which made us always occupied and soon we forgot about our plan to visit the cafe.
After so many delays, my friends and I had finally agreed that it was time to check out Worthy Spot. No more waiting for us and only just a day to enjoy some delicious foods and good company from good friends. When everyone got to the meeting place, the excitement slowly build up as we walked to the counter to order.
We looked over at the menu to closely see what the contents were and we also discussed which dishes and drinks that we wanted to make the right choices. Each of us had a some specific cravings, whether it was a tasty snack or a very sweet dessert. The atmosphere at Worthy Spot was friendly and warm which enhanced our experience while being at the place. As we leisurely chose our orders, we felt content and at ease. We were also very excited since we finally can check this long-planned outing off of our lists.
While we waited for our food, we started chatting. Since my friends and I were from different research groups, we took the opportunity to update each other on our action research progress. It was actually very fascinating to hear about the challenges and successes we each faced.
My friends shared their difficulties while the others asked for clarifications on the parts of their papers. Each of us offered tips and advice to each other, hoping to help each other to avoid mistakes or to enhance our work. The conversation was lively as we laughed about our experiences, which we often felt like it was an endless struggle with data and deadlines. Even with the stress, it was comforting to share our thoughts and realize that we were not alone in this journey of ours.
The staff of Worthy Spot soon delivered our orders to our table and the delightful smell of milk teas, milkshakes, and fruity lemonades filled the air, instantly boosting our mood. The aroma of freshly made takoyakis, juicy burgers, creamy pastas, and crispy French fries made my stomach rumble with hunger. Just seeing all the tasty food laid out before us made me and my friends' mouth water.
My friends couldn't contain their excitement as they eagerly looked at their meals, their eyes were practically shining in happiness. The vibrant drinks and delicious snacks were tempting that we couldn't wait to start eating. Once everything was arranged on the table, we all quickly began to enjoy our meal together and savoring every bite of it.
While we were enjoying the tasty food and drinks from Worthy Spot, our chat flowed so easily. We continued to discuss about our action research and also shared some funny stories that made us all laugh. It was a refreshing change from the usual serious schoolwork. The mix of great food, friendly faces, and the fun conversations made the time really enjoyable.
As I looked around, observing each of my friends, I saw how meaningful this simple get-together was. It was not only about tasting the food that we had been excited about but it was also about building our friendship and helping each other with the challenges that we face as students. That would be all for this blog! I hope you all had fun reading it and I will see you all on the next one!
