November always feels like the loneliest time for me. These days have been heavy—made even heavier now that Mercury is in retrograde. To cope with this sense of loneliness (which I sometimes enjoy), I’m wondering if I need a companion. If you’re also feeling sad or just need someone to talk to, maybe I can be that person for you too. Let’s find comfort in each other. It doesn’t have to be romantic; we could just be friends. We could exchange how our days went or talk about anything random.

Lately, I’ve been forcing myself to stay busy with work, filling my waking moments with productivity. I know this isn’t the ideal way to live, but sometimes life just feels like that—at least for me.

If it matters: I’m from the east and work in Makati for a small corporation while doing a bit of freelancing on the side. I’ve been into matcha more than coffee lately. I just finished Young Sheldon and started watching The Big Bang Theory. Music-wise, I love indie, indie pop, and similar genres. The most recent song I added to my Spotify is “Tek It” by Cafuné.

I want to start reading “A Breath of Life” by Clarice Lispector and “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney. Usually, I’m into thrillers, but I’m craving something different these days. I have cats, love lip gloss (especially the ones that stain), and I’ve been obsessed with Starbucks’ hot white chocolate drink lately—it’s oddly comforting. I also enjoy true crime documentaries, shows, and podcasts. Watching the sky, especially sunsets, is one of my favorite things. Oh, and I’m definitely not a morning person.

You can be whoever you want to be. Just don’t be disrespectful or insensitive. I’d appreciate someone who knows how to read the room.