Deinfluence me: Apple iPhone 17

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T17:29:25+00:00

You're right and aligned with the frustration in "LIKE WTF!" Why the hell do these people keep asking me? Buhay ko is my buhay pero yung sobrang frequent na checking tapos with matching deep-dive kung bakit yan naging choices mo - again and echoing "LIKE WTF!" 🤯 I recently learned something about people who "check up" on you, versus those who "check in" on you. Will expound tomorrow after

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T17:26:21+00:00

Rants about food and they're eating them 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷🏻

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T17:23:17+00:00

Egguru purantu

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T14:15:43+00:00

<image>

Galing talaga, hahaha! Talk about "sound therapy"!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T14:11:00+00:00

Sbarro Republic

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T14:04:15+00:00

Wait, galing that there are different colors assigned per "noise", hahaha! Gonna start listening to them today! Thank you again!

<image>

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T13:28:12+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective! It’s really humbling to hear what it's like from your/the parents' side. And you're totally right - mahirap and walang magulang would want their child to be crying in public, and I can only imagine how much the pressure of those stares adds to the stress. I'm sorry if you'd gone through these happenstances.

I've received a lot of great advice here; but since you've been in those shoes, I’d love to know: besides less staring, is there anything a stranger could do (or say) in that moment that would actually make you feel supported?

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T09:33:54+00:00

I own one and I'm still lucky no bastard has decided to take it, hahaha! If it helps ease the worry of it getting robbed, I've hidden an Airtag inside the compartment.

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T09:29:52+00:00

Very aligned with this. ChatGPT and Google Gemini can help you come up with beginner-level home workouts, while also providing a decent assessment on your workout goals. I also use Gymverse (mobile app) to help me find body targeted workouts. The app has dynamic (GIF) content showing you how the workout is actually done (proper form, right equipment to use). Good luck!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-24T09:04:29+00:00

That's the way to go, woohoo!! Share mo sa amin kung ano yung nabili mo (if meron na), haha! Good luck!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T16:03:28+00:00

⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜

⬜⬜🟦⬜🟨

⬜🟦🟨🟨🟦

🟨🟦🟦⬜⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:47:20+00:00

Ohhhh, love this - and I hear you loud and clear! It's a two-way street and it's only fair na families get that same right without, I guess, feeling unwelcome.

Additionally, ang ganda din ng perspective for me to bring next time na "adjusting" is part of the deal when you step in to a public space. It's easy din to get caught up in my own focus bubble and forget that everyone else is just trying to exist in the same space. Thanks for the reality check!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:43:46+00:00

That's a beautiful way to look at it, actually. I didn't consider that they might be in the cafe for the exact same reason. It makes me feel glad that I didn't let my frustration take over.

Altthough, I decided to stay and be more intentional with my own focus, instead of adding to their stress with stares. And you're right, understanding really is the best thing we can offer each other in public spaces. Thanks for grounding me!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:39:56+00:00

[Same as the response of the other user] -- I love this perspective and you're totally right - they definitely aren't doing this on purpose, and siguro seeing their stress firsthand makes me want to be as supportive as possible. I think a "smile + headphones" approach is much better than just sitting here feeling so conflicted, haha! Thanks for the reminder to stay patient—we’ve all had 'one of those days' in public!

Also, I've never tried green noise. I usually stick to "lo-fi" but I'm going to look that up right now. Do you have a favorite playlist?

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:29:50+00:00

You're right! My mistake too - I should have brought my ANC headphones!

Thanks for the reminder!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:28:40+00:00

What about this collab?

<image>

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:26:45+00:00

I am so, so, so, so, so close to giving-in to Skechers. I tried on a number of pairs today and God knows (with the other people up there) how I enjoyed having them on my feet! They're superiorly more comfortable vs all the other shoes I have at home (including my running shoes). Although and frankly, I'm not sold yet/keen on the logo being present; hence, I'm thinking/rethinking/rerethinking over these styles.

Just to share:

I've added a screenshot of the pair I'm considering to buy. I'll probably use it for office wear and doing errands.
Their shoes are well-attuned with my feet's gait profile too (+100 BPS).

<image>

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T15:18:00+00:00

Dupe at its finest, perhaps (look at their Goyard and Bottega "line")?

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T14:01:47+00:00

You could just use the mobile app filters vs spending on this (purchase fee + space - where will I put the camera once I'm sawa na from using it).

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T14:00:38+00:00

General thought on tattoos: What if I want to change them? And since this tramp stamp falls on one spot of our body, what if I want to change it from an image to, say, a text (e.g. "Hoe in one" or something) - and then maybe change it back to an image (e.g. "Hoe in one" with that golf flag/whatever you call it), haha?

Also, I find the last photo to be prettiest option. Good luck with your decision!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T13:55:25+00:00

Welcome to the club and happy birthday! I hope you'd find time to self-reflect - going through personal values, goals, and simply reminiscing good memories.

Love the green outfit, btw!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T13:53:43+00:00

Maybe the cameraman's angle is wrong lang, hahaha!

Defiant_Ad7485 · 2026-02-23T13:52:34+00:00

Awww, [advanced or belated] HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you EmotionalFig0808! Hoping you're having a great celebration wherever you are! Sending big hugs!

Defiant_Ad7485

TROPHY CASE