Torpor

With prices of just about everything going up, inflation hit double digits for the first time since, I don't know, the 1980s. People are tightening their belts: the main avenue near my neighborhood feels eerily deserted late at night, and traffic isn't as bad as before with less cars and trucks in the streets. I almost thought it was Holy Week again.

The overhead trains, especially the MRT along EDSA is horribly overloaded, even during non-rush hours, sardine-style. It's a good thing Pinoys generally do not smell bad.

It has been raining for a couple of days now. It's gray and dreary. I think I'm gaining weight. I can't do my usual jog because of the rain. Swimming doesn't appeal to me just now.