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Planning to do a day trip to Ormoc from Tacloban, leaving around 6 AM and heading back in the afternoon/evening.

Would love recommendations for the must-try spots for:
🥐 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
☕️ Afternoon snack/coffee

Transpo won’t be a problem since we’ll be driving there ourselves. Preferably places with available parking.

Also open to suggestions for places to visit in between meals! Ideally spots that are easy to fit into a one-day itinerary.

Ormoc locals, help us out! What are your top food + chill spots that we shouldn’t miss? 👀

I’ve been having one of those nights where I honestly feel like giving up. I’m torn between pushing through and taking a step back, and I don’t really know what I want to do yet.

This has been taking a lot out of me lately. I know I’ve worked hard to get here, which makes it even harder to admit that I’m tired and questioning whether I can keep going.

I’m not really looking for advice or someone to tell me what I should do. I think I just need a kausap tonight. Someone I can talk to about random things, vent a little, laugh, or just take my mind off everything for a while.

About me:
- quiet at first but gets pretty talkative when comfortable
- likes genuine conversations
- probably needs a little distraction from life rn 😅

TG or Discord is fine.

I feel like I’ve been stuck in the same cycle lately—duty, sleep, repeat. 😅 So I’m taking a break from the usual routine and looking for someone new to talk to tonight.

Not really looking for anything specific. Just good conversation, random topics, funny stories, hopefully we vibe. TG or Discord :)

A little about me:
27, med student
quiet at first, but I talk A LOT once I’m comfortable
good listener
probably more interesting than my profile makes me seem 😂
currently trying to have a personality outside of medicine

If you message me, skip the “hi.” Tell me one random thing about yourself that I probably wouldn’t guess from your profile.

Hi! I know di pa naman PGI matching season but I’m just preparing and looking for hospital recommendations! 🫶

I’m from the Visayas, but I’m very much willing to do my internship anywhere in the Visayas or even Luzon if the hospital is worth it. 👀

Looking for a hospital with:
- 12-hour duty shifts — bonus if weekends are off / may pre-duty-from-off setup
- Protected review time or review sessions
- Mababait, approachable, and supportive residents
- Good opportunities to improve clinical skills
- May clerks / good team environment
- Healthy work-life balance + relatively low burnout

Would really appreciate personal experiences and honest recos from current/former PGIs! If you know a hospital that fits the bill, please drop it below or send me a DM. 🥹

Hiii any bbq places you guys can reco aside from Prakas? Grabe tak cravings yana 😭 I’ve heard of Sarah G (?) pala, has anyone ordered from them?

Makaon kaon talaga hahahahuhuhu

Hospital duties has been... a lot.

I'm a few months in now, and while things aren't as overwhelming as they were at the start, it's still exhausting in ways I never expected. Some days are rewarding, some are frustrating, and some leave me wondering where all my energy went. It's a constant cycle of trying to learn, trying not to make mistakes, and somehow finding enough of yourself left after every duty.

I've realized that medicine can quietly take over your entire life if you let it. Lately, I've been trying to remember that there's more to me than endorsements, rounds, and hospital walls.

So today, I'm just looking for a conversation.
Nothing heavy. No need to fix anything. Just someone to talk to about random things, life, interests, or whatever comes naturally. TG or Discord works. :)

About me:
- 27
- med student surviving clerkship
- introverted at first, but pretty talkative once I'm comfortable
- enjoys listening to people and learning about their lives
- replies better to genuine conversations than dry "hi" messages 😅

If you're interested, send me a short intro and answer this:
What's the most random thing that's made you genuinely happy this week?

Lately, I've been realizing just how exhausted I am.
Not the kind of tired that goes away after sleeping in or taking a day off. More like the kind that slowly builds up after weeks of trying to keep up with everything. Duty days have been a lot harder than I expected. Some days I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water, and on my days off, I'm usually too drained to do the things I actually enjoy.
I spent years wanting to get here, and I'm still grateful for the opportunity. But if I'm being honest, there are days when all I want to do is disappear for a while and stop thinking about responsibilities, evaluations, deadlines, and what comes next.

Tonight, I don't really want advice. I think I just want a conversation. Something light, genuine, and human. G sa TG or Discord :)

About me:
- 27
- med student, currently trying to remember who I am outside of medicine 😅
- can be quiet at first but gets talkative once comfortable
- enjoys hearing people's stories

If you're up and feel like talking, send a short intro and answer this:

If you could take a break from your life for one week and spend it doing anything you want, what would you do?

Hi everyone! We’re planning a family trip (5 pax) to Japan on June–July 2027 and we’re trying to figure out which destinations are the most budget-friendly but still worth it.

We’d really appreciate suggestions on:
- Which cities/areas are the cheapest for accommodation and food during June–July?
- Is it better to base in Osaka, Tokyo, or smaller cities like Fukuoka, Nagoya, or Sapporo for a family of 5?
- Any places that are “sulit” (good value for money, lots to do without overspending)?
- How’s the weather/travel experience during that time—rainy season vs summer heat?
- Any tips for saving money (Airbnb vs hotels, etc.)?
- Family-friendly spots that won’t be too exhausting for kids/older family members? (Since baka sumama other family members)

We’re open to both popular and underrated destinations as long as it’s budget-friendly and worth it for a first time visit.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Has anyone here transferred schools during 4th year/clerkship? Thinking of transferring but I’m not sure if that’s possible, para dun na din ako mag clerkship kung where ako maglipat

Not on duty today, but I think the exhaustion from the past few weeks is finally catching up to me.
It's funny because this was something I looked forward to for years. I imagined learning, seeing patients, and finally getting to do the things we spent so long studying. But nobody really talks about how draining it can be sometimes—the long hours, the constant pressure, the lack of sleep, and how easy it is to lose yourself in the routine.

Today was supposed to be a rest day, but I still feel tired. Not just physically, but mentally too.
Anyway, enough of my mini existential crisis HAHAHA. Looking for someone to talk to tonight. I prefer calls on TG or Discord. Tell me about your day, what's stressing you out, or what's keeping you going lately.

About me:
- med student
- recovering from exhaustion
- likes meaningful conversations
- will probably ask you random life questions

Icebreaker:
What's something you thought would make you happy, but turned out to be much harder than you expected?

Just got home from duty and my body's tired, but my brain clearly didn't get the memo 😭 Kinda wanna talk to someone for a bit before I finally fall asleep.

Looking for someone chill to call on TG or Discord. Nothing serious—just a good conversation to end the day.

About me:
- med student
- madaldal once comfy
- can hold a conversation about pretty much anything
- will probably overshare random duty stories if given the chance HAHAHA

We can talk about:
- life lately
- random thoughts
- funny stories
- childhood memories
- anything wholesome or interesting

Send a short intro and one random fact about yourself, then let's talk :)

Honestly forgot how to function without constant academic stress HAHAHA.

What’s even crazier is how fast summer break went by 😭 Feels like it just started and somehow it’s already about to end. I’m not ready to go back to reality yet honestly.

Looking for someone to casually talk to or call tonight (calls preferred). Literally anything under the sun. We can swap med stories, talk about life lately, random thoughts, funny chika, or just keep each other company while doing absolutely nothing.
Currently surviving through sleep, late-night drives, and random drive-thru ice cream runs 🍦

Not looking for anything serious, just easy conversations and good energy. If you think we’d vibe, send a short intro ✨

Just finished the sem and suddenly my life isn’t all exams, duties, and caffeine anymore. Lowkey forgot how to function without academic stress HAHAHA.

Looking for someone to casually talk or call (preferred) with tonight — anything under the sun honestly. Could be med stories, life lately, random thoughts, funny chika, or just keeping each other company while doing absolutely nothing.

Currently coping through sleep, late-night drives, and strawberry sundaes 🍓🍦
Not looking for anything serious, just easy conversations and good energy. If you think we’d vibe, send a short intro ✨

I’m so done with random online recos because di ko na alam if legit ba talaga yung reviews or budol lang 😭 so I’m asking here instead hahaha

Currently considering:
Nike Vomero 5
NB 740
Hoka Clifton

Will mainly use them for hospital duties/long hours standing and walking around, so I really want something comfy and durable 🥹

If you’ve tried any of these, please give honest reviews naman 😭 or if may other affordable but comfy options kayo, feel free to recommend too 💗

Hi! Asking for scrub suit recommendations 🥹
I currently have OTG, Kaizen, Scrubs Studios, and Niahinn, but I kinda wanna try other brands too (i’m considering Snicosh din). I’m so done with random TikTok recos because honestly di ko na alam if legit ba yung reviews or sponsored/affiliate lang 😭 so I went here instead to ask real people hahaha

Would appreciate recos for:
- comfy for long duties
- not super init cos pawisin me
- good quality sana kahit ilang laba
- affordable if possible bc hospital life is already expensive enough 🥲

If you have underrated brands or affordable options, pls let me know din! Thank you 💗

After months of lectures, exams, and sleep deprivation, I finally made it out alive 😭 Now I suddenly have free time again and honestly… I don’t know what to do with myself HAHAHA.

Currently spending my break healing through sleep, random gala, and an unhealthy amount of strawberry sundaes 🍦 Looking for someone to casually call or talk to tonight about anything — med life, random thoughts, chika, life updates, or just keeping each other company.

Nothing serious, just wholesome conversations and good vibes. Bonus if you’re also in healthcare so we can exchange survival stories 😌

Send a short intro and let’s call ✨