During the online class era of late 2021, Alysha’s days follow a strict digital schedule. She wakes up with enough time to prepare before logging into her sessions, facing the daily busyness of virtual schooling. Her mornings and afternoons are filled with listening to synchronous lessons, participating in class discussions, and diligently taking notes. Between sessions, she is constantly checking announcements, working on asynchronous tasks, and collaborating with classmates on various group works.
During school breaks, Alysha stays close to her workspace to recharge. She often takes quick naps to ease the screen fatigue or spends a few minutes scrolling through social media and watching short videos. If she’s feeling productive, she uses these pockets of time to finish up minor school assignments or attends to her usual responsibilities around the house to keep things organized.
After class, she commits on her responsibilities. Aside from her school activities and homework, she dedicates time to her younger brother, often helping him navigate his own schoolworks. They spend a lot of time together, whether they are gaming, sharing stories, or simply keeping each other company while stuck at home. Alysha also ensures she fulfills her regular household chores, balancing her role as a student with her duties as a daughter and an older sister.
There are also specific days in the week dedicated to her faith. As a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Alysha sets aside time for midweek worship services.
When she has the free time, she shifts her focus to her personal interests. A significant part of her free time is dedicated to learning Japanese; she spends hours watching language tutorials, taking organized notes, and keeping up with her streaks on Duolingo. When she wants to be creative, she works on drafting stories on Wattpad or spends time on her notebook scrapbooking. She also leaves room for curiosity and relaxation, diving deep into her favorite topics or settling into her regular screen time—binge-watching series and scrolling through feeds.
During her June 2025 vacation, Alysha doesn't really stick to a strict wake-up call. She usually starts her day anywhere between 6 and 9 AM. Most of her mornings are spent helping her mom out with chores around the house or helping in the kitchen. She’s very close with her younger sibling, so they spend a lot of time together—whether they’re telling stories, playing games, or just doing chores as a team. She also makes sure to spend plenty of time with her family as a whole, doing simple things like watching movies, heading to the mall, eating out, or going on errands like pamamalengke.
When she’s on her phone or laptop, she isn’t just mindlessly scrolling. While she does love watching series and gaming, she also spends time diving into topics she’s genuinely curious about, like world history, culture, sociology, and psychology. She likes to mix things up so she isn’t always staring at a screen, though. Depending on how much energy she has, she’ll pick a hobby that fits her mood. If she’s feeling productive, she’ll work on "high-effort" projects like crocheting or making bracelets; if she just wants to chill, she’ll stick to lighter things like story writing or updating her WordPress blog.
She’s also pretty big on self-improvement. She might spend her free time trying to learn a new language or practicing dance choreography until she’s ready to record a full video. Her TikTok presence is a big part of her day, too. She’s always filming little snippets for her mini-vlogs whenever something happens, then she sits down to edit and post them once she has everything she needs. She handles her TikTok affiliate side hustle the same way. She’s gotten pretty good at juggling it all—balancing the tiring stuff like dancing and vlogging with the more relaxing hobbies like writing and crafts.
Of course, there are days she and her family join in on activities or fulfill their church duties. And then there are those "lazy moments" where she just doesn’t feel like doing anything at all. She’s perfectly happy just taking a long nap in the morning or afternoon to recharge.
When school is in session, her weekends and holidays look pretty similar to her vacation routine—lots of family time, helping at home, and resting. The only real difference is that her hobby time is a bit more limited. She makes sure to get her schoolwork and studying out of the way first before she lets herself get lost in her creative projects.
During the lockdown in July 2020, Alysha’s days were slow and unstructured. Since there are no classes yet and no opportunities for outings or errands, she doesn't follow a strict wake-up time, often letting her body rest as much as it needs. Her mornings usually start with helping her mom around the house, contributing to the daily chores that keep the household running while everyone is confined to the home.
A huge part of her day is centered around homebound family bonding. Since they can't go out, the family finds ways to stay connected within their four walls—whether it's having long meals together, watching movies in the living room, or just talking for hours. These moments are her primary social outlet. She also remains very close with her younger sibling; since they are both stuck inside, they become each other's main companions. They spend hours together gaming, sharing stories, and still engaging in "play" that bridges the gap between childhood and her growing maturity.
When she isn't with her family, Alysha retreats into the digital world. Her hobbies are almost entirely screen-based; she spends a significant amount of time scrolling through social media, watching videos, and gaming. She often finds herself "delving" into favorite topics that catch her interest online, losing track of time as she explores new ideas from her phone or computer.
Without the pressure of school or outside errands, she leans into the stillness. She might spend a quiet afternoon doing absolutely nothing or taking a long nap. Since there are no trips to the mall or pamamalengke, her world is entirely focused on the rhythm of her home—balancing her household help, her bond with her brother, and her own digital exploration.
On school days, Alysha’s approach is disciplined but flexible. She follows a strict wake-up time for preparations and breakfast before facing the common busyness of Senior High. During school breaks, she’s a bit of a multitasker—she might squeeze in a mini-writing session, plan a vlog, or film a quick TikTok snippet. Other times, she just socializes, catches up on trends with friends, finishes school tasks, or takes a quick nap to recharge her social battery.
Her after-school life depends heavily on her energy and the day of the week. While her involvement in Volleyball and Journalism is optional, she joins training or meetings if she’s in the mood or if there’s a major event, like a competition or a big writing deadline. If she isn't staying late for school clubs, she might join her mom and younger brother for mall outings or errands like pamamalengke before heading home.
There are also specific days in the week dedicated to her faith. As a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, Alysha sets aside time for midweek worship services and other church activities. These days, her schedule is even more tightly managed; she prioritizes her church duties and ensures she is prepared and present, which sometimes means skipping her optional school clubs or adjusting her hobby time to stay consistent with her responsibilities.
Once she’s home, the "second shift" begins. From the late afternoon until night, she balances her own schoolwork with helping her younger brother with his studies and keeping up with household chores. She still makes sure to carve out time for her sibling, though—whether they’re gaming, sharing stories, or just doing chores together. However, she’s human—there are times when she feels "lazy," prone to cramming, or easily tempted by the "scroll," choosing to nap or lose time on social media instead of working on her hobbies.
When she has free time, she chooses her hobbies based on her "battery level." If she has the energy, she’ll work on crocheting or making bracelets. If she needs to chill, she’ll stick to lighter things like story writing, WordPress blogging, or just regular screen time. Because her week is so packed with school, church, and home life, she less frequently commits to demanding activities like full choreography or intensive TikTok affiliate promotions compared to her vacation days.