Just staying at home
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29099)
Philippines
March 20, 2026 11:53pm CST
Holy Week, a holiday for a couple of days, is approaching. Because of the recent and likely ongoing increase in gas prices, I’ve decided to stay put in my apartment. I’ll head to the beach with my two dogs, and enjoy some delicious snacks and drinks. After the beach, I plan to visit the church, then I’ll relax by watching movies or TV series. Do you have any plans?
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@Shivram59 (48131)
• India
21 Mar
No, I don't have any plan for the weekend. After coming back home from the jungle, I'll spend most of my time with my family. Then I'll hang out with my friends for a few hours.
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@Shivram59 (48131)
• India
21h
@freelancermariagrace Thank you. It is five kms away from my house. Near the outskirts of our town. I walk to the jungle.Five kms up and then as many kms down back home.
@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
8h
@Shivram59 That’s cool! It’s also a great exercise, hehe
@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
22 Mar
Spending time with our families is more important than anything else. How far is the jungle from your home?
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@Ineeddentures (23468)
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22 Mar
No plans here my friend
Hope the weather stays dry so we can get out on a bike for a shopping trip
What kind of car do you drive?
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
22 Mar
That’s great! I hope you can bike and enjoy the outdoors. It’s just a small sedan. Hehe. I hope to get an electric vehicle, but it’s quite expensive.
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@Ineeddentures (23468)
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22 Mar
@freelancermariagrace
Well the way the price of petrol is going, electric would be a good idea
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
21 Mar
I hope so too. Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend!
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@snowy22315 (204876)
• United States
21 Mar
Next week I am taking my car in to get it inspected. I pray it will be done quickly.
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
22 Mar
I hope so too. Please let us know how it goes.
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
8h
That’s great! I hope you achieve your plans and enjoy them.
@JudyEv (375155)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Mar
@freelancermariagrace People have been filling jerry cans with fuel so stocks have been getting a bit low. I haven't noticed any differences in the shops yet but eventually supplies of products might be affected.
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
8h
@JudyEv I went grocery shopping yesterday and noticed an increase in the prices of some items, which was frustrating. How much is the current cost of fuel per liter in your area? Here it is around $1.40 per liter.
@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
21 Mar
Yes, I suppose everyone is affected by the skyrocketing gas prices. Here, many people are panicking. Most of them are stockpiling rice that can last for a few months because they expect that basic necessities will become more expensive.
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@sallypup (68423)
• Centralia, Washington
22 Mar
Thanks for the reminder. Easter feels like it is early this year. I remember Holy Week from when I was a kid.
@arunima25 (93100)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar
It's a global energy crisis and it might get worse with ongoing war. Better to save energy. Here, corporates are encouraging work from home to save fuel
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@freelancermariagrace (29099)
• Philippines
21 Mar
Yes, I agree. Same here. I heard that the workweek will now be reduced to four days instead of the usual five or six days. Because of the recent surge in gas prices, the cost of basic necessities is likely to increase, too.
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