Kitchen Chaos.

@rakski (155752)
Philippines
April 5, 2026 6:25pm CST
My kitchen looks like a tornado hit it. Pots and pans everywhere, containers scattered on the counter, and I can barely find space to put things. I’m busy preparing food for my daughter to take with her to the dorm while also trying to get breakfast ready at the same time. It’s one of those mornings where everything feels rushed, but I don’t really mind it. There is something comforting about cooking for my family, for my daughter, making sure she has something homemade to eat even when she is away. I keep checking if I packed enough, maybe one more container, maybe a little extra rice, just in case. At the same time, I’m flipping eggs, watching the pan, and reminding myself not to burn anything. Multitasking at its finest! It’s a bit chaotic, yes, but it is also filled with love. I'm sure soon, the kitchen will be quiet again, clean and back to normal. But for now, I’ll embrace this mess, the rush, and the little moments like this, because these are the things I’ll probably miss someday.
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6 Apr
My kitchen is spotless Clean and organised lol Oh photo didn't load Yay it's there now Raquel
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
6 Apr
oh, nice kitchen! I have to take a photo of mine when it is spotless too
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6 Apr
@rakski Thanks Raquel It's a small kitchen so it's easy enough to keep clean
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
7 Apr
@Ineeddentures kitchen should always be clean
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@DaddyEvil (174009)
• United States
6 Apr
It does feel good to have kids depending on you and knowing you can do just a little bit more for them. And yes, you will miss it one day.
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@DaddyEvil (174009)
• United States
6 Apr
@rakski You still have how many kids at home? 25 or 30 of them? You won't have to worry about nobody being there for years and years.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
6 Apr
Yes, definitely will miss that. Hopefully it is not yet soon
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@DaddyEvil (174009)
• United States
6 Apr
@rakski Only two? And you're always tired? What do you do all day long?
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@AmbiePam (120231)
• United States
7 Apr
That’s such a sweet mind frame to be in. I know your daughter must really appreciate the love you put into all you do for her.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
7 Apr
Oh yes, she is very close and clingy to me
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• Philippines
15 Apr
I think it's normal for moms.
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• Philippines
15 Apr
@rakski but my mom will nag the whole day if I don't wash the dishes.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
16 Apr
@luisadannointed oh, good thing no one is nagging me now I have to drag myself to do the dishes
@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
15 Apr
I think so too
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@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
15 Apr
Is she in college now? Time flies!
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
16 Apr
Yes, she is in her first year
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
16 Apr
@sol_cee She is taking up Nursing at UP Manila.
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@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
16 Apr
@rakski what course is she taking?
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
6 Apr
Being a loving mother always comes first. I’m sure you will clean up afterwards.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
7 Apr
Yes, I am done with cleaning
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
7 Apr
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
7 Apr
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@toniganzon (76928)
• Philippines
6 Apr
A mother's love no matter how chaotic, it shows!
@RebeccasFarm (91300)
• United States
6 Apr
There is nothing worse than the kitchen like that..I cant bear it myself.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
6 Apr
It is already clean and organize now
@jstory07 (148638)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Apr
Caring for your daughter makes it all worth it.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
6 Apr
that is so true!!
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@JudyEv (381356)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr
It's good that you can enjoy this for what it is. There will be plenty of time to clean and reorganise once your daughter has left.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
6 Apr
yes, and she is back to the dorm and time for me to clean and organize
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6 Apr
if the food that you have cooked in the kitchen is tasty then you have done a good job. You can get the kitchen organized in a day
@Adie04 (17405)
6 Apr
My kitchen since I rent with other tenants, has always been chaotic.
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@rakski (155752)
• Philippines
7 Apr
oh, how many tenants share the kitchen?