The uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have changed many of our everyday routines.
Along with this came valuable life lessons and realizations that altered many of our views, our lifestyles included.
This is true for Kapamilya heartthrob Joshua Garcia.
In a recent chat with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) for PEP Live, Joshua revealed letting go of two of his fancy vehicles because “hindi para sa akin yung mga ganito.”
Joshua opened up after being shown an old photo of him posing with his Triumph Bonneville T150 motorcycle.
“Wala, gusto ko lang i-flex yung bike ko, bakit? Yan yung mga time na motorista pa ako,” Joshua smilingly recalled.
He continued, “Ngayon, nagbabalik-motorista na ulit ako. Bumili ko ng Vespa, parang gusto ko na laruan na motor lang. Parang gusto ko na nga mag-ride, e, kaya lang wala pa kong time ngayon.”
Joshua is busy promoting the film Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan streaming on May 18, 2023, on Amazon Prime Video.
He will also be seen in Unbreak My Heart, the series co-produced by ABS-CBN, GMA Network, and Viu Philippines.
Joshua co-stars with fellow Kapamilya Jodi Sta. Maria and Kapuso stars Richard Yap and Gabbi Garcia.
The series will debut on May 29 on multiple platforms, including TFC, Viu, GMA-7, GTV, and GMA Pinoy TV.
DOWNSIZING
While undoubtedly cool and a head-turner, going around on a fancy big motorcycle also has several drawbacks as Joshua learned the hard way.
He said, "Parang naha-hassle ako kasi bawal mo siya isingit-singit [sa daan].
"Alam mo naman sa atin, napaka-traffic. So, para siyang kotse, kung traffic, traffic talaga, nakatigil ka lang diyan sa tirik na araw
"Siyempre, bumili ka ng biker na jacket na may mga proteksiyon, ang init nun."
But more than the inconveniences, it was the desire to simplify that prompted Joshua to reassess his views on material things.
Joshua ended up selling not just his Triumph Bonneville T150 motorcyle, but his Dodge Challenger car as well, lamenting, "ang bigat dalhin."
He mused, "Bibili ka ng motor na maganda, hindi ko pala siya kailangan sa buhay ko. Sad.
"Alam mo nabenta ko yan [Triumph Bonneville T150] na 79 kilometers pa lang ang takbo.
"Alam mo pinakamalayo kong napuntahan sa bike na yan? From Commonwealth [Quezon City] to Mandaluyong."
Continued Joshua, "Isa sa mga realizations ko yan. So after pandemic, nag-reflect ako, after ng mga realizations, tinanggal ko yung mga ganun sa buhay ko.
"Nagsimula akong maging praktikal na lang, kung ano lang yung kailangan ko."
Looking at the bright side, Joshua proudly remarked, "Yung Challenger ko nga hindi ko pa naupuan yung harap tsaka likod, nabenta na.
"Pero at least nabenta ko siya malapit sa price na pagkakabili ko, di ba? Hindi ako talo. Nakagamit pa ko."
Turning serious, Joshua said, "Ginamit ko lang pampapogi, hindi pala nakakaguwapo."
WORK OVER STUDIES
Part of Joshua's desire to improve himself led him to return to school to study entrepreneurship.
It's no secret that Joshua, with the help of his mom, enrolled at Southville International School in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
"Unang-una, okay, realization, parang kailangan ko ng bago sa akin. Ano ba yung nagkukulang ako? So, napagdesisyunan kong pumasok [sa school]," confided Joshua.
Back in August 2022, Joshua said that he wanted to keep himself busy coming from a breakup, and with nothing much to do because of the lockdown brought on by the pandemic.
With that in mind, PEP.ph asked Joshua about his studies and how it's going so far.
"Natapos ko yung business and marketing, then after that hindi ko na siya nabigyan ng oras at all," he shared.
Added Joshua, "Kasi the problem is masyado akong matagal sa isang paper, parang inaabot ako ng isang buwan o dalawang buwan sa paggawa ng papers.
"Para kasi siyang mini thesis, e, na ikaw lang ang gagawa, ikaw lang magre-research.
"Parang wala ring magtuturo sa yo, though inaalalayan ako pero kulang pa rin sa akin.
"Parang mas kailangan yata sa akin yung tutok mismo, na tuturuan mo ako na ito dapat, ito ganyan.
"Wala, e, na-busy ako. Then, nagtuluy-tuloy yung tabahao, hindi ko na nabalikan."
Joshua realizes the need to devote his full attention to what is necessary at the moment rather than feel pressured to take on more than he could handle.
Simply put, Joshua has yet to master the art of multitasking.
With that in mind, PEP.ph asked Joshua about his studies and how it's going so far.
"Natapos ko yung business and marketing, then after that hindi ko na siya nabigyan ng oras at all," he shared.
Added Joshua, "Kasi the problem is masyado akong matagal sa isang paper, parang inaabot ako ng isang buwan o dalawang buwan sa paggawa ng papers.
"Para kasi siyang mini thesis, e, na ikaw lang ang gagawa, ikaw lang magre-research.
"Parang wala ring magtuturo sa yo, though inaalalayan ako pero kulang pa rin sa akin.
"Parang mas kailangan yata sa akin yung tutok mismo, na tuturuan mo ako na ito dapat, ito ganyan.
"Wala, e, na-busy ako. Then, nagtuluy-tuloy yung tabahao, hindi ko na nabalikan."
Joshua realizes the need to devote his full attention to what is necessary at the moment rather than feel pressured to take on more than he could handle.
Simply put, Joshua has yet to master the art of multitasking.
This story originally appeared on Pep.ph.
* Minor edits have been made by the Candymag.com editors.
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