Cebu-Bohol Adventure (before the 'pause')

This adventure was bittersweet.

I haven’t seen him for weeks and seeing him again became a validation on how unique our friendship was.

I have accepted that he and I cannot have Disney-he doesn’t feel it with me and the timing was also not ‘right’.
But we both know that there is a certain ‘balance’ and a natural feeling that we bring out from each other—that only both of us can understand...

I love the fact that he started this Philippine journey with me—and it felt just perfectly right to end it with me too..

He said we’ll take a ‘pause’..and who knows..our adventures might resume when he and I finally make decisions and find our place in this world…

There are many things that he needs to fix.. I am also finding myself and chasing my dreams...
In my heart, I know we'll keep the connection. It's just a matter of time, we'll see each other again.

"Trekking" to Badjian Falls



Falls



Chasing the Dolphins



Virgin Island! :)



Panglao Shore

My Coron Escapade

It's been forever since I took a leave from work.
So this Coron Palawan Escapade really gave me mucho rest and realizations...
It was a moment to step back...

• We stayed in Discovery Island. I like the accomodation because it was not situated in the city proper. It might not be that practical since we literally had to buy our supplies (water, drinks..) in the city before heading back to our bunk (which will require us to hop in a 20-minute boat ride). But I like it. It has no shoreline (set your expectations on that) But it has its own charm. Its quiet. Its peaceful. I like waking up and being surrounded by nature.




The Island-Home


• The island-hopping and tours can be a bit costly so its better to join a group - just make sure that they are not those "loud & annoying" ones (hihi). We joined a city group tour and an island hopping group tour (Php 800/each & Php 1200/each) which went pretty well. But on our last day--we had our own island adventure. It was raining during that day but we were both stubborn thus we "braved" (stubbornly braved) the weather. Those were nice moments. 
• First time to go snorkeling for me. I was ranting why I can't seem to breathe properly (I seriously tried to do a Darth Vader breathing..) and I sticked with the freakin snorkel for 2 days (yes, I did my best not to drink seawater while finding Nemo) only to find out that the snorkel thingie was broken. I was laughing when I found out on Day 3 that it was broken. Grrrr. But I did enjoy myself. As expected, I was still scared of whats under the freaking water. The plants were scary (yes, laugh at me!) because it tend to "wrap" itself on my feet (laugh some more! hihi). All in all, it was a first time for me --and damn I want More! hihi.
• The islands look pretty much the same (obviously-haha). So I can honestly say that we had a good itinerary. City Tour + the usual island hopping + own island adventure. It was fun!
• I climbed to reach the "Cross". Pride kept me alive and helped me minimize my ranting. haha. 700+ steps. I tried to use "photo-op" as an excuse to find my breath. haha.

Mt Tapyas

 On Myself & Relationships

•  The realization hit me while floating (thank you life vest) and going "blank" mode on Kayangan Lake (beautiful lake). I realized my worth and capacity to love. I realized the stupid crazy love that I can give to the man that I love. And it made me realize that if the person that I am with can't see and feel it--then I seriously just have to move on. No more trying to analyze, no more thinking of emotions (those moments that you tend to feel the feeling more) and no more making things happen (moments that I subconciously make him see how good we are together). I deserve to be pursued and loved as crazy and passionate as I love. I dont even have to 'prove' it because my words and actions speak the same language. I should be confident of my value.
• I realized that I have always been guided. I have my spirit guide and I really just have to listen more. I need to pray more or even allot time to be silent.
• I need to take a vacation leave every 2 months - to step back, be more reflective and appreciative of myself. It nurtures my soul and keeps my spirit alive.

My Lifestyle Choice

Veganism (/ˈviːgənɪzəm/) is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, as well as an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient animals. A follower of veganism is known as a vegan. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism)

As I start this love-affair with myself, I have decided my lifestyle choice too!

I've been a vegetarian for a few years right after highschool. But 5 years ago, I started to eat fish and then chicken. Yikes!

I have always felt bad when I imagine the suffering of the animals.. I also felt very unheatlhy..

And so...last Sunday (June 30, 2013), I decided to go Vegan. I super love this choice!

I find it very empowering because it takes discipline and a softie heart to be a vegan. I feel good and this feels right for me.

Coron: Provincial Life Vacation + Mucho Realizations..

I'm back home from a 4days/3nights Coron Escapade...

Green Green Green!

Bunch of Islands

Moments That Warmed My Heart

Pictures that captured moments that made me smile...




Roadtrip to Subic!

Yeap! My horse and I conquered Taal :)

Sunset...

A 6-Month Love Affair with Myself.

As I continue to search for the meaning and interconnectedness of the events in my life, I would like to start on Myself. 

This love affair will be filled with ‘activities’ that will revolve around:

§  Fitness Routine & Lifestyle (love for my body).

§  Explore and Travel (love for new discoveries).

§  Faith & Soul Enriching Activities (love for my God).

Chronicles to follow soooooon!

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over,
it became a butterfly"- Proverb

Got Ink :)

My Ink will always be special.
A forever reminder of the love I can give..and the love I pray for.
Passionate, strong and magical.

I know that every relationship has taught me so much about myself. I strive not to be cynical about love and the magic that goes with it. I would always like to believe in happy-ever-after.

I know my worth and I am learning to trust God. I will have my love story and it will even be more magical than how I imagine it to be. I am discovering the beauty of allowing God.  I am learning how to ‘surrender’..to let Go.

I had my Ink last August 17, 2012:The love that moves the sun and the other stars..

L'amor Che Move il Sole e l'altre Stelle

It was a memorable "event" because I had my Tat with my two bestbestbestfriends/sisters beside me (elisa was doing the video while apple was holding my hand).

It might just seem like a “cheesy” quote from Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love. However, it holds a deeper meaning for me.  In a spiritual aspect, I agree on how Dante Aligieri described God as the love that moves the sun and the other stars in his work, Paradiso.

However, in a more personal note, it will be a forever-reminder for me that despite the fu*cked up relationships that I had, I still believe that one day I will have this kind of love-powerful, passionate and strong. I won’t settle for less.

Full Support from My Girls

My Tat-Artist, Allan :)