VIAJE...

Often the answer as to why people travel is a mix of reason, and some people just want to get away from their home and find peace and seclusion. Many people lead a very hectic life these days with busy jobs and lots of responsibilities beside as well, and getting away from all of this for a period can be really important and necessary. Travelling can be fulfilling in so many ways, so it’s quite easy to understand why more and more people take time to travel whenever they can.

My parents spent many years working outside the Philippines, so it is safe to assume that everytime they are here for vacation, they opted to bond with family and friends inside the vicinity of our own country.

As far as I can remember, my travels would always include Panay region and Manila which is much accessible at present time. The first time I had my trip to Manila and experienced a ride from Philippine Airlines was when I attended the wedding of my Aunt and I was 4 years old then. 2 years after, I went to Cebu and Manila with my parents, and we actually fetched my Mom from Naia prior to Cebu trip. I had a vivid recall with those moments since I am so young but I knew that I did enjoy it so much because I am a playful child. Boracay in Kalibo, Aklan is a constant vacation haven for the entire family understandably because it is only few hours drive from my hometown and about 15-20 minutes bangka ride going to the main station.I went in Boracay as early as 2 years old and almost every year, my grandparents or my parents would take time to bring me in that fabulous island.

I also have a few recollection of our Tagaytay and Batangas Trip when I am included in the wedding entourage of my Mom's friend in Batangas and we grabbed the opportunity to visit Tagaytay with my cousins and Mom...

I always wanted to visit Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan and my parents had booked a ticket for us when I graduated from my elementary, but due to uncalled death of my grandfather (the uncle of my mom) they cancelled the trip.Anyways, I can still enjoy the pleasure of what Star City and Enchanted Kingdom could bring, thus....it can wait...:)

Travelling is a family affair for me and it is always memorable because we got to be reunited with our relatives from different places, and it is really exciting to explore the beaches, resorts and various malls from different cities.

It is somehow a cut from the budget of my parents but the effect of travelling in our lives somehow brings a refreshing outcome. to be in a place new to us, aprreciate the wonder of nature, meeting new friends, learning cultures and traditions are just some of the wonders a travel can bring...

That is why we need to travel. If we don’t offer ourselves to the unknown, our senses dull. Our world becomes small and we lose our sense of wonder. Our eyes don’t lift to the horizon; our ears don’t hear the sounds around us. The edge is off our experience, and we pass our days in a routine that is both comfortable and limiting. We wake up one day and find that we have lost our dreams in order to protect our days.

MY FRIENDS.....!

"Friends are like melons, shall I tell you why?
To find a good one, you must have a hundred try."

This is how I defined FRIENDSHIP years ago, and until now, it is my favorite line when the topic is about friendship. We met different kinds of people everyday. Some may have an instant connection or you simply get along with each other well. Some may have an awkward beginning and ended up to be either the best of friends or the worst of enemies.

Friendship is a feeling of comfort and emotional safety with a person. It is when you do not have to weigh your thoughts and measure words, before keeping it forth before your friend. It is when someone knows you better than yourself and assures to be your side in every emotional crisis. It is when you can sleep fighting and get another morning with a better understanding. Friendship is much beyond roaming together and sharing good moments, it is when someone comes to rescue you from the worst phase of life. Friendship is eternal.

Different people have different definitions of friendship. For some, it is the trust in an individual that he / she won't hurt you. A true friend is there for you no matter what. They don't lie to you. They also keep their promises. They also don't stab you in the back. For others, it is unconditional love. There are some who feel that friendship is companionship. People form definitions based on the kind of experiences they have had. This is one relation that has been nurtured since time immemorial. There are famous stories about friends in mythologies of different religions all over the world. They say a person who has found a faithful friend has found a priceless treasure.

Friendship is everlasting and is much ahead than sharing good times and roaming together. A friend is a companion who accepts your all bad and good qualities with an initiative to mend as well as correct them. True friendship, perhaps is the only relation which survives the tribulations and trials of time as well as remains unconditional......