I don’t’ even know how to begin with this post. The past 24 months of my life had been full of ups and downs. It passed like a blur that I sometimes wonder if I really lived through it. Twenty-seven years. It’s odd though. When I think of the number, I feel old. When I think of my life as a whole, I feel younger.

I had a great birthday celebration last year. Everyone in the family (sans my father) took some time off of work. We went out. We had dinner. We had fun at the mall. This year, in contrast, was spent at home. I waited for them to come home. We had spaghetti and barbeque while watching some random show on TV. It didn’t matter what we did though. Every person close to me knows how a party girl I am not. But I guess staying at home gave me more time to think about things that I normally wouldn’t dwell on. Hopefully I get to share them with you in the future.

The past year has been a blast! And the funny thing is— I just know it will get better and better.

• I was a little hesitant in accepting the tourism instructor part time job offered to me at PLMar last summer. Mainly because of my grad school experience last year. It was traumatic and I didn’t really trust anyone there. After praying about it, I learned that most people in the department were from my Alma Mater PUP. Talk about nepotism. I didn’t really care though. I trust this people. So I gave it a shot. And I am mighty glad I did. I met wonderful people in here. It also gave me more travel opportunities. Late 1^st semester we visited Laguna and Quezon, and Camarines Sur and Albay. I can honestly say that I enjoyed the company I was with as much as I enjoyed the places we visited. (That is saying something since we got an awful tour operator for the Bicol Tour). Laguna and Quezon I am already quite familiar with. CamSur and Albay were a completely different story. I am still amazed at the beauty that is Mayon Volcano. At that point, I didn’t care if it has a perfect cone shape or not. It is beautiful— hands down. The ATV driving experience at Cagsawa is also an unforgettable experience. Last time I tried riding a motorcycle was when I’m in 4^th grade. Try doing that with a bigger vehicle along a rough mountain path with river crossing. Definitely unforgettable.

• After a weekend of rest, my sister Ivy and I went to Baler, Aurora. This time with my AC ecotourism students. Water activities scare the shit out of me but I loved relaxing along the pure black sand beach. The high waves were glorious. I didn’t even have to fake swimming. (LoL) Forget surfing (Since I&rs ... Read more »