This will just be the first part...It's a good flight in general. Although watching the movies on Northwest Delta is not an exciting thing to do, we had little sleep and the sound system is busted....what more can you ask for? But atleast the flight attendants are nice and friendly, and the food is good. It was more than a month of staying in the Philippines. It's an unexpected and unplanned invite from a friend who's in a mission of finding a mate. So we were privileged to travel. And we really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. Took the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Although the time is not enough and wished we could extend our days more. It was a real STRESSFUL VACATION if I lack of a better word. Get to see the places we have been before. But it's always not enough. Not as enjoyable as we had before. I dunno, there's a lot of hassles along the way and lots of unwanted popping out of mishaps. But in general, I would consider it good. Get to meet nice sisters and brothers. Even meeting old friends unexpectedly which gave me a real good lift. Steve and I wished we went to Mag-aso falls in Bohol earlier that day. But since our tour was done in a reverse way, which I don't know exactly why? We didn't made it to the falls. Yeah we made it there but it's already dark and the place is already closed. Though our friends still went there but you cannot go swimming anymore.
But in general, we just make the most out of it. I had the best massage in my life in Cebu, for only Php200. I was able to do my mexican chili for my family and relatives. Get to see my bestfriend's baby sister get married and I took some photos the best I could and somehow practice my skills. It turned out good anyways. I will feature that in my next blog. We went back to see Banaue and the breath-taking rice terraces!
I wanna thank my husband Steve. For being supportive and understanding despite negativities. The day we arrived and I saw my mother in her urn is so painful. I went to open her closet and seeing her clothes... kills me. But Steve is there for me. But not until a couple of nights before we left had I was able to blurt it out big time. The anticipation of leaving is so great that it tears me apart and finally realizing that my mother is GONE. She's not there anymore...she's not at home when we arrived. She's just....not there. Something is missing. And wherever we go i see her face. Whenever I see an older woman with grey hair, I see my mom's face.
And I guess that's one of the reasons why my patience has become so short for the past days. And only then Steve realizes how hard it is for me. That's why whenever I hear complains, whining and unappreciative gestures, it drives me insane! I just don't get it when people can't appreciate what they have and complains all the time while there's a lot of unfortunate people on the other side of the globe can't even have a meal for a day!
And that's what I said in my previous blogs, that sometimes "poverty" has it's advantages. Because if we grew up in poverty, we tend to appreciate what's in front of us. But if we were raised as brats, we cannot live out of our comfort zone. And there's a big difference between sympathy and empathy. You can say you pity people but not unless you put yourself in their shoes, must you can say how they really feel. Empathy will teach us to LEARN and NOT JUST NOTICE. Yeah we see them in their worst but have we really put ourselves to them and apply what we just noticed and learned from it?
Anyways, I dunno if this is making any sense anymore. I just discover a lot of things and had revealed an enormous truths and had learned a lot of things in this vacation. And I appreciate it very much. I learned lots of lessons. It may not always good but it sure made me see things differently. I learned to know more about people and friends and that gave me a good perspective.
But here's a photo that proved we enjoyed our vacation anyways!
Kudos!
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