I had a lot of different experiences in the Philippines. some good. some bad. For some reason, I was so looking forward to coming back to Japan. This is the first time i have felt like this.ever. Im glad im back. I have a lot of time here to think and reflect about my life and everything that happened during my trip.
I have been talking to my bestfriend Joyce almost everyday since i got back. That helps a lot. (We'll worry about our phone bills later.uh-oh.) Plus, my new friend, John, is here in Japan for a visit. he's staying at my place and Im loving the good, quality talk we have every night until 2 am over sake. haha.
These are the highlights of my trip to the Philippines last Dec 2007.
1. Went scuba diving with Joyce in batangas and got our license. we're certified Padi Open Water Divers now! yey! Looking forward to diving in Maldives and Galapagos Islands! yey!
2.Visited 8 provinces and 10 cities in Mindanao, one of the 3 main islands in the Philippines.
(Camiguin,Cagayan de oro, Malaybalay/Valencia Bukidnon, Ozamis, Iligan, Oroquieta, Dapitan, Dipolog, Dakak). Had a great time in camiguin with Je and in Bukidnon with Choi and his family.
I climbed a mountain in Dipolog and water rafted in Cagayan de Oro!
3.Met new interesting people. Richard Poon and Caress's friends in Victory, Choi and his lovely family from Bukidnon, Jenny from Meralco, Ina from UP, a very nice Austrian Couple, Pamela and Gunther in Dipolog, a lovely Swede family in Dakak, John from Toronto, Nelia's family in CDO and Oroquieta, Apples in Tagaytay, Doc. Bong, Allan and Joel during diving, Keith in Batangas, Doc John and Lawrence from QC.
4.Met old friends and teachers. Had a great time in Timog with my barkada. and a great time at my farewell party in Vista.
5.Had a good facial treatment, hair treatments and several body massages.
6.Made my family happy by bonding with them.
7.Realized I didnt want to marry someone I thought I wanted to marry.
8.Realized that i am so loved by my friends and family.
9.Ate everything I wanted to eat (I made a list before I left! haha!)
10.Went to Victory fellowship and worship services.
I will not mention the challenges during this trip. Im glad i am back in japan now. Moving on with my life. letting go of everything I have to let go of and looking forward to a great year ahead!
I will be living in the NOW. Glorious things are bound to come!
Happy New Year everyone! Cheers!
