More than just a fairytale... My reality.

1.27.2013

Today, I realized more how he means to me. He is my pillar of strength, but at the same time, he's also my Achilles' heel. He makes little cute things look oh-so-fantastic. At the same time, however, he has the ability to shatter me for just some petty issues.

There are just so many things I have never done if not because of him. And there are more that I can do all for him. No, I am not his slave nor servant, neither love's. I have become more of a fighter, and is determined to protect one of the best that I've got. Milord. Our relationship.

Today marks the day of how stronger we have become. Hurdles may continue to block our way. I no longer care. I have decided never to let go. And I am really blessed that we share the same sentiment.  Challenges would never end, they may even pile up. But as long as it's his hand that I hold, and it's his company that I have, I know the journey will always be worth while.

Thank you for holding on. Thank you for seeing through me. Thank you for being keen enough to know beyond what I choose to show. I have not expected you, but I am glad it's you. And I have decided it's gonna be you.

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Dear Lord, I know there will be many more days like today. We may be battered with storms, but just like today, we still stand together. Even stronger. All I ask from You is to constantly guard our hearts. Let them be strong enough to resist temptations; be clever enough to overlook the differences; be the kind of heart which does not  recognize hatred and do not tire forgiving. 

Thank You for letting me understand that I need no fairytale. I am truly grateful for giving me my reality. I need not to dream no more.

Trekking to the top!

I have been here (in eLBi) for over six months now and yet I know I'm still missing a lot. I have heard that lots of spectacular places are just waiting for my exploration. However, due to my unbelievable tight schedule and lack of company (most of my friends here in eLBi have already exploited these local wonders), I was only limited to dorm-school-Dasma route, and vice-versa. The moment I got the chance to invite folks who see fun the way I see it, I didn't waste the opportunity.

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Why National Arts Center? 

For one, I wanted to trek. Though I suspect I have this fear of heights, I am always fascinated by the jaw-dropping scenery overlooking hectares of various landscapes. Lastly, and definitely not the least, I got curious. :)

We started off at UPLB. We decided to get there by trekking. Though we have the option to hire jeepneys or motorcycle for us to get to the main entrance, what good is there in trekking if wheels are involved? (Had anyone of us happened to own a car, I might be singing a different song). :P

 On the way, we have passed by the Makiling National Scout Reservation of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.

 St. Mark's Chapel, which is an infamous site for movie setting, is along the way. Needless to say, we took the advantage of visiting the place.

 It took us one hour to cover the 3-km walk from UPLB to the National Arts Center's main gate, then another one hour for the remaining 3-km uphill trek to reach the open theater.

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Most of us weren't used to trekking such tract so steep and distant, however, the smiles and the sense of fulfillment cannot be denied as they were radiantly reflected in our faces. And meeting new friends was a great bonus. 

Although for the next few days we've all been complaining about muscle pains all over our bodies, at the end of the day, we know that the experience was worth it. And I'm glad my first outdoor activity was at NAC, all the more I'm glad they were my company. :)