Tula: Tadhana

Tadhana

Mga kwento ng tunay na pag-ibig at pagmamahalan.

Mga kwento ng pag-ibig na ipinaglalaban.

Mga kwentong aking pinanghahawakan.

Mga kwentong, ang sabi nila, ikaw tadhana ang may akda.

O tadhana.

Kay gandang tingnan ang mga pusong iyong binuo

kay sarap  pakinggan ang mga katagang "I love you",

 Mga pusong pinaglayo at muling pinagtagpo.

Noon paman ay tagahanga mo na ako.

Ako ay isang tapat na tagahanga
Buong pusong sayo ay nagtitiwala
Kaya't nang minsang pag-ibig sa aki'y tumingala
Walang anumang ako ay nagparaya.

Subali't sa paglipas ng panahon
Sa bawat pag-ibig na natagpuan at pilit kong ibinaon
Sa bawat patak ng luha ng pagpaparaya
Ako ay di makalaya.

Makalaya sa nakaraang ako ay nakulong
Sa isip na di masagot ang mga tanong
Sana ay, siguro ay, pano kung?
Sagot ay di parin matagpuan hanggang ngayon.

Ngunit tadhana
Sa muli nating pagtatagpo
Ako sana'y maturuan mo
Na ipaglaban ka't wag sumuko.

Walk to the top!

Banla Eco Park

My last two trekking experience was beautiful-dramatic!

First was at the mountain of T'murok, Malungon Sarangani Province. No. Don't over imagine the trek because you'll probably laugh at me for struggling in such an easy thrill. But it was my first time and I nailed it saying "I think I sent myself here to die!" That makes them laugh.

Second was at Sanchez Peak where it tried to knock me down while still at the foot of the mountain. 😁 I could buy myself a medal for being so stubborn and continue the trekk so I reached the top.

And this was my third trying-hard-climbing-experience. It's a holiday treat for ourselves, an unplanned trekking. Because it was unplanned so it wasn't perfect. Time was not followed and no one knows the exact way.I was kinda cheer-up for a bad start at the moment not until I have had my 'almost-die-drama' again. But that time, it doesn't give me hard time coping up. 

Maybe my trekking experience will never be perfect without being dramatic (Hahaha). It constantly reminds me to always do what makes your soul happy even if it means risking your life because you'll never know that you can surpass it MN if you're too afraid try.

Chasing Love No More ...

I look outside the window and saw a little girl. She's small and frail. Her face is like a scratch of paper impossibly waiting for someone to pick it and read what was written in it. But it's nothing, like she's no one. Nobody asks how she is. Nobody knows that she survives everyday chasing love. A little taste of it makes her live another day. How sad that girl could be.

I motion a little to see the whole picture and saw a reflection in the window. I smile and she smile. That girl must have done chasing love, maybe she had catch the love she's after and wear it on her sleeve. It is beautifully shown on her smile.

Let's Get Rocked to Sanchez Peak Top!

The morning air was great and seven mountain-climbers-wanna-be were so excited to reach Sanchez Peak, to be drowned by the sea of green, to be dozed by the morning air and to simply conquered our curiosity, fear and dream.

A beautiful view - the silhouette of Mt. Matutum.

I knew mountain climbing is not for everyone, especially the ill and the weak. To be a mountain climber, you have to maintain a strong body, well-balanced health and a package of mental strength. And I knew somehow that for someone who does not eat meat, this activity is a big risk, but thanks to my stubborn self - the impossible became possible!

White like my jacket -.-

It's scary how my body gave-up just a few meter of the thrill, I had experienced a sudden shortness of breath, I felt dizzy and my legs were trembling, and can't even utter a single word, my tongue lost its bones and was paralyzed as well as my eyes. Guided by my team to a big rock, I sat there fighting from falling asleep. I can't just let go of this opportunity to challenge myself from doing something I always wanted to do, if I give-up now then next time is just an impossible dream. I just can't, especially when I was already in the mountain foot, I can't just be coward and give-up on my promise to be with him. I remembered how my sister reprimanded me every-time I'm so close on giving-up "What you are experiencing now, "itlog" lang yan compared to what you've been through before. I saw you fell so many times but stand-up again, stronger and wiser. You are not a quitter, that's how I know you." 

On the rescue: Donna & Jason

My body might be that weak but my mind is the exact opposite. I continue the thrill after I'm feeling a little bit normal. It's funny how I've done the "7 steps. Rest. 3 steps. Rest. 5 steps. Rest. 4 steps. Rest" especially when I have "Wilfe" another companion  who can relate to what I am feeling and is also aiming to reach the top despite of the body condition. We laughed with ourselves as much as we struggle. I who doesn't eat meat and she who does not eat vegetables. I guess we just made a perfect duo (haha), and our motto: "Laugh with your weak body and take a few steps closer."

Take a pose! We're almost there, add a few steps closer!

For the love of nature, we did it! No mountain is too high for those who love nature. No thrill is too hard with those determined minds. And no body is too weak with a heart for a climb. I think everything - the struggle and hardship were there for us to have something to laugh at the top.

Donna's we did it pose :)

Edmar & Wilfe being playful at the heart of the mountain.

Wilfe and I on our way back; Yes! We conquered Sanchez Peak!

This experience has taught me a lot of lessons. So when I get home, I'll be adding more protein on my plate.

Courtship today ...

I think a man should at least mean what he said. And a girl should accept what she deserve.

Me Falling for You

Next time would be a beautiful fall. Remember that! 

Friends with the Victim ...

In my beautiful journey, I met people and made friends with them. Some goes, some stayed and some became someone I wished I never met. But thanks to them, that parts of my stories have taught me that loyalty is a special package in every relationship and that betrayal costs a lot.

You lost the friendship that you paid with trust, time, love, attention and loyalty. You want to take it in silence trying to weigh the situation and wished to repair it. Then, here comes the victim, starting to 'blah blah'. You hold everything not until expectant comes and ask you about what happen.

• If you hold the story in your own, the victim will never stop what she's doing until it annoys you, and
• If you tell the story to those who asks, the victim will call you the backstabber. Edi wow!