I will never be the kind of girl whose hair perfectly blows in the wind.
Just saying.
My Strong Opinion
You are meant to be here.
My slice of Pi
It is no secret that 2013 was the most emotional year of our lives. Having lost my father at a time when I was questioning my existing relationships kicked off the year. And it was mostly downhill from there.
The week before my father died, I watched a movie on my own for the first time after a very long time. I remember feeling hurt, confused, and more than ever, clueless. This Ang Lee film was showing then, and I heard nothing but praises for its cinematography and perfect adaptation.
I walked out enlightened and braver, as if I needed it because in five days, I will lose the man who loved me the best.
These words more than lifted my spirit. And I believe my faith strengthened as each trial came.
Because this point in my life is exactly where I have always hoped for and prayed to be.
Have a great weekend.
A little here and there
How have you been enjoying our National Poetry Month features so far? I wish to be more consistent, perhaps to catch up with the days I’ve missed — from both ends — I may be uploading more than one select poem a day. Bear with me, but if art is something you wish to consume, I’m happy to serve it to you.
Here in the Philippines, we just enjoyed a good 5-day weekend, thanks to the Holy Week. For the Catholics, it was a period of penance, but for us, it was more like stewing in our own sweat. The summer heat is really knocking and it’s almost dizzying! For now, we’re just thankful that the water company’s planned service period was put on hold. We didn’t have to endure the humidity waterless.
I’m really thankful for the weather especially last week because the Sisterhood went for a quick photoshoot at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. More on that later. ;)
I think I’ve been bathing twice a day now. I really am not fond of summer, and it’s quite ironic, given that I live in a tropical country. I love the rain still. They have a word for it, I believe:
Le Beau seems to be on a mission to make me love summer, or at least the beach. He comes for a visit by December — just in time for my brother’s wedding — and some much needed R&R with me. He asked me to take him somewhere we can really just relax and unwind. My mind immediately goes to the summer capital of the Philippines and some light trekking here and there, but then, he fell in love with this view:
Oh yes. We’re headed to Boracay.
I’m still looking for a good enough hotel — not so cheap, but not so pricey — that can give him quick access to the best sand in the world, and a fantastic lounge area for my reading needs. I know I know, I can be boring like that, but I can’t deny the joy and the calm that come with reading a book by the sea.
They say Boracay sand is perfect. Never heats up. Always cool. Perfect powder.
I hope I enjoy it as much as he does.
That’s the basic musings for today. Then again, it’s just Monday.
Falling into a schedule
CAN I JUST GET A QUICK SHOUTOUT? This school term is finally over!
In that light, Le Beau has been bugging me to come up with a workout schedule while I’m on my five-week break. I cannot disagree with that; my body has gone through so much that to call it in a fit of disarray and bleh is an understatement.
So here’s what I think. Running Mondays, Yoga Tuesdays, Biking Saturdays. Sounds good right? All the other tasks that I have to accomplish within the week, work-wise and otherwise, I now have time for. My only concern is, my class schedule for the next term is Tuesdays and Thursdays, so yoga has to fit elsewhere.
Are you following me on Pinterest yet? Hahaha. Not that I have so many interesting posts there, but I just created a new board, basically prepping my head for how I would look like when I start working out. HAHAHAHA. I know that’s a big joke, but I can’t help it sometimes. Even though I am so sure I do not have enough money to create a whole new fitness wardrobe, that shouldn’t really stop me from dreaming of having one.
Imagine my joy, though, when I saw these Flyknits:
I’m pretty sure Le Beau is going to argue that I don’t really need new sneakers, especially when I’ve barely used the neon green ones my cousin gave me, but look at it! It’s so pretty.
Enough gushing now. It’s quite a big day today, and someone will not stop nagging until that someone is satisfied. Before my good mood is ruined, must sign off.
Have a great day. :)
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