We are all connected

We met her all while going down to the other side of the Mabu-Looc path. She is blind but seemed to have crossed the path a couple of times that she’s not having trouble climbing than we are. The people in the place are very cordial mostly so we greeted each other. I admire how she easily climbed the trail even with her age and condition. The kids assisting her or so it seems are probably her neighbors or relatives who were courteous enough not leave her behind.

I came to remember this photo when during a seminar a good fire safety instructor narrated an anecdote about how each of us no what excuses we make are connected to each other. We are in some ways big or small, in the things that we do affect each others’ lives.

Furious

Yesterday was frustrating, we came at a very good start with a 12-point lead but lost in the end.

A Poem from my Wife

Memoir

my heart’s resting
gently Sleeping
finally, past is past
no more tears at last
memories of sweet delight
blissfully shining so bright
aged like wine
tastefully like divine
my love, oh my love
saved my with his love
now cast I did to my yoke
of which my neck almost broke
like a dove i flew to a horizon so new
farewell to my past
now I’m free at last….

Dedicated to my husband for helping me overcome the ghosts of my past.

Mabua-Looc Hike

Camera: Sony Ericsson T650i (Cellphone)

Time: 11:00-15:00 +8 GMT

Weather: Hot with occasional rain showers

Gear and Supplies: 1 bottled water, 1 bibingka (Visayan rice cake), Slippers, Jersey Shirt, Board Shorts

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: approx. 8 kms.

I have to go home to Surigao on short notice. My uncle died of stroke and all our relatives are coming and my brothers are already there.

Honestly, it’s difficult to tell what’s going on with my cousin so I went hiking with my brother and brought our cousin with us. I think he enjoyed the short trek.

More pictures can be found from my flickr set.

Cocky Moi

A quiet celebration of my newfound confidence to the camera.