30.5.12

And so this is Summer

Instax shots with sisters and cousins
The summer season here is almost over. A few days more and I'll be back reading law books and wracking my brains out. At least before that begins I had a feel-good time for more than two months. 
First off a one week vacation in Singapore and one day side trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia which sure is one of the highlights of this year. This experience in detail in my blog entry Singapura: One Fine City
My cousins and aunt from New Jersey whom I haven't seen for a long time came to visit us for our family reunion. Also my aunt from France, cousins all the way from Dumaguete, General Santos, and my sister from Singapore came over. The reunion was a series of outings- dolphin watching, snorkeling in Balicasag Island, days in the beach of Panglao, ziplining and caving in E.A.T. Danao Adventure Park, gathering at relatives' houses, and grand finale at the Bohol Beach Club. It was good to see the descendants of Rafael and Felisa (my grandparents) gather together.
During the fiesta of our city, my close friends from high school and I were able to spend time together. Although it was just for a day it was worth it; just talking and hanging out. We had so much catching up to do and we were able to do that that day.
The 3 days in Cebu with my boyfriend started with a not so good intro but that was overlapped with good times spent with close friends I haven't seen in a while. I was able to meet the most adorable blue-eyed white cat, Midnight, my friends own. And we purchased our first ukulele, naming it Cece. Now I'm practicing on a few songs and having a good time.
2012's summer was good to me and I can't be more grateful. I can face the new school year with a big smile.

Lomo shots from this summer:

Big smile for the Merlion
Finally we meet Shrek and Fiona
My mom carrying Lily on our way to Balicasag Island
The scenic ocean view of Balicasag Island
My sister and niece enjoying the crystal clear water of the island
Himontagon Hills at sunset
My cousin and her baby
My cousins and sisters during the reunion's grand finale
Dipping in Bohol Beach Club's pool
Say "hi", Coco!
Bohol Beach Club's beautiful white sand beach
Cece the ukulele

9.5.12

Adrift


The scorching heat cruel from skin to bones
But the crystal blue water calls
Digging toes through the powdery sand

Approaching the crash of the waves
Freedom felt as I glide through
Holding breath with wide open eyes

In the salty fluid of the ocean
I felt more free and welcome
Blissful moments worthy to keep

Floating, memorizing every cloud
Swimming and savouring the feeling
In this precious drift is where I long to be

~melancholik