B O R A C A Y I S L A N D…my 8th visit",)
April 28, 2008
I’ve been to this ISLAND which many people call as their haven of relaxation for almost a couple of times. Maybe its my 8th visit last April 12-14, ‘08 yet every visit is incomparable to the first, the second and so counting my coming back.
Day 1
This time i’ve packed not only my swimmming gear and summer attires but also secured a sumptuous viand and picka picka for the long drive. For almost a week of planning what to do and what to wear my friend and i jump off to Boracay for a weekend at the break of dawn; April 12. We were accompanied by my father to the bus stop half past 3 o’clock in the morning. Excited as we are we rode a different bus (sigh). We take off ilo-caticlan trip quarter to 5 a.m. The bus was full that we were left to sat on a stool my butt ached so bad,. Good thing we had stop over so that i could stretch every now an then.
We arrived caticlan jetty port almost 11a.m. my partner with one of our common friend sat waiting for us. They were relief from waiting for another hour. We hurriedly bought our tickets and rush our way to the boat. We were like children lining up with glittery eyes, cant help but see the paradise that awaits us. And so this is it. With the rushing of the waters, breaking into the island’s shore, we finnaly arrived. We took a motorcycle ride to LMs resot. We had an hour of unpacking our things that our stomach growled for hunger. We had lunch at CASA PILAR. They served well done crispy pata, native chicken ‘binakol’. We also had chapsuey. T’was worthwhile. After the sumptuous meal, we slept for about 2 hrs to recharge our energy for the rest of the day.
We got up and ready ourselves for a feel of the beach. With our swim suits on we enjoyed the waters. We watched the sunset. We posed for our photos to be taken. We let go od the things we worry about. This time we only had so mush fun and relaxation in our minds. We take advantage of the massahe services of the locals and lay down against the sand. We went back to the cottage and fill our hunger. We shared with the resort owner the ‘estofado’ we brought and the four of us happily dines together.
Day 2
We woke up almost 7 in the morning. We took a bath in our place and went to Mang Inasal to have our lunch. Again we were so full that we wanted to sleep yet we do not want to let go of the chance to strol along the serene place od Boracay. We looked for merchandises the ysold and walked our way to take souviner photots. Krisha and I decided to stay af the beach front of Boracay Regency. She was busy takinf photos while i can’t help myself but to sleep under the heat of the sun. So for an hour i was there, while the teo of our companions went back to our place and take a nap.
46 minutes past four we reched our place and git ready for another fun swimming. We had a sip of beer and our chips. We untiringly watched the beautigul sunset before us and made our own personal wishes.
Our local friend treated us for a rooftop dinner. She introfuced her partner who apparently was a common friend of our friends. What a small world, indeed people go in circles",) Our dinner was exciting. Knowing new a face. We had beer near the seashore and enjoyed the cold summer breeze. We shared stories and exchanged smiles. NO WORRIES… ONLY PURE JOY!
DAY 3
We woke up a lottle early. I prepared coffee for breakfast. The weather was not on our side. Heavy rain pured, with thunder and lightning. I almost thought we couldnt make it back home. On the other hand i felt nature would also want ud to stay the way we wanted to extend our vacation. But our leaves are over and we MUST get back to work.
And so we went back home taking antique-iloilo route. We had stopped over in Barbaza where i got a very special present. It was something that i wish could last a lifetime",) Around 8p.m. Krisha and i arrives safely in our home",)
F O U R Y E A R S A G O
April 24, 2008F O U R Y E A R S A G O
Our story began one Sunday morning when the brother of my boardmate, thea (I believe your friends online) came over our boarding house with his 6yr old nephew. He invited us for an open house at . I was quite hesitant then to come with them since the Director lives in the same street where I am residing”,) but since I always make up reasons turning down any of his offer, I accepted the invite. We arrived at ten minutes before the mass is over (in short pwerte kami ka late sa misa). Thea knew a lot of people and introduced me. I could hardly remember where I first meet joseph. But he attests that we met at the back portion of the center aisle infront of the altar. We went to Ersal’s room to wait for ng arhi but minutes had passed and still he wasnt around. thus we decided to take a tour while ersal is changing. We went all the way up to the fourth floor and i think thats where i met ‘him’ as far as i could remember. Ungko was kind enough to show us the place though i wasnt listening attentively to him. Joseph directed us to their canteen where his classmates were singing merrily and he offered snacks. We had little chats and giggles. We had the chance to casually know each other. Soon ng archi came but did not sat with us. It was only ungko who stayed with me while Thea is busy watching over her nephew. Joseph asked me a couple of questions one of them was the school am in. U.P. to my surprise, he conveyed that upians/piyups pips are liberated…always on night outs… T hambl ko kana i could not change what you think. anu pa b ang pulos ka ihambl ko if you had it fixed in your mind. (That was our first debate) hahahahaha
While we were conversing earnestly I felt something strange and was guilty about it. so i decided to leave. I called my mom infront of thea and joseph to make up reasons that i need to bring the key of the small cafe i used to own. (te lusot eh. gindul ong da man ako 2 pagwa) I hurriedly ride the ’sikad’ bwahahahhaha bahala tanda jan basta nagsikad ako asta sa highway sa Iloilo Supermart. kabuhay mag agi ang taxi mung y man jeep. Joseph asked me to stay since the clouds were getting dark and twas about to drip. hard headed, i went my way home.
Thea went back in our place late 8 that evening.TWO WEEKS PAST
During our class, one afternonn…
I recieved a text message from ‘him’. I didnt know he had a cp then or if they were allowed to have one. I replied addressing him bro…hahahhah ahay:( t hambl na joseph lang kay too formal ok then t joseph man eh. When I met thea that night she confessed she gave my no. to ungko. t mabuot man kunu si ungko. hahahaha t cge dlg gani.dats how we started texting each other.
from that day onwards ungko sends messages every 5 o’clock a.m. (baw gapangyangaw gid! hahaha) raway gali kung na sanay kaw dun noh? pag untat na text kankon gnapangita k man..
Note: edited reply to my sistah macy”,)
Summer Spree
April 7, 2008A few days from now and i’ll be off to spend a summer spree vacation with my love and two (2) profound friends of my life. I have been counting minutes of every hours each passing day…
Count 5… Count 4…and now only three more days…
Soon enough along with the sunrise…We will carry our things..And enjoy the rest of the trip…
