The Journey

We know what we want…
We certainly have the picture of it…

 Yet as we go through the journey, we struggle and sometimes find ourselves lost in the midst of nowhere. During these changing times, we must learn to be steadfast, stand still and draw strength from deep within.

ACCEPTANCE, FOCUS and DETERMINATION are but mere words without practice. Go on and move forward toward what you have ever dreamed of and you will see that the road is never that far”,)

Singapore Experience

I hurried my way off from our office, a few walk away from my place. It was almost 4 o’clock in the afternoon and i have yet to pack my things to catch up with my 8:20 flight. I had two luggages, a suitcase and a hand bag. All set, i waited for mom to arrived from Pototan; our hometown, to take me to Iloilo Airport at Cabatuan. There were few drizzles that we ran tip-toed to the shade going down the cab. I had cold feet checking in for the thought that carrier might be delayed again or worse stranded due to the prior week’s report. Good thing, everything went well except for a short delay. The pilot maneuvered the plane with much enthusiasm. I arrived in Manila 11:00 p.m. safe. I transferred from terminal 3 to Terminal 2 via shuttle bus which cost me P20.00. I seated to the passengers lounge where all juans stayed while waiting for their trips.

Luckily, I met a schoolmate in my high school years. We chatted endlessly ’till she knew that her tita had landed a few hours ago in terminal 3 and not in terminal 2. We bid our good-byes and gave each other a good luck hug. Another fellow offered a conversation. He was from Dubai and is on a trip with his two children to attend the burial of his wife’s father in Negros. Another face smiled asking if it’s ok for her and her boy friend to sit beside me. After a few exchange of words, I had known that her name is Sonia working as OFW in Taiwan and came to meet her boyfriend in person for the first time. They were together for a couple of months. Her boyfriend a seaman was so quiet and shy. A moment later, Berna, my college colleague arrived with a jacket for my trip. I am so fortunate to have meet all these people a’least i had someone to share the waiting time in the wee hours of the day. Berna treated me with a delightful meal coupled with a lot of chitchats”,) geeeeh i was so full that i all my senses awaken. I almost forgot its already 4:00 a.m. and i the check-in counter is now open. As I waited for PR 508 bound to Singapore, I came across a Malaysian who visited Manila on a business trip and a fellow filipina going to Abu Dhabi.

At Changi Airport, I gave my embarkation card to the immigration officer, got my things and happily met Mitch Grejaldo, a college friend staying in Singapore for almost three years. We posed for a number of times at the airport’s edifice and hired a cab to my auntie’s place.

I unpacked my things, had a warm shower and ready myself for my first day adventure at Singapore. Mitch took me to Sentosa where i enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. We visited Imbiah Terrace, The Merlion, Merlion Walk, Sky Tower, Underwater World, Butterfly Garden, Siloso, Songs of the Sea and had dinner at the calming view of the food stalls at Palawan Beach. We take lots of souviner photos; each unveiling its storiesto be told.

My second day is a Sunday. we hear mass at St. Vincent Church and met with my other aunties at the Lucky Plaza. After lunch, Mitch and i

24th of September my Auntie and cousins arrived at Changi airport. Mitch And I came over to fetch them. We had ice cream while waiting for

their two other cousins from the Philippines. We started our day shopping at Sim Lim square where you can see all gadgets and techs of the modern world. We stroll and stroll and stroll. It was all about walking that some of us complained tirelessly. Indeed Singapore it best travelled by foot. We drop off Botanical Gardens, Orchard Road for more shopping and finally decided to have dinner at Clarke Quay. The place is so posh. We had supper at Lotus Grill. They served good food though it really cost too much. We ended our day at the Raffles Hotel where we sip the world reknowned Singapore Sling. Dosed with a little alcohol the group fused on which way to go hopping off the bus. After a 30-minute walk we reached the hotel alas and snoozingly slept.

The next day, we went to Singapore Zoo. We checked our relatives if they are being fed  the right way (bwahahahaha jokingly). We went to Chinatown, Vivo City, Sentosa and ended our day dinning at Palawan Beach. We sat together conversing the experiences we had, Laughing, giggling.

And so soon we left our footmarks at Singapore”,)