Easier that way...

Sometimes, when you are sad, you just want to shut the world to any one who comes your way.  You do not want others to ask why.  If sadness is felt, it really is difficult to explain why it happened.  It just takes you without a care in the world.  I now understand those who mask their true feelings with laughter or even just a meek smile.  I guess it is easier that way.  People will be assured that you are okay, even if deep inside you are actually not.  With just one smile, you do not have to elaborate more and that is what the people around you want.  They have no idea that your smile did not reach your eyes – not a genuine smile, not at all.  But it is easier that way.

Whenever I see an unhappy person that I know, I try my best to cheer him/her up.  He/she may not open up with me, but that is okay, it is his/her right to keep mum about it.  By making him/her happy even just for a few seconds is my way of spreading happiness, hoping that it becomes contagious and will eventually put a smile on his/her face.  I am not asking for a genuine smile right away for I know that every thing actually takes time.  I have done my part in giving out positivity to that person and it is now up to him/her to fabricate such into his/her system.

Sadness is not long-term.  There are times when you have to feel it to appreciate happiness – for us to see and realize the things, the people, and the events that made us happy.  It pains to see someone forlorn, let alone experience it first hand.  But that is how great life can get – we are given chances and choices.  Take every chance you get and always choose where your heart wants to be.  It is easier that way. ;)

_Anj <3

Two decades + 8 years

Before I could write something about being 28, I needed to read my blog when I turned 27 to keep me on track.  It has really been a year and our great Lord has added another year for me to enjoy and live the most out of.  I had a good April 20 this year (2014).  It was chill, I had fun – fun like a 28-year old adult would like to have.  It was a day that I have come to accept things that may not come my way.  It was a good day, though.  I felt loved and special.

There are things that I want to do and want to have.  I want to travel alone (yes, just me); get back in the game and go on dates; eat a lot (like I always do :D); exercise to accommodate all the food; talk to a stranger; save money and buy my own house; start my own business; fall in love. :)  I know I am not getting any younger, some would say that I need to settle down already.  But heck, I may be ready; it’s just so unfortunate that the situation may not be ready for me yet.

Right now, I just want to take a break from all the stress, all the heartache, all the drama.  What I need is a nice view, feel-good music, a refreshing drink, and a good book – happiness!

_Anj

:D <3

Sagada, Mt. Province

Sagada, Mt. Province --- I never really thought that this place is going to be one of the places that I would want to visit again.  If not only for the long ride, I would love to go back there as much as possible.  Our visit there gave us a taste of everything – good food, nice people, very cool weather, and a whole lot of adventure.

The adventures that we have experienced were extreme, life-threatening (I must say), tiring (for lack of a better word, but this is an understatement); but believe it or not, every thing was worth it.  Personally, it gave me a whole lot sense of fulfillment that I will be proud of and something that I could share with my family, friends, and even my future children.

We had spelunking, which was an extraordinary experience.  A cave tour was given a new meaning for me because of what I have encountered in Sagada.  It was fun though, as bizarre as it would sound.  We also had trekking.  It was such a long way to the falls; we were pushed to our limits.  It was the most exhausting path that we had to go through to reach our destination.  Some of the people living there whom we came across with told us that the long trip will be worth it and that we had to really try the water (to try is to swim) for it will recuperate us.  That got me excited and hesitant at the same time - hesitant because I know that the water would be way too cold for our liking.  We were able to make it to our destination for less than an hour.  We were faced with a breathtaking view.  As soon as the waterfalls came into my vision, I wanted to dip into the water right away.  If only the cool weather would make a rain check.  But then, the you-only-live-once vibe got into me and braved myself to dip into the very cold water.  It was literally nerve-wracking.  I had goosebumps and shaky lips and body.  Once I got out of the water, I was shaking more and immediately changed.  The way back to our van was a lot worse.  I had to admit, though, that the dip into the water made me feel energized and got me immune to the cool wind.  It was an amazing feeling.

Sagada, Mountain Province allowed me to live through many firsts.  This trip will definitely be one of my favorites – it was, without a doubt, extraordinarily fun.

_Anj

:D <3