Meet Me In Magalawa | DIY trip

Remember that scene in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind where Clementine whispered to Joel to meet her in Montauk? Yes, I've been thinking about it for the past weeks while I was planning my quick getaway to Magalawa.

I longed for another moment on the road. I missed the sweeping view of trees, endless concrete roads, those moments where you can drift off into nothingness and just be happy to be away. Being on the road, on a plane or threading across the waters is my kind of escape from the crazy world.

The Cancelled Trip

 All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go. Just a few hours until our 4AM departure to Magalawa, the bad news came.

We have to cancel. Imagine my dismay and disappointment. I felt like crying, hitting someone with the tripod and tent I have with me and sulk in the corner.

My spirit crashed and burned.
I guess we all know the feeling of such disappointment? Nakakadepress no?

The rest of the night was spent stress-eating (as always).

Fast forward.

Meet Me In Magalawa

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2012 is My Travel Year, Again!

January 2011

My Lakbayan grade is D!

How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!

Created by Eugene Villar.

Last year was a like a banana peeling process. Things got bad, I got broken, I wandered off and the rest of happies was history. First half of my 2011 was spent going places and I got hooked. The wandering became the fuel of the young and the restless me. After a year, I got eager to see my Lakbayan grade again.

Drumrolls pleaaaaase.....



My Lakbayan grade is C!
How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!
Created by Eugene Villar.

I am now a C!! This is nothing compared to those who travel so often but I'm on my way! It's my goal this year to explore the Philippines more (and hopefully a few SEA countries along the way) and it will be a challenge since I my traveling time is limited to weekends.

10 days from now, I will kickstart my travel year by going to Vigan-Ilocos!!! :) I am honestly excited to my wits end after a few stressful weeks of planning. This will be my first trip that I planned and will be doing along with my newest travel buddy. Never thought itinerary planning and budgeting is stressful. Haha! Most of my travels last year was partly c/o my mother hence the worry-free me but this time, it's my first self-funded trip. It's not the cheapest because I kinda feel like going a little more to motivate myself.
This will probably be the trip that I'll be most proud of. :D

I'm counting the days already, you think I'll reach grade B by 2013? I hope so.

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What Happens in the Training Room

Happy Monthsary to me, my work and my wave 8 mates! (well, two days ago)
So far, I am very happy and contented with my work situation. Although day by day my work demands a lot of my patience, eye endurance and did I say patience? It's a bonus to have these fun people to work with! :)
On a different note, my travel plans have instantly perked up in the past few days.Salamat Airphil Express Php 100 fare sale! =P We'll be going to Boracay via Kalibo in August and Bohol again in September! Also a Camiguin-CDO trip this July! I'm a one happy travel bug!This also means pagtitipid in the coming days. Hehe.
Plus the rainy season is in. Oooh cold cuddle weather.

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