What To Do This 2013?

This pretty much sums up most of what I want to do this 2013. :D What about you?

Today, I was bombarded with bad news and disappointments. And making this made me feel a whole lot better. Some travel plans were canceled today and I think you guys know how it feels whenever one of your anticipated trips gets canceled. Not the best feeling at all. I had a great start to my year and then BOOM! It felt like I was just given a taste of something good and then headed straight into a pit. :(

But it also made me think, I still have 356 days to do what my heart desires and I can start again on paving ways to achieving my travel and non-travel goals. I might be behind my schedule a little but things happen for a reason and I will continue to believe that better things will come.

I think a few more will be added to my 2013 goals, but for now, the list above pretty much covers most of what I want to achieve this year. But on the top of my list, all I want is for 2013 to be happy and fun and as adventurous as the past 3 years. I want to continue to explore, discover, shoot and fall in love with a place, a food or an experience.

Hey, I guess I need to stop worrying to much. I can begin on that tomorrow.

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This is my entry for Pinoy Travel Bloggers' Blog Carnival for the month of January 2013 with the theme 'New Beginnings' hosted by Roj Braga of The Adventures of Anventuroj.

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Dear 2012, We Did Great!

Sharkmaine's 2012 in photos. 

Dear 2012,

Wow. 

The year is almost ending and looking back to what we've had for the past 360 days, it was all awesome and wonderful. Thank you for the great memories and the adventures! Cheers to you amazing 2012!

Join me as I look back to some of my 2012 adventures -- the places I've been to, the people I met, the food I tasted and everything that made it so great! :)

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A letter to my former broken heart.

"And then my heart got broken. It took me on a crazy emotional revolt.
I never thought a heartache would make you know yourself more and make better choices in life." - Me.

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Dear Former Broken Heart,

Look at you now. All happy and beating again. I've never been so proud.

Way back 2010, you shattered yourself into countless pieces. And you didn't know what to do.
The crying and chocolates and all kinds of comfort food lost their magic on you.
Friends were the best option but they also have their own lives to mind,  it's not just about you alone.

And then the light bulb moment right after that memorable trip to Baguio. Maybe seeing the world is a remedy, maybe. It was like shooting in the dark but a leap was required and a lot of faith that it can heal you somehow.

I guess that was the best decision you've made.
We got our sunshine back with every plane ride and bus ride we took. Patching you up was not so easy. It needed a lot of miles to travel, a bunch of people to meet, a lot of budget to sustain our travels, a lot of new experiences, laughter with friends and a lot of adrenaline to keep you pumping and excited.

Another trip to Baguio and we took the chance with him. Now, I am not alone in taking care of you. He promised to be always there when we need him.

Yet, a part of you is still not okay.

So we wandered more. Davao. Where we trekked to a small waterfall and it felt wonderful. Shot a bullet in a firing range and it was empowering.
We went three times in Cebu within two months. Had the sky ride and felt my knees shake again, not like the high school feeling of being in love but because we survived the Sky Walk.
Iloilo and Guimaras with our Super Friends.
My first overseas trip in Bangkok. Got to experience what girls' say retail therapy can do.
Trekked in Anawangin, Zambales and witnessed a blanket of stars over us that made me teary-eyed.
Colorful Pahiyas in Quezon.
Whitewater rafting in CDO and the adventure to Camiguin.
The fine sands of Boracay.
Explored the culture of Zamboanga.
Took the Plunge in Bohol.

Oh look how far we've come. All in less than two years. Healing was doing well and we explored what the world has to offer.
It gave the best feeling. The ups and downs were all worth it. It was just purely amazing.

Then the next morning we woke up, we realized we've both recovered. We are more than okay. We're happy. And we've found love, not in a hopeless place, but around the Philippines and overseas. And this love of ours will keep growing through the years.

Here's to traveling more in the coming days and years. And here's to budget-friendly airfare too!
I can't wait for us to explore and discover more. I know that we will keep doing that, not to heal anymore but to simply keep the love burning. And I'm completely fine with that. :)

P.S. Stay happy! :)

All we need is a handful of faith and take the leap.

This is my entry to the Pinoy Travel Bloggers’s Blog Carnival for March 2012 with the theme "Leap of Faith: When Travelling Changed My Life" hosted by Reiza Dejito of  Wander If You Must.

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