First BORA experience.

Boracay Island is one of the major tourist destinations in the country. With its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, it is like a hypnotic magnet that lures the travelers into a lotus existence and fascinate their eyes. Located in the Western Visayas region, Boracay Island is a destination that is truly captivating.

The first time I went to Boracay was last November 2009. Together with my family, we spent 3days and 2nights in this beautiful island. We stayed at La Carmela de Boracay located at Station 2, the place which is roughly the center of the island and meant for those who want to be within proximity of the bars.

During our first day, we ate at a simple restaurant. They serve food that are grilled, like, inihaw na manok, sisig, bangus sisig, barbecues, and the like. But then on our last night on Bora, my parents chose to eat at a place near the market where you will be the one to buy the ingredients that will be used in your chosen dish, and they will be the one who will cook it for you. I think the reason why they put a wet market near the resto is so that tourists can buy sea foods and/vegetables that will be used in their cuisine and easily bring it to the restaurant for them to cook. In our case, we chose sinigang na hipon, buttered shrimps, and sweet and sour fish. Two thumbs up to their cooking because it was really delicious. We practically ate more rice than we usually did. We truly enjoyed these gratifying dishes, especially the sinigang na hipon. I think for some it might just be an ordinary viand, but there's something unusual in it. But don't get me wrong, it tasted unusual but unusual that is good. Maybe it's the shrimps because they are fresh, or it can be the vegetables. Maybe its their way of cooking. I really can't figure it out. But it is really good. Totally delightful.

My 3 days in Bora had been a precious one. A truly unforgettable one. It is an experience that I will always cherish and a memory that will always be remembered.

"Happiness is not something you experience, it's something you remember."

--Oscar Levant

Don't waste your time. Start living.

I just wonder,

"Why are you afraid of falling in love?"

It's a question that has no answer, I think.

Maybe people are afraid of the pain that they would definitely feel (It's part of it, I guess). Maybe they don't know what they're supposed to do because they have no experience. It can also be, their fear of change. I mean if you would fall in love with someone, it would really change your life. Also, maybe they're afraid of what other people would say. Like their friends, and especially, their parents. Maybe it's also because they don't believe in true love. Maybe they think that they are not ready yet. And finally, maybe because they think that he/she is not the right person.

I don't know. There are so many reasons why they're afraid. I also felt that way before, somehow, but that changed. Still, I don't know the answer.

One thing I'm quite certain about.. It's definitely worth taking the risk and falling in love.

So.. Why don't you go out, enjoy life, and take the risk? If pain would come, accept it. Deal with it. Continue to love life. Learn to take chances. Stop being afraid. It's MUCH better than not trying at all.

Life is too short for us to waste. Start living, and be truly happy.

"The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live."
--Elbert Hubbard

Finally.. I found you.

"You are the one
That i've been searching for my whole life through,
You are the one that i've been looking for
And now that i have found you,
I'll never let you go, i'll hold you in my arms
You are the one... "

I just heard this song a while ago..

It made me realize something..

That now... I can finally say, "YOU are the ONE".

Is it too much? It is never enough.

(BRACE YOURSELF 'CAUSE I'M BECOMING CHEESIER BY THE MINUTE. LOL. )

Last year, I found this thing they called LOVE. From then on, I started seeing this special person every single day. Yeah I know it might seem too much but actually for me, it is not enough. Yes.. it is not enough.

If you have been in love, you'll know how I feel. Wanting to be with your special someone for a MUCH MUCH LONGER TIME. Wanting to spend the rest of your life with him but for the mean time, you can't.. It is quite hard. The thing that makes it harder is the fact that you can do nothing about it. You'll just have to wait for the RIGHT time.

According to Malcolm S. Forbes: "Presence is more than just being there." And it's true. Because in their presence, you'll feel almost everything that you want to feel: you'll feel happy, safe, secured, assured, appreciated, and most especially, loved by someone unconditionally. They'll become your security blanket. Someone whom you know will be there fo you all the time, and someone who won't let you down.

Yes I know that your family and friends will also be able to provide you with these things, but really, a love from a special someone is much more different.

Hmm. I really don't know if Im making sense but.. this is how I feel. Im in love and I just want to express it. It is a great feeling and I would never regret feeling it.

I guess I can now say: I love being in love. :)