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Hello world. It’s nice to have time to write again here. The long weekend was great and fun. Well, generally I guess.

Last Saturday, me and my housemates had the chance to go road tripping to La Union, one of the country’s surf spot I have been keenly interested about surfing and it was my second time to go and try the waves. As a plus, we had my house mate’s new xtrail road-tested.

So we packed our bags and head out to the north. We arrived at about 3am Sunday. At least we had the chance to take some sleep. At about lunch, we got the keys to our room so most of us had better sleep. For me, I spent some time sitting on one of the beach huts. The wind was cool and the sun was up. It was priceless…

It was a moment I have been waiting for for weeks now. I have been soaked [paused: creating a new media player play list for night mood] with work lately and this break is just what I need I actually invited two of my housemates to try out surfing. Apparently, they don’t like it as much as I do. Well, at least they had the experience As for me, this is just the beginning…

This time, I had more long rides. One session I had was all about how to survive basic surfing without the trainer. It was tough, balancing above the board, waiting for your wave and rotating quickly as you change from sitting to lying position, paddling furiously until the waves accelerates your board. Whew, it was challenging, not to mention tiring. I felt my shoulder and arms swell from the physically-demanding sport. But it was all worth it. Nothing beats taking the ride as the wave pushes your board forward. The wind and water is all over. If all goes well, you’re on top of the board, balancing between going forward and staying back.

So far, I realized that surfing is all about going with the flow. I learned to respect the waves. I learned to respect the water. I learned to go with the flow and subtly go along where your board leads you. I learned this when for several tries, my board kept going rightward. I always fall. Until my trainer told me not to control it but to let it go and simply.. ride it.

It was a life-saver. A lot of times, I find myself upset not being able to control things – my time, my tasks. There are a lost of things I simply can’t control. That’s something I need to learn in life There is only so much you can actually influence. Always begin with yourself.

So the two days went by, both fun, tiring and relaxing. The trip takes about seven hours by road, one way. So, I had plenty of time to think – think about my life, about my dreams, about almost anything.  Oddly, a lot of those moments, I felt lonely. I don’t know why but sometimes I tend to dwell on the sadder moods. Must be the hopeless romantic dreamer in me. I’m always caught up in this cloud of solitude, silent and wondering, feeling every moment of it.

As we went back, I was trying not to think about work. Work is never ending. That’s why I decided not to entertain my it. Otherwise, it forfeits my vacation. It was all worth it.

This morning was my last day of vacation. I decided to keep my work mails for tomorrow. I had time to chat with Switee, updating each other on our lives, then rested more. After a nap, I found myself preparing for a day out. I decided to watch a movie that suited my mood. Then I found “A Time-Traveler’s Wife” – my kind of movie. Well, I’m a guy who likes to watch touching movies, movies that portray life’s sadness and excitements. Love and family, it was all there.

One thing that really touches me in movies like this is the feeling of loss. I always dread the thought of losing a loved one. I have not experienced it with my family but I know it’s inevitable. I just hope I’m ready for it when it comes. I guess the reality of death simply makes us treasure our loved ones all the more. The movie had a sad ending but comforting. For me, it was great.

From the movie, I went to have badminton with my officemates which was fun. Then, I went home, prepared everything for tomorrow, cleaned up then went to write this entry.

Tomorrow is another day for work. All in all, I had a great vacation. Though right now, I feel a bit sad. I’m missing my Switee, my family, my nephews and neices. Maarteng Sushi and Ki-at na Kiko. I miss long walks with Switee, and hours of talking in the park. Oh happy days…

I know we’ll see each other soon We are where we are and all of this is for whatever God brings us for the future. Life is like surfing, most part of it is out of your control. Life is like a movie, full of love and emotions. Life is like travelling, you only enjoy it once you appreciate the view along the way.

I guess my vacation was all about it – a three day run through of life itself.

P. S. Love you my dear. Missing you so much