where is this sun you speak of?

We went to Lamanan, Calinan to spend time with the whole family away from the city. On the first night, we drank Red wine and later on fell asleep. In the morning, I woke up very early and was excited to visit the nearby cave and the Davao River for the very first time. We walked down the hill and then finally spotted the said cave. We walked in but unfortunately, we can't go to the very inside of the cave because it has been locked by bigger rocks. We stayed for a while to take pictures and at the same time hoping there would be no snake that would surprise us anytime. On our way back, there was a big frog and so my sister and I shouted very loudly. That was the funniest ever. The ground was slippery that's why as you can see in the picture my sister tries to stop me from sliding down but I can't resist myself. This cave is actually not very known to the Dabawenyos because it is hidden. Only the residents know about this, I think. This isn't private so no on...

After stressful weeks of making our own Power Supplies for Electronics and a hand-full of exams, my colleagues and I decided (the night before) to go to Canibad to unwind. The place is perfect for people who loves adventure because there’s no electricity (so you really can’t hear any music except if you have a guitar with you) and scarcity of food (well, that is if you don’t have enough money to buy canned goods, bottled water and other kinds) and traveling from the City to this paradise is so much of an adventure! People living here are hospitable so there’s no problem of the security of the place since most of them are fishermen and are up until sunrise. It’s crystal blue waters, peaceful surroundings and the sound of the breeze give a relaxing mood especially when lying on the sand, watching the horizon in an all-quiet afternoon. We walked along the shore and found many kinds of small rocks and big rock formations. Some of my friends who have gone here said this place was m...

Simone. 19 years old. She lives in a small apartment. She loves music but doesn't have the guts to learn any instrument. She thinks she doesn't have a good voice so she lip sync every time she wants to sing along to the song. She lip sync with feelings as if she's the one singing the song with matching hand gestures and dreams she's singing on stage with her friends as audience. *knock knock* She hurriedly wiped the sweat on her forehead, opened the door and acted like she just woke up from bed. A boy was standing outside her door. John. 21 years old. He's a boy-next-door type. He enjoys long boarding. A lot of girls fall for him but he never takes them for granted. He doesn't have a girlfriend ever since. It is not because he's picky but because he thinks he should study first before engaging to relationships. Shocked, she closed the door right away then hurriedly looked at the mirror, fixed her hair and clothes then smiled. Cluel...

Ma -- I finally rode a Ferris Wheel. It was fun! I was with Ate Aling and we were shouting crazily. It was such a happy experience. I remember the day when you never allowed me to ride on it because you're afraid something bad will happen to me since I was just 6 years old then. I was there standing with you while watching Ate Aling enjoying the ride. I remember I almost cried but you bought cotton candy for me so I was happy again. But whenever I pass by amusement parks, I always look for the Ferris Wheel and remember that moment. While waiting in the line with Ate Aling I was thinking of you. I hope you're proud of me, Ma! I miss you! I love you! Always Thinking Of You, Debie :)

I never let any day pass without thinking what I could've been at present if my parents didn't leave us behind. Could I be a spoiled brat? or could I be just the same as what I am now? I'm proud to say that I had overcome my greatest fear so far. It was difficult to strive for happiness when you don't have any reason to be happy about. To see your parents in pain, would you still choose to go out with your friends? Imagine those times when I never really get to spend time with my friends because I chose to be with Mama and Papa. During those years, I never left my parents alone, physically and spiritually. Especially my Mama. She never left me whenever I'm sick. She cooks something for me just to feel okay. In return, I did the same. Though it may not be enough but I know that she knows that I gave my best shot. I envy other people, who are with the same age as me, because they still have their parents. Papa left when I was 14 and two years later, it was Mama...

I had never let go of opportunities to know new people who unexpectedly stayed for a long period of time. The people who stayed with me were very special. Though it didn't work out, the memories are still there. Each of them were unique but the same. I am not trying to erase the memories because I can never do that. Honestly, I tried but I failed. You can never really escape the past. So I taught myself to retain those memories and learn from those experiences instead. I admit I miss everyone but I guess I should not hold on with those feelings. But if ever I'm going to meet one of them again, I would try to be open to the opportunity to rebuild the relationship. There is always a second chance in every failure.

"Nothing has changed." -- I always say this whenever someone asks me how's my life lately. I make believe that there's nothing really changed ever since. I am still the same Debie as before. My dreams keep on changing maybe that is why I act differently and speak what I believe. In reality, I am stuck with things I never dreamed of. I never got the chance to reach my dreams and even if there were chances, I didn't grab it cos I was too afraid of sacrifices and some people became hindrance most of the time. That sometimes I hate them to the point of blaming them too much. Maybe I just dream a lot. Maybe my dreams are too high for me to reach. Maybe I should quit dreaming and start facing the reality as what it is. But what is living without having a dream? Is dreaming good? Is reality good?