Thursday, December 16, 2004

i see light through 'rose-tinted' glasses, and feeling in a total harmony with myself right now. perhaps it's the excitement of going home to see my loved ones this yuletide. i feel the more excitements is on top of everything - i'm just feeling simply optimistic. or perhaps, somebody who was close to me years ago has been thinking about me back home - i might enjoy seeing or getting in touch with this person again.

whenever i visit the province, it always reminds me of my innocent & happy childhood - the old neighbourhood, my alma mater, my high school buddy, an old friend, the markets, the church, the old lady sitting in that old bench, the coca-cola bottles, the fresh air, the sea breeze, the trees and the rain - thus with all these thoughts i'd imagine life is so wonderful all together.

city life has influenced me very quickly. i soon realized that it made me changed and struggle to live into the difficult world. and yes, opportunities are everywhere. it doesn't stop me from dreaming, wishing, hoping, and yet, the only thing i want is to choose my path and more will to accomplish. but then again, i still look for contentment, something that enables me to adopt the right path to overcome all the forms of adversity and pressure - and spending xmas back home will fit everything in.

and for ages, i've been promising myself that someday i'd tackle some serious issues to do with my health and wellbeing. i begin to realise that i've moved dates several times, enough that it made me feel guilty, so i probably gonna do this when i get my first step in the province - something that i need to accomplish.

then for once, i will enjoy and 'live life to the fullest' in the province, to climb the mountain i see from the plane, the beach that sparks a thrill to relax, the church that creates a place for solemnity, the sunset that chills to enjoy a glass of wine and be romantic, the palatable food and the simplicity of the people that gives a smile on my face. aahh finally, a total escape away from the B-I-G city. but i wouldn't dare to go without my iPod.

my hometown province catanduanes

from the lens of ces valeza, thank you for the awesome photos.

if you can only imagine about our world - for a moment, what would it be? have you ever imagine a world in which only people with money and property could have a say? have you ever imagine a world in which nature is not protected? have you ever imagine a world in which nothing beautiful or historical is preserved? have you ever imagine a world in which everyone could do as they please - with no regard to the community? - and how nice it is to imagine a world without prejudism?

what is your world?

postscript: i got my first xmas gift from a japanese friend today. thank you ai matsui. she's my former student trainee from marriott nagoya japan who spent her week training at the jwmhk. how thoughtful of you, ai. enjoy your visit in hong kong.

what my iPod is playing: drop it like it's hot by snoop dogg