A Walk in My World : ABOUT ME
This is the easiest part, I know, to post the ABOUT ME portion in this website, because I just have to find the adjectives that describe myself, the facts of my existence and the verbs of what I have done. But I don’t want to stick to them (that description) because every day the process of living is faced with new challenges. Life is a never ending endeavor, a journey without even knowing the destination. So it’s not always the same! Changes happen all the time! So I’ll ride along to wherever life brings me, embracing new challenges, accepting consequences, and cautiously living without regrets.
Why Chasing Potatoes?
I’m Chasing Potatoes. I chase time and opportunities because just like round potatoes they roll and get lost. I chase them to store memories to last a lifetime. I make haste, running after them, fearful that they might be gone. That’s why I go places on land or in water.My story tells about the journey of chasing time and saying yes to wonderful opportunities.
Why I made this blog?
I admit that there are lots of times when I am stuck with boredom, so to break the wheel of monotony, I do some blogs Time flies, memories fade but words last; so maybe one day, if I reread my blogs, I would feel and live again the experiences of the past. This is for the sake of feeling again, re-awakening my emotions, and reminiscing the history of my existence.
Why I entitled it as THE WANDERLUST KEEPER?
I really find delight in putting my experiences into words. This blog isn’t even a travel blog. I just titled it the way a wanderlust writer would do because I simply write anything that strikes my mind as something worth remembering. I thirst for new learnings. I desire to be different from what I was before. I want to let go the fearful me and I feel I am now fearless. Adventures are now on my way. I leave footprints by means of this blog.
Maybe a lot of people have gone to the places where I have visited and have made the usual adventures the place had to offer; but since every person is unique, I have my own way of perceiving things and events. I choose the angles for my lens to capture and therefore I have my own interpretation or my own story of the sights that captivated me.
This is my personal website. I make entries from time to time because I want to keep and share my cherished memories to you and give you snippets about my wanders.
Welcome to the journal of my life.
Why destined to be great? (Before my blog site was desintedtobegreat.14webs.com)
I believe in the law of attraction. Sometimes my brain is biased with all the negativity I’ve experienced, and I’m getting tired of those things. My energy is drained most of the time. So, why not embrace positivity in life! I am now summoning optimism. I declare to myself that I am GREAT, that I am destined to be great. To be happy is to be great. Greatness is happiness.
Such a fun blog you have here. I totally agree and could relate to some of the reasons for writing a blog. I’d also want to remember and be able to reminisce with details of the trips that my family makes. I’m excited to go through your blog! 🙂 — amor
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It’s beautiful wherever you are
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I was actually wondering why ” Chasing Potatoes” ? ;D I read on your story and was amazed and amused by your creativity. Keep up the good work and inspire everyone with your blogs and wonderful photos and adventure! Thanks for following our Blog as well! Cheers! Kris and Aileen
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Hi, I would love to see your carnaza island adventure posted on fleepetia. They are currently having a “Best Summer Getaway Contest” – https://fleepetia.com/contests. Cash prize is 10,000 pesos. Sharing this with you just in case you might be interested to join and also because I really love your carnaza island post 🙂
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Hi Divine, thank you so much for this. ♥♥♥
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Wow! Hi, Chasing Potatoes You have a great Shot! with all of your photos, nice Blog! 🙂
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nice blog i send you massage regarding Caving in Samar looking forward to see you Samar Underworld this August
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Cheers
Cave Master
Joni A. Bonifacio
Catbalgogan City,Samar
09192943865
trexplore@yahoo.com
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Yet!!!! Thank you so much Sir. See you. 😂
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You have such an endearing way of expressing yourself….of expressing the highly-relatable challenge most of us face–that of making sense and meaning and joy of our lives…and capturing, prolonging, recognizing, celebrating the times and memories that highlight our best selves at any given time….those times and memories that let us know that we are living a successful life…moments and memories to mitigate–if not blot out—the parts of our existence that cause angst and disillusionment…such a fantastic introduction…and I love your use of metaphors (i.e chasing potatoes)…and your recognition that you can choose to be happy and focus on the good….and that you are unique….and, you sure are….thank you for sharing….you are a joy 🙂
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This is just one of my fave comments I have ever had. Thank you so much with your kind and lovely words. You just made my day. 😘😘
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I meant every word 🙂
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Thanks dear. 😘😘😘
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Wonderful site! Love the creativity and imagination behind the name 🙂 Look forward to getting to know you through the world of blogging 🙂
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Thanks Diya for your kind words. You’re so sweet. ♥
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My pleasure! 🙂 Have a great day! :*
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Glad I’ve found your blog! I love the layout, the style, the content…everything!
Looking forward to following you! 🙂
https://fromdreamtoplan.wordpress.com/
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Thanks a lot fromdreamtoplan 🙂
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Every time I look at your pics, so one with the nature, I just get such happy feeling. (Though the wanderer in me curses for me not being adventurer enough. 🙂
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Thanks Nitin 😀
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That’s a really interesting name – Chasing Potatoes!!! And I love the reasoning. I’m glad you chose to follow Untraveled Routes, led me straight to your amazing space. Hope to stay connected and share loads of stories 🙂
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Thanks Untraveled Routes 😀
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You have awaken the travel bug in me! Thank you for inspiring your readers, Chasing Potatoes! I love love love your blog! ❤️
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Thanks Katrin, I love your blog too 🙂
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I love you blog! I can’t wait to go around Cebu again! 🙂
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Thanks Kris 🙂
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Awww. This are exactly the words I wanna say. “I thirst for new learnings. I desire to be different from what I was before. I want to let go the fearful me and I feel I am now fearless.” I think, I’m having an emotional attachment with you.
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Awww thank you. You are so sweet. Xoxo
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What a Beautiful blog! Where is this beach? I love it! Thank you for following and taking time to like my posts. Suddenly i missed Philippines so much. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂 I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
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Awww. You have great blog and interesting posts too. Anyway, thank you for the appreciation, it means a lot.
This beach is in Bantayan Island, my hometown. 😉
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Hello Chasing Potatoes! I don’t know if it interests you but I included you on my top 15 favorite blogs. The reason also why I nominated you for the Versatile Blog award.. You can read it here: http://luckysketch.com/2016/02/08/versatile-blog-award/
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Awww thank you so much 😄😃😀
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Not sure if I missed it, pero I think you’d love to visit Sipalay, Negros Occidental. Maganda din ang fish sanctuary nila doon 🙂 Yinaya lang ako ng mga cousins ko this January lang. Madami ang variety ng fish at buhay din ang corals. Hindi ako diver hehehe, snorkler lang. Nag-punta na din ako sa Palawan at Davao snorkling spots pero iba ang Sipalay. We stayed sa Campoquino Resort then upa ng bangka. Wala ako maganda camera e sayang. Hope you could visit. 🙂
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Sinearch ko ang Sipalay sa net, ang ganda nga. Sige sige, added Sipalay to my travelist. Salamat Peng. 😉
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Wow salamat. Since well travelled ka gusto ko din malaman kung ano masasabi mo sa Sipalay 🙂 yung cousin ko nagmamanage ng Campoquino resort just tell me if interested ka 🙂 Ingat.
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Oh Sure, thanks a lot Peng. 🙂 🙂
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The places you’ve been too!!! Kainggit. 😀
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Hehe salamat 😛
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Hi salamat sa like 🙂 Really nice blog. I’ve been to Cebu only once, naalala ko lang yung chicharon sa carcar hehe. Have a nice day!
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Thanks Peng. 🙂
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Merry Christmas Miss Chasing Potatoes 🙂
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Happy new year Peng 🙂
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Hello there, thanks for following The Monching’s Guide. 🙂
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Thanks for following too 🙂
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Nice blog! Keep shooting and chasing those potatoes…
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Hehe 😛 Thank you Stephen!
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Great images. Do you ever catch the potatoes. Just wondering.
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Hahaha I have never caught potatoes that’s why I go places, hoping to catch them, lol.
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lol. You have a nice blog. I will be back for more.
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Oh thank you so much
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You have amazing photos! Thanks for stopping by my blog. May I know what camera you are using?
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Thanks Thea 🙂 Gopro
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I thought i am already following you in Instagram. Well, my instagram is much for my daughter though. More wonderful photos/adventures to come!
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I thought I have replied already in your comment. Sorry for the late response. HEHE. Anyway, thanks Kristina for dropping by. 🙂
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Hey there!
The Wandering Roomies nominated you for a Liebster Award! ❤ 🙂
https://travelswithpauandraya.wordpress.com/2015/08/27/liebster-award-the-wandering-roomies-first-award/
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Your photos are beautiful!
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Thanks for following! OMG followed you on Instagram too! I LOVE YOUR FEED ❤
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Hi Clauii 🙂 Thanks a lot. I followed you too in IG! 😛 Cheeers HAHA!
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I’ve never seen an About Me page that is this descriptive; nontheless, absolutely interesting. Chasing potatoes, chasing time…chasing cars… 🙂
Three words: Now I know!
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HAHAHA! Thanks for that comment, you just made me smile. 🙂
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Hi! Thanks for following my blog. I browse your newest posts, and I could tell they’re a delight to read. Can’t wait to read them all! And “yes to wonderful opportunities!” – Mavic
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OH! Thanks too for the follow. 🙂
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Believe me, I am really thrilled right now. For one thing, you have a post on chasing waterfalls in Cebu, and that’s my number 1 goal for my outdoor adventure now. Plus, you’re a great diver – one thing that I have been wanting to learn. Your blog just made my day 🙂
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Thanks so much for your kind words. These made my day too, HA! I’m so happy that I stumbled upon your blog. 🙂
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Nice one. Thanks for following me 🙂
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Thanks too for following me 🙂
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nice blog! 🙂
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Thank you 😉
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Chasin Potatoes (Gukod Patatas)
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Gly’s wonderful blog! Adventure, food, fashion rolled into one!
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HAHAHAHA! Mokatawa nko 😛 😀
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inconformistafashionista
2015-03-24 20:15:00
(from destinedtobegreat.14webs.com comment)
I love the way you live life: fearlessly and without abandon. I personally feel very similar to you in wanting to use writing to re-experience and preserve certain moments. I also think living with optimism is the key to life, and it’s refreshing to see how you DO it! You take such beautiful photos and I love seeing and hearing about your adventures so thank you for sharing:)
http://www.inconformistafashionista.wordpress.com
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2015-03-25 05:34:00
AWWWW, thank you so much, I appreciate your wonderful and kind words. You just made my day, hah! And YESSS, that’s what I love in writing or blogging, to be able to preserve certain moments. Have a great day, Miranda. ♥♥♥
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Kathrine Eldridge
2015-03-13 14:20:18
(from destinedtobegreat.14webs.com comment)
Great post! It is so good that you are inviting positivity into your world with this blog. 🙂
http://www.kathrineeldridge1.wordpress.com
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2015-03-14 08:35:02
Hi, Ms. Kathrine, thank you so much for dropping by, it means a lot.
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