It’s been a long time since I last set foot in Cebu and wow, how I’ve missed it. My last visit here was such a chaotic, drama-filled ride that it felt like a teleserye. That’s why, before doing anything else—before making trips, detours, and foodie stops, I knew I had to visit Sto. Niño Church first. I wanted to say my prayers, give thanks and reflect on the journey and lessons life has handed me. ❤️
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9:00 AM – A Wavy Start to an Exciting Day
Our day began with a bumpy ferry ride from Hong Kong to Macau, which, to be honest, heightened my anxiety and made my hands sweat profusely (lol!). The waves made for an adventurous start, but eventually, I let go of the fear, got used to the motion, and drifted off to sleep. When I woke up, the excitement of exploring a new destination quickly took over, haha! By the time we arrived, I was ready to experience everything this vibrant city had to offer.
As an introvert who gets a bit anxious in social situations, the idea of working in HR—a field known for its emphasis on interpersonal skills and extroverted personalities, or in other words, being great with people (HAHA!🤣)—was totally overwhelming for me. HR is not in my comfort zone; it’s not my cup of tea. Yet, here I was, attending an HR symposium at the PICC in Pasay, Manila.
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Our 10,000 step challenge with my nieces turned into a hilarious scramble! Every scenic spot, like the beautiful mangrove river view and even a charming corner of the plaza that reminded me of Baguio, became a photo op. We grabbed cheap iced coffee (mine for 39 pesos, theirs sans caffeine!), then settled by the baywalk to capture the fiery sunset. It was stunning, but just as the sun dipped down, a swarm of flying termites attacked!
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( Last Week of April 2024) – Island Rekindling: Back on Court
The last week of April has been incredibly productive for me. One of my main goals while living on this island was to reignite my passion for my original (original?, Maja’s voice popping out my brain cells lol hahaha 😅) sport from my elementary school days. Basta, that was the sport when I am in 6th grade. My father used to train me in this. This sport brought me to different places like Bogo where I came out the champion and Ronda where I finished third place. Those were my core memories. (charrowt ba, haha 😅) And now, 21 years later, let’s just say I’m a bit rusty – muscle memory can only take me this far, lol Haha😅! But I was determined to get back into the swing of things, and I finally managed to hit the courts for a game of lawn tennis.
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Harold had been craving pizza ever since he set foot on Bantayan Island. That’s the only food he constantly mentions as we headed to Santa Fe. (Haha! As if there’s no pizza in Cebu, LOL.😋) Then he suggested that we go for a swim at the beach and then look for a pizza place. I agreed, but then I had a better idea. (Ding! Lightbulb moment 💡, haha 😆)
“Why don’t we do both together?” I asked. “We can have pizza by the beach!”
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The Wanderlust Keeper 