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Hindi porke't nasaktan ka ng isang beses hindi muna bibigay buo puso mo sa taong minamahal mo. Labis ang sakit na maari ibigay ng pag-ibig sa aten. Pero ganun siguro talaga pag nagmamahal, may panahong masasaktan at masasaktan ka pero may mga panahon din naman na ikaw iyong tipong makakasakit.

Why Travel is not just a want BUT a need

Before, I felt guilty exploring places I want since it entails of spending money. I have this notion that you need to be financially stable first before traveling. As I get older I've realized that you still can travel without spending too much. The world wide web was evolving and I am amazed at how simple and easy it was to accomplish many things through it.

Without further ado  here are my Top Reasons why Traveling is not just a want but a Need:

1. Firstly, Travel is essential to our temple. Reading through the Bible, I've realized that people do also travel in biblical times.  Whatever these people were and however varied their lives and wealth through the centuries, surely they were NOT inclined to stay put. This just proves to me that  certain amount of travel was essential.

When you go to different places, You've learned different culture, meet different people, different beliefs nevertheless it teaches you to look deeper into a person and see their true spirit, what drives them, and who they are, rather than just looking at their outside person. 

Talk to strangers even though your mother told you not to ^_^. You never know who you'll meet or what genius they might impart : ). Me with Mauban locals :).

2. Secondly, You get to escape your everyday existence, and while hopefully your everyday existence is a pretty happy and satisfying thing, being able to get away from it only amplifies your appreciation for it when you get back.

It's gonna put you in places that will force you to care for issues that are bigger than you. If you go on mountain climbing or travel to some isolated part of the philippines you'll surely be amazed how the local kids were able to survive with their schooling. All grade levels are placed in one classroom, many students have to walk miles to get to school every day some even need to cross the river just to get to school.

Local Students of Mongoto Elementary School

Mongoto Elementary School, One-room School. Single teacher teach basic academics to several grade levels of 
elementary-age boys and girls.  And students walked miles and miles just to get to school. *updated as of May 2011

3. Thirdly, it fires up your creative impulses. In an unfamiliar situation, you’re forced to use your brain in new ways, which results in you being more inventive and experimental than ever!

Since we do not know how to react in an uncertain stuation we normally fear that unknown. Travelling is not just being a tourist itself it’s about experiencing true risk and adventure so you don’t have to live in fear for the rest of your life. You should take the time to see the world and taste the fullness of life.

White, powdery sand of Calaguas

It's all really fear of change that comes naturally since we do not know how to react when that unknown situation comes in. Embarking Calaguas Island with my three good-friends was one of those liberating experience ever! Scary, yes it is! The thought of were only four on that island, no electricity, frighthens us,  the roar of the sea plus those small gust of wind on midnight terrifies us, yet the moon plus the stars hang bright above, silent, give us a full assurance. :)

4. Lastly, it’s an excellent way to get some perspective on your life — and remind yourself that there is a big, big world outside your little bubble! *wink

Get to know the world and the magnificent people that fill it. I can describe the turquoise water and powdery sand of Calaguas to you, but you really have to see it for yourself to experience it. You can read all the blogs in the web about Mt. Timbak and the mystical river of Cagbalete  but being there is a different story.

The world is a stunning place, its full of wonder and excitement.. See it..Explore it..  : )

Superman Ride, Tree Top Adventure Subic

FOOL - Lifehouse

Fool Lifehouse - I first heard this song, I guess 3 years ago. And believe me, every time I'm hearing this song, I couldn't resist to do a headbang .

The lyrics means a lot of things. For me, its about God above, though some says its  about a relationship with someone you follow through you're entire life, waiting for him to love you back.

But honestly, the song strikes me of how I stumble in my walk with God, how I screw up and cannot be what I want to be. How I long to know God more, that I've really wanted to be closer to Him, but I am IMPERFECT, and so these keeps me falling.

cause I'm reaching for you
but my arms aren't long enough
and I'm running to you
if I could go a little faster
and I'm crying to you
but I can't hear my own voice
and I am waiting for you 

I also picture myself  like a moth with it's wings broken who's trying desperately to get towards the flame. God is Perfect and I am just like a moth with broken wings.  Who keeps on chasing, reaching, crying waiting to finally get to know God.I need and want GOD in my life, but sometimes I could be so clumsy. I will repent then committed the same sin again. I'm striving to be better, and desperately wanted nothing more than to know & follow God’s Word. For lot of things cannot do it on my own without Him..

Anyhow, this is the complete lyrics of the song. Will be glad to hear your own thought :)

Seems my own arrogance has knocked me off my feet again
when you know I'm crawling to you as fast as I can
first teach me to walk and then I'll learn to dance for you like an
honest clumsy clown
tripping along the way

cause I'm reaching for you
but my arms aren't long enough
and I'm running to you
if I could go a little faster
and I'm crying to you
but I can't hear my own voice
and I am waiting for you
and trying not to fall asleep now

cause I'm clumsily dancing away this fear
I'm stumbling closer to you and I am
tumbling over my pride
I will be a fool for you

what are you thinking as you look down on me are you
frustrated with my inconsistency
or intrigued that I can find the will to get back up or
maybe all of this is simply amusing

cause I'm reaching for you
but my arms aren't long enough
and I'm running to you
if I could go a little faster
and I'm crying to you
but I can't hear my own voice
I am waiting for you
and trying not to fall asleep now

cause I'm clumsily dancing away this fear
I'm stumbling closer to you and I'm
tumbling over my pride
I will be a fool for you
cause I'm clumsily dancing away this fear
I'm stumbling closer to you and I'm
tumbling over my pride
I will be a fool

and I'm clumsily dancing away this fear
I'm stumbling closer to you and I'm
tumbling over my pride
I will be a fool for you

Cagbalete Island Experience - Php 1,200 Cheapest Budget Ever!

Glad our CAGBALETE ISLAND Trip was a success. Thanks to Ms. Tess of  Villa Cleofas who answered all of my inquiries and to Josiah Sicad of Lakas Trip. I'm glad that I stumbled upon his blog for this made our journey possible in the cheapest way.

I believe that travel doesn't have to be expensive. You can still visit places you want without spending too much. It's just a simple matter of googling & charm my friend. Two weeks ago in search of perfect place for the upcoming long weekend getaway I stumbled upon a blog stating their 1,300/pax budget for a group of nine. Experiencing this beautiful island of Cagbalete with that price intrigues me.  I continued searching, blog-reading, and this made me decide to spend my long weekend here in this island. Guess what?! You can even lower down your budget for up to 1,180 pesos Only for two pax. Yehess! You heard it right! 1,180 ONLY!

Here's the summary of our Cagbalete Island Trip Budget = Php 1,180 / Pax. 
(Click on the image to get a better view).

 

See below for the budget breakdown:

 

Passenger boats in Cagbalete Port costs only Php 40.00. If you are a tight budget like me, this ferry is such a savior for us so be sure to take note that there are only two boat trips to the island, one in the morning at 10:00 AM and in the afternoon at 4:00 PM. Just imagine the money you will saved when you're able to catch this trip compare on renting a private boat costing 2000-4500 pesos, (depending on the size of the boat). Whoa!

I bring a packed lunch, 3/4 of rice, and 1 litter of water for this trip. These are not included on the supplies we bought in Mauban Market. I also bring some utensils, but since we are lacking of cooking set we just rented the cookware available on Villa Cleofas. For 100 pesos charge, we are allowed to use any cookware and utensils available on the resort. Happy that they all have the stuffs we need! They have a clean, large kitchen. I even regretted of bringing my stuffs -- utensils and the like since we can even  rent it and just paid 100 bucks .

We buy our food and kitchen supplies at Mauban Market, it's about 3-5 minutes walk away from the Port. Just like other market some of the vendor here is also selling their goods at a lower price so I suggest that you go around, the market is not that big anyway.

We arrived at Sabang Beach around 11 AM and because its low tide our ferry can't go that near so we had to transfer to a smaller boat (it's free).

Cagbalete River during low tide

Beautiful scenery of tall coconut trees

Sunset at Villa Cleofas

be still, be quiet and let your mind rest

Cagbalete Sand Riffle

High tide

Low tide

Creamy fine sand at Villa Cleofa

You might also be interested in reading:

>> Cagbalete Island Experience In Villa Cleofas
>> 2D1N DIY Cagbalete Island Trip Itinerary

>> 10 Things to do in Cagbalete Island

Halloween Doesn't Always Go as Planned

How many of you guys believe that not everything needs to be planned to the last minute detail? That sometimes things could still definitely be cool even without planning. And here goes our recent Halloween Celeb...

Normally, my sister do her birthday celebration exactly on the date of her big day - November 1. A-huh, November 1. This time she chose to celebrate it yesterday, October 31st.

My mom, busy preparing our food.

My mom's spaghetti : ) (So far all people who has tasted it, never gave bad comment instead always wanted to take some home) Buffalo wings, and Calderata. Yum!

In the middle of some Tanduay ice, the neighborhood kids show up at our house wearing their choir dresses.

They put some make up and so my nieces joined them.. Funny thing, my sis-in-law borrowed some costume from the neighborhood.. hehe and so she bring it upstairs, and we just did another hillarious, fiendous shot in our compound... And thats it! We're all have a great time!

Happy Halloween ~ :D