So more on my vacay..

 7/6/2012  So much has changed around me, the roads, the streets - but it still feels like home. Its such a joy to be here again. After many long years, I have finally smelled the sea air again, the sweet salty sting as I dive into the blue ocean. Its been far too long... the family- the warmth, the joy and the comfort of being with them.

My Trip!!!

So after 6 long years, I went home again. Obviously I wasn't able to update in real time but I did do some old school journal-ing...

7/1/2012 Korean Airlines (Flight KE038 to South Korea - 1st leg)

It has been a long time since I have been able to reflect on myself. Of all places, it had to be when I am thousands of feet in the air - then again whats the best way to disconnect yourself from the world.


I am on the first leg of my flight to Cebu. A long awaited trip that I have been yearning dying to do. I feel that I have lost so much over these past few years - so much of myself. I don't know how or why that happened. All I care right now is that I feel more alive, warm.. I feel my heart pounding in my chest..its been a while.


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Fatima  -(this is my special label for this particular topic.. if you like romances take note of this label)

Before I move on further, a little roll back in time in case I failed to ever mention this snippet before. Back in March, one of my many cousins in the Philippines messaged me (I can't recall if it was Facebook or Yahoo IM) saying that she had someone she wanted me to get to know. After I first read this.. I was like 'ya, ok.' I didn't think much of it because there have been PLENTY of people who have approached me proclaiming that they have someone PERFECT for me to meet. So I just shrugged this off until a few days later, my cousin sent me another message giving me this gal's email address. I was surprised that she actually followed through. Trusting my cousin's instincts, I emailed this lady... lets name her Fatima (if you Fatima are reading this I sure hope you remember this reference). With even greater surprise, Fatima replied back. We emailed each other over the next few months. On my part, there was an initial attraction there from reading her emails... a very strong, opinionated personality but isn't afraid to try.

I'll end this for now but trust me...remember the label ' Fatima '

I'm back..

3 things happened in the past month that has kept me away from blogging. First, Diablo 3 came out of the shelves. For those who


I originally started to write this post on June 29, a few days before my trip to the Philippines, hoping to get caught up then work in a little play by play of my vacation. As you can see, it is already August. So... here's the recap up until June 29. The 3 things that kept me busy..umm actually now I can only remember 2. So the 2 things that kept me away.. 1. Diablo 3 and 2. Work.

1. Diablo 3 is a silly computer game. Indeed it is a silly game but silly me got hooked, just a little bit. So rather than updating my blog, I logged on and played. What can I say, I get addicted easily.

2. Work... well with the my upcoming vacation, I played catch up with whatever work I left unfinished which apparently was a lot. I was still finishing up at the office 3 hours before my flight. During that last week, I only clocked in roughly about 15 hours of sleep. I was determined.

So those were the two big things... oh ya, remember how I was training a lot for my BJJ tournament. Well I lasted a little longer than before but ended up losing yet again. C'est la vie. It doesn't really bother me much. I do enjoy rolling and getting healthier. I just need to work harder and put more time on the mat.

Edit: I remembered my original #3 reason why I disappeared! I was training for the Canadian cancer bike ride.