Goodbye My August

Left: Our First ever picture together, with his newly bought hoody from Uniqlo and my hooded shirt I was wearing that day. Right (from the top): My 1st birthday celebration with him. Our stay in Batangas last 2015 during Christmas. And one of our activities - archery, which he didn't want at first but later enjoyed it more than me. LOL

2015, May. BAGUIO CITY. I was really delighted we made it here because we had a fight prior to the trip. Also, a couple of months before, he was infected with chicken pox and we had to cancel our hotel and bus ticket bookings.

We took all the rides and I dreaded the freefall. It scared the sh*t out of me but, nah, I would never back down. LOL The zipline in superman was the coolest I'd say! It was nice to enjoy outdoor activities with my bestfriend and I couldn't help but keep a few of our photos...

After we settled our nerves (mine, rather), we proceeded for a horse back-riding. It was my first time which gave me a vision of  a horse getting hysterical over whatever and of me falling and breaking my back haha... I loved my horseback riding experience and though I requested the horse owner to not leave its side, I was contented with its catwalk LOL On the other hand, Ian had his free spirit moment and while it was contagious, I still prayed for safety. I'm such a worrier, huh! Well, we got home in one piece and revived!

2015, June. BORACAY ISLAND. I haven't been in Boracay and when he asked me if I'd like to go there, I uttered a big ''yes!''. It was not because Boracay is hailed as one of the best islands in the world but because I will get to visit the place with someone I enjoy traveling with. I always enjoy being outside with him. I don't know why but I'd just let him take me on the leash, wiggling my tail and barking whenever I need anything. I don't know either if anyone can relate to that kind of feeling. LOL

I remember the tasty baby back ribs we had for dinner at the Batangas Ferry Terminal. Ah, I'm gonna pay visit to that place where he got it in one of these days. Anyway, so much for the food (LOL), from Caticlan we transferred to a motorized ''banca'' going to the island and hired a tricycle taking us to our booked hotel. There, we took advantage of our stay by parasailing, paddle-boarding, helmet diving and going about whatever. I remember, we had a dinner in this cozy restaurant by the beachfront and later realized we did not have enough money with us to pay the bills. He had to leave me there for a little over an hour as collateral. LOL Our stay was a blast!

2016, March. KALANGGAMAN ISLAND. For this trip we traveled by air from Manila to Tacloban and transferred to a van going to Palompon where we spent for a night to gather what we need for an overnight island camping the following day. Again, I just cant keep my heart off of these photos...

The island is one of the most beautiful diving destinations in the Philippines. On one end of  the long sand bar is where the coral reefs are, thus, the sand is prickly. I remember at one point, we were seated by the shoreline admiring the pristine beauty in silence while listening to the distant but audible unison of merrymakings from various group of visitors, it felt marvelous. I thought I would never ever get tired being in that exact atmosphere, profoundly connected to the island... And then, there was Ian at my side with "disapproval" written all over his face when I started to scribble our names on the sand LOL I wish I could have an island with a humble shelter and amenities for a few days just for myself, my best behalf and our kids. Wow. I'm so over my head, but if I wont wish or ask, the answer will always be no...

2017, February. LAS CASAS FILIPINAS DE ACUZAR. After traveling by bus, ferry and plane, we were to repeat the cycle. We laughed at the idea but agreed to consider it. Why not! And off we went by bus.

Las Casas is vibrant and at the same time serene. There are sculptures and statues all over the place, such as, lola basyang, kids playing traditional games and mythical creatures like tikbalang; ancestral houses or casas beautifully turned to restaurants, hotels, shops, etc.; bridges, church, rivers, tram, jeepney, beach, batis, fiesta-like dinner; and many more well-thought arts and historical-feel thrown in together in perfect blend. Ian had fun with the sculptures and casas, taking pictures at different angles. And I was satisfied to watch my companion enjoying just like me, taking poses, laughing. When I first went there in 2013, I just fell in love with the place. The land area is humongous that I couldn't seem to get enough and I swore I would definitely return. I had no idea it would be with Ian and as dreary to admit it was our last trip together and the last time we ever saw each other... Regardless, one day, I shall return... Again...

I tried my best to limit the photos into few but I couldn't. Going through all of them made me actually smile, smile a lot. I even occasionally laughed. A picture paints a thousand words, indeed. Those memories in each of them, I guess will stay in my head... I watched and listened to all the videos one last time, as well. Damn, that was some real challenge, especially, the selection process. On the other hand, deleting everything was a sadistic killer. It was like ripping an arm and a leg off my body, but I must to do it. I wanted to do it anyway. This means acceptance for me. A closure. One day, when I get to look back at this page, I am probably already a caring and confident wife of my loving and responsible husband. *fingers crossed* In God's perfect time! For now, Great Job, Daisy!!! *pheow* From here on, you are finally earthly detached to these precious memories. May you all be at peace. Goodbye My August. I love you. XOXO