Outrageous Decision

I wanted to do something outrageous this year for a change. So when there were sudden talks about a spur of the moment trip to Malaysia with my officemates last Septmeber 20, I was really seriously considering it. I immediately called my travel agency contacts to shop for the best rates. We had to decide fast since we were supposed to leave during the weekend of that same week. Too bad apart from the high airfare and dollar exchange rate, all flights going back were fully booked. Our earliest return would be on September 29, impossible! Well, we had to give up eventually. I think it was Wednesday when Shiena and I decided to give it up. My other officemate went ahead and claimed the free trip from her cousin.

A week later I was faced with yet another problem to think about. My boyfriend was going on a business trip to Cebu and he was asking me to come with him. Part of me wanted to go since it would be the first time for me to travel with him alone and I know this was his way of giving me what I wanted - traveling to a new place (Bohol). Another part of me felt guilty because I had to lie about the whole trip to my parents. I asked my friends and I received mixed advices. Some were for it, while others really discouraged me because of the "temptation part" and the fact that I have to lie to my parents. The latter was really the main reason of my hesitation. Gone are the days when I would be worried of what other people might think of me. I am an adult now and I konw how to use my freedom responsibly. The problem with my parents is sometimes they tend to be close-minded and reasoning out with them is not their cup of tea. I mean I should stand up for what I believe in, in order to grow and experience life. I will talk to them eventually but gradually.

After weighing everything out and becoming fickle and all, I finally decided to risk it. I bought my ticket on Tuesday of that week. The trip was scheduled for Thursday to Sunday (Oct. 7-10).

On hindsight, I was glad I went on that trip. Never mind that I was alone during the 2 days in Cebu since he had to work, I enjoyed my time alone shopping, touring, etc.



I was also able to do a side trip to Bohol with him, just the 2 of us. It was fun and romantic doing things together in a new place. Bohol was simply nice and the locals are very tourist-friendly. For just an overnight stay, we were able visit all the tourist destinations, such as the Blood Compact Site, Loboc River (trecked up to the top of the waterfalls), Man-made Forest, Chocolate Hills, old churches (Baclayon, Lubog, and Sta. Monica Churches). I also saw the smallest Primate in the Philippines, the Tarsier; visited awesome resorts, namely, Panglao Nature Island Resort, Bohol Beach Club, Alona Palm and Alona Beach. Every resort has its own personality depending on the prefrence of the traveler. I am definitely going back.

At the Blood Compact Site

An afternoon with the tarsiers

When I got back, I came across a Quotable Quote in Readers Digest from Katharine Hepburn. It says: "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." So true...

Upcoming Topics

Well, I think I am back to my old self. I still can't find the time to write my thoughts and express my feelings in my blog. I have committed to write an entry at least every other day but it's been more than 2 weeks since my last entry. I guess I have been busy or my focus changed temporarily in the past days.

A lot of things have transpired in my life and I would like to share them gradually or as soon as I have the time. Below are topics I will be writing about soon.

1. My 2004 so far
2. Outrageous Decision
3. What now!

Note: Titles may change depending on mood when entries are written.