From mountains to buildings

Manila may not be the coziest place to live and work in, but it feels good to be back in this great urban jungle.

Nine months ago, I relocated to Baguio City following a directive from my former company’s management due to the need of having someone to oversee the operations in the area. I was directed to handle sales, marketing, training and administrative tasks--responsibilities I never thought or dreamed of performing. Why would I in the first place? They were never in line with my passion!

Moreover, like what I wrote on my blog in April, I never considered living, or working in Baguio City. I saw the place only as a tourist destination--a place I would always love to visit, but would never desire to be my permanent residence.

The starting pistol roars

Have you tried starting over again?

Many say that the transition period is quite hard. I'm not sure if it indeed is true, but I'm about to find out soon. Real soon.

Two months ago, I made one big decision. For the past several months before finally executing the plan, I had been toying with the idea of moving forward and pursuing much bigger plans I had in mind since I started working. I made assessments, weighed my options, plotted Plan B to Plan E just in case Plan A would be a failure.

Were you afraid to start over again?

Many say that it is really frightening. That is why some resort to staying in their comfort zone and choose to plant their feet where the soil is less fertile. The fear's grip has crippled many; its claws held them hostage.

I was afraid, too. But I didn't let the fear eat me up. I stood from where I was sitting. I strode towards a goal. And I arrived where I intended to. This marks the beginning of something extraordinary and signals the dawning of bigger challenges posed by the bigger world.

A story carried by the wind

Most tourists only find cool destinations, extreme adventures, scenic views and picturesque landscapes in places they visit. Little do they know that there are stories waiting to be told; simple realities that touch a heart and draw a curve on the lips. Simple realities made more alive by the characters figuring in every story.

One of these is the story of Aling Rosa—a story we learned about during our taping in one of the places we featured on Traveldotcom.

Preparing for your bride's ride

By Marie Lyn Tibule

Wedding is one of the occasions hardest to prepare for. There are a lot of stuff to consider—invitations, souvenirs, guests, bridal gown and the like. Your worries may seem endless but one thing you should not forget when planning for a wedding is the transportation service. This is one of the most important details you should not overlook because without it, there will be no bride. This is as special as the wedding cake and the wedding gown, so here are some things to consider in renting a bridal car:

Ingenuous piece

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Wood. The Great Carpenter shapes the ingenuous piece into a creation he has conceived.

A thousand jewels

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JEWELS. Limit not yourself, for in reaching for jewels glimmering high above us, we gain a thousand more.

Drenched with dryness

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DRENCHED. The coldness enveloping us. The emptiness embracing us. The distance that vows to heal the wounds.

When you reach this age

When you reach this age, you think you've got everything in control. You've grown mature enough to battle the world, so there you go engaging in a head-on collision with the way people once lived their lives in accordance with the norms of the society. The good news is you're a challenger. The bad news is you're fighting against the people close to your heart, your family.

When you reach this age, you think there are no boundaries. So, you move, move and move until you hit an invisible wall.