When the plane landed, it felt as if the haze was lifted. As the plane's tires screeched on the runway, each bump was a wake-up call. This is it. This is the end. Time to wake up and face the world. I wish I could relive some moments during the trip, hoping that it would last longer. But of course, that's wishful thinking. Real life begins now.
So long my last holiday. So long freedom.
Friday, May 29
Going Home
It's nearing the end of the journey and a heavy downpour in Manila made the air seem a little fresher. Earlier in the week, I broke off with the group again to do some traveling alone. Squeezed onto a jeep with 50 locals and we went across some really bad terrain to get to a little quaint beach town.
It was at Port Barton that I saw the greatest amount of stars in my life. The entire sky was filled with celestial bodies. The first night, three quarters of the town's tourists (7 of us) gathered on the beach with the owner of this really good restaurant and her nieces. We got drunk on some beer and a sweet tequila and rum sling. Saw 6 shooting stars that night and a meteor that lit up the entire beach. As I covered my feet in the cool sand, I thought about how beautiful everything was.
With the flight home just two days away, I find myself retreating into my corner. I do not wish to face life so soon. Time really flies when your only worry is what to eat for dinner. Going home to unemployment sure is a downer.
It was at Port Barton that I saw the greatest amount of stars in my life. The entire sky was filled with celestial bodies. The first night, three quarters of the town's tourists (7 of us) gathered on the beach with the owner of this really good restaurant and her nieces. We got drunk on some beer and a sweet tequila and rum sling. Saw 6 shooting stars that night and a meteor that lit up the entire beach. As I covered my feet in the cool sand, I thought about how beautiful everything was.
With the flight home just two days away, I find myself retreating into my corner. I do not wish to face life so soon. Time really flies when your only worry is what to eat for dinner. Going home to unemployment sure is a downer.
Tuesday, May 19
About Time
Strangely, the trip has been plagued by all possible things that could go wrong. Missing our flight, visa issues, (almost) road accidents, landslides, natural disasters, pickpocketing and more. Haven't been able to get much work done here, which is starting to get me frustrated. Stuck in Manila but tomorrow we finally can get out of this place. Managed to get a deal to shoot some stuff but I'm really not counting on it because it is quite a difficult task.
Hardly have time to think but times when I go off on my own are the quietest and I can hear myself think. Really spending my cash reserves like water and eating/indulging in excesses makes for a long, hard exercise regime when I get back.
Nevertheless, I'm glad to be here more than anywhere else. Just wish I had more money/time. Seriously not looking forward to endless job applications etc when I return.
Hardly have time to think but times when I go off on my own are the quietest and I can hear myself think. Really spending my cash reserves like water and eating/indulging in excesses makes for a long, hard exercise regime when I get back.
Nevertheless, I'm glad to be here more than anywhere else. Just wish I had more money/time. Seriously not looking forward to endless job applications etc when I return.
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