Random Thought 43 - Death Wish

One ordinary dawn, where I was sandwiched between the realm of the conscious and the unconscious state, I had an unforgettable experience which will be forever etched in my memory.

I dreamed that I was in the middle of the field and playing alone. Suddenly, I heard a soft and enchanting voice from behind.  The voice asked me to go with him to a distant place.

Without showing any hesitation, I simply dropped everything in my hands, stood up, and readied myself.  And in an instant, I began to float in the air. I could not explain the kind of awe I felt that time. 

As we follow a ray of light towards the sky, all the things below us looked so tiny and the horizon widened some more. I Never bothered to ask questions nor even attempted to looked at the face of my companion.  All I knew that time, I was not alone and I was not afraid.  I was at peace all throughout the journey.

But all of a sudden. I stopped. I told my companion that I forgot to ask permission from my mother and I need to head back home.  Upon uttering my request, I suddenly felt like falling so fast from a high place.  When I hit the ground, which happened to be my bed, I felt bouncing on it.  And I woke up.

The funny thing was, I don't remember being thirsty nor tired.  It was just like waking up from a beautiful dream.  And as I sat on my bed recalling what had happened, I said to myself that whenever I die, I want to die that way.

Food Trip 42 - Kornik

Kornik is a town in Poland but I'm referring to the kornik which is a street food in the Philippines.

Some people consider that the town of Candon in Ilocos Sur produces the best kornik in the country. For this reason, locals and visitors coming from Ilocos would normally have kornik as their "pasalubong."

In one of my out-of-town sorties, I happened to notice a kornik stand along the road. The kornik display seemed enticing especially to those people who love spicy food. Aside from being crunchy and topped with garlic, a spicy flavored kornik will definitely give an extra kick especially if you are not fond of chili pepper.

So, how do you like your kornik?

Exploring Philippines 42 - Siniloan, Laguna (Post 5 - Buruwisan Falls)

From a distance, the Buruwisan falls looked inviting. The canopy of trees that cover  the whole place act like curtains before the falls.  The cool and soothing wind that made the leaves and the branches of the trees sway was indeed nature's way of comforting us. The whole place is truly an inspiration.

Honestly, if this is the kind of place my eyes will set upon each day I wake up, I must say I am truly blessed. A beautiful place like this is like having a piece of heaven on earth. And with such a heavenly sight, what more can you ask for.

As we walked closer to the falls, the amount of excitement I felt intensified. Though I can't swim, the very sight of a falls excite me all the time and this one was no exception. And every time I am near a falls, I always wish that I can swim, enjoy the water, and feast myself while enjoying the bounty of the water that falls on me. I hope one day, I'll be able to experience the real thing.

Near the falls, the cliff that draws the line between the river above and the falls below provides a huge open space that allows the daylight to illuminate the whole place. From a distance, with all those canopy of trees, the falls look mysterious but out here in the open, its naked beauty is uncovered for every one to see.

And as we held our ground before its waters, we looked and felt dwarfed before it. I am not good in determining distances nor heights but the way we look compared to the falls, the picture can't deceive how great this falls is. And the pool below the falls could be very deep because when I stepped into the water just a couple of steps only, it was already knee deep. What more if you'll be right below the falls.

We stayed there for some time, literally enjoying the moment as well as enjoying the feel of this magical environment. It was not a daily scene for us. Thus, some minutes spent there was like a luxury we could not afford to waste.

Though I would like to spend more time there, we don't have all day to stay. Every passing second must be fully compensated with what we expected and ought to experience in that place. Hence, our guides brought us to another falls. One that is just around the corner.

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Poem 42 - The Life After

When the flame is no longer there
When the room becomes suddenly bare
Tracing shadows means noting
Living anew is the next big thing.

Leaving behind all that had been
A life once loved is now forsaken
Years of fond memories fade in separation
The love once cherished reached its expiration.

Breaking free is no freedom at all
Especially when you hit your hardest fall
But there are better things than misery
Life must go on as it should be.

The night seems like eternity
Sleep is a far fetch reality
The mind wanders in circles of nothingness
The body succumbs into restlessness.

The morning sun promises a new beginning
Life still breaths and not dying
What had been lost was a thing of the past
Cease the day and run wildly in the dust.

Quote 84 - Journey

Moment 42 - All Souls Day

How often do we remember our departed loved ones?

It has been our practice to pay a visit to our departed loved ones during all saints day or all souls day. Though this tradition  has been embedded in our system, remembering and praying for our departed loved ones would mean they are still special to us. They are, in fact, a part of us.

Every time I go home to the province, regardless of the season, I always make it to a point to visit the tomb of my family and relatives who were part of my existence. I recite my prayers in front of their grave, hoping that my little prayer could bring some comfort and happiness where ever they may be.

Though some will say that we can no longer be with them and they will not hear us, still, I would like to believe that this little gesture will keep on reminding me that once upon a time, they were part of me. And by visiting their tomb and whispering some prayers will help me hold them in my heart though as they were still alive. 

As long as I am alive and able, I will never grow tired in doing this thing whenever I have a chance. I don't want to find myself one day with no memory of them because who I am today, they were part of it.

Quote 83 - Believer