Poem 86 - Fate

I saw you from a distance
Your looks captivated me
I smiled upon seeing you
Wondering if you're still free.

I could not take my eyes off you
Fearing I might lost you
My heart beats so fast
Could you make my dream come true.

I looked funny for a while
When you looked at my direction
I pretended not seeing you
But deep inside, I was in jubilation.

I did not have enough courage
In making a move to know you
I just consoled my silly self
Admiring the beauty of you.

And in a moment you were gone
I lost you among the multitude
I felt sad when you were out of sight
Now, I'm back to my own solitude.

I tried to look for you
Hoping that I'll see you once more
But I guess you're too elusive
You gave me a moment to longed for.

Here I am, mingling with the crowd
Always on the look out for you
If fate really mean it
Then, it will lead me to you.

Quote 172 - Guiding Light

Moment 86 - Plunge

For some time, I have been looking for an opportunity to shoot someone doing the water plunge.  The effect of splashing water fascinates me and with the right timing, a good plunge is definitely rewarding.

In one of our out-of-town sorties, I was able to met some acquaintances.  Though we barely knew one another, since we were having fun, a certain camaraderie had been established.

Since the fun was all out, it was not hard to request for some stunts from them which they readily obliged.  And my dream plunge was soon realized.

How I envied them as they kept on repeating the stunt until I was able to have a good capture of their moment.  How I wish I will have a total confidence of doing the plunge without having reservations at the back of my head.  I guess I need to settle first my issues with the water.  I hope that it will never be too late for me to realize my own plunge thing.  Or perhaps someone will intentionally push me to the water so that I will have my own moment. If ever it will happen, I hope I can overcome my fear. Haha. Wishful thinking.

Quote 171 - Star

Random Thought 86 - Attraction

When we love a person, are we ready to consider his total being rather than loving only what is good in him?

At first, attraction plays an important role in liking a person.   Attraction enables us to see everything that is beautiful in that person.  Attraction tends to create a picture perfect package.  But the moment we are able to pass the stage of seeing only those worthwhile aspects of the person we like, how good are we in also accepting his flaws?

I can still perfectly recall the wisdom that was imparted to us by our professor when I was still attending the graduate school.   He fell in love with a beautiful lady when he had his schooling outside the country.  At first, he could not believe that the beautiful lady took noticed of him first and she was the first one to express her feelings for him.  He is very honest about his looks and asked the girl what she liked about him.  The girl replied that her feelings for him was not only skin deep.  She further added that if all of us will be stripped of our skin, then, we will all look the same.  Unluckily, their love did not prosper because the girl died in a car accident.

During my recent trip, I happened to meet a couple that was exactly the opposite of the story of my professor.  If I had not known the story of my professor, perhaps, I will still wonder what makes that young man like his partner.  I guess I can say that love moves in mysterious ways.

Food Trip 85 - Pei Pa Koa

I don't know if it is proper to label this stuff under food trip.  But during certain times, this candy proves to be beneficial.

My cousin introduced this candy to me when I had difficulties swallowing because of sore throat.  That time I felt not like taking any cough medicines because as much as possible I don't want to be dependent on commercial drugs.

I must say that on certain occasions, this candy provides a much needed relief especially when my throat feels itchy and coughing is uncontrollable.  I also introduced this one to some people I know and it worked well with them, too.  But under harsh conditions, just like what the doctors used to tell us, it is still good to pay them a visit for proper medications.

Exploring Philippines 85 - Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (Post 6 - Fire Dancers )

After the performance of the fire dancers, I went back to our room and I was happy because of what I witnessed and experienced that time. It was my first time seeing a fire dance and it was a spectacle for me.  When I entered our room, my colleagues did not expect that the fire dance was over. They were expecting that it would be staged later that night that's why they went back to our room early. Anyway, after some time, they were ready to go out again for a late dinner.

The moment we stepped out of our room, the party mood at the bars and beach was in full swing. I blankly followed my group for they were trying to look for a non-fried and non-grilled kind of food. We already reached the end of rows of establishments and yet, they could not find what they were looking for. What they were looking for was the traditional home cooked meal.

Upon learning, I told them that I know a place but we had to go to the highway - a parallel road from where we were that time. As they followed me, I must admit that I got irritated of their impatience. They were like donkey, a character in the Shrek movie. They kept on asking "are we there yet?", keep on complaining that it was too far, or may be we were lost already kind of thing. My gawd! They were looking for something and yet they do have the patience for it. They were hungry and yet they were throwing away their reserve energy into something stupid. Maybe, if not for my two other close friends, I would love to push them back to were we came from and tell them to do their thing and stop complaining.

When we got there, I directed them to the eatery where I ate earlier. We were lucky because it was already past 9 in the evening and yet there were still enough food available. They commented that it was good because I knew this place. I told them that they have to learn how to roam around and explore and not just stay in one place. Later on, I asked the child of the owner of the eatery if they were renting some rooms and much to our surprise, they only charge 1500 pesos which is the same as our rented room. My colleagues could not believe what they heard and lamented that if we happened to look further earlier that day, we could had found a cheaper room for us. That's what you get when you are out of patience and too tired to explore.

After we had our fill, they told me that they don't want retrace our route earlier. I told them to hire a tricycle but they don't want to pay either. I pity these kind of people, totally out of my league. I directed them to the other route which is close to the eatery and we were back to the beach front in no time.

We settled to a spot in the beach area. They brought along some whiskey because the people I am with are fond of alcoholic drinks. They always urge me to join them but since it is not lifestyle, I only give in for a couple of shots or a bottle of gin with low alcohol content. I always tell them that I don't want to be a drunkard nor make it my lifestyle. Actually, I don't mind if I will not taste even a drop of an alcoholic beverage.

After one shot of whiskey, I left them and I went to see another set of fire dancers. I learned later on that this group of fire dancers performs nightly for three sets and 11pm is their last set of performance for the night. I really enjoyed watching them perform and it would be one great spectacle if the group was complete. They told me that they are 10 in the group but that night, there were only three of them.

When I returned to our room, three of my colleagues were already fast asleep and the rest of the group were still in the drinking spree on the beach ground. Since I was already sleepy, I find my place inside the room and dozed off.

It was already nine in the morning when I woke up and my body was aching. I am not used sleeping in a room with an air-con in its full power. I felt like a sick person that morning. I simply took a quick bath, packed my things, and stepped out of the room ahead of my group. I managed to catch some of colleagues enjoying a morning swim while I enjoy the full view of beach during this time of the day. Actually it was already 10 in the morning and the sun was already hot. I waited for my group to come down and have a good breakfast together before leaving the place but to no avail. I roam around and I chanced upon some familiar faces and we had a pep talk before my group showed up. And worst, they wanted to go home already.

We easily secured our tickets and without breakfast we boarded the waiting boat. It has high noon and the weather was good. We had a smooth and safe ride to Batangas pier.

With the given experience, I would like to return to Mindoro and explore the place further. If opportunity and time warrants, there could be other worthy sites and places to explore and I am looking forward to that day.