I tried to be philosophical and would have liked to post a blog about "34 Things I Learned When I Was 34." However, I realized I need time to make a list of all the things that helped me in the past year in terms of self-growth and improvement. Looking deep into yourself is always hard but at 35, I am secure and independent enough not to think of a man to complete me or be dampened by the proverbial heartaches and failures that characterize this wheel called life. I consider this a milestone because this wasn't always the case in my 20's. I was insecure, carefree and ... Continue Reading...
Whoa! Am a year older
birthday Originally uploaded by annalyn. To all my dear friends, thanks a lot for your greetings. I officially turned 35 today.I look 27 (that's the spirit!)...and I feel 50.I no longer feel the need to hide my age (you know how women are!)I have been through a lot but it is precisely the extraordinary experiences I had to go through which now makes me feel proud to reach this stage in my life.At 35, I feel happy, secure and at peace with myself. Happy and secure because I have my loving friends, stable job and beautiful kids; at peace because deep in my heart, I ... Continue Reading...
Of travelling quirks and other wandering tales
Looks familiar? (Drawing by Dindo Llana)Originally uploaded by annalyn. By reason of the fact that thousands more of our countrymen are, or will be, working abroad in search of a better life, Filipinos can very well qualify for the title "most traveling race."There are good and not so good stories about Pinoys in foreign lands but what probably distinguishes us from the rest are our travelling quirks. They say you know it's a Filipino at the international airport when that person is standing next to eight boxes. This person also has carry-on luggage that requires the ... Continue Reading...
To Dumaguete City and back: romancing the sea
Dr. Absin's Xmas HouseOriginally uploaded by annalyn. It's funny how I went to Dumaguete City like I was only going to Alabang: hop on an early 5:25 am flight that took me only 55 minutes, and come back the day after. Short as my stay was, it was event-filled and I felt like Dumaguete could be my home forever.I fell in love with the place as soon as I checked in at the South Sea Resort Hotel. The resort had spacious grounds lined with coconut trees and rooms overlooking the ocean. The receptionist said those two mountains dotting the horizon were Cebu and Siquijor ... Continue Reading...
Punta Fuego: What it feels when you’re on top of the world
Double infinity pool at Peninsula de Punta FuegoOriginally uploaded by annalyn. Being in Peninsula de Punta Fuego makes you feel that everything's all right with this beautiful country. This slice of heaven, otherwise known as the playground of the rich in Nasugbu, Batangas province, can be reached by a two hour-drive from Manila. My friend Mawi invited me there as a guest over the weekend and it was really invigorating to breathe the fresh air, take a dip in its famed double infinity pool, and see the wide expanse of the South China Sea framed by blue skies in ... Continue Reading...
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