October 2014 Part 2: Road trip... University of the Philippines Diliman

(Photo by: Maritess Boudreau)

Two months ago, I was randomly writing on my "Dream and Aspiration" journal about the things that I want to do before this year ends. I've written about "Road Trip with cousins at UP Diliman". Surprisingly, it really happened! I was so happy. Really happy.

I missed my cousins a lot. I'd lived like a "Prisoner" for the past months, since I was in the middle of writing my drafts, writing my reports, studying for weekly exams.... school works... and personal problems which I don't want to elaborate here anymore. Yes, I got depressed... well, I still am. During this period, I was looking for support and shoulders to lean on, but I felt like everyone was so far, out of reach and the only thing I could do at that time was to write, read and send messages to my cousins and to my fairy godparents (BBG, you know who you are guys...). Those helped me to somehow get a grip on reality that "I can do this". I was able to focus and voila! It's Semester break and I am now with my  favorite and important people in my life!

Enough with the drama!

So yes. I was with my Aunt and my cousins during this "Road Trip". We enjoyed walking around and taking countless pictures. We took advantage of the weather and scenery. It was so green and windy which I really like. I love nature. If not only for the shoes that I was wearing that day, I would have fully enjoyed the walk. My feet was aching so much and I forgot to bring my spare sandals.

Oh... It would be nice if I could stay here for a long time, but we needed to go somewhere... Next time, maybe on December we're going to come back here. The branches and the trees and of course the path walks; I love them so much. It made me feel like I was in a fairy tale. Right.

We literally took many pictures... like funny pictures (Funny for us). We were laughing all the time which was really nice because I was able to relieve some of my stress and forgot some of my worries and heartache. Hahaha! Yes!

I felt so helpless because of my feet so we took a rest for a while. There were many people jogging and walking around and I was an introvert trespassing the world of extroverts. Do you get it? From the moment I sat on the bench, it made me feel like I'm inside my "Hamster Ball". I am not really good in open spaces. I used to be Agoraphobic, that's why.

Yes. My Aunt became my photographer. She's really good in taking pictures and it's nice to know that I'm one of the people who influenced her with regards with photography.

I don't have much time to take some pictures and I terribly miss the "Nature Photo Session". I used to go somewhere every week, but due to my hectic schedule... I can't.

This is my cousin Jerix. He came late because he had a class before this. He's actually our Mascot, "The Comedian". Whenever he's around... everything would be colorful... and ALIVE!

I will go back here with them... again! Just so you know, I took the entrance examination here... and the rest is HISTORY.

Oh how I miss them so much... without them... I feel neutral and most of the time... talking with myself.

Have a great day everyone!

Sincerely,
Erica/Erix

Things that made me happy:

1. Reading Books
2. Playing and singing some songs... especially Guitar riffing of "Greensleeves". I'm a fan of King Henry VIII
3. Crossing out things to do on my check list.
4. Cleaning my room.
5. That I'm still alive.
6. That my parents are in good health.
7. That my friends are fine.
8. That I am inside my hamster ball. :)
9. That it's not yet raining in Manila because I'm really worried about the Typhoon Ruby. I have lots of things to do next week... please.
10. Listening to Karen O music. Ukulele... let's see. :) I'm excited. PLEASE!!!! Let me have it!!!!!