I believe that this sem break has been the best and this has been exactly what I needed.. And so how best to summarize my sembreak? I did a lot of traveling with my family. (Travel photos. Laugh rich. Cheap backpacker haven.) But I can sense it all. That pit in my stomach. Second semester will start a few days from now and, suffice to say, I’m not really looking forward to it. I haven't really feel like going back to school. Gasp I know the incredible semestral break days and nights we dream of most of the year are quickly passing us by. Please!! extend my break.
This sem break seems so short, but I'm walking away from it with a plethora of invaluable experience and memories that will last a lifetime.
QUEZON
This is the least favorite place I've visited. Duh! it's my mom's province and I had been to this place for a million times.
North invasion
We went to diffrent places: Iba, Subic and Olongapo, Zambales; San Fernando and Mexico, Pampanga, and Dinalupihan, Bataan.
This is one of the best family vacation. It's a mini-reunion for Faller clan. Family reunions are high on my "things-I'm-grateful-for" list. Both of my parents came from large families (70 years ago large family was a common phenomenon) many relatives, many joys. There's never a dull moment. It was great seeing all of my cousins living in Olongapo this is the first time I've met them and discovered they're filthy rich haha!! And oh! their 3 levels modern house is surrounded by beaches. My road trip was a gorgeous drive. I wan to go back.
Manila
I went back to school PARA MAGPARESERVE NG SLOT FOR GRAD PIC. Gosh! time really flies so fast. A few months from now, I'll be graduating. University is the best time of my student's life. Looking at the number of years spent in school, it all sounds terribly long and exhausting. At times, it feels like a never-ending battle. But as I approach the end of my student life, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia. Not wanting to go home as yet, we went to Balay. Fun and vibrant.
Tagaytay
After hearing mass we decided to have lunch buffet in Taal Vista with a view to boot. It overlooks the majestic Taal volcano and lake. There was a group performing traditional Filipino dances and it gave the dining hall a very festive mood. It was interactive, and they even had this foreigner dance the tinikling. Their menus included a variety of both Asian and Continental dishes. The food choices were staggering, I was wise and only had small amounts of each.
Don't neglect expensive restaurants just because you assume they're out of your price range.
Sophia's christening
my baby sister was baptized in Silang, Cavite. There were 6 other kids baptized that day. Only about 35% appeared to be Filipinos: church goers are made up of people from many different backgrounds and they were mostly Caucasians. Gosh! what a culturally diverse society. To be honest I would say I am a xenophile.
Batangas
I spent my halloween break/Undas in Laurel and Santo Tomas, Batangas. Hung out with really great people. It is such a special time, and I enjoy seeing all the families coming together with their warm, poignant stories and funny quirks. I look forward to my next visit.
AB ComDev meeting
at UST TYK the meeting was crucial because it's our means on how to carry over our plans to reality. We discussed Status of ComDev in AB, presentation of Needs Assessment and project proposals, phases, timeline, matrix and 5-yr operational plan. Damn! The first day of School is approaching quickly.
Now that 2nd sem is just around the corner, I'm not sure if life is about to slow down, speed up, take another turn, but whatever it has for me I'm ready!
One chapter closes, and another one begins. For all those also headed back to school, I wish you the best of luck, but most of all, remember to have fun!
