My vacation plans did not push through. I was thinking of going back to Manila last Sat. but got extended due to a head injury that I had the day prior to my flight. I stayed for another week and planned to go back supposedly this morning. Unfortunately, the flight that I rebooked online last friday apparently had an error and billed me for “no-show” instead. I have to schedule then my flight for tommorow. Phew!

Good thing my sister decided to shoulder my plane fare. I just had too much expenses at hand that I don’t have anything left when I go back to work.

Looking back, I realize how things happen for a purpose. If I hadn’t had the head injury, I would have gotten back to Manila with a heavy heart. What I mean with that is I really didn’t have the time yet then to spend with my mom and dad, my brothers and their kids. Those things were the very things I have been missing when I was working back in Manila. The fun and comfort of a family. I would have gotten back with an empty cup of courage. Being alone in a place (although I have a sister about an hour away via land), is just not easy, especially if it is your first time.

Well, I am quite adjusted now. I have friends with me too. So I guess all is much much better when I go back compare to when I first started my life in the big city.

For now, I’m enjoying my time here in Yellow Hauz, one of our favorites spots to dine here in Davao. The place is residential at the second floor. It’s a big yellow house with nice interiors. On the first floor is the cafe with a cozy feel. It’s fairly nice.

When I get back, I plan to go back and paint again. I have been doing painting before, usually watercolor and I want to do it again for relieving stress. Other than going to the gym, I want to occupy myself with healthy habits and of course, with healthy spirituality. I want to go back to service at the church again. It’s much more rewarding than going out and pleasing yourself

At the moment, I’m chatting with my girlfriend online. She is 15 hours away from me so my evening here is morning for her. She has been experiencing a lot too so we both are having the time to learn for our lives. Pretty exciting, sometimes making us anxious. Tough and rough but still God manages to carry us away from trouble

It’s really lovely though to place your faith in a God that you know would never leave you nor forsake you. To have a God whom you know is in control is very comforting. You know that whatever comes your way, you have the confidence to face each of it at the right time