Heads or Tails?

I finally saw the other side of the Filipino coin today with the weather. There was a warning yesterday about an imminent typhoon that was going to hit our area. Its not as bad as I seem to remember but we lost power for about 8 hours today and when we checked the news when it came back on we saw that Manila and QC in particular have been hit pretty hard with wide spread flooding in certain areas. We checked that our family there was ok but they have had to rescue a lot of poor souls who got caught in the floods. I hope that they are alright and this makes me even more grateful to be here in San Isidro, which as far as I know never floods.

Only real problem I had today, apart from the lack of electricity(which is needed to run things like PCs apparently) was that there were no shops open at all due to the bad weather so I couldnt get any cigs and had to resort to Hope menthols(which if youve ever had you will feel my pain) Ok thats all for me for now, hoping the weather will improve so I can go to my late cousin Kuya Joels 1st Anniversary of his death… Kuya, RIP :’(

Puerto Galera (& return to San Isidro)

Travelled on Sunday afternoon to Puerto Galera by road and ferry. The place is lovely but getting there was adventure without a doubt. There were some of the worst roads that my behind has ever had the misfortune of riding on. Im assuming that because it’s not peak season they are doing a lot of renovation but there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme nor reason about the placement of the road works, they just seem to be scattered everywhere. The beach was nice and we also went picking some nice Dalandan(local orange) which was another experience haha.

Im currently staying back in San Isidro while I reassess my options. I have to say that it feels great here and its always nice to feel wanted and appreciated…

 

Took some pics especially when we stopped at Tamaraw falls which was nice. Will upload when I get to a better Internet connection.

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Hmm….

Now I’m not quite sure what is happening but I’m feeling kind of strange at the moment. Everything seems to be getting to me and I/m not enjoying things like I know I should be. I know that work is supposed to be hard but mentally I seem to be struggling. The way things are done here is just so different from what I am used to and I have tried to change the way I think but it doesn’t seem to be enough. I have to stress that I am so grateful for the hospitality and kindness shown by everyone since I arrived here but I think I may have got my priorities mixed up and taken a few things for granted. Now I’m not so sure where I stand and am looking to turn to someone who understands but there doesn’t seem to be anyone… Its weird to think that when I first arrived I thought I had returned home and surrounded by family and friends but in the last few weeks I have never felt more alone.. Sounds dark I know hehe but Im hoping that by using this blog to channel some of my thoughts I will be able to get over this and get back to enjoying life here again :)

The scariest thing of all is that I have actually contemplated going back just to get my head sorted out and get back on track, the exact reason why I came over here to Philly in the first place!!

 

We shall see what the next few days will bring – a lot of talking is gonna happen I think and things need to be said, not just myself but a few others too… Wish me luck, I’m gonna need it