Beach Love: Paguriran Island and Lagoon (Part 1)

Ang bilis ng oras. Alam mo bakit?...  Kasi, tumatakbo. ^_^

It's a celebration of our second anniversary. Time flies so fast.
Alam mo kung bakit? haha..NO.

We always want an escape from our daily work routines. Escape to a serene and tranquil surrounding without stress where all you have to do is chill. Unwind and unwired. A place where we can call ourselves strangers. A place where you can freely do anything without anyone judging you.

Going to places we've never been gives us a thrill. To discover new things, together.

Bicol is a familiar place for my partner. That's his hometown. I decided to spend our 2nd year with 2 kids. Two years celebrated with lovely two rascals multiplied our happiness as a couple. Indeed, it was a happy happy anniversary.

We are all first-timers here. Haunting a remote kid-friendly beach requires research skills. Thanks to travel bloggers who are passionate in documenting their trips. Detailed and beneficial to their readers. Thank God. We made it to Paguriran Island!

It's a long ride going to the beach.
When you see this spot, remember that you'll still pass 8 barangays to get there. 

Entrance. The beach is peeking.

Finally, beach.

Dylan and Art redefined chill.

Water Dash.

kalyo alert. salt water heals.

The sun sets and my emotion alights.

Try not to confuse attachment and love.
Attachment is about dependency and has more to do with love of self than love of another.
Love without attachment is the purest love because it isn’t about what others can give to you because you’re empty.
It is about what you can give other because you’re already full.
-Yasmin Mogahed

A Love Letter from My Lover

Ever dearest Mary,

Timeliness is everything.

Poets continuously defy tenses, gripping on the concept of artistic license as if they are weapon only they can wield, to keep their favorite affliction in a Matrix slow-mo sequence. They are not meant to be shelved, but rather refreshed, they will insist.

These press releases I have been working on need certain evidence of being newsworthy to earn their craved full distribution.

Everyone wants everything to stay beautifully in this big “now.”

Then pause.

Press play. Repeat.

I am guilty of such affliction.

There is nothing wrong with adoring the present tense, but I have always been that guy who took “now” to a date and made a whore out of it. One bruise into another, I stretched my luck to fit that usual romantic notion of being swept off my feet by a pixie dream girl.

To finally claim my own Ramona Flowers, minus the evil exes. A Summer Finn, without the borderline tendencies.

Funny how it took me 5 years after my separation from my ex-wife to realize that I have been longing for a prize that does not exist.

I was simply tired of looking.

Then there, you came into the picture.

What a timely entrance, Mary. A sound engineer could have cued a cringe-inducing Stephen Bishop classic and it would still be as perfect.

7 months into my self-proposed hibernation, I finally fleshed out some courage to say “hi” through chat. Liking your photos and following your blog started to become creepy, I reasoned to myself. A lame ass joke about the Big Bang Theory, and a double entendre about “giving you a ring” sped off our conversations from mundane to mushy.

Do you remember, Mary?

Funny how easily I can shed off that stereotypical machismo that feminists have been preying on for decades when I am with you. And how we are overly passionate for each other’s passion, like it is our second skin.

A lot of records have been played and danced on, and a lot of Buffalo wings have been massacred in the process, and we are still on the roll - a not so usual occurrence in my life.

This made me realize that those bleeding heart poets are right. And yes, maybe those god damn press releases too.

Timeliness is a big part of everything to work, but I don’t need to stretch myself too thinly anymore, because Mary, you are enough for me.

Everything that is “us” has always been about seizing the “now.”

Yes, you may not be Ramona, or even close to Summer (except for that hipster bangs), but I guess I found someone better.

And real.


Ahmad

Singkamas

More than the selfie photos we post on Instagram

More than the fats/calories we try to burn

More than the guiltless angel's burgers and other street foods we eat

More than the fresh buko juice we drink after meals

More than the chords and lyrics we argued when we’re making music

More than the times I slept in your arms every time we watch movies at night

More than the countless hair falls we have on my apartment

More than the hotpots we shared on 711

More than the indie gigs we have by request

More than the stored value tickets we lost

More than the happy trips we had with the kids

More that the shameless words of endearment on public

More than the blissful Sundays we attend at my or your church

More than the Mediterranean foods we tried to cook and puked afterwards

More than the unlimited shots we spent for my photo portfolio

More than the great albums we downloaded and shared to each other

More than the clumsiness you do every day that you never admit

More than the inside jokes we shared (like the title of this blog)

More than your awkward hand gestures when you talk

More than your girly tantrums that made me more patient

More than your metaphoric text messages that lingers before I sleep

More than your reluctant running routine

More than your tight hugs before you go home

More than your random kisses on my forehead

Our overflowing love covers all imperfections.

I want to do more things with you, Mamad.

Happy Anniversary.

On BNW Series: Mr. Ahmad Tanji

Yours truly.

INSPIRATION: Geek in Love

What's your favorite?

Illustrations made by Nicole Martinez

We are Blueming

We are equally unaware with that thought. Is it the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the emotions from the songs we love to listen, our fancy freelance job, or the amount of money we earn? These things are temporary. Loving God first more than each other makes everything fall into place. The natural bloom we have is God's overflow in us. His generous love, joy and peace in our hearts are the reasons why we're still grateful in spite of the imperfections of what life brings.

And the last thing I'm most thankful for...
is HE letting us find each other.

Lovely February

                                                               
from FreePeople

You Are My Destination

bound to high fidelities.

A Lip on a Leaf

the genius

Straight + Perm

This is not a shampoo ad.

Press play to know. ^_^

I Would Do Anything For You by Foster the People by mawexistence

To My One-liner Hater

I'm not under my shell

I'm guarded with chains

Embraced with fears

Locked with security.

Your assumptions were right, 
but not yet in time.

obsessive commands..

nuisance mood swings..

ambiguous thoughts..

impalpable romances..

whimsical nonsense..

 Impressions you're unaware,

is the reason why I'm still awake.

Will you try dancing under the rain, 
instead of hiding your cries solely?

Grab your strings

Exhale merry notes

Let's be pop 
Let our music take us away.

My one-liner hater,
Let us be us.
Time will come

Fate won't refuse us.

Photo Source

Perfect Love

 

A love that is genuine and true will overcome it all.

Untitled

 I was thinking of writing you a poem,
or maybe a song we could sing along.
Whatever my mind pours to papers
It reminds me of you all alone.

I never wanted anything so mad
You are distracting yet intriguing.
Will you stop being nice?
It makes me want you so bad.

You kept silent,
you remained calm,
you just listened,
you waited for me.

I don't know what..
I don't know, yet.

This is us,
We are untitled.

Biglang Tama

 

Hindi ko inaasahan
Surpresa sa aking daanan
Pagdating mo ng biglaan
Walang sadyang nasaktuhan.

Hindi ko naman kailangan
Bigla na lang hinahanap
Pagdating mo ng biglaan,
Oras ng ako'y tinamaan.

Hindi ko hinahanap
Bigla ka naging kailangan
Walang oras na nasayang
Lahat naging makabuluhan.

Hindi ko inasahan
Biglang hulog sa 'yong lansangan
Pagdating mo ng biglaan
Biglaan din ang hangganan.

Takamine Got Me

Finally had one, again. Say hello to my new guitar from Takamine D Series sunburst acoustic guitar. ^_^  I was supposed to go for the natural color model but this gradient-orangy rich color sunburst got me. When I tested it ayaw ko na bitawan! The grip, body, feel, and most specially its thick and whole auditorium sound suits my satisfaction.

His blessing is always perfect timing.
Thank you Lord. :)

What Im Doing Lately

Im still blessed that even I haven't had a new Macbook Pro, I now own a very beneficial and multi-tasker that kills boredom, new Ipod touch 4th gen. I called it Whitey simply because it’s white. I can listen to my never ending chilly, pop, techno, indie, contemporary, rock music which my sister and brothers would not play and plug into our house speakers,haha.. I can read various novel books which I can download for free, can meditate anywhere with bible on the go, can watch movies all over again and skip to my favorite scenes and lines. It serves as a game console, now I can wait 10 minutes or so just playing Temple Run and Fruit Ninja. I lost my guitar tuner, I don’t have to buy one because there’s a guitar tuner app that is available on iTunes for free along with guitar effects you can choose from, awesome. It increases my productivity with reminders that keeps me on track. Lastly, my favorite camera apps that take pictures like film, Instagram and Leme Cam. I enjoy taking pictures every day and anywhere possible and share it instantly with its very fast Wifi. Here are some of the pics. :)

first Instagram photo of my undecided shoes

common mobiles you'll see on Eastwood

watching cars and people pass by in double exposure

tried tilt shift effects

currently reading a fascinating love story novel

crossing Fridays

Krispy Kreme doughnuts

Thanks for reading. ^_^

Shapes of Christmas

It’s the season full of hopes, wishes and dreams. A time for giving, sharing and loving. Don’t limit yourself from enjoying this season regardless of your problems and situation. Let’s expect greater things this December and start shaping your Christmas. Play this song to set your mood for this season.

HEARTS full of love

DIAMONDS for precious memories

TEARS of joy

STARS for shimmering moments

and CIRCLES for unity and fullness of joy.

I took the photos using a Bokeh DIY kit from Wild One.