Badoc, Ilocos norte, and Vigan town

this is the best shot of badoc.






































































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it was one of my memorable trips. I am so proud of my own heritage. Philippines and its hidden paradise.

Nothing can ever compare to that. next stop, pagudpud. hehe

Badoc, Ilocos norte, part one

my cousin, invited me to go home in her father's hometown province for important matters. it was spontaneous. and I loved it. travel to the north takes about 10 to 14 hours. meaning, long exhausting hours of travelling with nonstop sightseeing. I have been hiking and camping before, but no astounding sights as this.

I have never seen the literal "heaven on earth" place. its like being on a valley enclosed by mountains. no noise. just you and nature. simple living. simple things matter. and u can breathe air as much as u can. the cold rush of stream makes u forget for a while apart from the busy life in manila. in the morning, the thick fog clouds claim the land. the climate is serene.

There is a mystifying peace that surrounds the place for all those who are foreign to the place.

These are the lush rice fields of badoc, ilocos norte and the cold stream from the mountain.













































































i never held my breath before..and i've never seen beauty like this. the camera only captures the small picture actually, but what is visible to my eyes, is unmistakbly so real.. its like heaven painted a big canvas of nature.

the lake

"Elena, whenever you have a problem or you feel sad..think of me..think of what I go through everyday."

-Doc B

my favorite patient. we haven't seen much yet, and I would do an article about him. I miss this guy. He was one of my biggest influences. He cannot walk, cannot move a single muscle except for several small muscles in the arms. He's the most logical person i've ever met. It felt safe, when i'm with him. I will be forever grateful to his family and this man.

salamat, salamat.

it was my 27th birthday. my 27th reign in this crazy world.

I've met many great people. some who have influenced me to be the best and other who simply just enjoyed the fabolous moments with me.

for all my friends and people who knew me. thank you, for always trying to be there to share crazy thoughts with me.

for all the acquaintances i've met throughout, thank you. i usually forget names, but i never forget a face.

for all the people who have taught me to be strong, you're all indeed treasured.

for all the guys who liked and loved me, well we'll probably meet in another life time. sorry not now. hehe.

for the guy, who makes me want to be a better person, i owe u. thank you.

for my family who stuck by me, my dad who inspires me, my mom who gives me strength, and my brothers who makes me laugh, thank you.

it still rained on my birthday, there wasn't even a sun. It was a weird one probably the best weird birthday, i may have regrets and things.. but it was a step to grow up. this life has been a rollercoaster, i may have had too many rides...maybe its good to stop for now.

I am looking forward to many years of this life..this time, its gonna be good.

i want a guy

why i always wake up at 3am

"ewan ko, hindi ko alam, pwede bang wag na lang nating pagusapan...."

-eraserheads "wag mu nang itanong"