As I was starting my Myanmar trip, I worried that this year's celebration trip would not exceed last year's. I actually feared that it would not even be at par as last year's. I have always felt that it was my responsibility as the director of my life to always improve, I always try to transcend the last happening, the last performance.
Obviously, it was a hard task this year because last year was a dream fulfilled - the Himalayas! But more than that it was a totally different kind of great experience than how I imagined it to be. I knew from the day I signed up for it, it was going to be awesome but the surprise element was strong in that last trip. Here's a list of why the 27th celebration trip was hard to level with:
I also celebrated with my family and another celebration was with one of my best constants, Mariel. She picked me up from the airport all the way from Batangas so that we can have a bottle of beer.
The competitive in me, was calculating how the I was going to outdo that, all of that!
I anxiously forecasted if the goal was achievable and had a hard time imagining it. But as the days slowly unfolded while on the trip, it became cleared that it was a doable task, and indeed it was. But before we go to the trip, let me share the other celebrations as I welcome my 28th year.
First part of my birthday I celebrated with my high school friends. It was a beautiful thing to notice the sustained amidst the changes, the upgrades. We did it Katipunan-style, but we did it in my house in QC. We mixed our cocktail and munched on junk foods.
The next part, I celebrated in my hometown, with my family. At the eve of my birthday, Myra cooked for me, everything was yum! I also went to mass as my dad's wish. We were supposed to hit the beach but my mom ran a fever.
On the day before my birthday, I played with my nieces, we played with my scarves, we made princesses, mermaids and super heroes out of them. We had mini picnic in the garden and climbed mountains of bottled drinks.
That weekend, I planned to go on surfing but circumstances didn't allow. I took a habal habal to catch up on Ewart in B-spot, however he got into an accident and had to drive back earlier than planned. On my way to the spot, I crossed path with them as they were driving back. I decided to continue and surf even just for an hour, but as we were driving to the spot, I got really tired and realized that the spots that were working were still far. I told the driver that we will not push through and that I would just want to relax and swim in the stream, so that's what I did, which was so much fun!
On my actual birthday, Monday, I received one of the best surprise yet which was mastered by Bea and Jo. They crowned me Ms. Univers PiAtche Wurtsbach that actually came with a crown. They so did because I've been crushing on Doc Mike. They also gave me flowers with Doc. Mike's dedication with a secret photo at the back.
On Tuesday, it was a celebration at the office. Sir Phil through Jane, bought food and cake for me, the second candle I made a wish with. I've always find it hard to decide on what to wish as I close my eyes and blow the candle, this time was not an exception. It's most likely because I dream to be and do so many things.
On Wednesday that lasted until early morning Thursday, I celebrated it with my surf friends. I probably was drinking for 12 hours. We started at Crying Tiger, where I received too many Magnum ice cream from Migs, also the time I blew my 3rd wish light. After that, Mike and I barhopped like its 2008! Except that I didn't dance my weird dance moves because I didn't feel safe doing it around Mike. I only do it when I'm totally anonymous or with my girlfriends.
A few hours after I got home at about 6 am, I packed my stuff, did a few errands and took myself to the airport to start the trip. And now, I'm at this point where I'm going to tell you that Myanmar did not disappoint. In the 9 short days I tried to explore the country, I was charmed by their land, their story, its people and its visitors...
Obviously, it was a hard task this year because last year was a dream fulfilled - the Himalayas! But more than that it was a totally different kind of great experience than how I imagined it to be. I knew from the day I signed up for it, it was going to be awesome but the surprise element was strong in that last trip. Here's a list of why the 27th celebration trip was hard to level with:
- I climbed the Himalayas, which was physically and emotionally exhausting! The things I saw and experienced and the people I met were amazing, I'd do it all over again.
Hot spring in the Himalayas
Dawn
See of clouds, Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek, High Camp
- I got to see Chitwan and got to explore it with another traveler. One of my favorite parts was when my friend picked me up at the bus station, it felt like going home. Chitwan was never part of the plan, fate just decided to gift me with that lovely surprise.
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| Jeepney jungle tour with Liam |
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| Jungle trek, we wanted to see a tiger in the wild, his paw print was the closest we got |
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| Mahuts and their elephants. Baby elephants are the cutest! |
- I got chased by a rhino in the wild! It's not everyday that one gets to run that fast.
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| Not the one that chased after us |
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| CMI in one photo because Bea says so |
I also celebrated with my family and another celebration was with one of my best constants, Mariel. She picked me up from the airport all the way from Batangas so that we can have a bottle of beer.
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| My favorite girl from Lipa! |
The competitive in me, was calculating how the I was going to outdo that, all of that!
I anxiously forecasted if the goal was achievable and had a hard time imagining it. But as the days slowly unfolded while on the trip, it became cleared that it was a doable task, and indeed it was. But before we go to the trip, let me share the other celebrations as I welcome my 28th year.
First part of my birthday I celebrated with my high school friends. It was a beautiful thing to notice the sustained amidst the changes, the upgrades. We did it Katipunan-style, but we did it in my house in QC. We mixed our cocktail and munched on junk foods.
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| Ratio and proportion |
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| Yas, Javie, Joani, Atche |
The next part, I celebrated in my hometown, with my family. At the eve of my birthday, Myra cooked for me, everything was yum! I also went to mass as my dad's wish. We were supposed to hit the beach but my mom ran a fever.
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| Deciding which dream I'd whisper on my birthday |
On the day before my birthday, I played with my nieces, we played with my scarves, we made princesses, mermaids and super heroes out of them. We had mini picnic in the garden and climbed mountains of bottled drinks.
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| Sam in her long skirt |
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| Mema as a mermaid |
That weekend, I planned to go on surfing but circumstances didn't allow. I took a habal habal to catch up on Ewart in B-spot, however he got into an accident and had to drive back earlier than planned. On my way to the spot, I crossed path with them as they were driving back. I decided to continue and surf even just for an hour, but as we were driving to the spot, I got really tired and realized that the spots that were working were still far. I told the driver that we will not push through and that I would just want to relax and swim in the stream, so that's what I did, which was so much fun!
On my actual birthday, Monday, I received one of the best surprise yet which was mastered by Bea and Jo. They crowned me Ms. Univers PiAtche Wurtsbach that actually came with a crown. They so did because I've been crushing on Doc Mike. They also gave me flowers with Doc. Mike's dedication with a secret photo at the back.
On Tuesday, it was a celebration at the office. Sir Phil through Jane, bought food and cake for me, the second candle I made a wish with. I've always find it hard to decide on what to wish as I close my eyes and blow the candle, this time was not an exception. It's most likely because I dream to be and do so many things.
On Wednesday that lasted until early morning Thursday, I celebrated it with my surf friends. I probably was drinking for 12 hours. We started at Crying Tiger, where I received too many Magnum ice cream from Migs, also the time I blew my 3rd wish light. After that, Mike and I barhopped like its 2008! Except that I didn't dance my weird dance moves because I didn't feel safe doing it around Mike. I only do it when I'm totally anonymous or with my girlfriends.
A few hours after I got home at about 6 am, I packed my stuff, did a few errands and took myself to the airport to start the trip. And now, I'm at this point where I'm going to tell you that Myanmar did not disappoint. In the 9 short days I tried to explore the country, I was charmed by their land, their story, its people and its visitors...
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