This was what I wore when I hosted a school event for one last time. I chose royal blue because it was really a hit at the time (this was back in 2009). I love how I was able to find a matching blue feather as head dress, because it made me feel like one of the royalties in Europe.

I’ve hosted a couple of programs in school but this one is different, so far it has been the best! Basing things from guests’ reactions, I hope they felt the same way too. Here are some of my proud moments last night

*Ka Dan (during the program): Kayo ulit ang maghost next year ah. You’re doing a great job.
*Ka Dan (before I went home): *Shake hands* Congratulations! Ayos.
*Dean: *Shake hands* Ok kayo ah.
*School President: *Thumbs up*
A few guests congratulated us too.

I am so happy that my parents were there to witness it.

xoxo,

The Flying Mermaid

I wasn't born into a rich family so traveling is something that I could only do if I really really REALLY have extra money, especially when I was still studying.

Lucky I have friends who are equally adventurous and wanted to explore the world with me. We had to save our lunch allowances in order for this trip to push through but I am so glad that we did.

For the record, I would have to say that this trip (summer of 2008) started my whole addiction for traveling.

We went to Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro through Jam bus liner in Kamias, Quezon City to Batangas Port then took a boat to the white beach itself.

The boat ride was a bit bumpy but we just made the best out of it and enjoyed. This was our first time anyway.

We stayed at the then newly constructed studio type apartments called White Beach Resort House of Joy. Since it was the peak season when we visited the rate was 1,500Php per night. There were 2 beds and up to 4 people could stay in one room. There was a hot/cold shower, aircon, fridge, and TV.

During our first day we searched for some activities. We were offered a boatride with island hopping and snorkeling for ony 1,5ooPhP.

It was so much fun! I actually thought that I could live by the sea during this time. It was so addicting!

The locals were offering to braid our hair so we all went for it.

Puerto Galera will always be memorable to me. This may not be as attractive as it was before but it will always have that appeal to me that no other beaches could ever have. I wish I could go back to being a teenager and spend the vacation with my good ol' friends. After all, that is one of the essences of traveling, to enjoy it with the people most valuable to us.

xoxo,

The Flying Mermaid

When I said that I am starting a new chapter of my life, I meant every single word of it. I wanted so because it is so difficult to live in the past and let the same things hurt you over and over again. Well, very few people knew what really happened and I think it is best to keep it that way. I am just writing this post to share what I felt before I end up with the decision to move forward.

When I found out about the 'thing', I was devastated. My world was really crashing right in front of me and there was nothing I could have done to stop it at that time. I felt the pain that I never knew existed. I was so angry and I said things I probably meant but didn't want to verbalize. Do you know how it feels to give your 100% trust then have someone tear it into tiny irreversible pieces? It was the hardest thing in the world. I felt like I was so stupid for being naive and trusting someone I shouldn't have. I now know that I wasn't.

 I wanted the people involved to suffer. I wanted them to feel double the pain that I was feeling that time. But then I saw them happy and moving on without a single drop of regret for what they have done to me. It was unfair, I thought. It hurts so much for people you trusted to betray you but it hurts the worst when you find out that they felt no remorse and that given the chance they would do the same thing over again to hurt you. Revenge was my only friend. I now know that it wasn't.

There was no use of me dwelling into the wrongdoings they have done to me. I decided that I would be the bigger person here and seek for the forgiveness in my heart. But get this right, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. Every single detail that could remind me of the 'thing' gets me upset. Every time that I am not preoccupied, all I could think of was the all the betrayal that I got while I was striving to work abroad. It hurts a hell lot. I literally cried a river over this thing but then I realized that I am only hurting myself by doing so. I now know I shouldn't do that to myself.

It is true that once trust is shattered it is very difficult to put it back together again. I am still afraid that this hideous 'thing' might happen again but I now leave it all up to fate. I honestly felt like giving one last chance is possible, It may still work, or even if it doesn't I could proudly say to myself that I did not give up so quickly. It is now up to those people involved if they will do that again to me, as for me I am moving forward with the beautiful life that I have ahead of me.

For those who are now broken, remember this: You have the right to be damaged but don't stay that way. Sometimes you have to see what you have so long built get destroyed so that you would know what you are really made of. It will give you the ability to build yourself all over again, but this time you will surely be stronger than ever.

Take it from me, I have been there.

yours truly,

bigger, better, stronger The Flying Mermaid

So yeah. I am finally back to blogging. It has been a year since I put so much time and effort into this, and I am so happy to have been given a chance to do this again.

I wanted to start a new blog just in time as I start a new chapter of my never boring life and love for fashion, food, and travel.

I have tons of experiences to share and I couldn't wish for anything but more time to keep doing this.

So for now, just wait and be amazed by yours truly, the flying mermaid.

xoxo,

The Flying Mermaid