Memory Lane

Philippines summer 2009, my whole family and some relatives went on holidays to our hometown in Atimonan, Quezon. After some 3 to 4 years of hectic schedule due to work, I finally having a break I deserved. A hot afternoon at the beach, a chilly evening sharing food and drinks with my family, my brothers and sister, my mom and dad, my aunties and uncles, my cousins, and my girlfriend. A couple of days without thinking of work related things. That’s all I ever wanted.

Surprises really come a lot when you are on the road. I got more than what I expected.

My childhood memories.

Before going straight to the beach, we dropped by to my old grandma’s house, where I spent most of my childhood days. We passed by just to get some coconut fruit to be used for my Mom’s buko salad. While helping gathering coconut fruits, I suddenly felt nostalgic. I can see me running around the place, a kid playing carelessly in the woods and grass, not worried meeting work deadlines, paying monthly bills, and how and where to get your meals for tomorrow. The only problem I had is where will we play when the rain comes? Will grandma cook my favorite laing or fried dried fish again?


It’s precious. It's something no one can take away from me. Something that helps me rethinks how should I lead my life today. How I wanted my life to be came back clearly. Glad to meet myself again. Nice to meet you Shermel.