long time coming

i have neglected writing.

i owe you dozens of letters.

and notes, and surprise post-its.

i ceased to write

not because i love you less,

or because i got bored.

it is because i found out that

i would rather hold your hand,

or hug you tight

or cuddle until we both fall asleep.

i am sorry i neglected writing, my love.

i would much rather hold you.

In retrospect: Thanksgiving 2012 P2

And we continue with our Thanksgiving 2012 getaway:

Day 1
Bohol
Island Tour

Woke up bright and early, yet still managed to miss the sunrise. Because it was too cold out and the bed was just (damn!) too enjoyable to part with. Such pussies but no matter, when we finally emerged from hibernation the sun was out so high all signs pointed to what a good day it was going to be.

Good morning from Bohol!
My first words? Can' wait to work on my tan.
My last words? Wala man lang akong sunburn!

You do awkward so well, V!
Of course, everything was a photo opportunity!

After a hefty breakfast, we set out to take a tour of the surrounding islands. We visited Balicasag first, and well, proceeded to arrange for lunch before anything else. Shaking my head, yes. Did I forget to mention our big breakfast at the resort? Didn't think so.

Hello, Balicasag! Don't let the pristine beach fool you, it's rocky out.
Not really conducive for swimming.

A smile for Booey!
Meet the one awesome person to go on awesome adventures with.

 Candids are awesome, those unguarded moments of beauty.

Lunch will be served in a few. Hang in there, hungry birds!

You know how you get into those awkward positions to get a photo?

A few more islands later and I'd lost all semblance of comprehension where their names are concerned. They all looked the same to me: Divine!

Off in search of eternal sunshine.

Motley crew. Big smiles all 'round.

Of course we just had to take one cliche couple shot. Haha!

Homebound. Gloriously spent and happy tired.

The sun setting and nothing but the sound of motors whirring as we left the last piece of land we visited disappearing into the horizon brought on melancholy of sorts, a feeling that something beautiful had come to pass and you're equal parts happy to have experienced it and sad that it was but meteoric.

In retrospect: Thanksgiving 2012

After a brief brouhaha the night before, we were off to the airport en route to Cebu! This is a late post, sure, but better late than never, aye? Aye! So we begin.

Pseudo Day 1
Cebu - Tagbilaran

Plane ride from Manila to Cebu was uneventful. V slept most of the trip while I alternately chatted with Dan and tried writing a poem. Alright, I might have coerced V to co-write a poem with me to no avail. As of writing, this little piece of airline literature is still unfinished but I totally see potential. Will definitely see the light soon!

We went straight from the airport to the port area, where we were to take a ferry that will take us to Tagbilaran. The ferry ride was, well, you know how the steady rocking motion of the boat coupled with the drone of the engine can be actually quite lulling? So I slept most of the time and awakened to the most integral part of the on-board movie, Hachiko, which made me cry buckets. I must have embarrassed the girlfriend some because at one point she ardently whispered, "Can you please stop crying?"

A two-hour shuttle ride took us from the port of Tagbilaran to our resort. A mixture of exhaustion and excitement bubbled inside me at this point. Wish I can say the same for the rest as we were with V's friends who all work the night shift. It was, by then, late afternoon and if I was exhausted after a semi-full night's sleep I can only imagine how they were faring. The resort was quaint and quiet, perfect for relaxing but if your are the type who would want to party, I suggest heading towards the area where the Bohol Beach Club is located. A full dinner and tentative plans with scary storytelling on the side concluded pseudo Day 1.

Stay locked in for Day 1.