Just because...


I just came from my Saturday classes and I suddenly felt the urge to blog, and so I am here! I am supposed to be in a meeting right now, but the venue was still closed when I checked a while ago. It's either I was too early or the meeting got cancelled without me knowing it! So, anyway, I am thankful for whatever the reason was because it gave me a chance to go to the nearest Internet Center and see what's been going on around the Cyberworld. :)

As always, a lot of things have happened since I last blogged. I was in Manila for a few days. I went there to look for a book in UP and to attend my Mami Che's (and Dadi Albert) wedding. I had a wonderful time. I saw many of my friends. I saw UP. I actually stayed at IC (the dorm I used to stay in). I was able to do some of the things I loved to do when I was still there. I got to walk around UP a lot. I got to eat at the restos I was a regular in. I stayed only for four days (too short), but I had fun.

And, the wedding was nice. The food was great. Weddings are not exactly my favorite events to go to, but I really liked that wedding. I guess it's because Mami Che is very special to me. The fact that the couple to be married were the only persons I knew at the wedding did not make me feel uncomfortable at all. It was really nice.

Congrats again, Mami and Dadi! :)
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Some people don't get why I love to walk. I don't think I've met a person here in MSU who walks as much as I do, and walking is every MSUan's hobby. I really love walking. Whether I'm alone or not, I'm good walking. Rain or shine and no matter what time of the day it is, I'm good walking. Walking calms me. And, I get to really look around me when I walk. I get to appreciate things. Walking also helps me focus and think straight. Walking does me a lot of good, really. I can walk on for hours and I'd still feel happy and energetic after.

I've had a lot of discussions (read: arguments) with friends and family (my sister and some cousins) about walking. It's just sad that I have more friends who don't like walking than ones who do. I don't have anything against people who hate to walk. I just wish they'd stop bugging me about how and why I love walking. I just love walking. That's that.

Walk with me? :)


Comments

balikbayan_box said…
im glad to see and read that youre blogging again.

hope all is well with you.

namiss kita, musta ka na?
2/24/2007 03:00:00 PM
S.T.P.Peralta said…
busy na jud ka ma'am k di nka ka blog as often as before - hehehe! katong imo pg anhi dri k mao sb ako pgbalik sa choco kiss since di nko ka remember!
2/24/2007 03:24:00 PM
the caterpillar said…
i'm glad that you updated your blog. hope you get to update your blog as often as you used to before.
2/25/2007 04:54:00 PM
the caterpillar said…
and that's to say na na-miss na jud ka namo. :)
2/25/2007 05:17:00 PM
cheryll said…
hi 'nak :)

thanks thanks sa greeting..mentioned pa sa imong blog heehee. thanks also for sharing your precious time with
us, we really appreciate it.

btw, some pix are already uploaded in our sites:
http://8thoffeb2007.blogspot.com and http://albertandche.multiply.com

ang pix, wa pa jud namo nahuman ug sort...grabe jud oi. u have a lot of pics didto, will email it to you one of these days :)

ingat!
2/27/2007 01:19:00 PM
Dilip Mutum said…
Glad to see you are back. Looking forward to more blog posts in the future.
3/01/2007 03:50:00 AM
Anonymous said…
oooh, i'd walk with you :) i love walking, too. and i like hiking. it's actually one of those activities my family and i enjoy doing together. it really is very calming, and you get to appreciate nature while you're at it, too.

i do apologize for not having visited your blog in a while. i've been busy. and i've also moved to a different URL.
3/02/2007 06:39:00 AM
Anonymous said…
walking is very beneficial. it makes the heart healthy. i also love walking but only in the mornings. coming home from work, i would definitely not choose to walk.
3/03/2007 11:31:00 PM
Mec said…
long time no bloghop...

first of all, i'm sorry to find out that we both lost loved ones...

second of all, i love to walk too... and miss doing it!

third... i suspect you are thriving as a teacher, and i really wish you more inspiration and adventure... :)
3/16/2007 08:04:00 PM
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