Slow down

There's no way I could buy time. I realised that while responding to different emergencies.  More than the loss of homes and properties, the loss of lives was the most unbearable. There were too many what ifs. I've listened to people who wished they could have spent more time with their family members, people who hoped they could have shown some more love.

It made me think: what am I really toiling for? Working hard is good. But learning how to slow down is a must. So yeah, that realisation led us to Bohol for our yearly vacation.

Our trip in Bohol last June was our first out-of-Luzon family getaway. For some of my siblings, that was their first plane ride. It was fun. No, it was actually crazy! I think disagreement is always embedded in a family. We argued about where to eat, where to go first, who wakes up at what time, who takes care of the wet clothes and all about other petty things. I also think that it's in slow downs that families are able to fully listen to each other. That trip allowed our jobs, studies and other commitments to take a back seat. Coffee times were not done in a hurry. Dinner by the beach was great. We explored the beauty of Bohol at day time and enjoyed the unlimited pool access at night. Mommy enjoyed the island hopping, including the snorkling! My siblings and I practically enjoyed everything haha.

I look forward to the next adventure. I am not getting younger. So are my parents. So are my siblings. Wouldn't it be best to make the most out of every single time given to us?