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Whereabouts
10 June 2004 |
26 May 2004 | A roadtrip arm-out-the-van-window shot of the Pacific Ocean as we drive south of Manila to Grandma's house in Bicol. The roads were rough, but the sea looked calm. |
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I'm back, refreshed and recharged, slightly changed and hugely inspired, and mostly, oh mostly, incredibly moved -- whether to tears or to roaring laughter -- by my faraway family.
Whenever I leave home for awhile, I begin to remember what's really important. What moves me. Who matters most. It tumbles forth when I'm looking out a plane window, walking down a crowded street or lying in a stranger's bed. It's as if leaving is the only way to discover where I've been.
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hi.. it's my first time posting on your site. how i found your site is a long stroy, but yeah, this post makes me miss the Philippines even more. i'm glad you had a great time there. i was supposed to go this summer, but i just found out that i won't be any longer :( thanks for sharing a bit of our Lupang Hinirang. post more, yeah? Thanks! i love your site, by the way! Rochelle | June 16, 2004 11:33 PM |
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more pictures, please! my dad just came home from a visit to the motherland, and he brought all these national commission for culture and arts magazines and booklets home, and they've sparked my curiousity about the place my parents call home. it's a shame how i thought it was ok to disconnect myself from the philippines. i would've been missing out on so much. kristina | June 15, 2004 10:44 PM |
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Welcome back! Glad you had a wonderful time. It's always nice to go "back home" and be close to family - remembering old times, family secrets, the warmth of just being with them. Love the picture. I love the Ocean. Chrishawn | June 15, 2004 11:33 AM |
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Hi, Thanks for sharing! |
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"It's as if leaving is the only way to discover where I've been." This is exactly how I feel. I've been homesick for days now.. I miss home. Thanks for sharing it. I'm glad you've enjoyed yourself in Pinas. :) Gracey | June 14, 2004 06:57 AM |
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oh my, what a beautiful photo. I always love sea. happy summer time! and nice to know your journal :-) flow | June 14, 2004 03:02 AM |
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Welcome back. |
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the next time you visit bicol, do go whale watching in Sorsogon. Natives call these peaceful creatures "butanding". |
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Welcome Back! Lisa | June 12, 2004 06:45 PM |
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Welcome back :) I'm going home in August for a good 2 weeks (Indonesia, so relatively close by to the Phillipines). I've been nomadic for so long that it feels good to go back and remember where my roots really are. It's so good to hear that you've enjoyed and are inspired by yours too :) ninds | June 11, 2004 04:31 PM |
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That is one beautious blue photograph! penelope | June 11, 2004 10:25 AM |
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welcome back :) i'm glad you had a great time and return only to be even more aware of what it means to be where you are. stef | June 11, 2004 08:48 AM |
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OMG! you went to Bicol? my dad's from Bicol, and i've only been there twice. did you get a chance to see Mayon Volcano? my brother has this picture with Mayon Volcano in the background, and everyone thought it was just a painting. it was really beautiful. :) i'm glad you've never forgotten your roots. :) |
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did i ever tell you about the first children's book that i wrote? the theme was similar to what you wrote here. the stinkowitz | June 11, 2004 12:24 AM |
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i've never seen anything like that in real life. only in photos. it takes my breath away. so beautiful. glad you're back safe and now rested. ex oh. leesa | June 10, 2004 11:26 PM |
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"It's as if leaving is the only way to discover where I've been." This is so beautiful. Thanks for that very moving insight. tonigrrrl | June 10, 2004 10:41 PM |
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"It's as if leaving is the only way to discover where I've been." Aww.. Lovely. mishi | June 10, 2004 10:22 PM |
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Thats a really cool photo. Brandi | June 10, 2004 08:37 PM |
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yay, glad u are back! stef | June 10, 2004 04:33 PM |
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So happy to see and hear you're back! Welcome back! The photo is gorgeous and I so understand about leaving and coming back inspired and ready for life! Here's to vacations!!!! xo stef | June 10, 2004 04:24 PM |
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What a beautiful photo! :) Stephanie | June 10, 2004 03:46 PM |
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Welcome back, Christine! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Beautiful photograph, too! Thanks for sharing. Kim | June 10, 2004 02:23 PM |