The Raving Lunatic

Put simply, with another gala. :D

My coworkers and mates were surprised that I was able to squeeze in 4 out of town weekend trips this November. And I made it all without getting sick. Who would’ve thought I could get something positive out of the H1N1 scare? Last May when Dona, Jerome and I ventured north to Zambales where we finally had the chance to land on Camara and Capones, everyone was freaking out that the only cases of H1N1 were isolated in the province. We took extra precautions of bringing lots of antibacterial solutions and alcohol and once in awhile, everyone of us downed Vitamin C. We got home without getting sick or losing anything, and it stuck on me that I felt a little better than before. It’s customary that everyone was used to me getting sick after a gala or a climb. It’s just me, but I never really made a big deal out of it. It’s better that I experience that than pain myself trying to like fruit. So when I got my first gala, followed by the next and another without getting sick on time for work the next Monday, I figured I was more dense than I could imagine for not being able to find a god damned simple solution so early in my life. I was taking supplements regularly but 500mg of Vit C daily was the sweet spot.

Cut the story short, I did the galas in November, well what, happily? I don’t have the entire sets of pics put online, so that might well fit a true year-ender post. Two days after today, I’ll be leaving for Puerto Princesa. Dona will beat me as she’ll then have another after our Palawan – Camiguin.

There was a time not too long ago when I however felt that this routine was a little harrowing. Someone made it a point that touring was somewhat damning, and I was hesitating actually if I’d tell of my recent ones. After a few clarifications though, it felt less aggravating, yet I’m still not over from feeling really scared just a few days ago.

Why feel sad though? I could tell of a lot of reasons, if I had the liberty. I also wished that I could at least make some people I know who are in terrible despair right now a little better. Maybe, just like me, they’d find a little solace watching Avatar in 3D. Oh how a movie would have affected me of this magnitude, I couldn’t understand why. I couldn’t let it go off my mind for days already. Maybe it’s because I find it too damn befitting to experience a world far from the dull everyday scene. I remembered my forest trips and nature walks and while none seemed to equal Pandora, it reminded me how the tranquility and chaos of the living nature brought ultimately, peace and calm in myself. I could not wait to see the movie the third time, and to experience another nature trip again!