Back from Long Hiatus

when you're weary, just stop for a while and smell the flowers.. but never QUIT!!!

I'm in hiatus for too long already (since 2017) but I can't say goodbye yet to this blog.  Not just yet.

A lot of things has happened for the past 2 years.  In that short period of time, there were major changes in my career and personal life that blogging has been the last in my mind.

My love for travel hasn't change a bit but my priorities has been reset leaning more on my career (bad choice of course).  At my age, I should be slowing down already but when opportunities were served in front of you, you just have to grab them.

From a very relax working environment, I'm now back in the jungle.  Yes, it is a jungle since it's literally "survival of the fittest".  From a medium company, I'm now in a giant company; where I should again prove my worth and place.  It is very challenging indeed.  I love the challenges but I despise the politics with it.  But for now, I have to survive for there's no other option yet.

My mood has been so down lately.  For the past two years, some of the people I know dearly already left us.  Currently, a close friend has experienced aneurysm and TG! is in recovery (slowly but at least he's still here with his loved ones).  A dear colleague has unexpectedly demised that I still can't believe and comprehend until now.

I just celebrated my birthday.  I'm nearing the golden age.  At this point, I should be "made up" already but I'm not.  There are still some things I need to accomplish.  Some dreams that I want to attain not just for me but for my loved ones as well.  There are more places I wanted to see. There is always more!

With all the people that are suddenly gone, it is good to be reminded again that:

1. Death is inevitable.  It can happen anywhere, anytime, anyhow.

2. Everything is temporary and can change in a split second. Everything can be gone before we know it.

3. Build a good relationship with your family and other people.  Love your family more than you love your work.  At the end of the day it is your family and relationship that will pull you through.  You will always be remembered by you treat other people not how good are in something.

4. Strive to be happy and be an instrument for others to be happy

5. Take care of yourself and make yourself a priority.

6. Travel while your body can.  Yes, money will somehow come but your youth will not.

7.  Always and always take a break to recharge and change your perspective.

So now, despite the challenges, I will still continue with my travels and enjoy what life has to offer.  I will still seek for more adventures and build more good relationships.

It's nice to be back and I hope I still have followers.