I've always been into the dramatics - all the emotions, the flavors and flares of life.

When I was young, I used to get so offended when people call me "OA" (over acting). I remember how that was always the main hurtful criticism about me. I grew up thinking drama was such a bad thing. All throughout my childhood and teenage years, I wanted to be disassociated with the word "drama". I don't know why I it offended me so much. All I know is that I just don't want to be described by it.

Eventually, I grew up, became my own person, own up to my individuality, my flaws, my nuisances. I grew up and learned to embrace all of my uniqueness. My motto has always been if the things I do doesn't hurt anybody, then it's all good with me. I learned how to compartmentalize the negativity around me. I have this technique where I have a box inside my head for each type of negativity it is around me. Box 1 is where I put all negativity that are just pure insults. These types of negativity are all just about things I have zero control over, and the has the only intention of hurting my feelings. Box 1 is something I should just ignore and eventually get over. Box 2 is where all the "I could still be better than this" negativity. These types of negativity are things that I have control over. They are kind of like constructive criticisms. They make you want to be a better person.

Phew! That was a long ass introductory paragraph. I told you I was into the dramatics.

With all that being said, now, I have learned a much better way of saying "I put drama into my life". These days I just say "I romanticize my life", because that's just how it's supposed to be. We have to own our lives because we only have one shot at all of these.

Siargao and Me.

Let me begin this post by saying my piece of gratitude to Art's family who made my Siargao trip possible and incredible. I never knew I actually needed to be there until I was there.

Siargao was the first and only place Art and I had a vacation together. The very reason why it holds such a great space in my heart today. But aside from all the good memories that the place has given to me, I often feel a sense of calm and peace whenever I am in the island. Siargao is, shall I say, my own place of tranquility. If I could, I would definitely be there every year.

Coming back to Siargao for the second time? I'd say I have never been more happy to be there.