Shark Tale

I actually held a shark. Well, a baby bamboo shark but still a shark for all intents and purposes. It was surreal. It's like an out of this world moment, how many people can say they were able to feel the rough skin of an underwater predator? Cool. My extreme animal adventure is happening. Haha. Going to Calatagan has been something I've always wanted to do but never had the chance until last weekend. It was work and some leisure. It was walking on seagrass, meeting some cute sea urchins which looked like live rambutans and of course, my favorite starfishies! It was gazing at the starlit moonlit sky and embracing the sea breeze. I missed it soo much. And likewise. Batangas is absolutely beautiful, lots of spacious land and nature. The 4 hour travel time ain't so bad with that kind of view. The bamboo shark release activity was historical, honored to be part of it. The first ever in the country. It was truly inspiring and love for marine life, for the environment is something so inherent in me. This is truly a calling, a mission, not just a day job. Thank You God. I'm still reeling from the experience. Someday it would be great to bring Rye with me in these activities. I could feel the pride in my voice when I say "your mom got to touch a shark". And I could see his incredulous expression, those huge eyes... Ahh, it would be soo much fun to share this tale.

7th Happy

Rye is seven. Seven is my favorite number. He just turned seven 4 days ago. I can't believe it. God is awesome! May is just dumbfounding. We changed location again. Manila is so welcoming to me, embraced me with much fervor. I have a new happy place that is Paco Park. I spent Mother's Day with bestfriend Thelmsky and the kids. Weekend upon weekend of great times. Rye's birthday was a swim party. I had my first ever underwater helmet dive - Aquanaut Voyage and it was amazing! I'm super excited for this weekend. First, it will be my first time in Calatagan which I've been googling last month as possible birthday getaway for Rye. Next is that I'll take part in the first ever baby shark release. Such a cool, out of this world moment. And of course, the best reason is that I will hit the beach after a year. Amidst everything, I got an awesome haircut, bangs! I haven't had bangs in ages. I'm mulling over having a public blog, like in the office what I do there blog, since digital social media is the way I'm going so might as well. But it's still on my mind. Because I missed worship at the office before, God granted me a really nice trade-off which is going to Mass everyday. I passed by Mama Guia shrine everyday and it makes me soo kind. I mean how could you be really cranky when you go to church first thing in the morning...it lessens my foul mood of waking up :) New, new, new. All or naught.