First, it is the longest vacation I've ever taken since I left the homeland, except for the two-year stay in 2000-2002. Two months and twelve days to be exact.
Second, the circumstances of the visit are different. It is not R & R. It is a very personal journey. I came to visit a mother who was seriously ill and who died three days before I was supposed to leave.
And on a higher and first-order level, I was seeking to unite with the Moon and the stars.
Third, Nature intervened. Typhoon "Ondoy" swooped into Manila. The Planets and the moon got disturbed and perturbed and left me wondering. Maybe forever.
The days became hazied. I could not look ahead. Like a conked-out car, my headlights got smashed, my rearview mirror fell off, my brakes faltered, my engine stalled.
I got lost. And I didn't even know where I took the wrong turn. My map and my itinerary were blown off...so suddenly.
It is the eve of my departure. Three days before my departure, I busily went out with various relatives.
Went to concert at the Captain's Bar in Mandarin to catch RJ Jacinto and Hadji Alejandro last Nov. 12, then on the 13th, nephew Alan invited me for dinner and night at the Metro Bar, and last night my three sisters and families checked out Conway at the Shangri La where the band Rock Revival provided good music.
Today was spent doing last minute packing; I didn't watch the Pacquiao and Cotto fight.
I'm sure I'd fall asleep the minute the plane takes off from the NAIA tomorrow morning. I hope the weather would be beautiful for the take off.
Goodbye to all and you, have a pleasant dream.
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With all its twists and turns, I am sure you can look back and say that it was truly one of the most memorable visits you have ever made.....so far. Surely J Lo and Shadow will be ecstatic to see you again! Welcome back home!
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