A couple of months ago, I was offered a wonderful opportunity. If I accepted it, I would be paid to go around 5 cities in the Philippines to interview members of Amnesty International for an advocacy video that my friend was producing. The only problem was that I would have to miss nearly two weeks of school. I tossed and turned about it, feeling so conflicted about what my focus was. Was it school? Was it life? Was it necessarily one or the other?
In my journal, while trying to decide, I wrote:
"But isn't truly living and having outstanding memories a better pay-off than (just) being successful? Still at the forked road and I still cannot seem to decide. At some point in my life story, I know that I will have to choose: to jump off the bridge and see if I will fall or fly - maybe now is the time?"
I jumped. And I flew. And oh, the things I saw!
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| Taking in the sights (and bites!) of Cebu!!! |
Clockwise: Me in front of the one of the Sto. Nino Church, a curious (and surprised!) couple at the park, setting up audio for the interviews, Deng running in front of the Fort San Pedro, Zubuchon!, and Deng's "pig" face
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| Lovely Dumaguete |
Clockwise: One of our delicious seafood dishes in Lab-as, us walking around the Silliman grounds, a strange but lovely bench along the boardwalk, three old men who reminded me of my dad (and a shipwreck!), the idyllic boardwalk view
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| the charming Silliman University in Dumaguete |
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| Colorful Zamboanga |
Clockwise: the beautiful and architecturally interesting airport, the super-funky trike and the very demure ladies of Zambo, a knickerbocker during sunset by the beach, Zamboanga sunset, me and deng looking stoked, Curacha!!!, and the top of the Zamboanga City Hall
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| Sights from Cagayan de Oro and Davao |
I wish I had more photos of Davao and Cagayan de Oro! I don't know why I don't. Baaaahhh.
Easily the best decision I've made all year. Here's to bigger, bolder leaps!
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