Damned In Blue

My surprise proposal just came and went in one fell swoop. Just like love, it was exasperating to plan how everything will unfold and get the most important people in our lives involved at the right time. But once she said "yes," all the hard work paid off. It is simply the happiest moment in my life thus far, which will soon be displayed once I see her walk down the church aisle gracefully with her beautiful gown and her sweet "I do." Things would not have gone down smoothly without really good friends. They helped me carry out my grand scheme to perfection and even gave a personal touch of their own during the actual protocol. I'm blessed with having few friends that I can depend on when it counted. Another thing I learned about myself is that I'm always bound to make mistakes in all the things I do. It's not about how I get things right, but it's more about how many mistakes I've committed today. It's a frustrating and painstaking process

 1. Boracay 2013 is vastly different from the first time I visited the island more than twenty years ago. There were no malls, basically zero commerce. All I remembered were trees, less than cozy resorts, and more trees. Looking back at those times, I appreciated how Boracay was about the beach and the laid-back atmosphere. I'm not hating on Boracay like I always I do in passing (probably because I thoroughly enjoyed my vacation in Bohol years ago, which was reminiscent of what Boracay was - pure and unadulterated beaches and breathtaking sights), but the island has gotten so congested and complicated with the many establishments and foreigners crowding the place. 2. Thankfully, I was with my Beloved and her family to help me focus on what's really important: taking a break from the daily grind to enjoy times off with loved ones and great people. Having Baby Pink during the trip reminded me of having difficult and stressful, but strangely satisfying and fulfilling, it is to hav