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Cagayan de Oro City has been my home for more than 5 years already. Though I did not grow up here, Cagayan de Oro is an open book that I know so much about.

I consider CDO as a place of opportunities for it is where I started growing into an improved entity. Like a cocoon spreading its wings to be a full butterfly, I started sprouting my wings in this city. In year 2010, I enrolled myself at Mindanao University of Science and Technology which is basically located in the heart of CDO. Four years of mind-blowing learning and burning candles, I graduated and eventually, installed a career in this city.

I am a witness to developments and transitions the city has engaged. CDO five years ago and CDO now are very much different already. It is a city that blossoms, blooms and in boom. Physically, it has become a home for a number of high-end buildings, proof on a number of investors trusting their businesses in the hands of the City of Golden Friendship . Few of the newest buildings are Puregold, Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Red Planet Hotel, and Centrio Ayala Mall where I have been visiting for almost everyday, being just distance away from our office.

These new places just tell that CDO has a lot more to offer. Yes, it is famous comes to white water rafting, mountain-climbing specifically at Mapawa, beaches and as a gateway to the thrill-filled Dahilayan Adventures Park, but with all these investments poured, I can say lifestyle is becoming richer here.

However, though a very busy one, CDO can still offer rich greeneries through nature-loving resorts. Most of it offer best accommodations if a soul wants to hide from stressful work. Unbelievable, these are just located inside the metropolis.

I am so thankful that I stayed here in Cagayan de Oro a quite while for I was able to know more about it. I have been its loyal visitor when I was younger and now, I am one of its children, the more I am responsible to learn more about it. Sad to say though, that it is a big irony to some people, they could leave their place and know less of it. For me, knowing about this city is gaining the right to proudly share its stories with other people in other places that I will be visiting soon. Knowing about CDO is being capable to end a long description with, “That is Cagayan de Oro, my home.”

And yes. That is Cagayan de Oro, my home.

Philippine Airlines flies to Auckland, New Zealand starting December 2015.

For y’all who don’t know what Plana Forma is,

“It’s a synergy of dance, pilates, yoga, and Physique 57. Its exercises are designed to make you feel the intense heat of your muscles firing up and the relief and immeasurable pride of having conquered that heat. Each 55-minute class is so rewarding and satisfying, it will make you feel like a warrior. Plus, once you feel the burn, you just know the results will follow”.

I’m a sucker for anything that makes me more flexible. Running isn’t really my thing. I do yoga at home (I downloaded instructional videos)! One time, I saw a friend of mine posted a photo on Facebook about her recent Plana Forma session. I got curious and took a class. I got hooked! That was earlier this year. Come summer, I enrolled for a one month unlimited class and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT.

I like to be fit but my greatest enemy is my laziness. Enrolling myself in a one month unlimited class pushed me out of my laziness. Hey, I paid for that so it would be a waste if I didn’t come everyday. Haha

Lo and behold! In that short amount of time, my body became more toned. I became more flexible. My arms were stronger. My core was stronger too and flatter.

My summer Plana Forma buddy, Kay! :)

Plana Forma isn’t all about the bodily aesthetics. It also taught me about self-discipline, self-control, making new friends, patience, and changed my perspective in life. If we want to become stronger, it’s on us by giving our best in every section of the workout and pushing ourselves past our limit. The same thing can also be applied in life. We are on our own and our own growth depends on us, no need to put others down.

When I first started, I got intimidated by my classmates because they already have good form and could do all the sections well. But then, I gave my all and was able to catch up. We only become stronger than we were yesterday. ;)

I haven’t been to the studio for now because school happened. It doesn’t mean I’m not doing Plana Forma everyday, though. Still practicing the values it has taught me. :) #iamathighwarrior