WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE? The interview/questioning! My nerves were too high on this chapter. I can’t believe the detectives who are handling the case ignored the real issue like it was the first time it happened, where in fact it’s always happening.

Justifying the case instead of investigating it.

Grand jury’s decision.

FAVORITE LINES: “Once you’ve seen how broken someone is it’s like seeing them naked—you can’t look at them the same anymore.”

“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”

“Faith isn’t just believing but taking steps toward that belief.”

“We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?”

“I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.”

“Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared, Starr,” she says. “It means you go on even though you’re scared. And you’re doing that.”

WOULD I RECOMMEND IT? A must read! This book talks about the differences between black and white, police brutality, discrimination, oppression, drugs, racism, justice system, etc. You’ll see how black people live their lives. It’s just so sad, and I’m mad that they are still experiencing it until now.

This is really a great book that should be read by all especially teens to become aware on current issues and to encourage us to speak and call someone out when someone needs to be called out. This is not “just some story”, this is real. It’s happening.

PS: The book tackles serious issues but still finds a way to make me laugh, smile, and moved. Hands down to Angie Thomas for her first great novel.

PPS: I’m glad that the book is being made into a movie. Here’s the trailer. *click here*

Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort

This is one of the tourist spots you must visit! I love how heavenly look this place is.

The entrance fee is Php150. Farm animals will welcome you with a smell upon entering. Haha. But after minutes of walking, you’ll see the man-made lagoon where you can do some activities like boat paddling, kayaking, etc.

The most challenging you can do here is to climb the 456 steps and see the main attraction of the resort. On your way up, you’ll see statues of the famous Bible stories like Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, The Ten Commandments, The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, etc.

Holy Trinity Divine Healing Ministry

Mother nature is beautiful! I love it here. 

Molo Church & Plaza

The church doesn’t look old and looks like it was not built in 1831 anymore because I think it’s newly renovated but still beautiful. 

Jaro Church

Esplanade/Riverside

My nephew’s dad is one of the engineers who built this. Esplanade is just a park alongside the Iloilo river where you can stroll, play games, and eat in nearby restaurants. This is where you can find the I am Iloilo stand.

Boardwalk & Playbarn

This is where the restaurants are, and a place to play trampolines at Solana Premiere, rent a bike, etc. It’s along the riverside.

Bakhawan Eco Park

We didn’t make it to the end of the trail because of the rain, and we cannot risk our lives for it.

Hotel

We stayed at Smallville 21 Hotel in Iloilo (walking distance from Boardwalk and Esplanade) and Marzon Hotel in Kalibo. You can all search for it, I don’t have photos of the hotels because I hadn’t thought about it, but the hotels are nice!

Food

You all should try the sisig of Ocean City Bistro in Boardwalk, Iloilo and Rose and Angelique R&A Café in Kalibo. R&A has a nice ambiance and it’s Instagram worthy. I don’t have photos again.

Expenses

WORK:

1. Permanent job.  A job that I’ll love. I still need to figure this one out.

2. Establish a business. 

3. Be financially stable. 

4. Thousands of readers, and followers here. I should work for this. I need to be productive and active.

LIFE:

5. Learn a foreign language and be fluent. Probably mandarin.

6. Record a video of me singing and playing instruments. A video where I’m playing the piano, guitar, drums, violin or ukulele while singing. Ah, that’s a dream! But I don’t know how to execute it, though, because I don’t know how to edit and combine all of it to form a song.

7. Learn photography and film. I want to learn even just the basics of it. But I’ll buy a camera first. Haha. 

8. Learn to swim. I’m scared to go to the deeper level of the water because I don’t know how to float. 

9. Learn to drive. I love the feeling when I’m on the road. I want it to be my to-go-to when I’m not in the mood, and just want to get out of the house and out of the city.

10. Learn instruments. Guitar, ukulele, the piano, drums, and violin.

11. A church. Well, not exactly a church, but a place where we can gather, and pray and have our Bible study. 

12. Learn martial arts. Seeing women who can and know how to defend themselves are so cool. I want to be cool. LOL.

13. Get married before 30. 25 or 26 was really my target age before. Hahaha. I changed it because I think I’m going to be single for life. LOL. I don’t see myself with anyone…yet. 

14. Learn how to cook. I want to give this a try because this is really important.

15. Finance my family’s needs and wants. I want them to go to places or to wherever they want — I’m sure they want to go to Australia first to see my sister and my niece.

TRAVEL:

16. Tour Harry Potter film locations and visit Harry Potter world (Universal studios). I’m a Potterhead ever since I was a kid. I swear, I’ll go there no matter what. Japan is my target for now because it’s the closest country, cheaper than the U.S of A, and easier to achieve, so yeah, hopefully, in the year 2020.

17. Tour Europe especially London. London has always been a dream ever since I became a Potterhead. The place already has a special place in my heart. LOL.

18. Visit the historical Biblical sites. I want to see it with my own eyes. I want to feel it. Ah, I’m sure I’ll love it.

19. North Star and Northern Lights. I love to watch the sky at night because it’s so relaxing. What more when I see how stunningly beautiful the North Star and Northern Lights are. (Ah, the beauty of the natural light display in the sky!) I want to go to Finland or Iceland because of this. But you can also see the Northern Lights in Canada, Sweden, Norway, and Greenland. OF COURSE, I should also visit the ice hotel. That’s also the dream! I remember how fascinated I was when I was a kid while watching cartoons with their igloo houses.

20. Meet my favorite artists. I don’t want to spend my money on concerts. Perhaps when I’m financially stable, I can do it.

21. Surfing. One of the things I’ll feel brave enough to do so.

22. Visit a castle. It has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid. I guess I’ll go to the location where they film Me Before You in London.

23. Visit Pyramid. I love watching the history channel when I was a kid, and there was an episode where they went to a pyramid and tour the place, and because of that, it became a dream of mine to visit it.

24. Canoeing or Canyoneering in Cebu. I’m afraid of the water, so this is a must. Haha. I wanna go swim in the waterfalls also.

25. Volunteer (as tribute LOL). I want to go to someplace just to help other people and donate some money. I want to do it every year on my birthday. Instead of throwing a party, I’ll just buy groceries and give it to those who are in need — unless I have extra money thus I can do both.

26. Travel alone. I’m afraid to do it, and that’s why I want to do it.

27. Meet Hollywood actors/actresses. This is so lame I know. Haha. I don’t know, but I want to see them even from afar.

28. Visit Batanes. There’s this thing in me that makes me want to go to Batanes. I don’t know why, but I really want to go to that place. (Maybe, I’d meet my future partner there, joke)

29. Ride a helicopter. If I’d be given a chance to learn how to fly a helicopter, I would gladly take the opportunity. But that will cost me a lot, so I’ll just be a passenger ‘cause it’s less expensive.

30. Ride on a cruise ship. Ever since I watched the Titanic when I was a kid, and despite the ending of the story, I still want to experience the luxurious lifestyle inside the cruise, but I already crossed this one out, though. Here’s my Royal Caribbean cruise ship tour. *Click here* 

How about you, guys? What is your 30 before 30 list? I’m curious, so let’s talk about it in the comment box below or make a blog post and tag me in it, please. :)

But you knew I was different; you knew my principles and what I believe in, and that's the reason I'm still feeling like shit because I compromised it. You made me feel like everyone else because of how you chose to end it a week after - you just proved to me that you are what they named you for, though.

I don't know why I'm writing this. You probably don't care because of course, who am I? I'm just one of those girls, right?

You know part of me wants you to read this narrative, but also a part of me hopes not because I don't want you to feel bad for what I'm feeling - it's my fault for still feeling this way.

I hope you can be a man now. I know behind that masculinity, behind that " I don't care" spiel you're always pulling off, you still care. I can see that because you're a good brother to your sisters and a good friend to your friends. I hope you start thinking about the future, and what is coming after you because of what you did in the past so you can make it right. Stop justifying things, and be brave enough to face it - to apologize.

When I made this account: I made this account in January 2010, but this blog in June 2016. (It is connected to my original blog, so I only have one account.)

Why I made this account: GM (group message) was a thing back then, right? Thus, I made this account to copy the quotes and send it to everyone I know. LOL. Then I started pouring my thoughts, feelings, and emotions in writing and it became one of my hobbies.

(My original blog used to be the online diary of mine that I don’t want everyone I know in real life to read, so I made wanderealust; another personal blog that is now made for everyone. Haha.)

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FAVORITE LINES:

“Things happen for no reason at all, but they create opportunities.”

“Relationships are about intangible things. They’re about moments. The real moments and who you share them with.”

WOULD I RECOMMEND IT? Yes, I’d recommend it. It was simple, but a nice film to kill time.‬ Must watch for those people who got friend zoned.