I just love the feeling of being surrounded by nature and friends while savoring every moment of a perfect road trip to a place away from the noise of the city.
Relaxation. Waking up in the morning with a ready breakfast inside a cozy room and a nice veranda is pure bliss. Having all the time (and bed) to myself without worrying about anything never fails to give me inner joy and peace.
Enjoyment. I couldn’t derive any better sense of enjoyment than from having a great conversation with friends who talk sense and at the same time know how to have fun and laugh at themselves. Getting answers from a henyo, philosopher, or a psychologist for some questions I have been so curious about gives me undeniable satisfaction.
Happiness. I always find happiness in little things that matter more in life. Traveling. Music. Nice sceneries. Great company. LOLs. Cheap thrills. Good food. I mean, this is the life! Making the most out of something that we can easily have rather than finding fulfillment in something that we do not have yet is far more rewarding.
Memories. My memory bank consists only of good and happy recollections. I don’t dwell anymore with the sad events of the past. I do away with all negativity. Funny but I vowed last December that I would never allow anything and anyone to make me cry this year. And yes, it’s happening. I’ve never cried a single tear of sadness since January. Strange but possible.
One writer said that the best things in life are free. I totally agree. While we need money to pay for hotel rooms, food, and gas, the pleasures and benefits that we derive from a journey with good friends are definitely greater than the costs. Postponing a nice road trip is tantamount to postponing happiness.
So, let’s hit the road whenever there is an opportunity. Because the joys we encounter along the way do not require any toll fee.
Hi Lanie,
Waaah…how are you?…yeah, for the nth time, you’re thoughts were amazing…. not that I am selfish but what you have written down is ME….or can be someone else like ME. WOW.
Nabaliw na ako sa kahahanap ng isa kong poem about being free spirited, making your own decision, crossroads on what to choose…on what can make us happy…eto yun..saktong sakto…di ko makita yung poem ko para isagot sa post mo…alam ko lang binigay ko yun sa isa kong cousin na nasa crossroads para iwanan ang nakaraan at mamili kung aling daan ang tatahakin para makita ang tunay niyan kasiyahan..>ROAD TRIP talaga…
pag nakita ko, ipost ko rin sa blog ko…
take care always,
YAm
sensya na antok ako..nagkamali ako sa una kong line…your thoughts pala he he he…1:00 am na kasi saka pagod kami today after the volleyball game…
Yes, you nailed it right what I really wanted to say in this post. Figuratively speaking, I’m talking about life in its general terms, the various crossroads that we have to face everyday, and the more important things in life.
This piece was inspired by an actual experience, though. The trip I was referring to is literally true. I am just so thankful for having friends like them and like you who can “read” me like a book.
Have a good rest. God bless. ü
Hmmm… at sa’n naman yang perfect road trip na yan. Mukhang masarap sumama d’yan. Hahaha!
Diyan lang sa tabi-tabi..ü Actually, sabit nga lang ako (ulit). Alam mo naman ako, basta niyaya at wala naman akong gagawin, go na lang nang go! Thanks to a self-proclaimed henyo who still went out of his way to accommodate us kahit super antok na siya. Hahaha…