My Learnings

the month of May was sort of a dry season for me in terms of blogging or even taking photos... but definitely not in terms of gaining knowledge or perspective on several things. here are some lessons i have learned from recent events and acquaintances:

• i have learned how to cook dutch pancakes: these are the kinds that have bacon and cheese on them. yumm!
• i have also learned how to cook this kind of tomato-based pasta/spaghetti: it has 1/4 kilo ground beef, fresh tomatoes sliced or cubed (without the seeds of course), some bell pepper, tomato sauce and some parmesan cheese. so i guess there's nothing all that different to it compared to your normal Filipino-style spaghetti except that it does not have hotdogs and it has those peppers as well. it's really good.
• i have learned how to play soccer, well at least from watching online videos :) i havent really played soccer in the field yet but i already know how to "dribble", kick or stop a flying ball at least in theory. i hope that this will help me somehow once the real games next soccer season begin.
• i have learned that some people shoot photos simply "to remember" or to "re-assure themselves that there is beauty in the world". i guess there need not be any other reason than this.
• i have learned that having a plan (about anything) really helps. really.
• i have learned (or still learning) to be less introspective and focus more on doing things. or starting to do things. at least it gets you somewhere.
• i have learned that i do not care so much where i am going or how i am getting there. what matters most to me is who i am on the journey with.
• i have learned that you do not need to explain yourself to the people who really care for you, because they will love you just the same. the same is true for those who dislike you, i suppose. no amount of explanation can convince them that you are not who they think you are.
• i have learned that mothers will always be on the OA-side of things when in comes to taking care of their children. well, at least i know at least one mother who is like this :)
• i have learned... or at least starting to believe... that living independently is 90% hardwork and 10% fun, but still i also think, its surely worth trying.