“When self-doubt comes in, just keep moving forward.” Part of my preparations to climb the highest mountain in the Philippines (Mt. Apo) is to practice walking solo with a bit of a trail run. I did it in the mountains of Cebu such as the “Starbaks,” “RCPI,” “Barcramps,” “6 Towers,” and the “Kang Irag Trail.”Continue reading “Hiking rule to remember: Pause to rest but no stopping, must keep going “Bahala na*”
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Strangers Turned Into Instant Family for 2 days and a Night
In almost 4 Years of consistently challenging myself to travel solo if no one makes time for me, I’ve had so many opportunities meeting new people, and they’re not just people, they are good people. Recently, I took a flight to Davao to climb Mt. Apo and I met groups of strangers in a groupContinue reading “Strangers Turned Into Instant Family for 2 days and a Night”
Preparedness and Consistency
Preparedness and Consistency: These are the two key players for a successful goal! If you ever start pursuing your dreams, don’t you ever think of giving up now, because once you do, “It’s the end of it all.” Once you think, the body follows, so always think forward, always keep going, no matter how manyContinue reading “Preparedness and Consistency”
Believe not in their words but in their actions
Success is on the other side of fear, face your fear and work on it. If you really really want to have a baby and you’re a woman, you will have to go through pain and maybe shame because someone’s going to assist you in labor. Then who doesn’t fear pain? How about shame? InContinue reading “Believe not in their words but in their actions”
Climbing the 1st Highest Mountain In The Philippines The 1st Time Was A Success, Here’s How I did it to Mt. Apo Summits
Preparation is the key but above all, you must have a goal, a great reason to achieve something major; because Mt. Apo is not easy to summit, hardship is 9/9, so do not underestimate for your own safety. It’s better to be over-prepared than disappoint yourself in the end. Impress yourself, to gain her trust.Continue reading “Climbing the 1st Highest Mountain In The Philippines The 1st Time Was A Success, Here’s How I did it to Mt. Apo Summits”
The Bests Of My Solo Hiking Experiences Revealed!
The Thrill in Solo Hiking makes me feel Alive. While others kept on waiting for someone or a group to accompany them to hike or just a simple stroll in an uphill route, I always chose to go solo because I realized I wasted my time waiting, I embodied a mentality of “Doing it now.”Continue reading “The Bests Of My Solo Hiking Experiences Revealed!”
Keeping The Momentum, On My 4th Week On Trail
Yesterday, I did another 8-13 kilometers trail run with an elevation of 536 meters. The device did not update well, due to signal issues, so the result is not accurate. The other week, I also did 8km Solo Trail to almost the same area, but I did a backtrail yesterday. I previously thought it wouldContinue reading “Keeping The Momentum, On My 4th Week On Trail”
Almost Got Into Another Relationship 6 Years After, Luckily I got Ghosted Again
After 6 years of choosing to stay single, I almost got into another short term relationship, luckily it ended so shortly that we haven’t talked of being in a relationship at all. It was all friendship and kindness, and kind of a short romantic date. For the record, that was the first time that I’veContinue reading “Almost Got Into Another Relationship 6 Years After, Luckily I got Ghosted Again”
Go Solo Or Be With Your Tribe
Prior to the pandemic, I was a scared little brat who doesn’t go out without friends, nor eat alone without anyone; I always want company and I always ended up being disappointed. Either I’d be harrassed, misunderstood, or I’d me misdirected. The COVID 19 pandemic taught me to stand alone, and I’m really thankful andContinue reading “Go Solo Or Be With Your Tribe”
Spartan Trail, Cebu + Saag Trail + Babag Trail + RCPI, Cebu, will make you feel alive & kicking!
It had been awhile since I’ve been wanting of trekking in this river! I dreamed to see the stairs and turns. I just couldn’t do it alone because I couldn’t find a trusted guide. It’s so hard to trust. My solo guides in Bukidnon were riders and trail runners; this time, in Cebu, he’s aContinue reading “Spartan Trail, Cebu + Saag Trail + Babag Trail + RCPI, Cebu, will make you feel alive & kicking!”
Climbing, Rocks! 