“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”
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”
Turning Obstacle Into An Opportunity By Doing “IT”
I am convinced that my only obstacle is my old self. Don’t stop, keep going! Just do it, you’ll get used to it. Believe in yourself, you have come this far, what proof do you still need. You can do it! I used to be so scared of crossing the Mactan New Bridge alone. InsteadContinue reading “Turning Obstacle Into An Opportunity By Doing “IT””
Moving On Without Letting Go By Doing What Makes You Happy
August never ends in 2025 for me; it is one of the best months I’ve had since birth. It’s a time when I fully allowed myself to do the things I really wanted to do without hesitation, not thinking of money as a problem but rather a solution for safety and success. I’ll move onContinue reading “Moving On Without Letting Go By Doing What Makes You Happy”
How To Let Go Without Acceptance
I noticed that when someone’s holding unto the past and the emotions linked to it, they were advised to let go. There must be a proper way for letting go, right? Maybe loosen up your grip? But how will you loosen up your grip? Acceptance! Acceptance is the key to letting go! So how canContinue reading “How To Let Go Without Acceptance”
Do not look forward nor backward, look around, accept what is
I went for a solo climb today and it’s better than before. I had multiple stops but atleast I did not almost faint like the second time; instead, I figured out something very interesting. I noticed that whenever I look back and look forward, my energy drops; but if I stayed still while focusing onlyContinue reading “Do not look forward nor backward, look around, accept what is”
Climbing, Rocks! 