Waters of March

Nothing like the end of the school year to turn your life upside down (and inside out, for good measure), but lo and behold, I survived! This last school year in college (discounting my MA stint next year) has been tumultuous to say the least, but I can't say I regret anything. Everything came down this last two weeks, though I've had a handful of moments to breathe too. And after writing tens of thousands (literally) of words lately, I'll do myself a favor and let the photos speak for me for now.

 

C'est tout! But this week, though., This week will be legen--- wait for it

Southern Child

It's funny how when you really think about it, the memories you have and are nostalgic for are often very romanticized versions of reality. Not that this is generally a bad thing, but it's disorienting when you finally realize that things aren't all you remembered them to be.

I grew up in the southern part of Manille with the same kids I spent more than half of my life with. Though I will always think of high school as the pivotal years of exploration, creation and formation, it's also very interesting to see how far I've come since then - the annoying, angry, pseudo-rebellious teenager has now grown into the simply unpleasant person that I am now! Kidding aside, the sad thing about this is that for the most part, we've all become so different that it's hard to feel around in the dark for the things we still have in common. Nevertheless, I will always welcome every opportunity to hang out with the kids I grew up with.

Last Sunday was one such opportunity. I traveled back south for a graduation-slash-birthday party of a friend. It feels good to be back in the same place, with the same people. Which leads me to believe that no matter how long I'm held hostage in the north, I will always be a southern child.


On that note, most of my high school friends have already graduated while I'm stuck swimming through the murky waters of yet another year in college. I'm not complaining too much, though. I'll be holding on to the last of my justified parasitic existence for as long as I can.

Cheerios! ♥