Didn’t you know that you were misguided? Life isn’t all about certificates, medals and titles. Recognition is the least that you should care about. People judge, that’s a fact but you shouldn’t allow them to bring you down.
Don’t try to figure everything out, nobody does anyway. You might think adults around you have everything plotted but you’re wrong, they’re just like flocks of sheep following the shepherd.
Medals tarnish, certificates fade; strive for excellence, for perfection, for joy, and be ready to serve. Remember, less is more. Do not compete with society, compete with yourself. Challenge yourself, never be afraid to fall, the greatest failure a man could suffer is the failure to try. Don’t be scared to make mistakes. Learn! Life is a never ending learning process.
Do no be wary that people may judge you. They do, and they do it most of the times. Let them! When people stab your back that means you’re in front of them; when they pull you down, that means you’re above them. Just do your thing!
Success is not equated to fame and fortune. Success is when you are contributing to the good of mankind, joyfully. Success is very subjective, don’t let the world define success for you. Remember that when you’re happy in what you’re doing, you are successful.
Ponder on these:
Study to learn, not to earn.
Be respectful, always.
Do not judge, it’s not always what it seems.
Be curious, that stimulates the brain.
Be passionate on what you do. Keep the fire burning
Support a cause.
Do the right thing even if you’re the only one doing it.
Do not let society define you.
Love. Learn. Laugh. Live. Cliché as it seems but basically, that’s why we exist.
Share. Do not hoard what you have. Share your knowledge, wisdom, expertise, experience, smiles and even the people in your life. In being selfless, you’ll know yourself more.
Plan your work and work your plan so they say, but no matter how great your plans are, there would always be flaws; just go with the flow. Learn from it.
Know thyself young me. Do not fear. Be the person that you are destined to be!
This year (2019) was declared the 2nd hottest year ever, Manila was scorching hot and being outside from 9:00 AM to 4:00 literally felt like you’re being baked in an oven. My mom being a plain housewife, which translates to a wife who plainly stays in the house got overwhelmed with all the boredom of being alone and was tired of having to confront the agony of being subjected to the extreme heat that mother earth emits; decided that she wanted to go somewhere refreshing. With that, we’ve decided to visit Kawasan Falls.
On my trip to Cebu to visit the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist at Simala, Lindogon Hills, Sibonga, Cebu, I’ve decided to bring my mom with me. The trip from the city was really exhausting but I can see that she enjoyed the whole thing so it was worth it.
How to go to Kawasan from Simala?
From Simala, you have to go to the main road or the national highway, cross the other side and wait for buses going to Cebu City that would ply by Carcar. Ask the conductor to drop you off at the Gaisano Mall in Carcar. In front of it, buses going to Moalboal and Badian pass by that route. Be wary though, most the seats are already occupied so you must be ready to stand for and hour or two. Mind though that the ride would not be smooth. (Titas, have the salonpas ready!) Carcar to Moalboal is around 3 hours by bus, Kawasan Falls from Moalboal is around 30-45 minutes by bus or van.
What we did was we decided to spend the night in Moalboal and then proceed to Kawasan the following morning. Several buses and vans ply by this route, finding a ride from Moalboal to Badian is trouble-free. From Moalboal, we took a van which was on its way to Oslob to pick up guests, the driver dropped us off at Matutinao Resort in Badian, it is in front of Sto. Tomas De Villanueva Parish. It is where the trail to the falls commence, no means of transportation is available so tourists are obliged to take the trail by foot.
The trek is not really hard, my mom made it and she’s more than 50 years old. 🙂 It’s just around 20-30 minute walk and it would start on a paved pathway with lots of food vendors on the right side and a river with crystal clear water on your left.
After around 15 minutes, the baranggay registration area would be reached. An inexpensive fee of Php 45.00 per person. There are several stalls along the way that offer life vest rental for Php 50.00 but I highly suggest that you rent from Willy’s (the resort close to the falls) for convenience.
What to do in Kawasan Falls?
Canyoneering is a booming activity in Badian; it is a combination of trekking, jumping, sliding, floating downstream while enjoying the gift of mother nature. Usually, they start from above which is in Alegria and stops on Kawasan Falls which is the first of the three falls which is according to locals is the largest among the three. We were not able to see the other falls for it was an uphill climb and my mom was too tired to do it.
To those who aren’t into strenuous activities and are only up for relaxation, swimming in the lagoon is a perfect activity. The water is turquoise-blue, very mesmerizing, never have I seen a body of fresh water that color. It’s just a bit crowded though, but with the life vest on, floating on the water would be very leisurely.
Willy’s and the Kawasan Falls offers picnic tables, rooms for overnight stays and lockers to guests and visitors. To those who have not brought food, they also serve rice meals which are a bit pricey.
Willy’s also offer the use of bathroom for a fee. So after swimming and you now want to change clothes, you can pay 10php and proceed to the bathroom and take a refreshing shower.
Where to go after Kawasan?
Experience the Sardine Run at Moalboal
Laze at Lambug White Beach
Be Arielle under the sea in Pescador Island
Experience a romantic sunset at Osmeña Peak
Swim with Whale Sharks in Oslob (I don’t recommend this activity because the practice of feeding these gentle giants is unsustainable.)
How to go back to Cebu City from Kawasan?
Just walk back to the National road, you don’t have to cross the road just wait for buses in front of the church. Take a bus going back to Cebu City and get off at the South Bus Terminal. Fare is roughly at Php 180 per pax and travel would take around 3-4 hours depending on the traffic situation.
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