Woke up at 3am. Son left for work at 5am. I watered the plants and swept the yard a few minutes ago. It seems the clock’s hands are moving too slow, it’s not even 6am. I wanted to go back to bed but I love the feel of the cold February morning on my face. Maybe it is another perfect time to write a few words here.
I’m cleaning my document files of unwanted downloads and pictures that I have already saved to my hard drive, then I saw this, a shot I took of our place the last time I went home more than four years ago. A nostalgic longing, a trip down memory lane. It’s actually a narrow road leading to our place in the province, a single lane for cars.
I miss this place. Several years ago, this was just a dirt road which was not accessible to cars but it is now cemented. We live in a higher place than the town proper. It is actually overlooking the whole town but what I love most about it is the vast expanse of green, bamboos gently swaying on the roadside and when you reach the top, the green rice fields are a feast for the eyes. I grew up here and it was my home until I graduated from grade school. The house is old and small but the garden is vast.
The countryside brings you back to old but not forgotten days of childhood. You smile at the thought of visiting it again, once more to commune with nature, to see old folks at home and to renew acquaintance with the place where the sun rises early and bright and the night holds a certain magic because back there, the stars are brighter. If only for the quiet and peaceful feel of the place, I would love to go back.
I am having a second cup of coffee while watching our three dogs frolicking in the garden. It’s a simple life but happiness abounds.
It looks like a nice place to grow up Arlene.
Memories get sweeter, the further away they are…
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is Pete! I suddenly miss the place.
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I So love your mindset, always calm, simple and reflective. And content! ☺️ contentment is such a rare virtue. I hope to have such mindset after I slow down in raising my growing family. Lookin forward to that.
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When you’ve been through so much Kay, all you need in life is to be calm and appreciate everything. I am praying that my immune system won’t go haywire and tax my strength again. As they always say, health is wealth. Sometimes I get tired so easily. Don’t be so much in a hurry to see your kids grow into adults, because once they find their own niche under the sun, you will miss the times that you are focused on each other but I am sure that you are enjoying raising a beautiful family. God bless you all!
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it’s always good to look back; it prompts you to be appreciative and grateful. love your picture. it reminds me, too, of home. 🙂
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This short stretch reminds me of the zigzag road going to Alaminos from Sual. Every time I see Lingayen gulf and the beach, I always think that I am closer to home.
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I would love to retire in a quiet place like that. Am not much of a city person.
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Same here Lou! As we grow older, we seek somewhere quiet and peaceful.
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