Monday, January 26, 2009

A Heart's Unpacking

9-hour trek towards the summit of Mt. Malipunyo...
(We took the less-travelled trail...)


Huh! Times have been tough lately...
Battles deep within were fought...
Got no idea if I've won those battles or they've won over me...
Well right now, I'm in the midst of uncertainties...of ovlivion perhaps ha ha. I come to this point at times where only me could understand the inner "me". Whoah!



So what do I do to contribute for the betterment of society despite these seemingly neverending battles within?

At present,

1. I do promote and support REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLe Campaign.
2. I involve myself in a lot of mountaineering activities.
3. I always try to CATCH someone doing something right.
4. I read a lot of ZEN-related thoughts through the net. They are really great, I tell you.
5. I personally make paperbags out of old pages of glossy magazines, old visual aids, etc. Those paperbags are used in the shop of my sister. Every paperbag has a tag that says: This shop supports and promotes "REDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE" Campaign. Please help save the environment. Isn't it noble? Ha ha.

By the way, I encourage you to do the same (not just the paperbag thing) but the whole idea of becoming deeply involved in building a better community.

If you're a teacher, use your time to inculcate to the young the essense of loving the earth through simple yet noble projects and goals.

If you're a student, reuse materials for your projects. Share what you've learned in school to your immediate families and encourage them to pay you forward (by sharing good things to others).

If you're a politician, launch projects related to Clean and Green Campaign.

If you're an Anthonian, you should understand deeply what I mean and what I hope you to do.

6. I dream of seeing every Filipino speaking well about the country, expressing their pride of this heritage and of the chance being one of the "brownmen".




Proud to be Pinay,

Leslie

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Kamandag Barikus Family


Post-Climb Meeting, Project 6, Q.C.
After the death-defying experience at Peak 2 of Mt. Sembrano


Kamandag Christmas Party, '07
ASAS, Tandang Sora


Mt. Romelo, Laguna
September 16-17, 2008

Illuminating Mountaineers' Spirit at the Rockies of Batulao
Mt. Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas
August 6-7, 2008


The Survivor Ten
Mt. Sembrano, Pililia, Rizal
June 21-22, 2008


Pushing Onesel Beyond: The Malipunyo Adventure
Mt. Malipunyo, Lipa, Batangas
April 6-7, 2008


Blending with the Landscape and Becoming Part of Nature
Mt. Talamitam, Nasugbu, Batangas
February 3-4, 2008


Nature Appreciation: Making It to the Summit
Mt. Sembrano, Pililia, Rizal
December 1-2, 2007

(Reaching summits with these folks made me realize how important support groups are. They have become my family! Kita-kits sa Tarak!)

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Teaching a Son How to Live Life to the Fullest


Find time to converse with him.


Assure him that it's alright to explore unknown places...as long as he knows how to come back.




When he stumbles, teach him how to dust himsell off and start all over again.




Let him enjoy a little walk on his own.



Teach him how to be independent.





Bring him closer to nature


At times, let him do what he wants but stay behind.


Tell him how the world works as both of you refelect on the waters of the river...

(All photos were taken at Wildlife, Q.C. and at Grotto, SJDM, Bulacan. Thanks to my husband who served as our photographer most of the time. His shots are great! Aren't they? He he he)