It's different now...

now that i am a grown-up, i have managed to slowly tread from the calm, protected waters of youth to the raging waves of adulthood. i have reached past the moment were i still got confused, to act like a child or to be more mature. this is it for me, the world is now at my fingertips, and i have total control on what direction i will take...

this summer, my new, although apprehensively given freedom took me to the island of Cebu. it wasn't really my first time to be alone on an inter-island trip, but it was my first time to actually stay overnight, all by myself in a hotel. it was an unexpected trip, but by god how happy it made me. i finally got to verify what i thought i knew i could do. and i wasn't at all disappointed. in fact, i had plans on what i would do once i was there. and well, the rest is history...^^

hurrying to grow old is undeniably in every teenagers mind. to try what is bawal is the product of the previous generation's rebellious souls. what our parents did when they were still young was considered the trademark of their generation. the mechanical thinking then had all the teens on a short leash. it was without question that authority by their elders should be respected. and this lead to the famous rebels back then. however, our generation is very different. authority is no longer deemed a household law, but authority is a choice now. the youth have the capacity to ignore the parents, a fact seen today.

when i was younger, i wanted to grow up faster, to be more independent, and be free from the clutches of annoying parental care. i never truly realized what i was really thinking about then. but i also realized that my life only passes by once, and i should enjoy every moment of it. i should enjoy my youth and being young. now that i am on the verge of leaving my teenage life, i have come to realize that it is just a matter of enjoying what you are doing in the moment. and never let yourself be captured by the crazy life... ...