Milestones

Can't wait for that day. The last time this year that we were all together.

My mom and my elder brother with his family left for the US within the past two weeks. I write with sadness in my heart but also with acceptance that this has to happen. All of us must make choices in our lives and all I can do is to support them in improving their lives there. Even though I don't say this in public that much: I love each and every one of you.

One day, we will all be together. One day, we will have dinner together. One day, we will see each other soon. I look forward to that day.

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I just finished my driving lessons this week and I'm ready to take the wheel soon on my own. I'm totally excited. Our new car is the greatest hand-me-down from my elder brother. Yes, it's some sort of bequeathal (with flexible payment terms).

I will be driving and I want to make things right by making sure that I know how the car works and what good driving should be. In my country, traffic rules are still needed to be strictly followed. These are rules not suggestions. They're made to ensure safety and order.

It won't be long before I can finally take a road trip with my wife to Tagaytay. Ilocos is another place that I'd surely love to visit. I'm going to take each stretch one at a time.

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