Finally I got to post my first article and it’s never easy actually. When there are so many things jammed inside my head, thinking what should I write about? Should it be something funny, something serious, something crazy or perhaps I should consider something about you would be interested in.

But after a dinner of a stick of barbeque and a cup of rice from the neighborhood “carenderia”, I slump in my chair and said why won’t I rather share with you my weekend at the beach. Maybe just maybe it will make you feel better if we talk about it, who knows we both might love the same thing.

I love the sea. It’s my most fervent wish that when I’m old and wrinkled; I would retire near the ocean. I would wake up to the sound of the growling sea and sleep to its lulling waves. I would go walking by the beach, picking sea shells, enjoying the rise and fall of the tides.

Indeed, the best sleep and great weekend I ever had been at this seaside resort in Samal Island. It was called Chemas Resort, and I slept on a cottage built atop a rock overlooking the ocean. It was almost heaven.

I don’t now why I love the water so much, funny I don’t even know how to swim. Maybe it’s because while my brother and I were growing up, our parents would take us to these week long beach vacations where we spent all day in the water, under the sun. We’ll wake up really early, early enough to see the fisherman coming in with their catch while on the other side we kids tumbling with the waves. And at night, we’ll get a bonfire going telling scary stories. They were very happy days.

Sadly, the ocean, which I love so much, is now under threat from pollution and over fishing. And there may come a time when the ocean that we enjoy so much may not be enjoyed by our generation-our grand-children’s children.

Back to my great weekend, Chemas offers a laidback time; you will be pampered with a 25 minute ride from Waterfront Hotel, from the exclusive boat you will be welcomed by the staff and while I enjoy the ride, with my hair completely blown away, the cool waters of the sea and the smiling sun made you jump with joy. I’m never too old to do that anyway. They offer a wide array of delicious food at reasonable prices and the luscious greenery, not to mention the indoor swimming pool.

I found myself basking in the sun, and spending my days thinking nothing but relaxing. With the hut-like structures in the lush of mini-garden, this little nook gives you all the privacy and lounging space you need. It’s a great hideaway from a spry city-life and a great reminder to stop and smell the flowers as you see the butterflies fluttering around. This is an ideal place for mellow conversations or some book reading. This is where I found my haven, I feel safe in here, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a weekend all by myself. No boyfriend, no irritating boss, no friends just me, myself and I.

My stay was the best I did so far on my own, the things I do, the trips I have when I’m alone is my best life experience. Now, I can rationalize that while I may have no mansion or prime property or a fleet of fancy cars to my name, I have an “intangible” wealth of life experience.

Life costs money, trips cost money, and I dare say that all in all, it’s been a vacation well-spent. You should try it too, nothing compares to a vacation all by yourself, believe me it’s liberating.