La Dolce Vita ❤

La Dolce Vita = The Sweet Life

                   Let me start by letting you know the purpose of this trip. I wanted some time away from the bustling city. I wanted some time away from the pain and heartache. Due to the recent events in my life, I became a sad person. Although I was laughing so loud and smiling so much, inside, I was a sad, sad person. I would smile and laugh just to appeace the world. I wanted to smile...to really...really....really smile. I wanted to laugh my heart out and not feel empty after.  So....there you go. In a nutshell, I took this trip because I wanted to see and experience the beauty of life once again. 

        First, I chose La Union because of the bohemian vibe going on in this place. I've never been here before but based on the pictures I saw, it has stricken me as a calm place where I can think, meditate and pray. Then, I heard about Camp Avenue, a camping site located in San Juan La Union where people could set up their tents and sleep under the stars. So, I decided to stay there. Lastly, I took this trip with the one person who's been there for me in my ups and downs, who's never left my side despite the challenges we faced, my best friend, my brother from another mother, JL. 

              Until now, I still don't know how we were able to pull off our beach camping in La Union. We had no plan at all other than to sleep under the stars and listen to the sound of the waves haha. So yeah, we took the 2 am bus going there with nothing but clothes, some money and a tent we don't even know how to set up hahaha. But hey, we made it and ours is the biggest one in the picture!

                   Above is a picture of the common area. It was there where we were able to meet and talk to people from different walks of life. That was where we sang our hearts out while having a majestic view of the beach. That was where I was able to sleep peacefully and without a care in the world. Oh, I'll never forget that place.

                   I can't explain exactly what I felt when I saw the sunset. It was so majestic. It was glorious. I felt like I was witnessing some kind of miracle. Oh...what I wouldn't do to witness that again.

                           Another thing I enjoyed while staying there was playing with the swings. I loooooove swings so much. I once said that when I get my own house in the future, there will be swings...lots and lots of them. That's why I had the time of my life playing with the swings in Camp Avenue. They even have a swing bar where you can play with the swing while drinking something. 

Here's some more of my pictures!!

           
             Over all, I can say that I have totally achieved my goals. This La Union trip helped me move on and be thankful for the things I have. It helped me appreciate the beauty...yes, the beauty of this harsh but good world. It made me see how sweet this life is and how lucky I am to be alive.

              Before I end this, let me leave you the words of Max Ehrmann of Desiderata:

"With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world."