Philippines Again and the Future

I travelled to the Philippines this past week to do a wedding photoshoot along with some other wedding stuff. It is always a thrill to be back in the Philippines and seeing a world much different from my own. From the wealth to the poverty, driving on the crazy roads, meeting new people and going to new places, it was a worthwhile trip. I also got to see the movie, Maid in Malacanang, and liked it even though it felt more like a television drama with the way that it was created.

The trip was only a week and was hectic, so it passed by very quickly. Life is much different with someone there with you instead of doing things alone. Even something like eating a meal feels a bit different, and it is a good difference to have. With being out of the country, it does make one appreciate what one has. Seeing homes with sheet metal roofs is not something that we see in the U.S, for example, so it puts into perspective about what we have.

As far as writing goes, I did not do much of it. I do have a renewed determination to reach my goal of being a professionally published author, especially as it would be a benefit for my future and my future married life. With The Mustard Prince finished, I can only hope that I can get there sooner rather than later.