Awakenings

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After a couple of visits and mobile correspondence with my friends and family, I realized a lot of things:

1. The museum is not what I expected. More stories were kept shut than told to the world.

2. Harry Potter won't get out of my head for unknown reasons.

3. Charice's Note to God is invading Iloilo's radio stations.

4. I discovered my sense of purpose: I am here acting as a surrogate real estate lawyer for my beloved parents whose job description includes staring into unfamiliar walls and ceilings and deciphering the Ilonggo language like a true champ.


5. I could stare and read a load of fiction the whole day and I won't have any work done.

6. Where is everybody's salary? Has it become an issue of national importance?

7. I miss my pets. My family. Even that blasted coffee shop my friend frequents - and I hate coffee.

8. My best friend is in Zamboanga, too.

9. SS Laconia is also called as the Silver Queen.

10. The internet saves the day - and my sanity.