Baguio, my Dream Place to Live

Strawberries! They don't exist in my hometown T_T

    I believe that sometimes, people go on vacations  not just to have fun but also for mental therapy. I had a friend who is single and a breadwinner in their household. As the eldest child or first-born daughter in their family, she takes a lot of responsibilities and works hard to help all of her younger siblings which is very common in Filipino families .  So, whenever there is an opportunity, she would always go to beautiful beaches and wear nice outfits as if she’s creating the best version of herself and make good memories of it. She admit that she is doing it to make herself feel better, to enjoy life sometimes, despite all the problems that she is facing financially and emotionally. 

    I'm not a first-born daughter, but I can totally relate to this coping mechanism because I often feel lonely when away from loved ones. I don't see myself lucky when looking for a partner, because it always ends up into a long distance relationship and it is emotionally challenging when you cannot spend time with that person (Ugh! these words coming from someone whose love language is QT huhuhu). Also, I always feel lonely when my birth month is coming! It reminds me annually to assess my current status, savings, and unreached goals. That is why whenever I am experiencing anxiety, I always go out of town alone, meditate in that place and never tell anyone except my family. Traveling alone, for me, is a mental therapy to make myself feel better in times that I am anxious. The feeling and purpose is very different when traveling with friends and loved ones.

    When it comes to traveling alone, my favorite destination to go is Baguio, the city of Pines! As someone who cannot swim, I prefer going to the mountains than beaches. Also, I grew up living in a hot and humid country so moving to a cooler place has always been my dream. The first time I went there was in December (to feel the Christmas season) and I thought it was the best month to experience the low temperature but apparently it is January to February hehehe... XD 

    I really like this city because of nature, the cool breeze, the availability of establishments, and the laid-back lifestyle of people that live there. It doesn't have the high-end companies and skyscrapers you see in Metro Manila, but the essential things that I am looking for can be found there. I feel the balance of city life and nature in this  beautiful place. I'm just a simple person, to be honest. I want to visit Baguio over and over again. Sometimes, I imagine myself relocating to this place with my dog and run a small business. Haha :D

    Maybe some people find it boring because it is far from pristine beaches and international airports, but for me, I would love to live in this place and invest on a property. It is not easy to decide, for someone like me who is not yet married, on where to settle down and emotions like these are just fleeting.  Also, as a healthcare worker in my country, it is smarter for me to work abroad and get the income that I deserve, that is why I already added that in my vision board, processed some papers to see if I can get the opportunity. But every time I pray to God, I still ask for His guidance, to align my goals to His will, to make me pursue the right pathway, to make me love the right partner, and to make me choose the right place to live.

The cathedral in Baguio

Something I've found in Night Market. Ah... Kebab! :)

 

Igorot costume at Mines View Park

Romans 12:2

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is ---His good, pleasing, and perfect will."