Life from a Lakwatsera’s View
June 6, 2006 by amjelee
Life is a trip. For some it’s short ,for some it’s a long drive and for others, they want it to end and give up. Every bumpy ride is a challenge. The heavier the traffic, the more gas you consumed, the precious the travel. Every stages of our life is a destination of our own.
When I was in my teen years, which was not so long ago, my father didn’t let me to have a sleep over to my friend’s house to do a school project, more even to visit a roommate’s province. He is so protective to his UNICA HIJA. He seemed to know that I have the potential to be a lakwatsera. What can I do? I love to see new places, meet new people and take pictures. MagKODAKan lang, ok na ko.
And then I had my senior internship in medicine, I really counted the hours of my duty in the hospital. I always wait for the next morning to come. The toxicity of talking to patients, explaining their diseases and giving their management drained me.Time, those days, was so slow. I needed a break! I demanded a vacation which I actually got after my graduation. My patience was well paid. Carlito and I went to Bangkok….with my mom and brother. Kala nyo kami lang, ano?! BF ko pa lang si hubby that time. Well, that’s another story.
Today, I’m a housewife and a mother. A certified parasite who wanders around. Some thinks that my life is easy. It depends on how you describe EASY. We move a lot. We are NPA (no permanent address). I’m constantly in an adjustment phase. I mastered packing, unpacking and packing our things. And to tell you the truth, I don’t complain. I love my life! Every moving to a new place is a chance to a new beginning and discovery. A good reason for many camera clicks, back breaking poses and beautiful pictures.
For those who are bored with your lives, try to reflect and do something new. You will not get into places unless you move. Have a safe trip!
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i agree! our life isn’t as easy as some would believe, we have to constantly move and start anew. yet, moving opens up a lot of new horizons. ako din, certified lakwatsera, which maybe explains why i can deal with our NPA situation. i guess, if i were any other girl, i would have traded the chaos and hassle of our constant movement for easy roots in Pinas. but I wouldn’t do that, nope nope nope! i’d rather be in constant motion with hubby and Ninna, than be alone and stagnant far away.
besides, our photo album would have been too manipis and boring without our travel adventures, di ba? and the blessing of it all is, if we hadn’t ever moved here, i wouldn’t have met you
so, here’s to our nomadic life and the extra-special perks that go with it! 