When I was a little girl I lived in the province of Zambales in the town of Palauig. We’re just a stone’s throw away from the sea, there are trees everywhere. We have rivers that’s just a ride away and ponds too. The ponds had no pond fountains during my time but we were content on splashing around in it. It’s something every person in the city dreams of going but back then I long for the big city. I wanted to go to Manila because I wanted to see the famous malls and the famous cities in Manila. I didn’t want the trees and the beaches that I see everyday.
Now after almost twenty years of living the city I am so sick and tired of it. The city has lost some of its glitz and glamor. Going to the mall doesn’t seem that fun anymore. I long to go to the beach and feel the cool breeze from the trees instead. Unfortunately, going back and living in our province is unthinkable at this point. All my first degree relatives are already here. There are few job opportunities there so we’re stuck here. I still long for it from time to time but I guess it’ll just remain a dream. I just hope we can go back there some day for a visit so Z can see where I grew up and have the chance to climb the mango trees, swim at the beaches, ride the banca, go fishing in the ponds, and meet his relatives there.
I am Paula, a 28-year old SAHM turned WAHM from Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. Living a simple but happy life with my husband and our five year old son.
[...] if my musings were heard a couple of days ago about missing my hometown and the beach, last Sunday when we visited my Dad he invited us to go to the beach this Holy Week. [...]
Let’s have a weekend at Zambales!
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thanks much.
ibang-iba talga pag lumaki ka sa probinsya, ano sis? what about a weekend getaway to Zambales? for sure mage-enjoy si Z sa dagat.