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10 Books That Have Stayed With Me

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About a week ago, I tagged myself in the so-called "Book Challenge" in facebook. The rule is to list 10 books that have stayed with you in some way and by doing so you will tag/challenge 10 of your friends. In no particular order, here's my 10 books: 1. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom This is a story about an 83-year-old man, Eddie, who died and was welcomed in heaven by 5 people who affects his life in some ways while he's still alive. Some were strangers to him and some Eddie knew very well. One-by-one they showed Eddie's connections to them and as they revisited his life, Eddie discovered why his role on earth.  This book made me realize the value of the people I've encountered, whether stranger or not, whether I've talked to them or not. The fact that they cross my path means that my life is affected by them and theirs was affected by me simply because we are all connected.  “There are no random acts. We are all connec...

Baler: Waves, History and Nature

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I just had a weekend getaway with my college friends in Baler, Aurora. Mico found a great tour package for our trip at Vacation Deals . For less than 3,000 pesos we were able to enjoy the best of Baler for 2 days. Surfing Through the Waves The number one reason, I think, why people visit Baler is to surf. And that is actually the first activity we did.  General surfing lessons before we start Aside from the general lessons we need to learn about surfing, we were able to have our own instructor for a 1-on-1 lessons. Kuya B2, my instructor, is teaching me the proper way to stand on the board After about less than 5 minutes of 1-on-1 surfing lessons on the shore, the challenge of conquering the waves begins... Bumping into other surfers is just part of your surfing experience. Photo op with my instructor after surfing. Kuya B2 is one of the good instructors from Mahdox Surf School. I have DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness) all over m...