Ironic it is, but we often appreciate things, places and people when we allow quiet distance and spaces between. I grew up in this tiny coastal barangay, living a very simple life. The truth is, I was never been appreciative of what I had because I had this idea that life will be good outside. That people in the city were privileged, and If I will live there, life will be easy and happy. Then maybe the sea god heared my utmost desire that things happened, actually unfortunate events that sent me away. I was 15. Aften then, I can only visit this place twice or thrice a year. Fast forward, I have a kid now, make a few wonderful friends and got a convenient job. It took me a long time to realize but believe me I was never been happy and fulfilled until I decided to go back. When I wake up in the morning and bring my coffee with the sun on face, I always travel back - a trip down memory lane. Then I smile because I had the best childhood, with the best people around. #memories #lifeanddreams https://www.instagram.com/sandrastoories/p/BKK_y8_B5hy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1to3z4047jn0n