“I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide.
And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.”
— Roman Payne

It’s a sultry Tuesday afternoon. Really perfect to be by the beach while finishing a book except I’m nowhere near but the bed, so I took a short nap. Too short I woke up with thoughts racing my head again. I’m just going to say it out loud then — I’m turning thiiiiiiiirty one. That should be in bold capital letters. T-H-I-R-T-Y-O-N-E. Haha. Yes, 31. Next month. Unbelievable. It feels like I just turned 20-ish. And next thing I asked myself was — what great thing have I done in this world then? I stared at the keyboard and realized I missed my lunch today. Oops again. I only had bacon and toasted bread with smoked salmon cream cheese *yum* this morning and writing on an empty stomach now is probably not a good idea. Or wait, I’m going off the subject, am I?

Back to that question. Well, one way or another, I like to believe I have done something great, at least in my own simple ways and although I feel that I wish I could have done more before reaching at this age, I love to take it as a greater challenge every year to hammer my way and make a difference, no matter how small.  I don’t have a big house or a really fat bank account or whatnot. But I feel more fulfilled because I’ve traveled, captured stories and marveled more at life, more than anything else. *grin*

And I don’t feel like stopping any sooner. Not at all.

The world awaits and I’m glad it’s on my side.

Happy Tuesday everyone! =)

Photo above taken in Shizouka, Japan April 2011.

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yvonne
June 21, 2011
you have expensive cameras, remember? hahaha :P seriously though, 31 is not a bad age :P you still have all the time in the world to do all the things you want to achieve. your photography journey is such a BIG accomplishment already for someone who started with a second hand d40 or lumix ba to :P matud pa ni Beyonce, Who run the world? GIRLS daw! har har :P proud of you BFF. char! :))
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    June 22, 2011
    @Yvonne: Awww...like how we chatted, hugging you back. Thanks for the undying support.char! didnt think 31 is a bad age too...ya know how i get all dramatic if my birthday is approaching every year hehe. Beyonce is sooo RIGHT! haha we'll run this world! apirrrr! xo
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kliyu
June 21, 2011
that's nice. makes me think too. maybe i should get a cessna amphibian instead of a house. :D
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    June 22, 2011
    @Kliyu: hello...and wow! why not! go and consider getting that cessna amhibian...dont forget to invite me for a ride pls! *wink*
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June 24, 2011
hi josephine! the picture is really very lovely! :D i'll be reading more of your posts! :D
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