This trip has given me a new perspective in life. I am now a traveler. I now yearn to see different cities and meet different people. When you travel, you learn new things, may it be about the place you're visiting or the people you're with. By traveling, you gain confidence and truly live up to the line: "I have explored the world." I do not want to stop here. I would like to explore more places -- Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia --- and see the world with my own two eyes.
We went to tour San Francisco this weekend with Auntie Osee and Uncle Carl's family. My cousin, Ate Mai (who we haven't seen for more than a year), also joined us in the trip. San Francisco is a very interesting city. Its sloping roads, cable cars, and massive bridges set it apart from the rest. The view of the San Francisco skyline is beautiful, along with the famous Golden Gate bridge (with us in the picture) and the Bay Bridge. Going into the city is always exciting as there are always different sights to see. The food was also excellent when we ate at Chinatown and at Nick's Lighthouse and at Bubba Gump (Yes, inspired by the movie Forrest Gump) at the Fisherman's Wharf. We also got fabulous discounts when we went shopping for pasalubongs. Now, for me, that's always a good thing.
Auntie Osee's family were the perfect travel guides as they have visited the city several times. Cameron, my cousin's cousin, is very interested in bridges and the city's public transportation. He gave us interesting facts about SF as we went to different places. The boys, Jordan and Alex, were downright funny. They were our source of entertainment when we were stuck in horrible traffic.
The real reason why we went up north was for my cousin Diana's graduation. (with her family in the picture: Amanda, Diana, Auntie Dette, and Uncle Amante). She graduated from the University California in Berkeley with a degree in Architecture last Monday, May 23. We were all so proud of her graduating with high honors (magna cum laude) that we braved the heat of the sun in the University's Greek Theater. Now, I know you've heard of tan lines especially now that it's summer. But my tan lines have gone all wrong. I wore a baby tee under the heat of the sun during the graduation. Now only my arms are dark. I look like someone who didn't have the courage to take off her shirt and wear that skimpy tankini in the beach. Darn.
Well, the weekend was great. I got the chance to see San Francisco, shop, see my relatives, and meet my cousins' other side of the family. All of us went out to eat brunch and dinner together. I've always loved eating out and having big dinners with the family, especially with family that I seldom have the chance to see.
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