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𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙣, Davao City (2025)

23/07/2025

They say the world is loud, and it is. Deadlines, notifications, bills, traffic, small talk, big responsibilities. And somewhere between all that noise, I started forgetting what it felt like to be fully alive.

Until I hiked again.

Not for the view. Not for the photo. Not for the fitness tracker.

But because my soul was starting to suffocate.

There’s something about walking through trees, hearing your own footsteps on dirt, feeling your heart beat not from stress but from the joy of movement—that makes you realize… this is what being free feels like.

No one expects anything from you on a mountain.
You don’t need to be impressive.
You don’t have to explain yourself.
You just walk. Breathe. Sweat. Exist.

And that’s enough.

Every step feels like shedding a layer.
Of pressure. Of fear. Of pretending.

Out there, you're not your job, your past, your worries.
You're just you—tired maybe, but honest. Dirty maybe, but free.

The truth is, hiking isn’t just about the climb or the summit. It’s about remembering that your body was made to move, not to sit in front of screens all day. That your spirit was meant to roam, not be boxed in by routines.

It’s not just exercise for the legs. It’s exercise for the soul.

And every time I come back from a hike, I don’t return with abs or medals. I come back with clarity. With peace. With this quiet joy inside me that whispers—

You’re still here. You’re still free. You’re still alive.

And for me, that’s enough.

17/07/2025

Be the type of human who doesn't always need to win the argument.
The kind who pauses, breathes, and chooses peace over pride.

I know it’s hard sometimes. You’ve got a point to prove, and you're sure you’re right. You feel it in your bones—“If I just say this last thing, they’ll finally get it.” But what if they don’t? What if it just makes the silence louder, the distance wider?

Truth is, I’ve been there. Heated words thrown like daggers, all because I wanted to be understood more than I wanted to understand. And after the noise settles? I’m left with the win... and a heavy heart.

So now, I try something different. I take a breath. I ask myself, "Is this really worth it?" Sometimes, the answer is yes. But most times? It’s not. Most times, it’s better to choose peace. To let the small things go. To listen, even if you’re not being listened to. To walk away, not out of defeat, but out of grace.

Because life—this short, fragile, beautiful life—isn’t about keeping score. It’s about connection. It’s about kindness. And I’d rather be remembered for being warm, not for being right.

So be that kind of human.
The one who leads with heart, not ego.
The one who softens, instead of hardens.
The one who values peace more than pride.

It won’t always be easy, but I promise—it will always be worth it.

16/07/2025

No one is too late to start hiking and exploring the outdoors.

I’ve seen it with my own eyes—people in their 40s, 50s, even 60s, standing at the summit with tears in their eyes, whispering, “I should’ve done this sooner.”
But you know what? They still did it. They still showed up.
And that counts for something. That counts for everything.

Maybe life happened.
Maybe you were busy chasing careers, raising kids, surviving heartbreaks, or just trying to make it through each day.
And now, suddenly, you're looking at photos of mountains, forests, and campsites… wondering, "Could I do this too?"

Yes. You absolutely can.

You don’t need to be super fit.
You don’t need expensive gear.
You don’t even need to have all the answers.
You just need to take that first step—whether it’s a 10-minute trail or a full-day hike.
The outdoors doesn’t care how old you are. It only asks that you come with an open heart.

You’ll be surprised by what nature gives back.
The silence that calms your anxious mind.
The trees that don’t judge your past.
The trail that teaches you to keep going—even when it gets steep.

It’s not about how fast you climb.
It’s about finally choosing to begin.

So no, you're not too late.
Not for this. Not for the fresh air, the peaceful views, the conversations by the campfire, the sunrises that feel like second chances.

Maybe this is exactly when you were meant to start.
And maybe, just maybe, this is the beginning of a part of you that’s been waiting quietly for years—
ready to come alive.

15/07/2025

The adventurous person inside of you still exists. You're just the one who decided for it to stop.

You used to be the type who said yes to spontaneous trips, weekend hikes, and midnight drives with no destination. You laughed harder. Slept less. Felt more. Somewhere along the way—maybe it was the job, the bills, the heartbreak, or the fear—you quietly stopped chasing the things that made your heart race.

You traded your wild spirit for comfort. Security. Predictability. And maybe you needed that for a while. Maybe life got loud, and you needed peace. But don’t confuse rest with giving up.

Because the fire in you? It’s not gone. It's just waiting for permission.

There’s still a version of you who wants to climb that mountain, explore that new city, sleep under the stars, or finally learn how to surf. There’s still a version of you who wants to say yes to something crazy again. Who wants to feel alive—not just functional.

And no, you don’t need to quit your job or run off into the forest to find that person again. Sometimes, you just need to take the long route home. Say yes to one weekend trip. Try one thing that scares you. Call that friend who always pulls you into beautiful trouble.

You’re not too old. It’s not too late. You’re just one decision away from meeting that version of yourself again—the one who lives fully, even with a little fear.

Let them come out. Let them breathe.

Because that spark? It never really left. It’s still there.

And it’s still yours.

14/07/2025

𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓)
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Survival Challenge: Wilderness, Betrayal, Grizzly Attack

A visceral masterpiece of survival and revenge, The Revenant follows frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) as he crawls, stumbles, and fights his way through the frozen American wilderness after being mauled by a bear and left for dead. The film’s brutal realism, stunning cinematography, and relentless tension make it a modern survival epic.

𝟐. 𝟏𝟐𝟕 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎)
Director: Danny Boyle
Survival Challenge: Trapped Alone, Dehydration, Amputation

Based on the true story of Aron Ralston (James Franco), this harrowing film depicts a hiker who becomes trapped under a boulder in a remote Utah canyon. With no hope of rescue, he faces dehydration, hallucinations, and the unthinkable choice of cutting off his own arm to escape. A gripping, claustrophobic tale of human willpower.

𝟑. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟑)
Director: Frank Marshall
Survival Challenge: Plane Crash, Starvation, Cannibalism

The true story of Uruguayan rugby players stranded in the Andes after a plane crash, Alive is a harrowing account of survival against freezing temperatures, avalanches, and the moral dilemma of resorting to cannibalism. A brutal yet inspiring testament to human endurance.

𝟒. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐲 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏)
Director: Joe Carnahan
Survival Challenge: Arctic Wilderness, Wolves, Hypothermia

Liam Neeson leads a group of oil-rig workers stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, only to be hunted by a pack of relentless wolves. A philosophical and brutal fight for survival, The Grey blends existential dread with raw, primal terror.

𝟓. 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐝 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟑)
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Survival Challenge: Mountain Climbing, Broken Leg, Isolation

This gripping docudrama recounts the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates’ disastrous climb in the Peruvian Andes. After Simpson breaks his leg and is left dangling off a cliff, he must crawl through glacial terrain alone to survive. A jaw-dropping tale of perseverance.

𝟔. 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎)
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Survival Challenge: Deserted Island, Isolation, Mental Breakdown

Tom Hanks delivers a tour-de-force performance as a FedEx employee stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. With only a volleyball named Wilson for company, he battles starvation, despair, and the crushing weight of solitude. A profound meditation on resilience.

𝟕. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 (𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟕)
Director: Lee Tamahori
Survival Challenge: Bear Attacks, Wilderness, Paranoia

Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin play wealthy men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, forced to rely on each other while being stalked by a monstrous Kodiak bear. A tense survival thriller with psychological depth.

𝟖. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 (𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟐)
Director: Sydney Pollack
Survival Challenge: Mountain Man Life, Winter, Hostile Tribes

Robert Redford stars as a 19th-century mountain man who must learn to survive the brutal Rocky Mountains, facing starvation, blizzards, and violent clashes with Indigenous tribes. A poetic yet unforgiving look at frontier survival.

𝟗. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎)
Director: Peter Weir
Survival Challenge: Siberian Gulag Escape, Desert, Himalayas

Inspired by a true story, this epic follows prisoners who escape a Soviet labor camp and trek 4,000 miles across deserts, mountains, and jungles to freedom. A grueling, visually stunning odyssey of endurance.

𝟏𝟎. 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕)
Director: Greg McLean
Survival Challenge: Amazon Rainforest, Starvation, Parasites

Daniel Radcliffe stars in this true story of Yossi Ghinsberg, who gets lost in the Bolivian Amazon with no supplies. Battling hunger, venomous creatures, and hallucinations, his fight for survival is both terrifying and awe-inspiring.

1𝟏𝟏. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟑)
Director: J.C. Chandor
Survival Challenge: Shipwreck, Open Ocean, Silence

Robert Redford delivers a near-wordless performance as a sailor stranded in the Indian Ocean after his yacht is damaged. With no dialogue, the film’s tension comes from the relentless ocean, dwindling resources, and the crushing weight of isolation.

𝟏𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐲 (𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟓)
Director: Cornel Wilde
Survival Challenge: African Savanna, Hunted by Warriors

A safari guide (Cornel Wilde) is stripped naked and hunted for sport by warriors in this brutal, minimalist survival film. A relentless chase across the savanna, it’s one of cinema’s rawest depictions of man vs. nature—and man vs. man.

𝟏𝟑. 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 (𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟏)
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Survival Challenge: Australian Outback, Dehydration, Cultural Clash

Two stranded children are saved by an Aboriginal boy on walkabout, but their journey through the scorching Outback is fraught with danger and existential tension. A visually stunning, haunting meditation on survival and civilization.

𝟏𝟒. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕)
Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Survival Challenge: Plane Crash, Frozen Wilderness, Injury

Idris Elba and Kate Winslet play strangers who must trek through the Rockies after a plane crash leaves them injured and isolated. A gripping mix of survival thriller and emotional drama, with breathtaking yet deadly landscapes.

𝟏𝟓. 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖)
Director: Joe Penna
Survival Challenge: Frozen Wasteland, Polar Bear, Hope vs. Despair

Mads Mikkelsen stars as a stranded pilot deciding whether to stay at his crash site or risk a deadly trek across the Arctic. A minimalist, bone-chilling survival film where every decision could mean life or death.

14/07/2025

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14/07/2025

Remember this . . .

11/07/2025

To everyone out there who feels the burning urge to see more of the world. This one is for you.

You’re not weird for craving more than your 9-to-5.
You're not lost just because your heart beats faster at the thought of airports, buses, winding roads, and mountain trails.
You’re not running away—you’re running towards something.
Something beautiful. Something real.

Maybe you were never meant to stay still.
Maybe the world wasn’t meant to be watched from a screen.
Maybe your soul remembers something your schedule forgot:
That this life is short… but the world is wide.

So go.
Book the ticket. Pack the bag. Don’t overthink it.
Sleep in hostels. Talk to strangers. Watch sunsets alone and feel whole anyway.
Eat street food in places you can’t pronounce. Get lost. Find stories.

Not everything you need will be found at the top of your career.
Some of it waits for you in sleepy towns, quiet forests, and spontaneous decisions.

Because the truth is…
There are versions of you that only exist in places you haven’t been.
And you owe it to yourself to meet them.

So here’s to the brave ones.
The wanderers. The curious. The dreamers.

Keep moving.
The world has been waiting for you, too.

11/07/2025

Read That Again: You’re Not Too Much

You were just in the wrong room.
You didn’t feel seen because you were with people who only look at the surface.
Go where the depth is.
Go where your soul feels welcome — not just your smile.

10/07/2025

Mountains Don’t Judge Your Pace
Whether you reach the summit in one hour or six, the view remains the same.
Go at your own pace — in hiking, in healing, in life.
Comparison is the thief of presence.

09/07/2025

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09/07/2025

Nature Doesn’t Ask You To Be Anyone Else
The trees don’t care if you’re behind in life.
The rivers don’t ask how much money you make.
The mountain doesn’t judge your past.
It just holds you. Quietly. Fully.
Reminding you that being alive is already enough.

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