(Note: This is my first article since forever, so, like an athlete not being able to compete for months, there will be rust that needs to be shaken off)
A couple of weeks ago, me and a few of my relatives went on a road trip up north to visit victims of Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in Estancia to deliver relief goods. It was a pretty exciting time for me because not only do I get to help people in need, I get to go to new places I’ve never visited before (yes, it’s a shame I’ve been to other provinces on vacation but never been to towns in my home island).
By this time, it’s safe to assume that everyone has seen the destruction that Yolanda has left in Central Visayas. We’ve heard people say on TV and on the radio how horrifying the scenario looks like. Photos and videos back up all these claims. But seeing the destruction firsthand gives you a cold chill up your spine that’s more intense than by searching images on Google. During the four-hour trip to Estancia, all you can see are roofless buildings, trees cut in the middle (yep, not uprooted, cut), piles of wood that used be walls of bahay kubos, dead crops, etc. It’s not a pretty sight but I saw something that looked pretty symbolic to me.
As we were going up a mountainous area, dark, angry rain clouds hovered above us. But on the horizon, the sun was shining bright, illuminating the surrounding area. That whole scene sort of spoke to me, saying “Look, everything is bad right now, very, very bad. But it’s not the end. There’s always hope on the horizon. There’s a always a chance for this to get better, after passing through these dark times.” Sounds pretty cliché, yes? And too optimistic, perhaps? Maybe. But it’s better to think of the positives. Always. What have you got to lose?
“I guess everything seems more clear here on the other side.”
patrickkennan.com 
In short, always look at the brighter side of life.
Inspiring. 🙂
yep. no point in sulking and thinking about negatives. haha ma dugang lang lain buot