.samutsari.

Maybe some people are really meant to cross your life only once. You spend a short time with them, and then that's it. And all that's left with you are the memories of all the good times you've shared with them. Purely good. And you keep them alive in your heart, while at the back of your mind, there is always that painful possibility of never seeing them again.

That's Tita Mayet for us. And the entire Kuhonta family.

I will never forget you. Thank you for accepting us so warmly in your family. We love you... and we will always miss you.

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My Community Medicine rotation was over too soon. Now that I have already had my first day in OB-GYN, my 6 weeks in San Juan, Batangas now feels so much like a dream.

Cliche as it may seem, I learned so much in the past weeks. But it's not your typical, community-related learnings.

1. Every person has a story to tell. All he needs is someone who will listen.
2. Things become special when people believe they are special.
3. Nothing cheers up a home better than genuine laughter.
4. Kids will always be kids. The best we can do is let them be.
5. Let ourselves be kids too.
6. You don't have to have the answer to everything.
7. You just may have the answer to something.
8. Leaders come in different sizes, shapes and styles. Good perception sees the leader even in the quietest person.
9. One man's problem is everyone else's project.
10. A little love goes a long way.

These are just off the top of my head. My head (and my heart for that matter) is filled with so many memories of San Juan that I am too overwhelmed to put everything into words at present.

I am a simple person with simple pleasures. I love the simple life. I can live like this forever.

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Today was my first day in OB-GYN. Once again, the familiar faces and places in the Department was thrown in my face with abrupt intensity. There, again hanging thick in the air, is the recurrent feeling of tension and nervousness that comes with every duty, every conference, and such like.

But I can do this. All by the grace of God. No need to fear.

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There is something weird in the air. I can't put a finger to it... But I think I need time to sort a few things out within myself. I have been feeling things I know I shouldn't feel and don't want to feel.. and I need to relearn how to control my emotions.

Thank You Lord for the wisdom.

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I wanted this to be a good entry... but it's not even halfway that. Oh well, maybe next time.

Love you Dear. Miss you much. MOA. Sorry I make it so hard for you sometimes. :)