This video is my ode to my past self. Please stop haunting me with the decisions you made, the opportunities you missed, and the chances you didn’t take—because you were too afraid of change. When you were swinging in that place in Sabtang Island, you reminded me of how carefree yet idealistic you were. I think it’s a sign: I should either accept that you were a part of me or let you go, because there’s no going back in time.
There’s actually a perfect song for this video, but of course, it’s copyrighted. If you’re Filipino, you’ve probably heard of Multo by Cup of Joe by now. I think Batanes has started to haunt me, so the song makes an ideal background for this video. I mean, Sabtang Island is so hauntingly beautiful.
That lighthouse in Sabtang Island will forever be etched in my memory—and will continue to haunt me until I return to Batanes to find some closure. I need that closure, and I know it may take another decade to get it. But one thing I do know: it was the place where I was able to write freely. Words flowed, and I had a hard time keeping up.
For now, I’ll continue to live and pretend that everything’s fine, even though I know nothing’s been fine since that trip. I’m not fine. But at least, that trip was a step toward healing. I know I’ve got a long way to go, but that journey gave me just enough strength to push forward. Yeah, I know—you’d probably say I’m just overreacting, but it doesn’t matter. I feel what I feel.
I guess that's all for this post. Enjoy the video!
Welcome to Kim's small corner in Hive. He is a chemical engineer by profession but a blogger by passion. He is a wanderlust and an adventure seeker. Join his quests as he visits remote destinations, climbs mountains, tries new and exotic dishes, and explores his country (The Philippines). He's also a trying-hard photographer, so stay tuned as he shares his photos and his thought process while creating them.
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