The Beat of My Heart

Are you thinking of committing suicide because of your boring and routinary life? My friend, I may have a better suggestion for you.. An alternative that most probably has the same degree of difficulty as suicide, but (and I guarantee you this) the outcome is far more beneficial than putting an end to your promising life.

I kind of felt the same.. but since I reached my first summit last May 22, 2010, my life has changed.. completely. When somebody asked me to join a Mt. Buluisan climb, I didn’t hesitate.. because I was tired of doing the same things.. I must say though, and warn you in advance, mountain climbing is not an easy task.. hahaha.. Oh no.. NEVER.. hahaha.. I did sweat blood on my way up..I held on tight to my whole body which was on the verge of collapse. Every inch of my flesh begged me to stop. But I didn’t. And when I reached the top, my whole being wasn’t really able react to what was there.. Beauty beyond words.

Julio and Sara

I can stay mad with everything that has happened to me on my way up and down Mount Bulusan. It was EXHAUSTING in every sense of the word...T_T.. I got hungry, and thirsty, and my legs got so scratched that it looked like chopping board due to sharp leaves.. But how can I stay mad with all the beauty I’ve witnessed and realized? T_T

I have been asking my trekmates of why they are climbing..And none of us can really answer why.. But what keeps us from doing so.. climbing mountains.. despite the hustles and difficulties... Well you can just imagine what’s in there that is so addictive..Because we just can’t tell you..But you can join us.. on our next trek and you can find out for yourself...:)

OMG's first climb at Mt. Bulusan
words by Sara Em