Caleruega, Batangas (pt. 1)

kaycee 11:31 PM Place Reviews Walang komento

Every year, graduating students of UST go to a retreat house to experience a place of sanctuary, relax, and just let go. Last November 19-21 we went to Caleruega, Batangas to have ours. The place was just great, perfect to reflect upon, and have peace within thyself. I won't say that the retreat was life-changing, but I have to say that it was a real eye-opener. Everything that happened was splendid and fun! So if you're a nature lover and in need of a little adventure this would be the perfect place.

Call time was 10am, we boarded the bus around 11 and left at 11:30am. Here are my first-day pictures:

My classmate Gaymar took the retreat requirements seriously, he even bought a plastic envelope. Feels like the first day of Kindergarten!

Bus buddy! I could never get the window seat with this girl.

We had sessions or lectures in our retreat, this happens to be the first one.

4pm meryenda, I swore I'd take pictures of every meal, so people would know how the food is at Caleruega

OOTD of the day. It took me 'n' shots to get that right. I figured that if I was to take blogging seriously I need to learn how to pose and work it!

We had to make our personal seal(?) so I...actually my friend, G, did this. It's supposed to represent me, and it's a drawing of a hand that is writing because I love writing and blogging. At the bottom is the phrase Luctor et Emergo which is Latin for I struggle, I win. And at the top is my motto in life, Do what everybody else does and end up what everybody else has.

We had our reflection that night, we were supposed to share why our seal and life graph was what it is. I was the third one to share, and the mood was very light back then. Back in the session, the priest told us that it is only necessary to share what you're comfortable at. So I only said a 3-4 liner and laugh at the rest. After me, everybody shared their stories and their deepest thoughts. I regret that night, I wish I also shared my personal feelings and thoughts.