It Was Worth It !
@SIMPLYD (90717)
Philippines
January 3, 2017 12:09am CST
Our daughter , travelled 25th evening at 8:30 , through an air conditioned bus from Manila to Legazpi City . Supposedly , she will arrive the next day at about 6:30 in the morning , however she arrived 26th evening at 8:30 in the evening . The 10 hours trip became 24 hours ! 
That ‘s because the places where the bus passed by, were ravaged by typhoon Nina that hit our region, 25th evening , so all the buses were stranded in some places , because the roads were still being cleared from fallen trees and debris on the roads . 
She kept texting me , she regretted having taken the trip and should have not gone home .
So, she had her short vacation with us at home with no electricity from 26th evening to 29th afternoon .
That night of the 26th we fetched her from the terminal and went straight to her favorite Chinese restaurant and had a long dinner , filled with stories and laughter . It was our birthday , Christmas and also late congratulatory treat for her passing the Medical board .
The next days were spent in going to the mall for some shopping , eating out and we also went to our hometown to visit my parents and relatives .
When she went back to Manila on the 29th , I saw that she posted at FB after a day , that although her trips to and from Legazpi City was a hassle , her short vacation was so worth it . 
It was all that we want to hear from her and we are glad she enjoyed her short vacation at home .
Well, there’s no place like home , right ? 
That ‘s because the places where the bus passed by, were ravaged by typhoon Nina that hit our region, 25th evening , so all the buses were stranded in some places , because the roads were still being cleared from fallen trees and debris on the roads .
She kept texting me , she regretted having taken the trip and should have not gone home .
So, she had her short vacation with us at home with no electricity from 26th evening to 29th afternoon .
That night of the 26th we fetched her from the terminal and went straight to her favorite Chinese restaurant and had a long dinner , filled with stories and laughter . It was our birthday , Christmas and also late congratulatory treat for her passing the Medical board .
The next days were spent in going to the mall for some shopping , eating out and we also went to our hometown to visit my parents and relatives .
When she went back to Manila on the 29th , I saw that she posted at FB after a day , that although her trips to and from Legazpi City was a hassle , her short vacation was so worth it .
It was all that we want to hear from her and we are glad she enjoyed her short vacation at home .
Well, there’s no place like home , right ? 17 people like this
22 responses
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
There are things that are beyond our control but to be with people you love is always worth it.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
Yes, that is so true . 
I even walked a very long route together with other commuters after typhoon Reming that damaged a lot of roads leading to our hometown , but i endured it because i would like to see how were they also in our hometown .
I even walked a very long route together with other commuters after typhoon Reming that damaged a lot of roads leading to our hometown , but i endured it because i would like to see how were they also in our hometown . 2 people like this
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD people would endure hardships just to be with people they love, the reward is when we see them
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
@louievill Precisely . And i would do it again , if ever .
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
What a nice capture you had of Mayon, Ms. LT :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD But you captured it nicely then. Great job!
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
I think next time , she will not travel anymore if it's that way again . And we will not let her travel anymore if it's like that . It's her safety we are concerned with .
Yeah , it looks like it indeed. 
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@Bluedoll Actually , it was her chance to come home for a short vacation . She's been wanting the past Christmases to be with us , but she can't because at that time she's still an intern at the hospital , where she is now a resident doctor . So , she knows that the typhoon is over but didn't expect that the roads hasn't been cleared much yet of the debris .
No one was hurt - it's just a clearing operation so all buses can pass to their destinations .
@epiffanie (11325)
• Australia
5 Jan 17
That would be disappointing trip that took 24 hours .. but indeed it's worth spending time with family ..
I can't wait to see the Mayon Volcano again when we go back home next month ..
I can't wait to see the Mayon Volcano again when we go back home next month ..1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
5 Jan 17
Wow, next month . I hope you can visit Embarcadero so we can see each other . You can PM me , should you want .
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
5 Jan 17
@epiffanie I look forward to it . Just PM me when you will be near to coming here so we can meet here at Embarcadero .
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It only shows , she really wants to be at "home" . 
@averygirl72 (38847)
• Philippines
3 Jan 17
Good to hear the vacation is worthwhile and enjoyable for her despite the hassles brought by typhoon. She is working in Manila?
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
Indeed ! Yes, she's now a resident doctor of St. Luke's Hospital in QC. She went back safely too , although delayed in its arrival there by 5 -6 hours .
Yes, she's now a resident doctor of St. Luke's Hospital in QC. She went back safely too , although delayed in its arrival there by 5 -6 hours . @SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@averygirl72 A new doctor . She passed last September , passed her pre-residency for 3 months since October , now , a resident doctor already and will already be receiving an allowance . She will be having her 5 years residency while she specialized in General Surgery .
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@averygirl72 (38847)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD Wow, she's a doctor that's really cool.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
at least she arrived safely to and fro. how did she access the internet from the 26th to the 29th?
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
5 Jan 17
Yes , that is what is important . On the 28th she was able to access the internet because she went to our office during lunch time and stayed with me until we went out (i filed for undertime at 3:00) to shop . Same with the 29th . AT the office , i let our IT encode the WIFI password in her mini iPad .
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
That storm was the biggest Grinch I have ever since! she gave tons of people a hard time and wreck houses too.
Im glad she had her vacation even if it was a short while.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
5 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD At least you survived, that's important.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
6 Jan 17
@Letranknight2015 Yes . Those other towns are under rehabilitation specially their electricity . But they will survive also . Filipinos are fighters and resilient .
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
I took the opportunity of bonding with her for the last time , with me treating her . That's because the next time she comes home , she said it will be her treating us in all our outings because she will soon have an allowance for being a resident doctor at the hospital where she is in.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
Yes, it tested her patience actually . When we fetched her at the terminal , she looks haggard . But when we arrive at her favorite Chinese restaurant where we gave her our late treat , she was all smiles already .
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
indeed, it is all worth it after all. and yes, you had your birthday last December, right? that is why you commented back in a discussion that the circumstance was due to a nice celebration.i cannot vividly recall what discussion that was, sorry.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@ridingbet And that what makes your birthday memorable . You were gifted with electricity .
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD my birthday was the day after the restoration of electricity here in my city. that was last November
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
5 Jan 17
Its a really nice picture.... Yes home sweet home...
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
6 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD you are welcome dear... Have a good time
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
4 Jan 17
You truly turned her nightmare into a dream vacation. Hats off to you
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Glad she had a great time despite the bumps of the long travel & no electricity, & you're right theres no place like home!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
3 Jan 17
Nothing like celebrating festival with parents!So your daughter said it was worth it,though the trips was a torture for her.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
3 Jan 17
I'm happy that she is safe at home now
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
4 Jan 17
Yes, her travel coming here was safe .
Even her travel going back to Manila , where she is now a resident doctor in the posh hospital that gave her scholarship while she was still a student of Medicine , was delayed for about 5-6 hours yet she still said it's worth it .
Even her travel going back to Manila , where she is now a resident doctor in the posh hospital that gave her scholarship while she was still a student of Medicine , was delayed for about 5-6 hours yet she still said it's worth it . 
