One Of Those Things That Make Me Feel Young
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
May 14, 2019 4:21am CST
Our batchmates had some activities last May 4-5 , since some came from abroad and from Manila to attend our high school alma mater’s 65th Homecoming.
We weren’t one of the jubilarians this year, but we were so happy we gathered . We went to Sorsogon and had some fun. We went on a cruise through a big raft on a lake from 4;00 to 7:00 pm where in the evening we saw lots of fireflies and had dinner at its restaurant amidst the lake.
Then after the cruise we slept overnight at a hot spring resort where our rooms have Jacuzzi with flowing water from the hot spring in front. We had a refreshing dip for a long time at the Jacuzzis and had lots of catching ups. Of course, there were lots of foods, others , brought.
The next day, we attended the 8:00 a.m. mass at Irosin, Sorsogon parish church, then proceeded to Legazpi City and had a buffet lunch at Balay Cena Una.
In the late afternoon, we watched the Homecoming program then after which we went to dinner at Casa Lorenzo an advance birthday treat by one of the doctor batchmates. 
I can say that these activities are one of those that makes me feel young. The pictures cannot deny. 
What about you, what activities makes you feel young ?
I can say that these activities are one of those that makes me feel young. The pictures cannot deny.
What about you, what activities makes you feel young ? 20 people like this
20 responses
@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
14 May 19
Looks like you finally went to the river cruise which I experience last March. I am very certain that it is really fun to be with old HS batch mates and roam around the place like you were teenagers again. I really look like you've enjoyed every moment with your schoolmates.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 May 19
So, you also experienced the Buhatan cruise. Were there many fireflies when you did it? Who were you with?
Do you also have reunions with your former classmates in high school?
Now, that we are older and our children are big enough to take care of themselves, when one asks that we gather at a restaurant and eat and of course have some chats, we really take the time to attend it. I know, even my batchmates feel young whenever we all gather and have laughs.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
14 May 19
@SIMPLYD If you would recall you read my post about it and even asked me about it. We had our company outing there in Sorsogon. I wish I can enjoy my senior years with old friends like you are now. My batch mates are still busy doing their thing and reunions are not that important yet for us. Maybe comes the time I reach my golden age we would start missing each other and gather like your are.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
14 May 19
@rsa101 Oh, yes I remember.
Anything done in groups you are close with becomes so enjoyable.
Well, you are still all at that age that are still busy with earning money to provide for the children. Thus, gatherings that entails extra expenses will deter you all from gathering.
Time will come when all of you will long to be gathered and have some catching up with each one's life.
Anything done in groups you are close with becomes so enjoyable.
Well, you are still all at that age that are still busy with earning money to provide for the children. Thus, gatherings that entails extra expenses will deter you all from gathering.
Time will come when all of you will long to be gathered and have some catching up with each one's life.2 people like this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 May 19
Yes, those too can really make one feel young. Well, you must have financially stable children to be able to travel always. But if one is financially stable no need for the children's financial assistance, because you have the money to spend. That can make one really feel so young always.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
16 May 19
@SIMPLYD i just feel lucky because my children have good paying and stable jobs..and they are all single ladies,all four of them, that's why their focus is for the family. they want to travel once in every year. i have a son, the youngest and he is in Grade 12 now..
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
14 May 19
Oh I so love the Filipino community 
! I will tell you that many of my Filipino/na friends out here put together such wonderful gatherings of friends and family - well planned and all well fed . Everyone wants to keep active and stay happy . . . how joyous life is when all make a community effort to uplift each other. That would definitely keep people young! Sounds like you had a marvelous time !
For me, keeping the body and mind active - whatever that may be - makes me feel young. I see that it is harder to "do things" as one gets older - I'm trying to fight that .
! I will tell you that many of my Filipino/na friends out here put together such wonderful gatherings of friends and family - well planned and all well fed . Everyone wants to keep active and stay happy . . . how joyous life is when all make a community effort to uplift each other. That would definitely keep people young! Sounds like you had a marvelous time !
For me, keeping the body and mind active - whatever that may be - makes me feel young. I see that it is harder to "do things" as one gets older - I'm trying to fight that .2 people like this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 May 19
You are so adorable for loving the Filipino community.
Indeed, Filipinos are fun loving people with something to make a joke out of little things and always are well fed, when they gather as you said and I can say that is so true of us.
True, keeping the mind and body active can really make us feel young, definitely.
Really, you find it hard to keep your body active? Why, are you still working?
Me, I make it a point to exercise at least 20 minutes every morning after my morning prayer when I wake up at 5;00 to prepare for going to work. Somehow, I am used to it and my body miss it once I fail even for a day. 
Indeed, Filipinos are fun loving people with something to make a joke out of little things and always are well fed, when they gather as you said and I can say that is so true of us.
True, keeping the mind and body active can really make us feel young, definitely.
Really, you find it hard to keep your body active? Why, are you still working?
Me, I make it a point to exercise at least 20 minutes every morning after my morning prayer when I wake up at 5;00 to prepare for going to work. Somehow, I am used to it and my body miss it once I fail even for a day. 2 people like this
@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
17 May 19
@SIMPLYD I have gotten to know many Filipino families - sometimes I have thought that I was Filipina (I am Japanese-American). Our family has been fortunate to be included in some of these gatherings . . . the rest I hear of or see photos of on Facebook. Oh they take a lot of pictures and know how to pose just right too ! I am active - for sure my kids keep me that way - but I know I could be doing more. I actually hate to "exercise" - but I do love to dance and stretch (I used to figure skate) . . . music definitely gets me going. It's good that you are so active . . . you always look so super young in your photos !
(I am Japanese-American). Our family has been fortunate to be included in some of these gatherings . . . the rest I hear of or see photos of on Facebook. Oh they take a lot of pictures and know how to pose just right too ! I am active - for sure my kids keep me that way - but I know I could be doing more. I actually hate to "exercise" - but I do love to dance and stretch (I used to figure skate) . . . music definitely gets me going. It's good that you are so active . . . you always look so super young in your photos !2 people like this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)
• China
15 May 19
Glad that you had a great time with your batchmates-your smiling faces in the photos say it all.Batchmate's gathering does rejuvenate you !
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 May 19
@changjiangzhibin89 Yes, we too have a chat room when we are to gather again or share any stories.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)
• China
16 May 19
@SIMPLYD We do it frequently.Now we have set up Wechat groups with schoolmates which makes it easy for us to inform each another of attending a gathering.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
16 May 19
I have ti agree that grandchildren are like a fountain of youth!!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 May 19
Yes, those activities too can certainly make one always feel and look young.
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
15 May 19
Oh what a fun time you all had! The photos are proof of that! I just know you had a fabulous and fun time being together.
Playing tennis, walking, and lunches with the girls makes me feel young. Actually, I feel young all the time, because I enjoy life.
Playing tennis, walking, and lunches with the girls makes me feel young. Actually, I feel young all the time, because I enjoy life.2 people like this
@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 May 19
Laughing, talking, eating with old friends.
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
21 May 19
@SIMPLY it's a good feeling to see old friends and reminiscing the good old days.
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
18 May 19
You must have had a very good time then. Who financed the activity? It must've cost fortune too.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 May 19
Yes, we really had a blast doing those activities. The registration for all of us who attended the Homecoming at the school was donated by a batchmate who came from abroad to attend it.
The rest was equally divided to everyone.
It is a bit costly but it is only just once a year.
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
17 May 19
You all look young. We are planning to have my HS batch reunion after 20 years. We were like more than 1 thousand but I am sure not all can attend. Anyway, I want to experience the rafting by the cruise boat.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 May 19
Thank you. We are all will be senior citizens by next year.
Yes, join your HS batch reunion. It will be a very happy one for everybody. 20 years , so what are your ages by then?
Yes, the cruise by raft was so refreshing specially when it is already late afternoon. However, in the early afternoon about 4:00 p.m., it was so hot we have to fan ourselves.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 May 19
@jobelbojel so as of now it's past how many years since everyone of you have seen each other?
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
17 May 19
@SIMPLYD we were 17 when we graduated.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
27 May 19
I don't know, exercise maybe. I can barely have one now a days.
But if only i loose weight completely within acceptable terms, I wouldn't care how old i am.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 May 19
Actually in losing weight , age doesn't matter. What is important is you hit your goal at anyway that is best for you.
@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
17 May 19
that sounds a lot of fun. Getting on roller coasters.
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