Hagonoy, Britania Islands, Surigao del Sur © Jojie Alcantara

“Your life plays out as a reflection of your genetic makeup and potentiality as expressed through your environment and choices. Love yourself enough to create an environment in your life that is conducive to the nourishment of your personal growth. Allow yourself to let go of the people, thoughts, and situations that poison your well-being. Cultivate a vibrant surrounding and commit yourself to making choices that will help you release the greatest expression of your unique beauty and purpose.” ― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

Bed rest from cough and colds after this trip, where I lost my cellphone during the island hopping.  Strangely, it didn’t matter to me. I was back in paradise. 🙂