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I've lost the only source of income I had for the past three years, but I was not even bothered. My friends are worried for me, as they should and I should, but I didn't feel anything. I didn't even regret one bit of what I did. I'm too busy fulfilling my dreams. Remember when I had my first international trip last October 2023? It was a dream come true, but I didn't stop there.
Guess what? I'm currently in Taiwan! It's my second international trip and I'd say it's another dream come true. It was not as nerve-wracking as the first trip, but I still prepared just like I had the first time. The immigration process was not as extensive this time because it was a direct flight from Cebu. I was not even asked for any proof of income. The immigration officer was more interested in my last travel.
It's funny because I prepared for the cold weather here in Taiwan, but the temperature's just like in the Philippines in the first two days. My winter outfits are still waiting to be used. Maybe in the coming days it will be colder.
I'll be posting more details soon about the trip. What I want to share in this post is that one dream of mine to be under a blooming cherry blossom. I felt this dream was just shallow and typical of tourists, but it's a big deal for me. This is another testament that dreams do come true and it's mostly you and the universe who will make it happen. The negative things that happened to me lately might be jarring, but at least I ticked off one item in my never-ending bucket list.
Here are the details:
Our first tour was the Yangmingshan Mountain Tour and I'd say it's one of the most jam-packed tours I've had. We visited Qingtiangang Grassland, Lengshuikeng, Jingshan Suspension Bridge, Xiaoyoukeng, Bamboo Lake, Yangmingshan Flower Clock, Beitou Thermal Valley, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, and Beitou Public Library. But the most memorable for me was at the Yangmingshan Flower Clock, hence this post.
The Flower Clock itself is underwhelming, but the whole area has cherry blossoms. There are three areas where those blossoms are concentrated, but the one with the fountain at the center is where the most blooms are located.
My recent conversation with Ivana made me reflect on my current state in life. I remember when my friends invited me to visit a nearby island in Cebu and I couldn't afford it even if the budget was just Php 500. Now, I'm booked for a third international trip. As someone who loves and lives for travel, this is a big milestone for me.
I just wanted to see a real cherry blossom and maybe enjoy some company under its shade. For some, it might be ridiculous, but for me, it's another testament of the fulfillment of what I manifested years ago. Let this post be the continuation of manifesting. I'll manifest to experience autumn in South Korea and winter or spring in Japan. I know it will happen someday. For now, I'm fulfilled.
Kim Ybañez
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That´s awesome, happy for you mate :) Here in my country, blooming cherries are as mundane as it gets but everyone here would die for a day spent on one of those amazing Filipino beaches that might be mundane to you guys :) Interesting how people always tend to crave what they don´t have at home :)
Btw what do you mean that you lost your only source of income? Hive is (was) your only source of income, right?
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True! We tend to crave for what we don't have and take for granted what we have.
I'm no longer with OCD curation, but I'll post more often now. 😆
Oh really? And you won´t be able to maintain your Hive fulltimer status by just posting and curating on your own? I´m sorry about it man. I came to the same conclusion some time ago already. But in my case, it was mostly because I totally underestimated the importance of efficient trading. I wrote more about it here. It took me so long to realize and accept the fact that I´m no longer a Hive fulltimer :( I still hope you will find a way though. I know that living expenses are (significantly?) lower in your country than here in Europe so maybe you will make it somehow even without the OCD income. Fingers crossed :)
It's okay. It's been a long time coming. I was just the one who was in denial. I've already accepted the idea that I will be venturing into other pursuits in life. And I'm already excited.
Ok, good luck then. Hive without you won´t feel the same as your impact has been really significant but I guess you have your reasons ;)
I'll still post though. Maybe I won't be active as often.
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Aaahh.😍 This is so me sir Kim. This is the dream of the "kid in me"... I'm happy that one of your dreams is now fulfilled.😍
Mag-manifest nko ani ug sugod pd.🙏🌸
Healing the inner child era jud lagi ta ma'am 😆. Ang term na "malayo pa pero malayo na" kay tinuod jud. Manifest lang ng manifest! Matuman ra jud lagi atong mga pangandoy.
Sana all.. Oi malapit ka lang sa HK.. Ibook na yan hehe... Mas mganda dto kesa Taiwan hehe. Congrats on achieving one of your dreams..
Your cherry blossom photo reminded me of this hehe
Next plan Hong Kong na! Been wanting to visit Hong Kong for a long time pero wala pa budget. Thank you so much! Thanks to Hive for making it all happen.
Nice talaga ng cherry blossoms. Nice photo you have under the tree. It's giving good vibes.
Ay maganda yan.. Sana magawa ko rin to someday with the help of Hive. Although carry naman, pro dami pa priorities for now hehe..enjoy your vacay..
Excited to see and read more of your adventure sir @ybanezkim26. Keep safe
Thank you! I'll write more often now.
Send my greetings to Taiwan sir @ybanezkim26 ahhhh my favorite country to travel to, for now, I will just virtually roam around the cherry blossom tree thanks to your blog I feel like I am there as well, and 🤞🏻hopefully soon I will be able to visit Taiwan. I can’t wait to read more about your Taiwan adventure! I think they have a lot of beautiful tourist spots and food destinations to go to. Have fun and stay safe! 🌸☺︎♡
Thank you! In the next post, I'll drop a lot of cherry blossom photos.
This is so exciting! Congrats on your second international trip and enjoy the best of Taiwan! Yet a place that I can only dream until it becomes real for me too :)
For sure, it will be real for you soon! Been having the best time so far.
Taiwan looks incredible, and I'm so happy for you that you're able to travel and make your dreams come true. The cherry blossoms must have been such a memorable sight! Wishing you more amazing adventures in South Korea and Japan. Keep living your best life
Thank you so much! Let's live life in a way that we won't have regrets when we grow old.
Sir Kiiiim.. how much did you spend on booking Taiwan? Because we're planning to go there too, hehe.
Hi ma'am! My budget is 40k. That's 6 days, including Taichung and Nantou.
Wooow! That's a lot, but it's worth it sir Kim 😍🤗🫶🫶🫶
I am glad that your dream of traveling against all odds came true, enjoy your international travels and the ones to come success and blessings 💚❤️
Thank you!
It;s giving "UNBOTHERED" 😆 Love it! Can't wait to see you soon for more chika.
Unbothered pero anxious. 😆 See you soon! Ganahan ko sa imong energy diha. You're thriving!
wow mag manifest sad ko ani bi pero for next year nalang haha pasalubong buwak sa cherry blossom madi wahhha jk
Manifest na dayon ser Arc para laban na next year! Malooy ko mukuha ug buwak ser Arc kay delicate kaayo sila tan-awon. HAHAHA
Wow another redirection sir. Happy and glad to see you enjoying your second international trip. Enjoy the rest of the days sir seeing the beautiful place of Taiwan.
Thank you, ma'am @selflessgem! It's indeed a redirection.
Congratulations! Traveling alone is not easy and it takes a lot of courage. Hope you can come to Japan. If your goal is winter, come in late Feb to esrly March to experience winter and spring! ❤️
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