It was a bit of a surprise when I didn’t include Buena Familia in my annual routine blog, People of My Year (2016). Yes, they were very significant in my 2016 and yes, they’ve been one of the group of people who gave it soul. Originally, I intended to include them in my annual list but I came to think it through, Buena Familia is so special and dear to me to be just included in a list.
So here’s the reason. This year, is our 2nd anniversary. We all met summer time of 2015 on a great escapade to Cagbalete Island, Quezon Province. I never expected that trip to be so worth remembering until today, 2 years later.
Who are we?
Buena Familia is a group of 5. Yet again I say, we share one common denominator - The Love for Travel.
• Mami (or Mommy) Tina – the matriarch of the group. She is the girl who looks after everyone else and makes sure no one goes past the line of good, clean fun. Mami Tina is a great adventure partner because she supports us wherever we want to go but will definitely warn me if, say, the mountain I want to trek up is too much for my asthma.
• JB – I put him next to Mami as he is her favorite son. We don’t take it against him right Mei? Hahaha! He is undoubtedly kind-hearted and well grounded. JB’s a bit of an introvert, but I am at times surprised at how much insight he can offer. And since he is an introvert, he too, is low maintenance. JB is the perfect companion for chill adventures like road trips and late night bonfires.
• Ray-Ray – the group’s “Ate” or big sister. What’s special about Ray2 is that, even if we don’t see her too often, she makes sure that we are loved by her. I miss you Ray!
• Mei-Mei – But of course! The spear header! He has a knack for finding places and generally not getting lost. No wonder he has tons of public relation skills. He is a kind of companion who would probably find the best route to our destinations, leaving us more time to actually enjoy where we're going.
• And then, there’s ME, Lil. I am more of the - you-live-only-once (YOLO) friend. I am game to do all high-adrenaline activities, seek out the secret hideouts, and try the most bizarre delicacies despite the fact that I have the most irritable tummy patterns hahaha! It is just because, I really want each adventure to be a memorable one.
We are given a lot of choices in this world. And one of those is the freedom to choose your friends. Not just friends, but great travel companions. An adventure isn't complete wihout them, Buena Familia, my favorite people in the world! With them I found the perfect travel and adventure buddies. #travelgoals #friendshipgoals
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