Of learning...

As a kid, I have always loved learning. It always fascinates me when I get to know something new or add something to what I already know. I don't think it's being nerdy. It's just a fact of life that we always learn.

Last Sunday, we had a "very family Sunday". I said that because we don't usually bond on Sundays. On a typical Sunday, we just rest in our own rooms. Last Sunday, however, we were practically together the whole day.

We went to Tagaytay and Batangas. We ate breakfast at Cafe Breton. We went to the Taal Yacht Club. We stayed at Balai Isabel. The day was pretty long and fun!

I learned how to sail that morning with the help of Kuya Elmer, who was very nice. He told me about the wind direction, the tacking and jiving, the radder and the rope, and other things. He was a little quiet but it was fine. The wind was very gentle when we started which helped me learn without panicking! After a few hours, the wind started to get a little strong, but not so much to cause me to worry. It was fun! I learned a lot! I thought I'd get soaked like the last time, but I didn't. It was pretty easy, actually, compared to windsurfing.

That afternoon, I learned how to ride a bike as well. There was a bike rental at the resort we stayed in. The guy from the rental, my dad, and my mom cheered me on and helped me learn. It was pretty hard learning with lots of eyes on me but I just shrugged it off. After learning to balance without moving (which might have not helped at all), I tried riding on the ramp. It was easier! I had initial problems with the pedal because I fail to pedal with the second foot. But then I learned it. However, I had problems with my 3rd pedal. I eventually learned it all in about 2 hours or less. I just put into mind what they have told me and I sang a song in my head. No joke! The song helped. I sang "You There In The Back Row". Not your typical powersong but it has this line that says, "keep on going, spotlights, music playing". It really helped me. I also learned to be one with the bike. I learned where ny weight goes and where I should move the handles. After getting it, I still rode it for.a while to make sure that I have the muscle memory. It was a momentous event. In the words of my mom, ang ganung bagay daw dapat ipa-pansit!

Happy kid!