…this impermanent friendship will be tucked in the folds of my memories as something worth remembering when the time comes that I can no longer hike.
Author: Carmie Dulguime
I started this digital journal initially for self-expression -- because this is what I do. I write for my profession and for my passion.
Then it dawned on me that what I was doing was selfish.
I found new inspiration in Proverbs 31:8: Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Through the years, I have met people from various walks of life with stories that deserve to be told. Unfortunately, not all of them have the gift of gab. So I presented myself to them, giving them the voice that they need to share their stories. Stories that inspire, cry out, reach out, provide unspoken truth.
Mt. Espadang Bato and the mantra according to Dua Lipa
Needless to say, we walked 10x slower, and my shoes got heavier and almost got entirely covered with mud.
3 mountains, 2 nights sleep deprivation, 1 day hike: my first trilogy in Nasugbu, Batangas
…all I could think of was how God continues to bless me with strength — physically, mentally, spiritually. Along with it, as always, comes a prayer for God to take care of my loved ones who are suffering from various illnesses. This is my compromise.
Hiking in the rain and Mt. Mariglem
What’s not to like about hiking in the rain? The muddy trail is more difficult to tackle, true, but the soft squishy sound it makes under my feet reminds me of playtime in the mud during my childhood days.
My first hike, regrets, and Mts. Fato and Kupapey
They say memories fade as you grow older, but certain good memories remain forever. I think this one will last.