Hello everyone! How are you guys doing? I hope and pray that everyone is safe and sound from the recent typhoon.
Because of Typhoon Fung-Wong (international name) or Uwan (local name), classes were cancelled—so here I am, staying at home in the province.
Since I finally have the time, let me share a glimpse of what life is like here—what we do for a living and some of our favorite local snacks. But before that, here’s a little background to help you understand my story better.
For the past two months, I’ve been staying at a boarding house near my university. Life there has been quite busy, and I hardly had the chance to visit my family in the province. But now that classes are suspended because of the typhoon, I finally get to spend some time with them again—and experience once more the simplicity of provincial living.
One of our main sources of income here is making broomsticks. It’s something I’ve enjoyed doing since high school, and this week, I decided to help my sister make some since she needed money to pay for her immersion shirt.
After a while of working, we got a bit hungry—so it was snack time! Our snack was something very common here in the Philippines: unripe banana paired with salted fish sauce mixed with chili. A simple yet perfect combination that always hits the spot!
What I truly love about our place is the abundance of banana trees surrounding us. They don’t just provide food but also a cool, calming atmosphere—and shade during hot days. It’s such a peaceful and beautiful reminder of how wonderful life in the province can be.
That day, before the typhoon made landfall, the weather was calm and gentle. I took a few photos of the surroundings—our home, the trees, and the nearby river. We live close to the water, but by God’s grace, we’ve always been kept safe from flooding. 🙌🏻
Even with the uncertainty that typhoons bring, moments like these remind me to slow down, appreciate simplicity, and thank God for the protection and beauty that still surrounds us here in the province. 🌿💛
