Breakaway
Tic-tac-tic-tac-tic-tac…goes Mr. Clock reminding each one that a human’s life ends like an alarm clock. We need to freeze the monotony of life and start breaking free.
Summer is supposed to be the season of fun and enjoyment, especially for students, but not me. Since the start of this year, I didn’t remember a time spent only for myself that is a long rest and relaxation.
As I looked at my daily planner, I saw dates cramped for meetings, exams, deadlines, events, and much more obligations. Thesis here, travel there, seminars here and camps there. It’s all about fulfilling my responsibility and setting aside my personal needs.
I’m waiting for a big break, even for just one weekend. Well, it’s not a crime to indulge myself for a while right? And for a second, think about nothing but fun and serenity. And the Pussycat Dolls are right, “be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it,” it was my cue to breakaway!
Only two to three hours drive from the city, San Remigio Beach Club is a place like home where I can immerse with nature and take the time to reflect and renew my soul.
“Like any other resorts, we want our guests to feel at home. We want them to experience an authentic Filipino family-oriented resort, which is out of the usual beach clubs,” says San Remigio Beach Club General Manager Mark Anthony Ynoc.
The town known for its longest coastline, San Remigio is one of the diving spots in the country and one of the bests in Cebu. Like the famous coral reefs in Mactan and Panglao, Bohol, San Remigio homes a 210 hectares of marine life in four marine sanctuaries.
The last time I dove into the crystal sea waters is back in my last year in high school, where I was forced to sink in with my friends into the fine white sands of Boracay. After that, I never attempted to bathe on the salty water.
Yet after four years, I jumped into one of San Remigio’s fish sanctuary area. It was as if my first time to bathe on the sea, like a baby swimming in a tub.
While underwater, it seems that I am part of the ocean and my life only revolves around the green surface and blue waters above. I could see the tiny creatures hide behind the corals while colorful ones boast their beauty.
For once, I wish I could live like them, being free to do what they want knowing that somehow they are protected by people who loves them.
San Remigio vice Mayor Nino Bascon said the town is promoting scuba diving in the area planning to develop more sanctuaries and diving spots so to protect the treasures of the place.
“And if you don’t want open water swimming, you can also try the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. It would be fun having different itinerary every day for the entire weekend,” said Mark Ynoc.
Aside from the water adventures, there are also outdoor and indoor sports to indulge in like, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, and board games.
The 48-hour trip renewed me body and soul. Even for a short period, I was able to freeze time and start enjoying it the natural way. The clock never bothered me for those two days of breaking free from my hectic schedule.
Tic-tac-tic-tac-tic-tac…So long Mr. Clock, now that I have been fully recharged, I am ready to take on whatever challenges I would face for the coming days.