My Surreal Story on Becoming a Sole Sister
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
It's been a week since that heart-stopping, momentous victory and it's still awe-inspiring how a mere avid, gung ho follower like me ended up being a Sole Sister. One thing is certain though, it wouldn't have been possible if not for the people - family, friends and even strangers - who believed in my intense desire to realize this dream.
I am deeply grateful.
It's as if it was only recently that I had a serendipitous discovery about Sole Sisters in Cebu Pacific Smile magazine on my flight home from my Calaguas Island trip. You know how in every trip, ending it always leaves a burning hole in the heart? Reading that article felt like a time bomb exploded inside of me! I admired their courage and the kind of life they live. They were going for what gave meaning to their lives, making things happen for them – chasing their passion!
Amazing how a seemingly ordinary incident can lead to a milestone! Reading their story flared up my hope which turned into courage to quit my post in a multi-national advertising agency and go after my dreams of doing the things I love - makeup artistry and traveling. I had no idea how I could make the latter a major part of my lifestyle – until the search happened.
After much anticipation, I finally got to meet one of the women who I look up to, Sole Sister Lois. Boy, did I get nervous! But the moment she flashed her big, warm smile, I knew I was in for great things ahead. I'm not just talking about the upcoming travels but also about the things I will soak up being around a remarkable person. I am thrilled to be having a mentor, a travel buddy and a friend all in one petite package that is Lois.
As for me, I hope not only to share crazy, fun, meaningful adventures and practical travel tips but also to fulfill my self-pledge to be a "Waker".
Watch this awesome video made with love from Hari ng Lakbay of our first meeting:
Excited for things to come,
Sole Sister Madz
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Looks like you two have great chemistry together as Sole Sisters. Well deserving of Madz and congrats. Yey, I smell another sole sisters loooong backpacking trip coming soon again.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Madz! More adventure trips, more fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Madz! Looking forward to reading about your adventures.:)
ReplyDeletecongratulations Madz! We'll be looking forward for more inspiring posts =)
ReplyDeleteWoot, congratulations! :D
ReplyDeleteWay to go Madz! Can't wait to read your new travel adventures! Congratulations!
ReplyDeletecongratulations madz! can't wait to see that chemistry going...
ReplyDeleteThanks! :D We are cooking up something, maybe not a looooooong backpacking trip but something REALLY exciting.
ReplyDeleteThanks! :D We are cooking up something, maybe not a looooooong backpacking trip but something REALLY exciting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, guys! :) I wonder which BB is this. Tere? Angel? Haha!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :D We are cooking up something, maybe not a loooong backpacking trip but something REALLY exciting.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) I wonder which BB is this, Tere? Angel? Haha!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad to know that I stirred something in your heart. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gerry!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Likewise, I'm as excited as you!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice meeting you Madz. Hope to see you soon. Again, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was fun hanging out with you guys.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video! Really nice!
Well deserve Madz! Hope we meet you and Lois in the future. :)
ReplyDeleteLook forward to meeting you as well!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome vid Justin! Grabe we want to hire you na. Can we pay first in free trips? haha
ReplyDeleteHaha how can you tell Marky? Hope we bump into you on the road soon!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Madz!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Sole Sisters. Meeting you girls is on my bucket list. I hope i'll be able to attend your Travel Talk someday! =)
Thanks! :) Why don't you join us at Passion Play workshop in November?
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to meet you, too. Just holler if you see us around!
That wasnt me deary! I think I know who made that comment... Im 75% sure its Mike. Congrats Madz! Cant wait to travel with you again!
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