Quotes About Roads Traveled Novels & Stories

Mga kabataang puno ng pangarap. "Life is full of surprises, indeed. Sometimes we have to enjoy the roller coaster rides before we could get into the cloud nine, before we could reach into the top. But as I've said, it's okay as long as you are not stepping into others. As long as you are not forgetting where you came from and you are not forgetting yourself."

“Dahil hindi marunong ang tatay mo. So, nakita mo? Maraming mga bagay at paraan na pwede nating gawin na maipapakita ang ating pagmamahal sa ating minamahal. Tandaan mo, walang pinakamahirap na tao ang hindi kayang magbigay at wala ring pinakamayamang tao na hindi pwedeng tumanggap.” Unti-unti, gumaan ang aking pakiramdam hanggang sa sumilay na ang ngiti sa aking mga labi. “Ituring mo na lang na ang buhay o ang pag-aasawa ay parang kalsada na madalas ay two way. May pagkakataon na susubukin kayo at magiging one way na lang. Pero lagi mong tatandaan, kapag natuto kang mag give way, magiging maayos ang takbo ng trapiko at hindi na kailangang magresort to one way.”

“Basta, kapag gusto mo ng kahit anong roadtrip, sabihin mo lang. Kahit alas-dose ng gabi, kahit saan.” Napangiti si Alexis, alam niyang seryoso siya. At habang iniisip niya ang gabing iyon—ang tawanan, ang kape, ang dagat, ang sayaw sa buhangin—napagtanto niyang minsan, ang pinakamasayang alaala ay ‘yung hindi mo plano.

“Ang ibon na yon ay parang tao lang. Kapag masyado na pong toxic ang kapaligid sa ‘tin, magkakasakit tayo. Kung hindi man physically, pwedeng mentally at emotionally. It could be draining. Kaya mas mainam na umalis sa environment na ‘yon kaysa magkasakit ka.” That made her smile even more. “Ang dami niyo pong alam na words of wisdom, Manong.” Mahina itong natawa. “Marami na rin po kasi akong naging pasahero. ‘Yung iba, umiiyak at kinakausap ako lalo na kapag mahaba ang biyahe kaya marami na rin akong napapayuhan.” “Ganon po ba,” she said and nodded. “Can I ask another question?”

Laking tuwa ko nang dumating siya sa piling ko dahil may karamay ako sa hirap at kaginhawaan. “Mommy, can I request?” Tumango naman ako. “Huwag kang mapapagod na mabuhay. Maraming nagmamahal sa `yo. Hindi mo lang nakikita ang iba, sapagkat patago itong ginagawa. Ayon pa nga kay Albert Einstein, 'Life is just like a bicycle, to keep it balance, you need to keep on moving forward'.” Napangiti na lamang ako dahil sa mga ginamit niyang quotes mula sa mga tanyag na mga nilalang.

The crowd went wild as the emcee said that. I confidently step forward, taking hold of the mic. The crowd falls into a hushed silence, waiting for my answer. "The best piece of advice I have ever received is to just enjoy the journey. Just because you are not there yet, doesn't mean you never will be. This advice has helped me a lot in my life, especially in pursuing my dreams. It has taught me to appreciate every moment, every challenge, every opportunity, and every person that I meet along the way. It has also taught me to be patient, resilient, and optimistic. I believe that life is not a destination, but a journey. And the journey is what makes us who we are. The destination may be the u

"Bakit ngayon ka lang?" "Sorry po, naligaw kasi 'yong pinagsakyan kong tricycle." "Sumabay ka na sa akin sa susunod." "Hindi na po kailangan. Alam ko naman na ang daan at—" Naputol ang sasabihin ko nangmuli siyang magsalita. "I don't want you to waste money and risk your safety when riding or travelling to a place you aren't familiar to."

he reminded. "Ako pa ba?" Natatawa kong tanong. Ang totoo niyan naging masaya ang araw ko dahil na-miss kong sumakay at mamasyal gamit ang motor bike. Mas masarap pala kapag pasahero ka lang at hindi ikaw ang nagmamaneho. "Syempre kahit gangster ka, mag-ingat ka pa rin." Sagot niya habang naka-pout. "Oo na. Mag-iingat ako." Tango ko. "Text mo ako kapag nakauwi ka, salamat ulit sa roadtrip."

It felt like perfectly woven poetry. I don't know if it is just me but seeing long roads and fast pacing cars and changing sceneries is a theraphy to me. Maybe that's why I love roadtrips. He knew I love roadtrips. Back and forth, cigarettes and fast talking I feel you slip away I can't understand the reasons why you say you're leaving 'Cause you were so in love with me yesterday

Ang mga county road ay hindi kasing kinis ng highway—mas makitid, mas liko-liko, at mas mapanganib lalo na ngayong bumubuhos ang ulan. Napaigting ang pag-aalala ni Alyssa. Hindi man niya ito hayagang ipakita, ramdam niya ang bigat ng sitwasyon. “Mag-ingat ka sa pagmamaneho, Marco. Huwag kang magmadali.”