Dim

I just had my very first business trip in the Philippines. It was a one-week assignment in Bataan to commission and start-up the equipment we supplied to one of the refineries in the Philippines. My work was finished a day earlier so I asked the approval of my superior if I can have a quick vacation to my hometown. He agreed. But that request is being threatened by the incoming super typhoon.

empty bottles were painted, and turned into a creative chandelier

saw this in a local restaurant in the Philippines

Orchestra
(Ruby* Symphony)

the spotlight dims

to the first note of the symphony --
a howling melody.

swirls and twirls of the invisible 

conductor left the audience

in tears.

no one shouts for an encore.

/totomai

*Ruby is the name of the typhoon currently lashing the Philippines
For Poetry Pantry 230

Most of the domestic flights were canceled so I decided to stay in Manila for a couple of days. The expected landfall of the typhoon had been constantly changing so it was difficult to book a flight.  Last year, the Philippines also experienced the strongest typhoon ever recorded, killing thousands. Thus, everyone is more cautious now than before.  And I'd like to believe we are more aware and prepared.

I finally boarded the plane this morning and I am finally home.  The timing of my vacation may be off, but at least I am with my family.  As per the latest information, the typhoon will hit the Visayas regions on Sunday morning.

I hope it won't be as strong as last year's typhoon. Stay safe everyone!

/totomai
2014/12/06