It has been almost 3 weeks since I last wrote something here. I was demotivated to write, no ideas coming out, and plenty of stuff keep running in my head. I haven't written anything about the SteemSummit, one of the big Steemit events here in Cebu which was held last month. I hope it's not too late to post about it the next time I'll write.

Anyway, I found out from my good friend miss @iamqueenlevita about #ULOG and read some other #ULOG posts from #ULOGGERS. She told me that it's like a diary. I also thank Sir Terry @surpassinggoogle for creating another project to promote Steemit and other Steemians. I remember during the SteemSummit event he told everyone that he could make us or anyone on Steemit become a star, celebrity or be famous. Finally, it happened. Everyone has the opportunity to be in the spotlight.

Alright going back to my purpose! LOL! I'll be writing my first #ULOG post regarding what I'm feeling today. I've been busy with my work and other stuff, I felt so down and suddenly felt the urge to visit Simala Shrine again and a special memory of that place crossed my mind today and I just feel like sharing it to everyone here.
Simala Shrine which is located in the southern part of Cebu is known to be a place for worship, healing, and miracles. Day by day tons of people flocking to this place to let their voice be heard through their prayers and I'm one of those people who earnestly want to be heard too.

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This is the usual scenario every time I come here. Plenty of people coming from different and far away cities just to witness the miraculous Virgin Mary of Simala. Even at night, there are still lots of people coming even the gates are closed because we believed once we reach or touch the ground of this miraculous place, our prayers will be answered.

I've been coming here plenty of times, every month I do visit this place and I always arrive 4 or 5 pm. But this was my first time to be almost left alone inside the shrine. Though, I arrived just in the nick of time. They usually close the gates at 6 pm.

It was getting dark when I came. There were very few people around and most of them are going to the exit because they are done praying.

I think I spent about 20-30 minutes praying and writing my petition message that I didn't notice I'm the only one left inside.

When I was done praying, I looked around and found no one! This is my first time to experience how is it be like to be alone in this big church.

I wasn't satisfied and decided to roam around the place, but still, no one is around.

Even my sandals were left alone! lol! When you enter the prayer room you usually have to leave your shoes/sandals in this area. This area is always full of footwear. This was such a rare experience for me.

When I was about to go out, I stopped and stood for a minute and there I can't help myself but stare at those brightly lighted candles. This probably looks creepy to some, but I didn't feel scared at all. I don't feel alone because I was imagining the people who lighted those candles.

It was really dark when I headed to the exit.

When I tried to look back, I admit I got scared. But it didn't really bother me.

That ends my first #ULOG post here. I'm glad I was able to share a story with everyone. Because of this memory that revisited me today, I'll definitely be coming back to this place again!

till next time! ciao! xoxo