"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us." [Helen Keller[

They say that when the door to happiness closes, another door to happiness opens. However many people are too busy looking at the closed door that they lived without knowing that another door exists. That other door to happiness may not be fancy, they may be small and trivial. But if we notice another wide open door and take big steps and walk toward that door with courage, then maybe we can find again great happiness that we didn't know existed. After all, every ending can be a new beginning. 

"Don't worry about what others say or think about you. Just enjoy life, have fun and give them something to talk about."

You will never be able to make everyone like you no matter what you do. But look on the bright side, no one else can do it either. That’s the reality of life. So focus instead on what will take you further toward being the kind of person you want to be while in the process learning to like your flaws and yourself as a whole. 

Did you know that Bukidnon, a province in the southern region of the Philippines, is also the home of indigenous soil painters?

One of the most popular soil painters of the province is the tribal singer and artist Waway Saway. He is a  member of the Talaandig tribe in Songco, Lantapan town.  Another soil painter of the same tribe is Soliman Poonon who held several demonstrations on how to paint with soil in Canada. According to him, soil painting is not only an artistic expression for the Talaandig tribe but also speaks about their deep attachment to the earth.

The Jeepney joy ride is just one of the famous art pieces of Marjun Elarco, another Talaanding soil painter. Some of his artworks are displayed at the Provincial Capitol in Malaybalay City.

 I was impressed with how his masterpieces show Bukidnon's true beauty. I was attracted not only by the details, colors, and texture but how the paintings feature the culture, environment, people, and way of life in Bukidnon. I was so dazzled that I cannot resist taking some snapshots.

But you know what? There's a place in the Philippines where you can appreciate a mindboggling puzzle art collection. Located in Asisan village in Tagaytay City, the Puzzle Mansion houses more than 1000 different jigsaw puzzles of all sizes, shapes, and forms earning the Guinness World Records certificate for having the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle collection in the world.

The collection consists of 2D, 3D, and 4D puzzles including replications of world-renowned paintings, embossed puzzles, ventricular puzzles, posters, photos, and even cityscape puzzles.

The place is considered one of the famous tourist spots in Tagaytay.

A souvenir shop is also located on the second floor where visitors can shop for various kinds of puzzles sourced directly from international manufacturers.

Here are photos of some of the puzzle collections in the mansion. I also wrote below the contact information of the Puzzle Mansion should you want to visit the place.

Enjoy 💕

Puzzle Mansion Contact Information

Address: Cuadra Street, Brgy. Asasin, Tagaytay City

Contact: 02-8661-0019

Email: puzzlemansion@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/PuzzleMansion