For Once

I sent an SMS to both the team captains today and wished them luck at the University Games. It's weird to suddenly feel that semestral break is really a break for me. The past three years was nothing but training, competition and more training. It wasn't tedious... but it wasn't a beach party either, at least after the competition.

The past three years, I haven't gone a single trip with my blockmates. The block retreat in Tagaytay... the barkada trip in Baguio. It's either I'm away at a competition or being with dad in Jakarta. Well, you know, since it's going to be my last (collegiate) semestral break , I wanted to spend it with my friends.

We went to Enchanted Kingdom last Thursday. It was fun. Too bad Joan and Jake couldn't make it. Kinda disappointed that I didn't get to ride at least twice on each ride. I never knew I had motion-sickness--fearing friends. And those with speed, height and what-not issues. For me, screaming just takes the fear away. The daredevil in me cries out more! faster! higher!

It's the thrill that makes me shrill. The anticipated loops and downhill force with only gravity to rely on.
The rapids were the most fun because everyone got to enjoy it, despite the damp situation. It was the only ride we rode twice.

Ginny and I tried helplessly to change shirts in Abi's van. The lamp post directly hit the windows and there were people standing outside. Eventually, the others were already nearing the van. In the end, I changed clothes with everyone inside the van.

Being a person who lives in the south, I rarely go to ATC. It's the toll. We'd rather prefer Makati. Kris treated us to dinner. The baked scallops were heavenly. The flavor exploded in my mouth and it was really good.

We spent the night at Kris' place and goofed off before hitting the pillows. aR and I even talked about pridelands and Kris' elopement to the empty lot in front of her house. Gracie, my partner of the sem (classmates everywhere except theo and philo), and I (together with Pagong) shared a bed.

We lounged in Kris' house the next day. aR, Ginny and I went frolicking in the pool. I had almost wished I had gotten a tan.

I got to spend 2 whole days with my friends, and it wasn't in a group meeting.