Location: Star City, Sotto St., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Date: December 22, 2007, Saturday, 1900 - 2330 (Part 1)

It sent shivers down my spines as we walked toward the grand entrance of the crowded amusement park. The queues seemed like it would take us more than a day to purchase our tickets. Fortunately, after a quarter of an hour had elapsed, we were already entering the site. The red-and-white wristbands were proclaiming that we had all night long to choose whatever ride we may love to try. The conversations of people surrounding us would have destroyed my sense of hearing, but I was not bothered, not even a little. My soul was filled with thoughts of anticipation. It was my first time at Star City – full of people, full of rides, full of fun and excitement.

After satisfying our appetite, we started off with the Grand Carousel. Ariane, Pam, and I sat on an oval-shaped sofa-like fixture. On the other hand, Aimee, Jonathan, and Ed went back to their childhood. They chose to ride the wooden horses that moved up-and-down as all of us were circled by the boisterous machine at the center. As we traveled around, I observed that everybody had smile on his face. It felt like no one had a problem on that day. But in reality, I knew then, each person was just like me, escaping from the troublesome and tiresome world outside.

Super Viking was our next stop. Our group hurriedly took the last row. Feeling a little scared, I fought with my friends for the middle spot. As we progressed upward, the soft breathe of air became hard blow. The wind was slapping my face as I shouted at the top of my lungs. It was a total relief when the ride halted.

Since it was just a few meters away from Super Viking, we ended lining up in Blizzard. As we approached near the gate, my attention was caught by this certain guy – a blessing sent by heaven in order for me to have a wonderful evening. I almost forgot my name when I gazed at his angelic face. Until now, I could not decipher what had happened to me that moment. From the uncertainty I was experiencing, I got back into sense when I heard someone cheered for our school on our group's turn. We were recognized since I was wearing a black Itam shirt. Awkward as I was, I nodded and slowly walked through my seat.

After the ride, I still longed to see the guy's impeccable smile. Even if that was not dedicated for me, there was joy inside my heart. I had totally gone insane for no vivid reason at all. We tested ourselves with Flying Carpet and Star Flyer; but, they had not affected my high spirit. All I had was an insatiable desire to meet that guy once more.