#01162018

Alright.... traveling to the States again. 90s Hip-Hop && Rap game was pretty dope. I remember when Power 106 w/ Big Boy was a radio station just starting out && it was the radio station that I secretly listened to. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were a group of rappers that had a distinct style. Together, they sounded fantastic && each brought their own rhyming to the music too. Here’s the intro to their most famous album. 

It was the first Saturday of 2018 and I was nervous how it would turned out - whether my parents would say "yes" for my trip which I lied about (I told them I was with my officemates rather than my boyfriend and his officepals since they knew I broke up with him; anyway, it was a long story), how will his officemates react if they saw me, what will I be doing together with them, and the worrywart's list went on. I was so close of getting a "no" from my parents as I was bitten by our office dog the day before the trip, and even suggested that I should rest but I insisted to go. Hey! It's Calaguas and I haven't gone in Bicol region, plus it would be my first trip with my beloved so I really don't want to miss the opportunity. Further, the payment was not refundable (I think).

Worrying about the dog bite which I got cured and vaccinated was the least priority as I was worried of not arriving on time and missing the trip. I was running late and had to go to my dorm to arrange my clothes I should be bringing for the trip. Tummy rumbled but did not bother. He kept me posted of who was arriving.

As I was miles closer and closer to MOA where our meeting place was, heart went up and down that I even froze the moment I was about to turn right to Starbucks. They were waiting in front it, he was with his officemates. I was this shy, awkward girl approaching them with only one liners coming out from my mouth the moment he introduced me to them. I did not know how to act as I was introduced by him as his "friend" so I should act one. We had little talks before we departed while buying some meds for the trip, and planned that we should not be touchy or whatsoever that may lead to the idea that I am his girlfriend (or was I the only one thinking that I should be normal friendly with him cos he said he did not mind?).

Fast forward to the trip, we were at the left back seat. His hands went to places like embracing me with one arm and holding my hand while inside the van. I was worried that his officemates might saw the thing but he did not mind and told me it was okay. I remembered I slept on his shoulders which I was bothered about!

We arrived at Calaguas island at 10 AM with a two-hour boat ride from the main land. The waves were harsh as we got splashed and soaked nth times. We even saw two rainbows that left us inspired that it would be a good day for swimming and tanning. His two girl-officemates showed some skin but I didn't, though he was looking forward to it as I was conscious of my flaws (my summer bod ain't ready yet, haha!).

We had alcohol after lunch and played a card game wherein we had to take shots depending on the cards we picked. We had plenty and were dizzy after the game. We played another game that would make us even dizzier like caterpillar, and "salok-tubig" using our body parts without squeezing clothes.

Our actions also became intense as we spent the day at the island. We were always close to each other, he took glances at me (not just ordinary ones). We were holding hands in almost everywhere we went. I even hugged his leg as I snoozed off due to fatigue and alcohol while he was playing the guitar on his feet at night, which did not end the "scandal" from there. He even let me lay down on his thigh while he and his officemates chugged another bottle of Emperador! From how we acted that day, I knew that our affection to one another was evident to their eyes in which he did not deny it (I did not know if he confirmed it as he only laughed all the teasing off).

We shared his tent together, his pillow and blanket - and it was my first time ever to share a single tent with a guy. He even hugged me while sleeping. Silly little me became bothered again of what his officemates would be thinking, but he did not mind and told me again it was okay.

Morning before we departed from the island, we collected shells and rocks while having some conversation. It went from random stuff, our plans with each other, and to romantic but "bolero" stuff. I told him that his officemates were thinking weird stuff about us as I heard them at 3AM. For the nth time, he told me he did not mind and instead was grateful that he spent time with me and had our another first's. He apprised that it was the first time he brought his girlfriend at the beach without the presence of his family. I couldn't help it but smile upon hearing it and complimented him "bolero".

I became less and less conscious of my actions as I just enjoyed the scene. It was also a missed opportunity for me as I did not communicate well with his officemates to cope up with my social awkwardness. I did not get to ask Demos, his officemate who is also a freelance voice actor, about voice acting and stuff as I let my shyness shone away. However, it was a fun experience as I de-stress myself while listening to the ocean waves and be one with nature. Further, spending the day (more than 24 hours actually) with him though I borrowed him often from his officemates was an accomplishment for us as we only spent half days or less together.