Friday, January 02, 2009
Starting the year right
Lawrence and I went to Subic today. We finally fulfilled atleast three of our fantasies. 1) to go on a roadtrip, 2) to have a go on a zip line and 3) to try out the new SCT Expressway. We decided to go to Subic despite the very comforting idea of going to Tagaytay because Lawrence is obsessed with expressways. He really likes long open roads. And when we got our chance, he persuaded we go to Subic just to try out the new expressway.
When we got to Subic we don't really know what we're suppose to do. We know that Ocean Adventure is there but we're not really into seeing dolphins at the moment. Besides, both of us already had a chance to see those dolphins when we had field trips in highschool.
So we came across Extreme Adventures. They have a Slide for Life activity area. Since we both haven't experience any zip lining, we decided to go for it.
One thing you should know about me is that I am a control freak. I broke down on an airplane when we were going to Thailand because I have a fear that it will crash. I don't go on roller coasters especially space shuttles for the fear of being killed/thrown overboard. I fear these because I am not in control of anything whenever I am in an airplane or roller coaster. I have to put my trust in the people who controls the machine... and I don't easily trust people.
So zip lining is not really my thing. I have no fear of heights. I can go mountain climbing or wall climbing because no matter how high it gets, I have control of my actions. But in zip lining, I have to rely on my harness, the rope and the people who controls the activity area. That's it. I can't rely on me.
There were three stations. After the first station, I wanted to go back. But Lawrence encouraged me that I can do finish what we started. So teary-eyed, I plunged to the unknown and screamed my heart out.
I was still crying when I finished the three stations. But by the time Lawrence finished his stations (he was behind me), he quickly praised me for doing so well and comforted me.
Lessons I've learned: I should try to let go from time to time to enjoy life. :) And with a little encouragement and comforting, I know I can do it.
-Lo-