-Carousels-
Carousels amaze me. For some, its just one of those carnival add-ons for a bit of camera-clicks. For kids, its heaven on earth. For me, well..they simply amaze me.
I am not fond of taking rides. They scare the hell out of me! Most of my friends get keyed up whenever I let myself be dragged towards the entrance of any theme park, but they know for one I am just there to take their pics, or another option, I’ll be the subject of those shots. .Ü So while they scream their souls out, I wander around, feeding my kiddie heart with a couple of giggles and a cotton candy in one hand.
Carousels never fail to make me stop in my tracks. I would stare at those lovely horses, all colored and shiny. Oh, and don’t forget the music..it just takes me to a different time. Its all so whimsical..
I had dinner with two of my best buds last Friday night. We caught up, for we havent seen each other for quite sometime now and as usual, it was a wonderful night. We discussed about a few rants and raves, here and there, who’s what and when’s where. I listened to them intensely then it dawned on me..we have definitely grown to be different individuals now. Yesterday, we worried about whether to hitch a ride or take the tryc outsyd the highschool grounds goin to the mall; now we worry about risking other options for progress! Our jobs, what path to take..they all seem to still be a mystery most of the time.Each day is a lesson, I know. At times we even learn the hard way. Again, what matters is the journey.
I believe we all have our own carousels in our lives. Its all up to us whether to take a ride on those beautiful horses while we let ourselves be taken away by the music, or let our own carousels be rusted up and just stare at others’ carousels while we envy the bright colors and the sweet, sweet melody they all bring. Those horses? They not only beautify but they bring so much joy, just like the people around us or the choices we’ve made as previously prayed for. All I’m saying is, let us not make those fancy ponies get rusty, love the one you’re with. It’s not everyday that we find someone who’ll wait for us patiently even it would mean forever, or someone who’ll cheer for us silently in each triumph, who’ll be willing to love us unrequitedly. learn to not take anybody for granted..it’s hard to look and hope for something, or someone, that is not there anymore.some things may be meant to be lost forever, we don’t hold the future. so seize each moment. love sincerely, love deeply.
