oh.. it's always fun to reminisce
one's childhood memories
most especially
those HS experiences..
we were the graduating class then..
a classmate celebrated her 18th birthday
and we were invited
for a swimming spree
the venue's at cavite
and we were all so excited
as we had to commute all the way..
in order to reach the place..
everyone was excited as we mounted
the recently erected LRT..
laughter and giggles enveloped the train,
that we literally had to be silenced
by a voice-over from the line.. Lol
The travel was never a bore,
that i don't even recall
how we got to our destination..
swimming was held on a public pool
but as expected,
we occupied most of the space..
notwithstanding its depth
we seized on the 10ft-deep area..
i don't really know how to swim
but i am so audacious then..
the swimmers were adventurously
trying to reach the bottom of the 10ft water
that they had this thrill and gratification
as they fulfill their quest..
of course not wanting to be left out,
i requested for them to push me down..
the routine was to thrust you on the head
for you to easily reach the ground..
they said that the way up would be easy
as you will just automatically float up..
..there goes my turn..
the voyage down was effortless..
touched the ground so quickly..
but then suddenly..
gulp..wag.. gulp.. wag.. panic set in..
i can't seem to reach the top back
and nobody appears to notice at once..
Gawd! i really felt that it was the end..
Back up.. friends were already counting
and waiting why i wasn't up yet..
good thing they finally realized
that there could be trouble down there..
so one decided to extend back her feet
in order for me to reach out..
as one plummeted to assist..
whoa! that was close..
everyone was chuckling as
i finally showed up..
the incident was never treated as a serious one..
everyone just laughed it off..
in fact, it was never known at home..
adolescence..
this is just a part of it..
but looking back..
it could have been a serious one,
if there were no anxious friends around..
thank God i have them..
for i am still able to enjoy
the greater pleasure of life...