I couldn’t imagine that my 22nd birthday celebration would become an experience that I wouldn’t forget. An experience that until now was vividly clear in my mind and all I want to do is to be grateful. Prior to the day of my birthday, we had a tumultuous amount of school work and our professor advised us that we would be having a computer laboratory. In addition, our schedule at that time was from seven in the morning to 9 in the evening. Could you imagine what time in my schedule could I celebrate my birthday? Totally there’s none.
It was before I sleep when I desired and wished that I hope I can still treat myself to the place I usually go to. I wouldn’t deny that I was truly afraid that my special day would end as if nothing had happened. However, none of my expectations went to reality. The next morning, I was already on campus, sitting in the study shed when my classmates arrived. They told me that our class was canceled due to an emergency meeting of professors. And I was like, “Really? The Heavens heard my desire, then.”
At the same time, my friends greeted me with a lively happy birthday song and they planned to go to Tagaytay. They wanted to eat in a particular pares house called Gallego Pares-Pares. I haven’t been there but based on their reviews, the food was delicious. We traveled from our university (Cavite State University - CCAT) to Gallego Pares-Pares, Tagaytay, City. It was an hour motorcycle ride and thankfully, the weather was fine. It wasn’t sunny at all.
The Gallego Pares-Pares were an absolutely good place to visit because of their popular budget-friendly Pares. I was astounded by the taste of the soup given that I always eat Pares around my area. There’s something interesting about its taste that until now, I can remember well. Aside from the food, the spectacular view will give a chilling view of the lowlands and you can see the beauty of Taal Lake. Although it was the peak of the afternoon, we didn’t feel warm at all. It’s the place was windy and the sky was cloudy.
We didn’t stay long after we finished eating. We took some selfies and the view. Then, we proceeded to the next destination which was the People’s Park. We thought of going to Picnic Grove first but the entrance fee is quite expensive for us. So, we headed straight to People’s Park although the sun was gradually appearing in the sky. We didn’t have any jackets since we came unprepared. We paid for our tickets to enter the park and we started walking towards the peak.
In all honesty, I was having a hard time walking at that time because I had some issues with my black shoes. My shoes continuously scratched my ankles. However, it was really fun having good conversations with my friends and we were so open about some possibilities and what-ifs in life. We were at the top of the place and we could see the entirety of lowlands below. It was wonderful, ecstasy, and we casually joking what if, ten years from now, we owned one of the private houses with our own golf course.
At the back of our minds, we will leave the place around 12:00 p.m. and will arrive at the university around 1:20 p.m. But then, our supposed professor messaged on our group chat that she couldn’t attend the class because she was sick. We were happy and thought of strolling around even more. At that time, they planned to go to Twin’s Lake, Tagaytay City, and Fantasy World, Lemery, Batangas. It was a very long drive from our current place and we took several stops to refill the tank of their motorcycles.
It was my very first time to visit Twin Lakes and I was astonished at how good the place was. It was filled with various restaurants, local shops, and supermarkets. At the bottom part of Twin Lakes, you can use the man-made bridges and take selfies from them. If you continue to stroll around, you can visit the garden where several fishes lived. Thus, I do not why I am still amazed by the view even if it’s the same from wherever you look at Tagaytay City.
On our way to Lemery, Batangas, we took several stops again because of my friend’s eagerness to take photos of the tourist spots. Who wouldn’t want to capture the moments of being with your good friends, right? So, we never missed any single good spot and eat some street foods as well. It was very hot and the sun showed up in the vast sky. I felt the warm kiss of the sunlight penetrating my skin but we still continued our journey.
We made it to Fantasy World around 3 p.m. and it was really cool. We found the place quiet, although there are several people eating at the side of the road. They were having a picnic with their own families and families. My friend took out some cash and bought food and drinks. We had no proper lunch because we were eating at several street food vendors along the way. Nothing special happened in Batangas but I enjoyed my friends’ company. They jokingly teased me about a happy birthday song and how good the timing was.
I felt the Heavens were so good to me at that time because everything I wished for came true. It manifested and I experienced all of them. I was very thankful to my friends who initiated the sudden tour in Tagaytay City and Lemery, Batangas. They knew how grateful I was and everything was worth it. I went home full of sunburns all over my body, particularly on my face and arms. The 22nd birthday’s unexpected trip during vacant school hours will be a lifetime imprinted on my mind.
Happy birthday to you.
I think you won't forget how you celebrated your birthday.
The place indeed looking a very good place to make adventure. That place is looking beautiful.
Yeah, I will never forget my experiences in those places we have been, and true enough that those places are amazing. Oh, the food, too.Thank you so much, @intishar.
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Happy Birthday sayo! Wishing you all the happiness in life!
Thank you, Kim. I claim that happiness is in every aspect of my life. I am happy. hihi.
Stay blessed keep enjoying your life thanks for sharing this information about your trip
Oh, yeah. You're welcome. I hope you find the places pretty because they really are personal. I enjoyed this trip as well. Always be grateful, @zaibkang.
You are a lucky person to enjoy your birthday with friends in a beautiful place. It took me a while to know which one is you cause you guys have a human selfie stick 🤳
Happy to see you enjoy your life. I had never seen such beautiful mountains in life, all I do is visiting a fast food restaurant and eat in closed artificial envoirnment. Here you have natural beauty.
I hope it will be memorable moments for you.
Hi, I feel great reading your comment. I am lucky that my friends allowed me and gave me the opportunity to enjoy my birthday. It was a moment that I will cherish because I don't know when this thing will ever happen again.
Hmm, I guess you are living in a crowded city since there are no mountainous places, right? Anyway, thank you so much.
I live in Karachi, Pakistan. It's a very crowded city with around 16 million population
~ I don't know bout you, but I'm feeling 22~ 😆 Nakakamiss yung school days gagala lang wahaha! Very spontaneous! Gusto ko rin makita yang Fantasy World. Too bad hindi na siya talaga na develop.
!PIZZA
Hi, Ji! You are looking 22 y.o, btw. Haha. Yup, unfortunately, although na open naman ang Fantasy World pero hindi sya nagtagal eh. Nag closed na rin and no further development happens.
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Happy Birthday denden, mabuti naman at nakapag unwind ka ng kunti no, pahinga sa nakakapagod na school works haha. Nawa'y maraming birthday pa ang dumating sayo. Mabuhay ka hanggang kaya mo, cheers 🤜🎉🥂✨
Hi ate Ruffs, thank you po. Talagang nakakapagod po sa araw-araw pero na susurvive naman. Nakaka gaan sa feeling ang gumala after ng mga stressful days. Cheers ate!
Dapat gawin nyo talaga yan paminsan minsa, ng mabawasan stress nyo. Give that to yourself. Anyways fighting lang. Makakaraos din kayo nyan
Laaks maka-Moscow yung last pic. Anyway, habadu Kuya Den. More birthdays to come sa iyo! Ang wish ko sa bday mo is maging open yon para sa lovelife mo ahha. Wala, nakikipagdaldalan lang rin kasi ako kay Sydney (Cindy real name niya) tapos tambay rin sa Twitter hahaha.
Ayy oo nga no. Napaka similar ng structure and design nya sa Moscow architectures. Thank you, kiddo. Hmm, na follow na ba kita sa Twitter? Parang hindi pa no?
Wow! Ang hectic class schedule nauwi sa liwaliw. Napapangiti Ako as I remember my college life. Sa school Masaya kasi Ako, I felt happy with my friends.
Oh diba Ang Dami nyung napuntahan without cutting classes.
Anyway, happy birthday den. May God will always grant the desires of your heart as long as it is according to His will.
Opo ate. I'm so thankful for that kind of opportunity. Masaya naman ang college life kahit na maraming mahihirap na kaganapan. Thank you po ate Jen.
Happy Birthday, Dennyboo~ @dennnmarc. You prolly deserved that day! I'm glad that you managed to have fun with your friends on your special day :)
Awie, thank you po, pretty @nmore. I thought my birthday would be nothing but full of stress. However, it became fun and memorable day. hihi.
Hapoy Birthday Friend🎉🎊🎂
Thank you @john0928. I appreciated it. Have a good day!
Happy birthday Denny! Dasurv mo ang break and happy na lovelife!
Eyy, gusto ko yung part na happy lovelife. haha. Thank you kuya Oli. Eherm!
Belated happy birthday @dennnmarc! Glad you still have the time to enjoy your day! It was a very tiring trip it seems but with friends? Nah, you'll forget the pain in your black shoes and the exhaustion moving from one place to another.
Thank you, miss @wittyzell. I am so glad that something like that happened. Or else, I would be very sad and probably drink alcohol later that night.
Pee burpday denn denn! Saya saya natin ah. Enjoy life okay😉...
Yup, super happy lang po ate Jean. haha. No time to confine myself in loneliness and hardships in life. eyy! Thank you po ate.
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday Denn! Glad na nakapag unwind ka