Motorcycle Trip with Gel and Lyn: A Short Visit to a Friend and To Satiate Our Indian Mango Cravings

When I was young, I often imagined myself being a cool person who knew how to drive a motorcycle. You know those action scenes where a woman was driving a motorcycle while wearing a very cool outfit, I want to be like that. That's how I always imagined myself back then. How the idea got into my head was also because of those Tagalog romance pocketbooks that I read, they are also packed with action - some of them, I mean. And that's why I really want that version of me. But then, I never really learned how to drive a motorcycle. Mom wants to teach me now so I can drive her new motorcycle, but I'm the one who's saying no.

I want, but I am afraid that I may die because of driving (≧▽≦). That and my morbid thoughts, lol. That's what's stopping me, and at the same time, I am not sure if I will be able to learn it. I'm really not a fast learner, and even though deep inside me I want to try - as long as it's Mom who'll teach me and not just anyone - but there's still something that's stopping me. Maybe because I am still not brave enough to be a driver? Being a driver, you need to learn the dos and don'ts first before taking that. You also have to get a license, which I find a hassle to do. Yah, I'm too lazy to take it, lol.

Anyways, I can't share a motorcycle trip with you all, but let me share a story about my motorcycle experience with my college friends, Gel and Lyn. It was the year 2014, when we had free time. I think there was an event that day, I can't remember much. But I still remember how bravely I went with Gel and Lyn to visit one of our classmates. It's actually not just us, we are nine that visit L's house. He actually invited us, saying their mango tree is bearing fruits and that we can go there to eat them. I was still hesitant back then. I'm still afraid to my mom that time that every time I have to go somewhere, I need to let her know ( ꈍᴗꈍ).

But I feel like she won't allow me if I ask her first. Then my classmates who visited L's house with me convinced me to go. I tried not to get tempted by the temptation, but Gel volunteered to drive me instead of traveling with a multicab. I really hate traveling during that time because I am so shy to say "para" or stop the car, well, until now, but not that severe anymore. They are trying their best to convince me, and because it sounds really fun, I gave in with their encouragement, lol. There were a lot of thoughts running through my head that time, but I ignored them. I am looking forward more to the fun that we are about to experience.

During the trips, as I know we have to pass by in Mommy D's and Aunt Velyn's house in Bulbugan, I can't really calm myself because of those "what ifs" in my head. Like, what if Mommy D and Mommy F decided to visit Aunt Velyn and they saw me? How am I going to escape with that? During the ride, I am a bit anxious. And because it's my first time riding a motorcycle, my butt's always ended up sliding closely to Gel and Lyn in front of me. And they are complaining because they are being crushed or something, hahaha. I mean, how do I stop my butt from sliding? It's hard to control it. Am I the only one like this? Lol

Only when we already got past Aunt Velyn's house that I felt more relaxed. That's also when I started to enjoy the trip. Thanks heaven, we arrived in L's house safe and sound. The ride is smooth, and Gel's so good at driving. I'm super jealous she could drive. Well, her house is really far from our university, and instead of commuting every day, driving your vehicle is so much better. Having a motorcycle is really convenient. Aside from being smaller than a tricycle or a car, you can also drive faster. Yep, it's a good vehicle, good for short trips too, but I don't know how to drive, sadly. Lol.

What happened after that short drive is pure bliss. I am so happy that I get to enjoy that happy moment with everyone. You can see that in the second photo above. We're currently eating the mango at that time, I'm also holding a knife in that photo. Lol. Ahhhh, seeing this photo made me remember that one rare and happy moment during my college day. I enjoy the drive, and I really wish we could have that kind of moment again with them. But Gel and Lyn have their own family now, they have kids too. But who knows, this may come true if we plan and talk about it. Maybe we'll have another motorcycle trip, just like that day.