I found an invitation to a free movie date on the page of the Danao City Government before February 17th.
At that moment, I wanted to go. I had this feeling that it would be my first and last movie under the stars in an open area.
So, I went there with my friends.
I rode a tricycle and ate early dinner at the street food area near the church at Danao.
We walked around the plaza and went straight to the boardwalk. And something happened that I didn't expect.
What used to be written in my goals has been crossed out after 20 years.
• Watch movies under the stars
Finally, I can say that I am now slowly achieving my goals since I was young and fragile.
I am now doing things that used to be once upon a time in the stories that I create in my mind.
At 5 PM, we arrived at the boardwalk, where the movie night will happen. It is an event held by the organization in Danao as a post-valentine's celebration with the people whom we deeply have affection and care for.
Indeed, this kind of event allows many friendships to bloom, families to grow stronger, and lovers to celebrate.
They didn't only have free admission but also provided us with a free mat to sit on and lie on.
No matter how far you are from the screen, the audio will always be heard in your area inside the boardwalk.
The air, its coldness, and how it touches our skin tenders my heart. It eases the burden that my heart is currently carrying.
I will always believe that when your heart is heavy and your mind is stressing you, the sea will always call for you to give you a hug.
I never regret coming to the movie night because the boardwalk is located beside the sea and below the stars.
Isn't it perfect?
When we lie on the mat, we can see the stars twinkle. We can see the moon that shines so brightly, and we can feel the breeze of the sea.
It's indeed perfect for a movie night, and of course, snacks are always there to fill our stomach.
I guess everything seems to be in a perfect place because of their perfect location.
They are one of my closest friends at the university, and without them, I don't know how my college life would turn out.
My college life will never be boring because of these people that are present in my life.
This night will be a night to remember, and this is also our first night bonding outside the school, so it's really a moment to remember.
6:00 PM
The host of the night announced that there will be four (4) movies to be watched because movie night is until 10 PM.
The first movie is about Juli Baker, who has a big crush on a boy named Bryce Loski, her neighbor.
However, Bryce didn't feel the same way for Juli until his feelings flipped when they grew up.
And there, the movie made our night magical as our feelings also flipped towards happiness.
The second movie is a Filipino one that tells the story of a man who fell in love at first sight with his brother's girlfriend.
He loved her too late.
She loved him too late.
They may not have a fairytale love story, but their love for each other is powerful. She lived with his memories, and he died loving her.
Honestly, I cried in the second movie, even if I have already watched it once.
That night was magical, and I still couldn't believe that it happened, that I was there, and that everything was amazing.
All I can say is that it is like therapy for my complicated life, and I am beyond grateful that I had the chance to heal my inner child.
For everything I do, I want my inner child to be happy.
Adios
-Mariacurls
