Our
childhood crazy dream of getting close to stars became an astounding reality.
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When we were just kids, we had our bedroom
ceiling painted in black then filled it with glow-in-the-dark stars patterned
from the constellation we saw in the encyclopedia. Our bedroom was our most comfortable
place back then. Our evening was never complete without staring at our imaginary
outer space right before we close our eyes. We count the stars in the ceiling
rather than count sheep like other kids used to do. Star gazing became our
siblings’ simple joy. Before, we used to spend most of our summer nights on
tents we setup at the backyard pretending we were real astronauts exploring the
space. It was not too late when we realized that becoming an astronaut was just
a wishful thinking.
After more than a decade, I and my co-astronaut-wanna-be
siblings made their paths far from what we imagined when we were kids. All our
dreams changed and going outer space became far beyond our dreams than they
were before.
Indeed, it was a blessing-in-disguise when one
of our relatives invited our family on their engagement party at the Seven
Suites. The event location is said to be the first and only Hotel Observatory
in the Philippines. Standing proud at the suburban heights of Antipolo, we are stunned
by the astonishing view of the metropolitan’s city lights and night sky.
We couldn’t wait our turn to see the stellar
view that night. Thanks to their in-house astronomer and that 12”diameter telescope
(almost same as what we’ve seen in PAG-ASA back when we were kids), it brought
back the old memories of our childhood when star gazing was our siblings’ best
bonding moment.
The occasion made more intimate because of its
elegant ambience and spacious accommodation. The couple looked very attractive
on their gown and suit, complimenting the nostalgia brought about by the
evening.
The place is very accessible that even we came
all the way from Quezon City, getting there on time is not a problem at all. The
vicinity is very calm and relaxing, indeed a perfect place for bride and groom
who wants to experience a piece of heaven above earth.
As I went back to my condo, I can’t help but
stare at my bedroom ceiling that night, remembering the details of our imaginary
outer space and the beauty of the stellar view at the Seven Suites.
Stars established our curiosity and bubbliness
when we were young and as I grew older, I realized that these celestial bodies revealed
an entirely different perspective. I was captivated by its prevailing
significance of romance and serenity. We may not have a bloodline who is an
astronaut by profession, but I know those little stargazers will definitely
dwell inside us.
