There's just something about amusement parks that makes me extremely happy.
There's something about clutching your purchased ticket in your palm, getting the back of your hand stamped and being granted access to a place that holds so much mystique and fantasy.
There's something about being escorted past the gates and seeing certain elements of your childhood brought to life--
The dinosaurs that had commanded and ruled the planet centuries before, the hot air balloons that soared in the skies that you just wished to hop on and explore the world in, the space shuttles that you could only dream could launch you to the land of the sun, moon and stars--
And seeing all those memories from your younger years flashing before your eyes, reminding you of who you used to be before you were poisoned by the evils of this world.
There's something about hopping on a ride for the first time: the queasiness you get in your gut as you ascend a full forty feet above the ground, your heart pumping blood faster than a revving racecar... and feeling it all fly away as you plummet down the track, a rush of adrenaline coursing through your veins and all your worries and regrets vanishing before your eyes, which twinkle happily as the ride comes to a full stop and you alight to fall back in line to experience the whole thing all over again.
There's something about watching the fireworks light up the night, bringing forth pops of various hues to the still gray sky, capping off a long day of adventures and surprises... especially if you're a good distance away and have to climb a flight of winding stairs two steps at a time, cross a hanging bridge and prop yourself in an uncomfortable position to get a decent view of the scenery.
And there's definitely something about doing all these with a group of people whom you love, value and respect more than anyone else.
I was able to journey to Enchanted Kingdom with my parents, uncle, aunt and cousin during the last day of the year and I would not have wanted to end 2014 with anyone else, anywhere else. (Don't worry, I can always have my Greece getaway with Harry Styles during summer vacation.)
Oh and by the way, lookie! It's my first blog post of 2015! Hehe drop me a line on my Twitter & Instagram accounts: @angxlmartinez and have a great day ahead, sunshines!