Eye Contact

Today, I was finally able to step on board the famed Andalucia Galleon all the way from Spain. It was a special replica of the 17th century galleon that was used during those times as a trading ship between Europe and Asia. At first, it was really frustrating because of the very long waiting line you see up ahead - as if all you were waiting to enter heaven...or hell. LOL
But thank goodness for those special gate passes, the waiting time was cut short for about less than an hour.

Anyways, the common denominator for everyone who was there was obviously all about those picture taking beside/inside/on board and touring around the galleon. Push that aside. This was not really the main reason why I'm making a blog right now.

It's about making looking at the eyes of another.

Naturally, I'm quite a shy person especially to total strangers. I don't like making eye to eye contact, especially when I know that that person is some kind of a maniac...LOL. Uhm, that was supposed to be serious, but the heck...

Back to the topic.

I'm not that type of person who could easily stare at your eyes. Anyone's eyes.

I need timing.

I need confidence.

I need more confidence.

Because I lack that tremendous confidence that I should have for myself.

But now

I'm starting to learn,

To rise to the occasion,

To be proud of my pair of auburn eyes.

And then I looked back.

I'm starting to look back at the people who look at me.

I try to meet their gaze as theirs stick to me like glue.

And well, I'm proud to say that I've made a few eye contacts at the pier today.

I was even randomly pictured by some random guy we passed by.

He really startled me.

Why?

Because the moment he saw me, he stopped and picked his dangling Nikon DSLR from his neck and pointed the lens directly at me. During that moment, I was happily talking to my friend without a care in the world.

I looked back at him, curious and quite surprised...still walking...and then I tried to smile...but it was awkward! dammit. LOL.

So much for being brave!

I did hope he got a good shot :) because I really thought I looked awful with my indescribable face. The whole moment we got on board and went back to the city, that candid moment was still on my mind.

It's just sad that I couldn't remember his face. Although I did know that he was quite good-looking. hahaha

BAH! Talk about charm and being a hopeless romantic! LOL.

Kudos to the crew and creators of Andalucia Galleon!!! You did a great job! I enjoyed the spectacular floating museum all the way from Spain.

Have a good sailing to the rest of the world :)