On the way to Ayala earlier, I took a bus in Buendia. I was sitting comfortably in my spot while watching some random Ryan Reynolds comedy movie. A woman sat beside me, she was tall, pretty, had long brown hair and glasses, she looked 20-ish but looked like she was of the working class already. Her fragrance was just divine. I could go on describing her but I don’t feel the need to. Anyway, we were laughing like hell on our seats watching the movie, then by chance our eyes met; I thought to myself that I should say something.

“What’s this film called”? I asked her with a smile.

“Oh, it’s The Change-Up, you haven’t seen it?” she replied.

From there on, we had a short but nice conversation that had a nice flow to it. Apparently she’s into movies, especially those of the romantic comedy genre. She was getting off at Paseo De Roxas, so she had to cut it short as we were nearing the bus stop. I wanted to talk to her for a bit more, I decided I should ask her number and her name; in my head I was thinking that what would the chances be of a random stranger giving her number to someone she barely knows? I got out of my comfort zone and asked for it anyway, albeit in a slightly hesitant manner. She gave it of course, along with her name, Kat. I said maybe we’d hang out somewhere, maybe have some coffee. She replied with “I’d like that”.

Lately I’ve been working to be a more sociable person, I’ve been too much of an introvert already. I didn’t think socializing would actually be this fun; sorry if I sound kind of mababaw. Turns out that it’s only when we get out of our comfort zones do we truly experience life. Who knows? Maybe the person you’ve been looking for all your life might be the one sitting next to you in the bus.