More than a decade ago when I first entered the so called "happiest place on earth" also known as Disneyland, I wished upon a star (amidst the fire works and the hoopla) that someday I will will be bringing the whole family to this theme park in Anaheim, California.
I have longed for that wish to be fulfilled,and somehow with hard work, perseverance and blessings from the Supreme Being...our family have been walking the magical streets of Disneyland a few days ago.
Never mind the long queue over the rides and on meeting your favorite Disney characters. Never mind the crowded Main Street during the parade and the fireworks display. Never mind the tiring walk and expensive souvenir items. This is still the place where dreams come true....where you meet and greet Mickey and Minnie, Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Giselle, and other Disney princess... where you can have a Jedi training and come face to face with Darth Vader and forces of the dark side... where you can ride a submarine and find Nemo deep into the ocean floor... where you can fight side by side with Buzz Light Year to infinity and beyond... it is where you can live your own adventure amidst the Pirates of the Caribbean. Of course there is also the so called California Adventure adjacent to the Disneyland theme park, but obviously a day is not enough to cover the fun and adventures that are available.
Just a few miles away from Disneyland is Buena Park, California where Knott's Berry Farm is located, the home of Snoopy (i.e., Camp Snoopy) and the rest of the peanuts gang. Again, the endless rides and thrills makes one realize that life is indeed full of adventures and one needs to "seize the day" in order to have maximum enjoyment. Indeed some of the rides are not for the weak at heart...such as the Sidewinder,Jaguar, Silver Bullet and Supreme Scream... which the teens rode to their heart's content. If you want to see a real Western community, with Indians, cowboys, miners, train robbers and the like... then Knott's Berry Farm is the place to go. They even have a public dancing square complete with competent dance instructors...western style.
Up north in the city of San Francisco one can see the world renowned Golden Gate bridge and take pictures with cold winter winds blowing in your face. Take a visit at the Fisherman's wharf and have a walk along the zigzag road down Lombard Street.
It is also heart warming to see and visit long lost friends and relatives, some we haven't seen for more than fifteen years.
A longing fulfilled brings gladness to the heart. Whether having your dream notebook computer (SONY VAIO) which I am currently using to post this blog, or just simply consuming a "baboy" dish even if it is a little bit overcooked, or someday leaving the "war zone" and put up a business in a safer environment (if there is such thing a safe environment nowadays).
As a popular Disney tune goes...."a dream is a wish your heart makes." And indeed, DREAMS DO COME TRUE!
