Agno Pangasinan: Third Wheel with Benefits

 

Third Wheel (noun) as defined by millennial is someone who tags  in a group of 2 people usually couples, who plays a seemingly least relevant role in the planned and prepared activities. Third wheeling may probably be something most friends would not wish to be part of, for the common stigma of horrible awkwardness and unpleasant feeling it may possibly bring.

On the other hand, perhaps we have once labeled ourselves a third wheel in someone's love story, or if not, we may eventually find ourselves in an inevitable situation where we have to play the role of  a third wheel in the future.

Worry not my friends, for third wheeling has a lot of perks to offer contrary to what other people may think about it. First, being a third wheel strengthens your faith that true love may exist. Maybe not now for you but for your friends. You may also realize that you didn't actually lose your bestfriend but you became part of your bestfriend's romantic story but of course as a third wheel, we must maintain a proper etiquette so as not to ruin our friend's romantic moments.

Recently, I was EXCLUSIVELY invited to third wheel in my friend's romantic getaway. Planning of the activities and everything were meticulously done by my couple friends so all I needed to do was to pack my things and the next thing I knew, I was in a secluded white beach locally known as Abagatanen Beach in Agno, Pangasinan drinking beer while grilling pork belly for samgyupsal. We were given a 4 day holiday at that time so spending these free times at the beach was something we imagined as a perfect escape from routinary and sometimes tiring tasks at work. Going to Abagatanen Beach was unexpectedly difficult and challenging due to unforeseen glut of passengers seeking for a temporary refuge against the hectic city life. It was tiring but Abagatanen Beach took away those worries. It gave us tranquility and provided us memorable experience. The glistening stars and the placid sound of small waves gently hitting the shore created a sense of freedom and calmness to my soul. The moon was radiantly shining reflecting its borrowed light into the water. It was beautiful.

As for my couple friends, as I have mentioned earlier, I maintained a proper etiquette by giving them their much needed "us time". We went back home satisfied and a deeper understanding of respect to your friend's choices has emanated in our hearts.