Chris Trottier on Nostr: Standing by the water in Vancouver with my college buddies, we were buzzing with ...

Standing by the water in Vancouver with my college buddies, we were buzzing with excitement. We heard this year’s Celebration of Light was going to be epic, and couldn’t wait to see it for ourselves. The air was chilly, but the vibe was warm.

Suddenly, the sky lit up. Fireworks shot up, bursting into brilliant colours. Reds, blues, greens - it was a giant, colourful party in the sky. Every time a firework exploded, we’d cheer or just let out a big “whoa!” We were in awe, soaking in the magic.

Being there with friends made it even more special. We joked around, sang a bit, and sometimes just stood silently, watching the lights dance in the sky. Everything just clicked. We were all on the same page, enjoying the moment.

When the last firework faded, we stood there for a bit, letting it all sink in. Things were changing. We were growing up and heading in different directions. But right then, nothing else mattered. We were just friends, having the time of our lives.

And that was the last time I truly felt free.