january in a nutshell

Monday, January 28, 2008

It’s been a busy busy month for The Penny Lane.  But it’s been a superbly fun one too!  Here’s a wrap up of the events that launched a fantabulous year for me

A SEMI-REUNION WITH BORA ‘06 GURLIES

January 5, 2008.

Bora Gurlies.  (L-R) Dhez, Ces, Djong, and Koryn. 

Finally, finally.  I can’t believe it took us two years after that fantastic Bora vacation last 2006 to get together.  It wasn’t actually a full-fledged reunion coz we were missing two gurlies that night (Joei and Pat, don’t go a-missing next time!).  Nevertheless, it was good to do some catching up with each other.

"Yayaman ako!" I think, is our collective mantra for 2008. If conversation topics are a testament to how old you are, then ours would say that we’ve pretty much matured over time :p

It’s funny how priorities change so fast. I mean, there was a time when Djong and I would go gaga over planning our summer just to make sure we wouldn’t miss our then "Holy Weeks at Bora" tradition. But now it’s all about seeing all the rest of the Philippines and exploring the world. But of course, with our "Travelling the World" dreams comes our financial woes and the reality of how much it would really take for us to actually travel the world.  Yes, yes, I know.  I slipped.  I wasn’t able to resist the charms of Bora hence my trip to its shores this Holy Week.  But I still haven’t forgotten "Visit new local destinations" goal that’s why I’m taking a sidetrip to Dumaguete.  Smart, right?  Hihi.

So to sum it up, our conversations revolved around how to get rich so we can become jet setters :p

After dinner, Dhez hopped off to another get-together while Djong, Ces, and I consumed a pitcher of dark beer in Grappa’s. It was fun reminiscing about college and about how boys can sometimes be so immature! (Calling Pao…if you’re reading this, yes, we talked about you :p Haha, kidding! Alabyu!) Again, we were reminded of how much things have changed over the years (it’s been five years since we graduated from college!). And we all agree the only thing that stayed the same was our gorgeous looks…hehehe… :p

 

Theme for the night:  floral and pretty.  And a touch of HUMBLENESS too! Hahaha.

 

REGGAE HIGH FOR ‘08

January 18. 2008.

Having fun yet?

The Sexy Nomad and I decided to celebrate the good fortune 2008 is ushering in our lives by having our first Brownman Revival gig for the year.  Beer, reggae music, and a whole lot of dancing….FUN! (more…)

STRAWBERRIES!

 After much kicking and screaming, Miranda finally admits that she loves me and brings me some strawberries from Baguio (well, as fresh as they can be after a seven-hour drive!). 

Anyhoo, before devouring them I did a little photo op