LAST NIGHT

Before anything else, I would like to official declare the abolition of my anonymity rule in this blog. I figured since these shall be the last entries in this blog and the fact that I am starting anew, I might as well credit the people who well, I have been with lately - physically, spiritually and mentally (Go Magdalena! Good riddance to you.)

Last night was one of the most enjoyable nights I have spent so far this year, the happiness for a rare opportunity was not attributed to material satisfaction. After the mind grueling last day of exams, my friends and I decided to spend the night with the three things we loved doing the most - eating (and drinking coffee), singing and camwhoring. And so after the megrim-inducing Filipino finals, I met Eric, Justin, Kim, Ella, and Miguel at the spirit-of-the-forest tree. Hanging out for a while, Jan, Pre, Ais and Bernice also stopped by to formally give their goodbyes to Justin and I as part of the block. Childishness also emanated once more with Miguel bringing a soccer ball as we spent quite some time attempting to hit Ella with it in the face. Later on Luis came and decided to join us. Minutes later, we left for Greenhills. Us boys rode with Luis as Miguel and Ella dated with Kim as their third wheel.

Upon arriving at the place, we dropped by at Fully Booked to see a copy of Sei Shonagon's Pillow Book, which nobody had any sense of interest to purchase it. We then pigged out at Burgoo where had a blast doodling at the paper table cover - Ella showing us her talent in drawing cartoon characters reminiscent of those fake commodities one would see in the local tiangge. Luis also had a great time drying his pants, feeling the stickiness of the softdrink seeping through his corduroy, which Miguel and Eric adored; and yes, thank God for bottomless drinks. After stuffing ourselves, we then proceeded to go to the Family KTV whatchamacallit nearby. We spent two hours singing our asses off, selecting dozens of songs, without being able to finish more than 5. Of course, Ella once more attempted to become a diva beating the mic as notes started to fill the room. Together with Miguel, they sang the mushiest (Truly Madly Deeply, Iris) and the gayest (Push the Button, Cheeky Girls). As usual, I also tried to scream my lungs out but it was Justin who ended up with the Inday Garutay voice at the end of the night. Eric also sang his neverending Chinese song/s as Luis also joined the belters after DJ-ing. Typical of Kim, she never held the mic albeit she joined in some of the singing. After Closing Time, we then decided to go back to Katipunan. Before going home, we dropped by Starbucks for some coffee. Luis had to leave early though since he still had to meet the missus. Ella too left early as she was picked up by her kuya and their red car. An hour or so later, we decided to call it a night.

[freeze]

Voiceover: The 5 parted their ways - Miguel rode his car, Eric walked home while Kim and Justin waited for Mark to get a cab. The three stood awkward as no taxi passed by. As soon as Mark got his ride, he waved goodbye and left. It was the last time they saw each other.

Hahaha!