BIRTHDAY BLOW-OUT

Hello, everyone! 

I just got home from a fun night with the girls (and oh, with my friend's boyfriend as well). We decided to meet up at 6:00pm at Yellow Cab LKK but all of them (save for Chieney) were running late - on a day when I was incredibly on the dot for the first time in my life. Just. My. Luck. Before you fret, secretly I was not fuming with rage nor bombarding them with impatient texts. Because I knew they were on to something - GIFT-HUNTING! So I had to kill the time taking silly pictures of worthwhile subjects a.k.a. me, myself and I.

At about an hour passed and they arrived singing "Happy Birthday" song in chorus. I was a bit embarrassed but in my heart of hearts, I've never felt more special. Just a random fact about me: I've never celebrated birthdays like normal kids as it falls on a summer holiday. That's the reason why I have never been sung a Birthday song in public. And I think I missed out on such pivotal rite of passage. For a child at least. :p

However, on my 3rd year in college our summer class began early and I got my longtime dream alright. An entire class of over 40 people sang to me. I never knew it could be THAT mortifying but pleasing all the same. The adage, "Be careful what you wish for" hit me squarely. Another lesson learned.

1ST PHOTO: IRIANE, NIKKI, JESSA & DONIE
2ND PHOTO: CHIENEY, MOI & JERIKA
MIA: IA

Anyway, as soon as my friends arrived,  we immediately got settled and ordered 18" Manhattan Meatlovers pizza (square-cut), 1.5L of Coke and baked potato wedges for us to share.

The food were served a bit longer so we whiled the time away with more gossip.

MEET BEAUTIFUL IA - FONDLY TEASED AS SOLENN HEUSSAFF AND BANGS GARCIA'S LOOK-ALIKE

CELEBRITY BFF JESSA WITH THE BOYFRIEND
CLAIM TO FAME: TOP 5 IN DEC NLE

PRETTY IRIANE AS SOON-TO-BE DR. TAGAPULOT
GOD BLESS YOU IN MED SCHOOL, YANI!

THEN THERE'S ME, FAMOUS IN MY OWN WORLD AND IN THE LOOK-OUT FOR MR. RIGHT

From the above photos I have already introduced you to some of the beautiful people that are my friends. Nikki, Jerika and Chieney were not in the photos above but that does not mean I love them any less. You will get to see them later.

I just decided to put their photos up.  But couldn't find one with a flattering photo of Jerika. I'm sooooo sorry Jer! You know I love you, right? :)))

MEET MY PEG IN TALENT, INTELLIGENCE AND LIFE. RACHIENE A.K.A. CHIENEY

MEET THE QUIRKY AND VOCAL NIKKI. 
I JUST HAD TO BE AT THE BACK CONTEMPLATING ON WHAT TO ORDER. 

It was lovely to bond with our common past as well move forward with the present changes in our lives. Boy, there were a lot. I thought we had spent it all in one chikka session but no, when the pizza was served, I found myself babbling endlessly, my food almost untouched. True story. *wink*

After dinner, I opened my gift and was so happy for what they got me! I instantly fell in love with the striped black & white ensemble. My friends are hesitant in giving me presents because to them my taste in fashion is bipolar and they might choose something that would never see the light of day. So they thought I was feigning interest but honestly with all of my heart, I ADORE THE LOVELY LOVELY SKIRT! You would know what I'm talking about down below.

STRIPED BLACK & WHITE SKIRT | LIBERTE | ROBINSONS | GIFTED
PALE PINK SHEER TOP | WHOLESALE-DRESS.NET | BORROWED FROM SIS

Thank you girls so much! Now I need not worry on scouting a costume for our HS Class Reunion happening on the 30th. With this, I have the perfect Nautical-inspired outfit in mind. Just need to design a top to go with it. Preferably a sheer backless number. Oh, so exciteeeeeed! I can hardly wait to wear it and strut for the world to see! *smiles*

L: WITH CHIENEY R: WITH JESSA

Capped the night off with good music at Wilsbar. Oh, another random fact about me, I love to sing... BUT only in the confines of my home. I can't carry a tune to save my life. Although when I'm in my room or in the shower, I can blast every beat like no one's within hearing range. However, around friends in a videoke bar, I lose my nerve. I am way too shy. Or just overly sensitive for my friends' ears. :p

EVERYBODY ON THE BARE STREET
MISSING-IN-ACTION: IA AND LILY (HOW DARE YOU MISS THIS LI?)

Before heading home, Chieney (the soon-to-be-lawyer) and I discussed our life affairs, things trending in Twitter, celebrity feuds, love lost and lifelong ambitions over McDonald's McFlurry and baked potato wedges (that I intended to bring home). We used to do this a lot way back in high school. We'd stall a few minutes to hours while waiting for jeepneys en route to our respective houses. We would just sit there under the shade of a tree talking alternately about serious and mundane topics.

 Chieney is always my go-to when it comes to heart-to-heart or just nonsense gossiping about our common friends. If you're reading this Chin, know that I terribly missed those days. But I marvel at the fact that we can still do that even up to now. We may fall in and out of each other's lives now and then but when we're together, it seems like no time has passed. I love it that way. If I can't bring back the past, this is a good enough bargain. Is it too selfish of me to wish that it will be that way forever? *sad puppy-dog eyes*

Let me just say that I love you my dearest friends! Thank you for your prayers and heart-warming wishes (It's supposed to be serious but the love life and Mr.Right thing cracked me up! Who wouldn't when ALL of you begged the Lord for a man to come into my life. ha ha ha!). 

To more nights such as this! Yeah! Anyway, Ta ta for now. Got to go and rest my eyes. Sweet dreams!

XO,

Miss E


DISCLAIMER : Photos taken either by me, Ia and Jerika. Photo-processing made by yours truly.