About Last Night

I told my daughter E that I was going to be home late last night; around midnight, I guess, or 1 A.M. "It's our karaoke group," I told her. "Eh, di masaya ka na naman, ma, pag-uwi mo," she said. I ended up going home at 3:30 in the morning.

You see, it was our despedida party for W, who will be flying off to the land of sheeps and hobbits on Thursday. It was going to be the last time that we were all going to be together: singing, dancing, drinking, laughing, screaming, laughing, shrieking, laughing.

I chanced upon this group last year. The stress from everyday work was taking its toll on me and when I heard that there was a group at the office who went to a karaoke bar every Thursday night, I quickly joined in, and I was super happy that they all just welcomed me. I'm not the sociable type who's friends with everybody at the office because frankly, there is just a small amount of time for me to socialize. And for me, it was a blessing to have this little group, this escape valve of sorts where I can just put my hair down and sing my heart out.

We are a haphazard bunch, strewn from different departments, and I don't know who was friends with whom initially but I just jumped right in; they are all good people; a hard working bunch who throw themselves at work every day, and who, when deadlines call for it, would go back to work after our warbling sessions.

Last night, we were going to say goodbye to our dear friend W. She is flying off Thursday to join her husband in NZ. And while I am sad to see her go (You see, W is that kind of a person who would help you in any way she can. Helping other people is something she takes seriously), I am also excited that she can imagine a new life for her, out in the mountains of a place I've only seen in the movies.

W, take care! We love you!

Scenes from last night (as promised, I am only uploading the wholesome pictures mwahahaha)




Karaoke!!



The Wea Twins and girlfriend!



Dance number ba ito?



We love you, W!