
Originally Posted by
Barbarella2822
This Pasionista bonding started differently.
When Lulu called in the morning and told
me there were going be 3 less attendees, I
said. “that's OK, we will be fine.” And then
she said that we need to make some changes
in our plans because of some unavoidable
circumstances, I hesitated just a little bit, but
said, “don't worry about it, kayang-kaya natin
ito. Pasionista tayo, all we want is to be together,
in whatever, or however, fashion.”
So off we all went. Sayang lang ang pansit at
ginatan na niluto ni Lulu overnite. She also
could not bring the bday cake for Gigi, because
we could not have the bonding in one of the
sister's house. Kinantahan pa rin namin siya
kahit na papaano.
It was great to see Marie who brought along
her daughter – it has been a long time that we
all have seen her. Ineng was there too, thank
goodness, and of course, the great Hallmark
poster Gigi na galing pa sa No CA. Pek joined
us later after getting lost somehow, and with
West Coast coordinator Lulu still stressing out,
and Joy & myself, we were off to creating mayhem
at the very well-attended Universal Walk.
Siempre, the banner, the mapangahas one, came
too. And when we finally unfurled it for a group
photo, akalain ko ba na mahiyain pala ang mga
sis. Lulu & I braved the stares of the people
around us and proudly raised the battle cry:
ASANISTA to the MAX! Eventually everybody
warmed up to the idea and more photos were
taken for posterity. I think a banner should go with
every bonding anywhere it might be – just like the
famous traveling gnome.
Because we have not heard much about our LT
recently, we created our own signs to keep us inspired.
The 2P sign at the parking lot, the purple dressed
Quincinera celebrant, I think the escort was in a blue
suit, Gigi's purple and blue pieces of luggage – piniga
na namin lahat. Nag ala Vivian mode din kami from LIP
& wished before a running stream where people threw
their money in. Anything to make our prayers come true.
When it came to lunchtime, we chose the Buca di
Peppo resto where the servings were huge, we had
so much leftover. Since the desserts doon were quite
expensive, punta na kami sa Max's in Glendale.
Order na ako ng halo-halo my way. Akala ko, the
rest will also order desserts, but then I heard the
orders for pancit, fried chicken & crispy pata.
What the Heck????? Kahit busog pa, willing na
naman lahat to eat the delicious-looking Pinoy
food items. Thanks to Ineng for the treat.
Walang katapusang kwentuhan, kanya-kanyang
opinion, maraming mga tsismis I have not heard
of. The tandem of Gigi and Lulu seems to have
the most positive input, based on their own personal
analysis. But that was quite enough for me, I came
with a low 10% Asaness level, and left with up
to 80 or 90% all over again. I resolved to stop hanging
out with Joy (too realistic!), and just stalk L & G
from now on – with P included, I am sure things
will be just fine. (JK, sweet Ligaya, okay?) He-he-he....
Finally, it was time to go. We checked Gigi in
sa hotel and took Pek home happy & content.
I asked myself again: Hindi ka ba nagsasawa
sa ginagawa mo? A whole day away from my
family so I can listen to the sisters about their
crazy analysis of PJ & Kristina's state of mind!
Still in la-la land, still with Marie's HOPE,
FAITH, LOVE, (btw, we saw this sticker in the
car in front - another sign?) and the belief that
EGBOK! If it's not, OK lang, I'll just mend fences
with Joy and start talking to her again!
Big thanks to Lulu for putting it together. She
is the most organized Coordinator ever, always
checking out details and thinking of all ways to
enhance the meeting. Bow ako sa iyo,Lulu. You
made it look easy and uncomplicated. Grace under
pressure. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Until the next PASIONISTA bonding.........