Kadayawan 2010 Holiday

It was gloomy yesterday and was drizzling in the afternoon. It was far inviting to go out and enjoy a day off to celebrate Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. However, since it only happens once in year, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to meet my friends to have fun with them. However, the main events in Kadayawan Festival are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays -- the indak-indak sa kadalanan (The street dancing) and the Floral Parade.

It was around 4 pm when I was able to have my very first meal for the day in one of my most favorite restaurants -- Majid's Persian Kabab (yes it is spelled as "kabab" and not "kebab"). I super love their Chicken Biryani meal. Eventhough I was already hypoglycemic, I patiently waited for my order because I was sure that I would really have a satisfying meal. Indeed, a must-try when you'll go to Davao City.

While walking around the shopping mall, I was able to see Maja Salvador (Philippine popular young actress). hahahaha.. =D She is averagely pretty compared to other actresses in the Philippines.

It was already 7:30 pm when my friends arrived. We had our dinner at KFC. As usual, I ordered one-piece original chicken meal with mocha krusher.. Yummy. =D Another chicken for the day.

After dinner we immediately rushed to the cinema to catch the last full show of the movie "expendables". Although all-star casts, I rate it 6/10.

At around 11 pm, we went straight to Cups and Lower Cases. We had couple of beers and drinks and paired it with a pizza (thanks to Milai for that =D).. However, we swore not to order that very same pizza next time. In short, it wasn't too good for our taste.. hahaha.. Peace.

I was able to go back home at 2 am, feeling tired and sleepy. But I really had a blast of time. Thanks to Champooks. =D

The sweetest chocolates

I was awakened by the sharp loud cry of my cousin's dearest baby girl and I just couldn't help myself but to get up and carry her in my arms. I still felt so tired and sleepy yet I couldn't resist the most alluring and charming smile of her. I simply found myself smiling back.
I went out of the room and had a cup of coffee just as I always do everyday. While I was sipping my cup of coffee, I silently reminded myself to be in a hurry for I only had about 2 hours left to prepare for my work.
The day was so bright and clear yet I wasn't so delighted to go somewhere when it was around 34 degrees outside. I lazily took a bath, prepared myself and I was so surprised to see that I only had 30 minutes left to travel to work. So I walked as fast as I could to be able to get there just in time. =D
While I was on my way to work, I received a text message from my bestfriend ex-officemate (ex because she just resigned few days ago) asking me If I would be available at 2 pm. It took time for me to text her back. I knew that I would be tied up in my work until 5 pm. It was only 10 minutes left when I finally decided to be absent in my work. I texted the staff and alibied that I wasn't feeling so well last night so it prompted me to seek for a doctor's consultation. (The only thing I lied about was "I consulted a doctor", "feeling not so well last night" was a real thing.) =D I felt bit guilty about it, however, I convinced myself that perhaps it would only be my chance to meet her before she'll finally leave to somewhere far.
It was still so early so I asked my boyfriend to have lunch with me while I waited for the time to pass until 2 pm.
when it was already 2 pm, I rushed off to the Mall to meet my friend. The heat was scorching. It felt like I was wearing a newly pressed clothings--so hot and prickly. I was under the sun for about 20 minutes, I thought that the sunscreen lotion wasn't too effective enough for such weather. I was able to feel the soothing coolness of the airconditioner when I finally stepped my foot in the entrance door of the shopping mall. I was such a relief. I didn't waste time and soon met my friend.
I definitely felt happy to see her again after quite a long time. I realized how much I missed her. I missed our chatting-in-the-skype sessions while working. And most of all, I simply missed our time together.
We went around the shopping mall looking for some good clothes . It has always been girls' favorite thing to do. =D Soon we both felt tired, ended up eating in the all-time-favorite Mc Donald's restaurant. =D. We were chatting and updating each other with the latest happenings we both missed. And I just knew some few very surprising secrets (which of course I couldn't tell in here). Hahaha.. It was already 6 pm when we decided to leave, but before we stood up, she handed me a small parcel filled with some chocolates. We walked along San Pedro street to meet our respective dearest boys and finally bid goodbye.
When I arrived home, I took out the parcel and saw some chocolates. To be exact, I received 5 bars of chocolates. Two of them caught my attention and both picked them up. I was so surprised to see a Cadbury SMS. She was so sweet to intentionally give me those two with messages on it. One has a "Thank you" message and the other has "Friends Forever." The messages were so simple but were so moving. I was so touched and I surely agreed that we will really be friends forever, no matter what.

This is a picture taken from cadbury sms official website. The ones I received were exactly the same except for the messages printed were different as I mentioned a while ago. Sadly, I wasn't able to take a picture of the bars my friend gave me. It was already too late for me to realize that I should have done it. However, I kept the original wrappers with me since chocolate wrappers and boxes is one of my biggest collections. If I have time to take a picture of them, I'll surely post it here soon.

Kara's Back

My best friend Kara, had a short vacation here in Davao after 6 years since she moved to Manila with her family. Although we have constant communication (Thanks to technology!), it is still a different feeling to see and be with someone that I've not seen for ages. I thought at first, it would be awkward to see her, however, after a minute or so, I was able to loosen up and acted the way I used to when we were still in high school. It was totally nostalgia that I felt when we talked until the wee of hour. I miss my high school life, I miss the fun that I used to grip, and most of all I miss the happiness of being with my good friends.

For a moment I feel ataraxia, when I only thing I had in mind was pure delight of profound happiness.

Now, she's on her way to go back to Manila and I have to go back to my real world again. I hope that I can visit her soon this year and taste the sweetness of real fun.