Sleepless in Pampanga
January 9, 2010, my Angel turns 12. We were supposed to watch Sherlock Holmes but was pre-empted by a more important event – the despedida party of the doctor of poetry. And my Angel was more than willing to give way to meet the cool bloggers once again (and I haven’t even told them yet that they can come).
Yes, the cool Jedi and Influenza bloggers have gone all the way to Pampanga to visit and give us the honor of celebrating Zorlone’s party here.
Jena Isle was more than excited to finally meet the great Bloggista and the amiable Yatot. Unfortunately, boy-next-door Kelvin, professional singer Rey, and the hard-hitting with his one-two punch commentaries Elmot were not able to come… and they missed a lot.
Completing the list are: the influential blogger from Mindoro Jan, the wandering blogger Bonnie, the blogger from Cebu, Novz, and the lady programmer from Baguio, Gem.
Special guests are: my friend Paige (Bloggista beats me in inviting her, and she was just within the neighborhood), the third year med tech students (the next batch of CC Bloggers), and of course, my kids and Jena’s family. The CC Bloggers weren’t able to make it because they were already busy with their internship, but Dia and Eugene managed to drop by, to the delight of Doc Z.
Bloggista also brought his friend Jeff along, who played a very important role in the event, as I found out later.
The place was Villa Alfredo’s resort in San Fernando, Pampanga.
It didn’t take long for the gang to warm up, even though some of these people have just met for the first time.
The food? Sisig of course won’t be out of the menu. Along with Kare-kare, inihaw na tilapia and bangus and chicken barbeque. The Jedi and Influenza bloggers even brought cake for Angel’s birthday!
Non-stop videoke ensued.
Yours truly, even without the spirit of San Mig Light in me, have sung to my heart’s content. Bloggista was a rocker, Novz was a Beatlemaniac, Yatot was a total performer (unfortunately, nobody was able to video his doble-kara performance of Endless Love), and Doc Z of course, was a crooner, singing one love song after another.
But the revelation of the night, was the belter in Gem. Singing all those high notes with much gusto. She even sang a duet with Bloggista.
Bonnie was busy taking pictures to sing, Jan and Paige didn’t sing (but I swear I can hear them sing along every time somebody is singing), and Jena I think, became mike-shy after hearing Gem sing.
Singing was only allowed until 12 midnight. The management of Alfredo’s had to ask us to stop singing, otherwise, we could have done so until morning.
But Bloggista was too hyped to just sleep after the singing. So we went out, upon his invitation, and went to Lola Parings in Marisol to eat steak, and proceeded to Coffee Academy (a local coffee shop) afterwards for coffee.
After which, we went back to the resort to finally call it a day. NOT!
Bloggista wants some more. So after taking the girls back to the resort, the boys (minus Yatot and Jan), went out again for “more coffee.” I told you earlier that Jeff has a very important role, and this is where I found out. Jeff knows more of Angeles City than I do.
In fact, because of him, I discovered that they also serve coffee in places where I never even thought they serve coffee in Angeles City!
Seriously, we all just went for coffee, and then decided to finally call it a day (after all, it was already 5 a.m.).
After having a (very) short rest, a few more stories and picture taking, the gang finally decided to go on their way, as we also packed and went back to Angeles City.
It was an enjoyable overnight party. Thank you Bloggista, Yatot, Zorlone, Jan, Bonnie, Novz, Jeff, Jena, Gem and Paige.
Thank you guys. Hopefully, we can do this again someday.
(Note: More pictures will be uploded in my FB account)
Tags: Alfredo's, Angeles City, bloggers' meet, Bloggista, Bonnie, coffee academy, despedida party, Gem, Influenza Blogger, Jan Geronimo, jedi bloggers, Jena Isle, lola parings, Novz, Paige, Pampanga, sisig, steak, Yatot, Zorlone
Wonderful, I enjoyed being with you. Technically, you’re the second blogger I’ve met after Jhong, kasi hinanap mo pa ako sa loob ng meeting place. LOL
But I really really enjoyed the meetup! Matagal na akong di nag out of town. Hopefully we could do this again!
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Roy Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
haha! Read that Z? eat your heart out hehe… ayaw mo kasi bumaba ng sasakyan e hehe…
seriously, thank you Gem for joining us kahit malayo pa ang biniyahe mo.
sa uulitin
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Zorlone Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Nakalimutan ko na di lang naman driver ang role ko. Pwede din pala akong male escort. Tsk tsk tsk.
Z
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Gem Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Paghanapin mo ba naman ako ng sasakyan doon! LOL!
Gem´s last blog ..Philippine Bank Codes Used In Paypal Withdrawals
ahahhaha! the hard hitting guy from dasma, miss to hit this get-together, LOL!
Well, got sick guys, babawi na lang ehehhehe! Right Doc? Wahahha!
Wow, dami food…
Pasensya na kay Roel for renting a “pison” tapos wala ako, LOL!
Tindi ni Roel at Gem kumanta ah, parang Ogie at Regine lang ah, whahahah!
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Roy Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
haha! you missed a lot bro! madami ka kailangan i-catch up hahaha!
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elmot Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 9:00 am
Oo nga eh, daming dpat habulin ehehhe! Bawi tayo, ehehhee
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jan geronimo Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
One word: chicken. Peace! Ahehehe
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Roy Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
LOL!
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elmot Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 9:03 am
bok bok bok bok bok LOL!
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jan geronimo Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Ahehehe. Wag kang pahuhuli, bro. Kung hindi tinola ang labas mo.
Jena Isle Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
he he he, yellow….ha ha ha.
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Roy Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
hahaha! parang mas gusto ko ng inasal
It’s just coffee you went out for? Sayang, I could have tagged along.
Yeah, Gem was a revelation. Truly a performer. Loved that duet she had with Roel.
Great to meet new friends Jeff and Paige, too.
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Roy Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
yup! just coffee Jan, honest.
we are still waiting for the day to hear you sing Jan
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jan geronimo Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Moving on…. ahahaha. Hey, love the title of this post. Do you know that Sleepless in Seattle is one of my favorite movies.
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Roy Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
hehe… because, I literally didn’t sleep on that day
Gem Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Thanks! Hindi obvious sa Lady Programmer at Single Parent na kumakanta ako sa mga videoke parties. hehehe
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Gem Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Thank you! You’re a big revelation too!
Gem´s last blog ..Philippine Bank Codes Used In Paypal Withdrawals
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wow! napapadalas ang kita-kits nyo ah
looks fun!
uhmm re the re-tweet thingy di ako marunong maglagay nun eh haha san ba ginagawa at kinukuha yun? thanks!
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Roy Reply:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
aba! ang bilis mo rumesbak a, hehe…
paalis na kasi si Doc Z, kaya sinusulit na niya.
may Tweetmeme plug in for WP para mailagay ang retweet button sa blog mo.
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It was definitely a great experience, one that will never be forgotten. Happy birthday again to Angel and thank you for having us.
Z
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Roy Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
in two years (believe me, it will be a quick 2 years Z
) time, it will be your bien venida, and it will be bigger!
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no “My Way” for me still. hehe. I second the motion, “just coffee”. glad twas closing time already.
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Roy Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
haha! I was just glad too Novz
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bloggista Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
And I was too uneasy it was closing time I know Novz was ready for everything. I could hear the loud “sigh” at the back of the vehicle.
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Roy Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
lol! you heard that too?!
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ceblogger Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:20 am
who was that at the back? haha.
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Wow, it was a pleasure meeting you Roy, and Ms. Jena and Paige, and your talented kids.
I don’t know, but I just wanna have fun and fun I found with your company guys. A thing that hard-hitting-punch-in-the-face-no-holds-barred-political-cum-showbiz-blogger-cum-indian dude from Cavite missed. Hehehe.
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Roy Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
lol! spot on B!
hehe…
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Jena Isle Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Pleasure meeting you too, Roel.
Jena Isle´s last blog ..A TRIBUTE TO A DOCTOR, A POET, A BLOGGER AND A FRIEND
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wow naman may grupo ka din pala kuya roy, yung mga kayo kayong blogger.. galing naman. Anjan pala sila bloggista.. ang layo ng gathering nyo ah, pampanga pa talaga.
Happy birthday to your wife
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Roy Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Hi Jeniffer!
Salamat nadalaw ka sa ulit. oo naman, “no blog is an island” ika nga.
thanks ulit!
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It was one unforgettable event guys, thanks for coming. Next stop? somewhere in an island?
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Roy Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
mindoro?
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Gem Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Hmm… Mindoro! *** wishes ***
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Jena Isle Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Oo , Mindoro, para makapgrelax…Jan???
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ang cool.. ^^ iba talaga ang bloggers. haha.. btw. where’s kelvs? di ko nkita e?
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Roy Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
hi Geboi!
oo nga, sayang hindi nakarating si Kelvs
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Waaa., mukhang sobrang nag-enjoy kayong lahat! Sayang nga at hindi ako nakasama..
babawi na lang ako next time.
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Roy Reply:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
oo nga Kelvin. I was really expecting na kasama ka nila.
next time, dapat susunduin ka na sa bahay nyo mismo
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woot! woot! i really enjoyed the company guys! and your sons and daughter rock at singing in the videoke! hehehe
mas marami pa silang nakanta kesa sa akin.. hehehhe
belated happy birthday ulet kay angel!
it was fun finally meeting mam jena, you and your kids, paige and gem! jeff is also our road director on the way to villa alfredo… kagulat nga at alam nya talaga ang lahat ng lugar! hehehe… sorry hindi na ako nakasama for another round of “coffee” hehehe… tired na talaga ako at bagsak na… hahhaa…
jan.. may utang ka sa aming mga songs na dapat mong kantahin! elmot, too bad… hindi ka nakasama… hehehe…
sir roy, meron po akong video ng endless love duet ko sa youtube… hanapin nyo na lng po sa channel ni doc… hahahahha!
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Roy Reply:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
hahaha! naiwan kasi sa kanila yung isang videoke machine nung lumipat tayo yatot, kaya hayun ngsawa sila. mas nauna pa nga yata tayong huminto kesa sa kanila e.
napanood ko nga yung video mo, buti na lang nakunan ni Z hehe…
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I was looking for my comment here then I remembered I put it on Facebook where all the photos were posted. :p
Looks like we did miss a lot! Argh. I always miss out. Boo! Too bad I didn’t get a chance to duet with Gem, mukhang Diva ang dating. Hehe. Or sing Mam Jena’s favorite song. :p
Next time!
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Roy Reply:
January 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
haha… oo nga rey, madami ka comments dun sa mga pictures.
we were really looking forward to your live performance then. di bale, there would a lot of next time, ngayon pang ang dami na nating bayan na pwedeng puntahan!
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