Sunday Sessions
Sunday was really a blast. It was the wedding of two of our barkada. Finally, they decided to seal the deal. I'm quite happy for them since the bride and the groom are personal close friends. As you're reading this, they're escaping reality with a trip to Cebu.I was part of the entourage so I was only able to hang-out with my friends after the ceremonies. But I think that's fine because I got to make some new ones and meet the couple's families.
During the pre-reception period (which was a 2.5 hr gap, wow) we had a photo shoot as requested by the bride and groom in the churchyards. I can see now that my "lifting" paid off. About a year ago, I had to carry a girl but I couldn't even lift her. That was pathetic. Now I could carry my ento partner no problem. Besides, she was a babe so who couldn't muster enough muscle if you were in that situation? ^_o
I have noticed that in chinese receptions, they don't serve rice at all. But nonetheless the food is good. However, definitely not on the health-conscious side. Roasted duck and century egg is sure to raise your cholesterol a notch. There was a problem for the caterer, they ran out of soda, so they were serving juices as an alternative. This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing happening in a wedding reception. Well, I guess a 500-guest wedding has its problems.
The emcee, a former teacher of the groom, did a really good job. Bilingual ceremony management, with several songs to boot. Can you top that?
After the wedding, no, the day wasn't over yet. Not by a long shot.
In the barkada, my thesis group was all present (yeah the other one flew all the way from california just to attend the wedding), so definitely we had a session over at San Mig in the town. We were talking about career paths, lifestyles and settling.
I didn't have much to say about settling because for me, you don't stop when you get married, it's only just begun. And yeah, there's the usual, "why are you still single?" shit. --> That right there is a question that you should never ask people. And don't ever include the word "still". Because people aren't obliged to get married. Sadly, its the whole world just dictating it. Hold your keesters, it's not a cynic speaking. I just hate it when things are being shoved up people's faces.
About lifestyles, we were talking about being "set" for life. I was a bit at a loss, since should I decide to migrate, that means I'm quite far from that goal. I told my buds that I am trying to find the missing pieces of the equation for quality living in the PI. And I'm sad because this in equation, only a handful will be able to have the guts and balls to do them.
There is one more thing I am debating on - if quality living is worth working for even if it means being away from the people you care for. I shared that it would be a heavy price to pay if I left for a country only to find out that I am far from being the happy person that I am. But I also agree to what my friends say that we'd better live life well coz we deserve it and to not bother living if we won't live well at all.
Why, they're right. What good is being with the people important to you when you're in complete misery? Maybe it's just me but.. I'd rather be dead than be in misery. Love or no.
posted by Urban Warrior @ 7:59 AM
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