bookworms – I Am PINOYPETERPAN

“More than good books, we’re a family here.”

True that. It was the quote on the back of the key chain given to us by one of our mods, Jzhun. It has been a blast seeing you all again. What a way to finish the year of TFG with a bang (I also mean it literally, almost all the restaurants that we raided almost throw us out because of the noise and chaos we created).

For quite a while now, Filipino group became active due to the efforts of both of our mods, KD and Jzhun. It all started when KD suggested for the group to meet, to put faces on the account names that we almost see everyday. After that, it all seemed like a meeting of kindred spirits. As I’ve said before, reading would be a lot better if you could share thoughts with someone.

It has been quite a while that I’ve seen the guys from TFG. I’ve been quite the lurker during the 4th quarter of the year due to personal reasons. But any doubts that they might not be as friendly towards me was gone to the window when the party started.

As I was getting on the bus on my way to Techno Hub, someone taps my shoulder. Aaron was there, and it felt like the party already started. We talked about books (as usual) that we’ve read on our way to the meeting place. As we enter Kanin Club, the faces of the guys already there beams at us with their smiling faces. The food was great, and we really appreciate it Kuya Doni. None of this would be possible if not for your effort (and also thanks for lending me the Elf Hat, I really like it. ^_^).

AT THE KANIN CLUB W/ MY EVIL GRIN (PLANNING HOW I CAN GET ALL THAT PRETTY BOOKS)

I’m kind of proud that our own Pinoy Henyo was much fun than the regular one. I think that’s when the waiter told us not to be so loud. lolz. I remember everyone almost shouting yes / no to help (or not) the guessing player. Then we headed to Starbucks for the book covering contest which by the way I didn’t join for the lack of talent needed to win the game. Every contestant almost seating at the floor not caring if it’s dirty, just plain having fun. Next game was Charade where our group (ehem!) wins. Fun, fun, fun. Everyone joined in, newbies vs the oldies but goodies (us). Nobody cares if they look like a fool or a person that just came out from an asylum. The aim here is to have fun. The games ended but the fun never stops. We ate dinner at Razon’s Restaurant where the waiter just can’t wait to throw us out. He makes some noise while he cleans reminding us that they would be closing any moment. Lastly, we went to Cafe Britton and continue chatting about everything under the sun with phone calls (on loudspeakers) for our members that didn’t make it or out of the country.

I thought that when I joined goodreads.com “The Filipino Group”, I would only be chatting through net to people who could help me find good books, instead what I found is group of people who are kindred spirits. FAMILY. Miss you all guys already. ^_^

NOTE: Thanks for the pics Tina.