October to February: There and back again.

PODD Christmas Party @ The Vudu Lounge

December wouldn’t be outdone with the PODD Christmas Party at the Vudu. The Kris Kringle exchange of gifts netted me a poker set, which was promptly used at a family home game two months down the line. Beer was flowing, albeit the two-drink stub we all got. One of our Estonian friends was quoted to have said, “This is the happiest Christmas I’ve ever had in my entire life! (sniff-sniff)” Yeah, yeah, always blame the Filipinos for your fun.

The party was a blast, complete with singing and holiday cheer. And while the food was a fiasco, everyone went home pretty satisfied, loaded down with gifts, and piss-drunk. Post-Christmas party, my wife, Joyce, and I spent some quiet romantic time to ourselves --- We dropped by Flame-It for some burgers. She commented on how good I looked; I complimented her on her taste of clothes. She blushed; and I thanked her for helping me pick out my wardrobe for the night. And we both remarked how Astrid and Peejay looked good together.

Penumbra: Next “Samal Christmas holiday and Poker de Pamilya”

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