The year started with lots of parties and get-togethers! I rarely stayed home during the very long Christmas/New Year break or weekends ;) which is exactly what I really wanted as I wanted to enjoy my last few months in Manila with my family and friends.

January 3 - Francis' 4th Birthday

With Jannet, Alyssa, Nina, Chico, Sheng and Scott (photo by Jp) - the party was held at Mcdonald's commonwealth. Sheng threw Chiz's party a few weeks early as they will be heading back to Texas (together with Chiz this time) in January 15.

January 14 - Dinner with Anne and Og
Anne and Og got married last year, and a few months after they tied the knot, they were both blessed with a baby ;) Anne is now 6mos into her pregnancy, and blooming as ever. We all had fun relieving our High school days and some of our wacky work experiences. I had to ask for some layman translation for some of their terms (being the only non-medical person in the group). Rio is currently reviewing for the upcoming medical board exam, Jp is a registered nurse and both Anne (Internal Medicine) & Og (Infectious Diseases) are doctors in Chicago.

January 17 - Jannet's Birthday Party
Jannet's Bday is actually on Jan 18, she celebrated it a day earlier so that many of her friends and relatives can attend. It was also the 1st time that I will be seeing Lora again - it's been more than 5yrs that I have not seen her. Like Jannet, Lora was also my classmate in Grade 5. Lots of food and non-stopping chatting with my girlfriends ;)

January 18 - Kuya Alex's Birthday
Kuya Alex and Ate Kathy are in Manila for New Year's and a short vacation. Unfortunately, Ate Kathy was sick for almost a week due to dengue :( and was not able to join us for lunch and the picture taking.

posted by celgee @ Monday, January 19, 2009

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