- December 28, 2010, Tuesday (Yay, David Archuleta's Birthday!!)
- How this day came to be has had a long history. Dwight the great, our awesome events organizer, wanted to organize another reunion this year. Earlier this December, he realized that the people's schedules couldn't work out on the supposed date of the reunion. On Christmas morning, he suddenly sent out a memo that our reunion would push through -- in a highly expensive restaurant. Due to lack of prospective attendees, he cancelled the event again, only to re-uncancel the event yesterday. Finally, we ended up, again, in Dwight's roof deck, beside the unforgettable Eiffel-tower-esque PLDT tower, and had fun.
- I was assigned in the program committee (by committee they meant me, myself, and I,) and was tasked to organize games for the night. Although it is one of my fortes to host events or whatever, I am the last person to go to when it comes to organizing games. First, I rarely played games, and second, I can only think of corny, risk-free games. Thanks to Adrian and some people around me, I was able to come up with three games: Star Genius (aka Pinoy Henyo, but the words to be guessed are related to the whole class, or a particular person in class,) Let's Get Physical (a sheet of paper would be picked, and the pairs should touch the body part corresponding to the one written on the paper,) and of course, the ever-so-mysterious werewolf game. Oh yeah, since I was the one in charge of the prizes, I just decided to buy candies. Winners get more candies, and "losers" would get fewer candies. Haha.
- This evening, I went to Dwight's house with Bless and Nathalie via 2 jeepney rides.Upon arrival, the three of us went to the wrong house. It was a good thing that both houses were Dwight's. However, only one of the houses had the stairs to the roof deck.
- This year's record of attendees beat last year's record. A total of 23 people attended this year, more than than half of the class, as compared to last year's mere 18 people. Kim Hybee also showed up tonigh; I haven't seen her since prom!!
- As for the food, instead of Dwight catering again, the food committee bought food, and all of us had to pay our share. I guess the food committee did a job-well-done with the food. Simple, delicious, and inexpensive.
- After everyone had eaten, the games started. I was glad that people participated in my games even if they weren't really the most exciting ones. At least everyone got candy. HAHA. Before I started the second game, some people had to leave already. We decided to have a "class picture" (minus the ones who came later on,) and had the "raffle." Kim Hybee won the raffle, and took home a jar of Stick-O like sticks. (I hope she enjoys them!!)
- The werewolf game was the most exciting game, I suppose. It was a game proposed by Kimberly last year; I just reused it because I knew people enjoyed it so much last year, and honestly, it's an addicting game. I had a bit of difficulty explaining the mechanics because I really expected Kimberly to explain the mechanics again. Gladly, Jean was able to save my butt, and facilitated the game, together with Kimberly. As expected, people liked the game so much, that they even created some twists to the game, like adding a new character to the game (Cupid.) Well, the mysterious vibe we had last year was a bit disrupted by Dwight fixing the karaoke machine (prepared especially to those who had heaven-sent singing voices. Haha.) -- Come to think of it, the werewolf game reminded me of the up-coming "Red Riding Hood" movie. I really look forward to watching that. Hope it'll be a great movie.
- After the last round of the werewolf game ended, most of the group decided to have drinking games, which us, the non-drinkers, just hogged the karaoke microphone, or talked amongst ourselves. Of course, as expected, I was kicked out of the karaoke booth because of the weird songs I chose to sing (and because I don't have a heaven-sent singing voice.)
- A light drizzle visited us towards the end of the gathering. Most people prepared to leave, while some of us stayed behind to wait for Erlyn's car, and/or helped Dwight bring some things downstairs so they won't soak in the drizzle.
- Although most of us had many awkward moments during the night, I guess this is so much better than what we were during high school as a section. I do hope that many more yearly reunions would follow. It's also possible to hold it in a(n inexpensive) restaurant for a change, I suppose, although it won't be as fun as if it were held in a private location.
- I am also thankful that Dwight has once again opened his heart and home to all of us, for going the extra mile to gather everyone together, and enjoy another night of wackiness, silliness, corniness, and most of all, happiness. Maybe soon, we'd be able to have a perfect attendance of 41 people, with their own special fields, professions, (maybe families in the maybe-almost-near-future??,) talents, skills, and uniqueness. Many people might have forgotten much about the past, or some pieces of seemingly useless information about people, but one thing is clear: there is hope for happiness and unity from a group of extremely diverse people.
- Happy Orange Christmas Cinq, and Have a Rocking New Year!! :D:D:D:D ♥♥♥♥
