My college barkada and I met up last Friday night for a quick dinner at Trattoria. We haven’t been together as a group since Rowie’s June wedding so this was a night to look forward to. (Sadly, Ganns couldn’t make it due to a previous engagement, and Ordo and Chiqui are in the States.) We had delicious pizza, appetizers and pasta. Again, not much food pics as we gobbled up the food as soon as it was presented to us. In that pic where I’m in, B and I split our pasta orders. Hating kapatid! Best of both orders! The night was full of lively conversation (without much contribution from me, who was super tired), and lots of smiles and laughs (ah, that I contributed to).
I was looking around the table and realized how much we’ve changed. Wait, let me correct that. I realized how much we’ve grown. The characters were still the same (intellectual R, spunky A, quiet me, humorous E, witty B), but the discussions were much different. There was talk on politics (all sorts of policies, the impact of Pacquiao’s potential win/loss, Republicans vs. Democrats, etc.), household stuff (purchasing gas ranges, cleaning refs, living arrangements, etc.), college people (who’s dating who, who’s married, etc.), the youth today (and that topic officially marks us as OLD) … gosh.
While we don’t regularly meet up, this is one group of friends I know that will stick together as the years go by. Someday I know we’ll all meet with kids in tow, some in strollers, some in carriers. Then we’ll talk about college educational plans and who our kids are dating (oh no!). Someday I know we’ll all meet with pictures of grandkids which we’ll gladly take out of our wallets for some show and tell. Then we’ll talk about our latest plans since retirement and where we can celebrate our 50th friendship anniversary. That’s something to look forward to!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Chiqui
November 14, 2006 at 6:43 am (18 years ago)Oh wow. These pics bring back really warm memories. Thanks for posting them! (Needless to say, I wish I was there..)
jey
November 14, 2006 at 8:14 am (18 years ago)looks like you really had fun! and it’s nice to see karen and bok kahit sa pix lang. =)
ganns
November 14, 2006 at 8:47 am (18 years ago)Quiet you?? Hello! 😀
Toni
November 14, 2006 at 8:50 am (18 years ago)Chiqui: Next round of pictures, hopefully you’ll be in it!
jey: It was a good night!
Ganns: Yes, quiet me. And if you were there I would’ve said “Pun-cracking Ganns” 😀
jojo
November 14, 2006 at 11:00 am (18 years ago)i feel old na tuloy…coz all of us in my highschool barkada are married and with at least 1 child each. just imagine our get-togethers. riot 😀
anj
November 14, 2006 at 1:13 pm (18 years ago)that was fun! great great great seeing you guys again. we’ve changed and we’ve grown in our own little worlds. but it’s always wonderful to go home to where and when you first experienced wings.
rach
November 14, 2006 at 2:52 pm (18 years ago)Thanks for sharing those nice pictures. I also had a recent get together with my college friends. I love meeting with old friends. It’s always fun to reminisce about the old days but it’s also nice to discuss about future plans.
krn
November 14, 2006 at 4:56 pm (18 years ago)agree sa lahat ng sinabi mo! i love the pictures!
(kasi ang payat ko.) i love your camera! 
kat
November 15, 2006 at 4:51 am (18 years ago)i do love reunions! i had a few over the weekend as well! it’s great to grow with friends you love!
rowie
November 16, 2006 at 12:02 am (18 years ago)eye
November 17, 2006 at 11:51 am (18 years ago)“college people (who