Rio’s 18th: A Night

Rio’s 18th: A Night to Remember

My confirmation of attendance prior to the invitation to Rio’s party came in as a short notice. Up to the day of her birthday, I was not sure if I should come to the overnight party in an exclusive resort in Laguna especially it was only Vanessa who confirmed from my block mates. In a way, I was thinking that if Rio’s friends (Marvin, Faith, Brin, and Tal) would be there, maybe Vanessa and I would be out of place as they might be doing a lot of catching up together. But, as evident as it appears I chose to attend the party. Vanessa and I met at the Metropoint in Pasay City and we were later fetched by Rio, who was then with Marvin and Faith already. We then rode a jeep to go to Rio’s relatives’ house from which we had early exchanges for about an hour of basic information and stuffs new friends usually ought to know.

When the family driver arrived, we were then driven to Calamba, Laguna which is the venue proper of the party. Along the trip which lasted for about two hours, Vanessa and I got the chance to know Marvin and Faith better. The trip was sort of a “high-school-days-experiences-sharing” which was of course a perfect way to start the great friendships yet to be formed.

When we finally arrived at the resort, more moments of conversation with Marvin and Faith transpired. And later that night, Brin and Tal arrived to join the party. Lots of pictures were taken—-and for the FIRST TIME—– I was able to carry and touch a dog! Thanks to Marvin for that. Then we had dinner which went well because what I expected (the out of place thing) did not happen. They never failed to converse with Vanessa and I. After the dinner, WE TOOK THE POOL which I think is the most amazing thing we did that night. We played “ICE-ICE-WATER”, “7-UP”, “CLICK-CLICK”, “PING PONG PANG” etc. I can still hear how our voices roar the night of incomparable happiness. We then sang with the videoke and at around 1 a.m, Marvin and I went upstairs to go to bed as we need to leave by 4 in the morning. Well, I was not able to sleep. We just shared a lot of things which I think is one of the stuffs I appreciate in friendships.

By 3:30 am, we were already preparing ourselves to leave. Vanessa also needed to go home early that’s why she decided to go with us. The trip back to Manila was relatively a lot shorter. Rio’s party was not just a night of celebration but was also a night of building friendships and making old friendships stronger. It is a night I will remember.

Faith- I am proud to have known her. She’s very supportive and she speaks direct to the point. She is sweet, cool, and bubbly.

Brin and Tal- they are both smart and fun to be with individuals.

Marvin- I applaud him for being a loving son. I was very happy upon hearing how he talks to his mom over the phone.

Vanessa- After knowing her better, I can say that she really is a loyal friend. (Nessa, sorry for not acting that good in the game CLICK CLICK CLICK) hehe
Rio- is now a lady who is ready to face the world of challenges but with her friends on her side? I think it would be easier for her to overcome such.