Paalam Maggie!

Now that i'm in the aftermath of last night, I feel really sad.

Today Maggie left for the States. Yup, she's on her way back to her hometown, after spending some time here in the Philippines. We spent the night with her till she had to leave for the airport around 3am.

We never really got to know each other that well until her 3rd or 4th month here. She was introduced to me by Lucy, who was hanging out with her during that time. Over some time we got to hang out and be good friends.She's pretty kewl, smart and yup, has a zany and fun attitude you can't help but like. Maggie and I probably bonded over bands and yosi, among other things. After bringing her to some of the local band gigs, she developed an interest on Sugarfree and Sandwich, which was totally cool. We'd also be hangin' out at the Bean, sippin' coffee (she developed a thing for the chai latte) and just chatting. One of the more memorable times i've had with her was the breakfast at the UP Hotel, where we hung out and talked. Yep, I'm definitely gonna miss that girl!

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So anyway, Jason, Melissa and I met up earlier for Maggie's gift. The dinner at Eastwood was gonna be at 830, so we decided to check out some of the stores in the area. Met up with Edel, then proceeded to hang out at her place until Maggie arrived. We had dinner at OJ's in this fabulous patio at the third floor filled with lotsa pillows and a low table. The food was great, and although it was just a few people, we had a great time. Maggie looked really good with her black top and really funky shoes! As a goodbye present from me and Jason, we got her a Sandwich album (i wanted to give her all the albums, but the store only had the latest one.Oh well.)

As a dare/tribute to Maggie, Edel entered us into this contest which was happening downstairs. It was pretty degrading actually --- we each had to dance in front of the people watching--- but it was fun, and yup, i guess we had a fun time trying not to laugh out loud at how ridiculous we all looked onstage (I think the only person who derived pleasure from all this was Jason, who was busy taking pics and lil' video clips of us). We did NOT drink enough alcohol to actually enjoy that! :-P

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Went to Xaymaca to hear Reggae Mistress play. Lucy came over with her guy in tow, who saw us and suddenly retreated back to his friends. Awww. More people from the IC crew showed up, and we got to hang out till 2am (or until Maggie had to leave for the airport). At the back of my mind, i still keep thinking i'll be seeing her again the next day, but it wasn't until after she was in the cab back to IC that it hit me: she's really leaving. :-( I really hope that we get to see each other soon.

Maggie, you rock girl! Here's to the endless cigraettes, the constant partying and the "lychee moments"; To the cellfone stories, the kewl conversations and constant "FRIENDS" marathons; To Oktoberfest and the "riot" scares", beer drinking and van rides, funny stories and encounters with George; To sleeping in and late breakfasts, and running in UP in the afternoons; I will always remember you as .... the girl who eats way too many tostitos at the party (heheh, joke!) I am so happy i got to know you! Wishing you the best... :-) We WILL meet again soon! ;-)

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