Tag Archives: Friends

Creepy Creatures Reunite on a Blue Full Moon

Posted on February 25, 2009 by bong

† † A BLUE MOON is special because it happens very rarely.† I have come to use it to describe my encounters with some dear old friends particularly my adopted siblings, the Boys and Girls of P. Campa. † A … Continue reading →

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Portraits

Posted on February 9, 2009 by bong

MITZ PICARDAL, my long-time friend and now a renowned expert in the field of digital photography, quite candidly took portrait photos of his friends (myself included) on December 22, 2008. † To the people who know these faces it will … Continue reading →

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Full Moons

Posted on January 22, 2009 by bong

THERE WERE TWO FULL MOONS†instead of the usual Blue Moon for The Boys and Girls of P. Campa in November and December 2008 as the Manila-based remnants got re-united with three of their long-lost friends.

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‘Blue Moon’ and waiting blues with John and Yoko

Posted on December 5, 2008 by bong

JOHN AND YOKO, the ever full, ìplease wait to be seatedî Cosmopolitan-Japanese resto at the 2nd level of Greenbelt 5 in Makati City, was host to the latest of what the Boys and Girls of P. Campa have come to … Continue reading →

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Grilla-Pioneer hosts another ‘Blue Moon’ get-together

Posted on December 3, 2008 by bong

THERE WAS excitement in the air and the remnants of the Boys and Girls of P. Campa met again after only about five months since their last get-together in June 18 (See Blue Moon).† This is extra-ordinary indeed considering that … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement: Aileen’s Birthday Today

Posted on December 2, 2008 by bong

THIS BLOG POST goes online at exactly 12:01 AM of December 2, 2008 (GMT+8). Please bear with me but I just needed to state that for the record.† I wouldn’t dare risk being accused of not greeting our birthday girl … Continue reading →

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The boys and girls of P. Campa

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bong

IT SEEMS LIKE IT was just a couple of years ago.† Fact is, it was sometime in 1992 when a band of newly grads, some would-be Electronic & Communications engineers from Saint Louis University in Baguio City, came to Manila … Continue reading →

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Dale Carnegie Course – Class 880

Posted on October 19, 2008 by bong

WHILE ORGANIZING my e-photo album over the previous weekend I came across a set of photos that bring back fond memories. The photos were taken during the last day of the Dale Carnegie Course I took in the summer of … Continue reading →

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The multi-faceted Mr. Evaristo

Posted on September 23, 2008 by bong

ANOTHER MEMBER of the UPMBA Housemates celebrated his birthday in September.† Mr. Alex Evaristo, MBA, turned only-God-knows-how-many-years-old last September 13.† I wonít force a figure out of him.† Do not ask others what you dread others asking you is still … Continue reading →

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Andok-flavored ice-cold drinks, anyone?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by bong

I HAD A MEETING in Ortigas Center†on August 27 and I took the opportunity to touch base with two good friends, Karen and Aileen.† They were to meet for lunch in Mega Mall that day so I invited myself into … Continue reading →

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Kat’s Day

Posted on September 8, 2008 by bong

ON SEPTEMBER 4, Sachi Kat of the UPMBA Housemates celebrated her ?? birthday! Shobe Aileen is first to greet, as usual, with this photo greeting card. Mommy Cecile said, “happy birthday, kat!” Kiko gave his rejoinder:†“Happy Birthday, Kat!” Harry asked, … Continue reading →

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Special Announcement: August 31 is Kiko Ricamoraís Birthday

Posted on September 1, 2008 by bong

ATTENTION!† Calling all past and present officemates, clients, colleagues, former classmates, former teachers/professors, former girlfriends, former boyfriends (if any), ka-MUs, ka-tropas, kabarkadas, kapusos, and kapamilyas of Mr. Francis ìKikoî Ricamora. What:† Kikoís birthday blowout Where: To be announced When:† To … Continue reading →

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