Post Holiday Party Pahabol

Post-holiday gatherings in the country which claimed to have the longest Christmas season have not been given as much significance as other parties associated with the holidays as office party, department party, family reunion, school homecoming etc. At best it is seen as merely a catch up.

Post-holiday parties are still seen as joyous moments because they ride on the infectious euphoria of the season where most (except the depressed) are in their elements. Thus like the gatherings post halloween, post all souls' day and the December socials leading to Christmas day up the new year, the mood is celebratory giving permission to temporarily set aside new year's resolution on food and liquor control.

Food and drinks are served unli. Seafoods (panga), sausages (beef), chicken (roasted) and beef (wagyu) are grilled from fire generated from fanned charcoal by an expert landing quickly at the table for immediate consumption while still steaming hot. Salmon sashimi served cold still remain cold mainly due to the comfortable weather. Drinks served by attentive server from familiar corporate ice box coolers even if several mLs are still waiting to be sipped seem to come from a bottomless box.

There was fun not from entertainment nor from presentation but from phoney talks on almost anything under the sun. Each one gamely contributed in pesos, jokes, anecdotes to create an amusing evening. As most are from sales, naturally each one has a dramatic story to tell.

Such is life in the company of friends. Unlike the December parties, post holiday parties are less stressful as there is no time limit and there is no next party obligation to think about. Party did not end because guests wished and knew there would be another post holiday party tomorrow (even if there was none.)

Ang bati sa okasyong ito ay maligayang pasko! Salamat sa lahat.

Larawan pinitik nina Lenard at Allan