Tomb Sweeping Day plus Children’s Day right after the weekend brought us a four-day holiday. So, it came to my mind that besides all of our family reunions, there may be a possibility for us lady friends to have fun together. Even if just for a couple of hours. I knew that it was just a wild shot due to the last minute notice, the long distance, and traffic problem to my new apartment. The whole idea came from Sherry’s proposal for an outing on April 9th to try out her plan-to-buy new camera. I could not make it on that day as I had accepted an invitation for Div. G Speech and Table Topics contest. When realizing that the outing was not going to take place, I thought some of us might be able to spare some time Saturday afternoon for a small gathering instead. Pamela would be on her business trip soon so there is no better time than now. Meanwhile, everyone would have the chance to get a clear idea of where I live. What a pleasant surprise! Seven including me made it. Kate didn’t plan to attend at first as she already had two activities. Sweet and considerate Lydia convinced Kate to join us. Lydia also generously offered a ride for those who needed. Ladies came from different directions and arrived at different time. What I didn’t expect was the terrible traffic because of the Tomb Sweeping Day. It took Pamela who lives nearest to my home, more than one hour to arrive instead of 15 min. Still she was the 1st to arrive. Or strictly speaking, Sherry was the first to arrive, when I don’t know as she was having lunch with her husband before coming to meet us. When Pamela arrived, it was time for me to pick up Michelle and Irene at the MRT station. I was surprised by the heavy traffic jam even though I had heard it from Pamela a few minutes before. Fortunately, it was just a short distance that Michelle and Irene didn’t have to wait long. While waiting for Lydia, Kate, and Sherry, we four went for lunch and enjoyed a good chat while eating. Sherry, Lydia and Kate arrived at the same time. Seven, seven is definitely a good number. We seven had a very stimulatingly singing afternoon.
My plan was:
1. 12:45 – 1:15 A tour of the apartment buildings and its vicinity.
2. 1:15 – 15:00 Coffee break/lunch and chat
3. 15:00 - 17:00 Karaoke, sing and chat
4. 17:00 - 18:30 go for a walk on the trails.
5. 18:30 - dinner for those who can stay longer
So, we did item 1 and 2 in a reverse way. We strolled a little bit in the patio, sat in the reception room, and took some photos. Karaoke was a blast. We sang so loud that we almost blew off the roof, we danced so blissfully and ate to our limit that we got fully carried away.
Programs 4 and 5 were not fulfilled as Lydia had to visit her mom, Michelle had to play badminton, Kate had a Yuga class, and Pamela had to visit her father-in-law. We all called it a day so that a car pool could be arranged. I was happy that the gathering went very well. The next morning mails from goldies rushed in giving their reflection on the happy hours.
Lydia said, “Thank you Sherry for the happy memory with those well taken photos. They reminded me of my memory of the photos we took at Trini's old apartment last year (or two years ago?). You were the director that wanted to take a photo for 5 Goldies (Sherry, Trini, Irene, Gina and Lydia) jumping in the air at the same moment. We tried and tried, laughed to almost roll on the floor. It was crazy but unforgettable ....four silly YOUNG ladies wearing short skirts jumped and jumped till exhausted. Hope we could do it again after you get your LX5 and all 9 Goldies can jump up in the air at the same moment. Dear Trini, Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Time ran too fast when getting together with good friends. It was too fun to say farewell. Hope we can have a longer gathering in your new house warming party.
Michelle said, “It's so happy to enjoy an afternoon with 7 ladies, including me, together yesterday. Thank you for bringing us this opportunity. As long as there is a gathering called by Golden Ladies, no matter when and where, it will be my first priority to join. I don't know how to express how exciting I am when getting with you girls every time. Thank you and all the girls. I have marked May 21 and 22 for another crazy slumber party.
Irene said, "It was an exceptionally fun afternoon and it's so great that we have another wonderful optional place to hold our future gatherings."
Kate, Sherry and Pamela similarly expressed the enjoyment they had, too.
Lydia said it for me. Yes, I would never forget that crazy night and most amusing hours. We can definitely experience it again. The good thing is that we will have the whole nature around us to get wild. The patio or the walking trails are excellent for photos. I can easily arrange a slumber party till the very late next day. Michelle, said what I always feel about our gathering. So lucky we have each other's company from time to time. Every one of our gathering is precious especially thinking that we are all so very busy with our work or lives. I was glad to see the happy smiles on Kate’s face. They look so great on her. The photos taken with Sherry's camera caught everyone's greatest smiles. Pamela has been always so helpful and supportive despite her busy schedule. Her input is always invaluable. I thank her from the bottom of my heart. I pray that she will be in Taiwan on May 21st and 22nd. I could tell retirement works on Irene very well. She looked especially refreshed and younger yesterday. I know it's not easy for her to have sleepovers. I hope she can apply her skills to talk your husband into having one night and one day alone without her. For Sherry, like everybody says, she is the honorable director. We count on her as always to create another colorful page of goldies' book and photo album. For Linda, Gina and Virginia, I hope all three can make it on May 21st so that we can have an all present gathering.
What we can do so far I can think of are:
1. Every one prepares two songs as Sherry suggested so that we can rehearse on that
day before we officially record the songs.
2. Every one has some dance steps to a song or music ready to teach other goldies.
3. A variety show, either games or activities are welcome.
4. Everyone brings her favorite pajamas.
5. We all go hiking the next afternoon.
I believe before the gathering comes all goldies especially Sherry, as our director, will keep giving input to make it another blast. Trini
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