It was a good thing that the past weekend was a long one having Monday as Bank Holiday (has something to do with end of the summer). Whatever! It was just great that it was in time for meeting friends visiting the country and treating my parents out for sight-seeing and some (mis)adventures. Hehe!!!
Dodie, the ex-colleague/friend I was talking about in my previous posts, finally arrived just after the foiled bombing hullabaloo in UK airports seemed to subdue a little. I was really looking forward to seeing her since I really miss her and all the guys and gals back in Globe. Talking to her definitely eased up my longing for some fresh-hand chismis. Indeed, we spent the whole time talking. Non-stop!!!! Actually, I have planned up the itinerary for the day like visiting the National Gallery, a number of museums around and going to the Docklands and Greenwich. But the moment we saw each other…we talked, chuckled, talked again and giggled a little. Hehe!!! In between, we expressed our disbelief that we are actually meeting up and seeing each other in London. Who would’ve ever thought that we can reached this far? Maybe, for her it’s quite plausible since she has sisters living and working here. But for me, well, it’s purely due to Divine intervention.
While waiting for Dodie at Trafalgar Square - Can't fight the urge to pose with the pigeons.
It’s funny because we forgot about the planned itinerary and ended up riding a bus, while talking of course, and off to where the bus brought us. We finally got down on Kensington Gardens and walked our way to Diana Memorial, Serpentine, the Peter Pan Statue and of course the Kensington Palace (which is the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home of Princess Diana). All the time, we were talking and forgetting where we were actually heading to. Haha!!! It was one of the things I missed about Dodie most. We can talk about almost everything and she can tell you things that other people in the office have not known about. It was really fun spending time and catching up with her.
Dodie, the ex-colleague/friend I was talking about in my previous posts, finally arrived just after the foiled bombing hullabaloo in UK airports seemed to subdue a little. I was really looking forward to seeing her since I really miss her and all the guys and gals back in Globe. Talking to her definitely eased up my longing for some fresh-hand chismis. Indeed, we spent the whole time talking. Non-stop!!!! Actually, I have planned up the itinerary for the day like visiting the National Gallery, a number of museums around and going to the Docklands and Greenwich. But the moment we saw each other…we talked, chuckled, talked again and giggled a little. Hehe!!! In between, we expressed our disbelief that we are actually meeting up and seeing each other in London. Who would’ve ever thought that we can reached this far? Maybe, for her it’s quite plausible since she has sisters living and working here. But for me, well, it’s purely due to Divine intervention.
While waiting for Dodie at Trafalgar Square - Can't fight the urge to pose with the pigeons.
It’s funny because we forgot about the planned itinerary and ended up riding a bus, while talking of course, and off to where the bus brought us. We finally got down on Kensington Gardens and walked our way to Diana Memorial, Serpentine, the Peter Pan Statue and of course the Kensington Palace (which is the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home of Princess Diana). All the time, we were talking and forgetting where we were actually heading to. Haha!!! It was one of the things I missed about Dodie most. We can talk about almost everything and she can tell you things that other people in the office have not known about. It was really fun spending time and catching up with her.
In the upper deck of the London bus where we yak our way to nowhere
The 'Ilongga Beauties' posing in the Diana Memorial
The Marvelous Albert Memorial
With the swans in the Round Pond across the Kensington Palace
Me and my current obsession: flower gardens!!! Wish this garden is mine....
Dodie infront of the exhibit entrance of 'Diana, Princess of Wales by Mario Testino' - an exhibit showcasing the most beautiful images from this last portrait sitting, displaying Diana in a state of relaxation and intimacy unlike any other.
The Kensington Palace - birthplace of Queen Victoria and residence of Princess Diana
Later, while walking in the palace grounds, I received a call from a college classmate and we agreed to meet at Harrods. He was here in the country for a final job interview. I was so happy for him and I really wish he will receive positive words soon though I am really sure that he’ll get the job. I'll tell more about him and post pictures as soon as he has announced it to the world. For now, I'll just keep the whole thing in a hush-hush!!!
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