Ask me not where they got the name, but the group has been expanding since Pinuno created a new thread late last year.
This new expansion brought new faces. Some were interesting, while many would just come and leave when their intentions did not mix well with the aims of the group. In PLU Group Dynamics, the biggest threat to any Barkadahan is the Kariran. The Outsiders had to leave PEx behind when we felt that the group was being ripped apart by newcomers, who often ended up being an eye-candy or the cannon-fodder of some older members. The Alliance remains a small and informal community of PLU bloggers. Whatever turbulence we have as a group remains isolated and easy to overlook with each successful reunion. Meanwhile, the core of the Tripper's Clan immediately realized how convenient it is to manage a tight and very exclusive clique to further its aims. It may not have the ancient brotherhood of the Outsiders, or the loose bond of the Alliance, but you can see in the eyes of each member how every group activity leaves them looking forward for the coming one.
The dynamics of Encantadia is very different. It began as a kariran group during its earliest reincarnation. Its first grand eyeball triggered a split between the core and what kept it steady through the fractious months was its regular Tagayan sessions in Quatro and DB Bar. Those who stayed behind waded through the division by recruiting new members until the core had its complete reunification last December. As for the new members, many of them have moved on for one reason or another. Those who faithfully remained were the first comers - the ones who witnessed my arrival in the thread after first meeting the Diwata two years ago.
The continuous movement of people made me cynic about how the group runs these days. The rookies I met last January were no more. In their places were the ones the core had an inuman a few weeks ago. Since my absence prevented me from meeting these guys last time, (for I was in another social function that night) I decided to remain distant until the new ones were able to blend with the group. It was my stand even when it was Darwin who put up a swimming party for Encantadia. Had it not for my bigger objectives I set early this month, my presence during the welcome inuman for Bloiggster when his plane landed from Cebu last Friday would already suffice.
However, I realized the importance of this event after some deep reflections. First is that it was a Despedida get-together for a friend who is leaving abroad. Our relationship may not be close, but he is one of the core members of the group. Second is that Darwin rarely organize activities for Encantadia. To put down his passion without any consideration is something I may regret in the days to come. Finally, two invited guys only agreed to show up if I would come as well. Though they may do so in their own accord, still it would be easier to convince their presence if I throw my hat in support.
So I said yes to the swimming party even if I would lose a week's clubbing moment in Malate.
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My shift was over by 5 pm. The two other guys invited were Dabo and Lukayo. We all agreed to meet at the Alliance Headquarters, which is a ride away from the office. Barely slept and barely eaten, it was certain that I would most likely power down even before the inuman starts later that night.
We left an hour later to rendezvous with the rest of the gang in Cubao. Uncertain of the provisions brought by Darwin's group, we decided to procure our own supplies. Lukayo parked his car in front of KFC and then we went to Shopwise to buy bottles of mineral water and chips in case we run out of food at the resort.
It was already past 7 in the evening when everyone showed up. It would be a long trip going to Antipolo so we left even without getting introduced to the others who arrived.
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Masaya sa loob ng kotse ni Lukayo. Palibhasa ay medyo sanay na akong makasama silang dalawa ni Dabo sa lakaran kaya't chill ako na kasabay sila. Habang papunta sa Cubao ay nagsosound trip pa nga kami gamit ang Ipod ko. Evolution ng House Music ang subject ng aming kuwentuhan. Tinuro ko sa kanilang dalawa ang signature sounds ng bawat clubs na pinasukan ko at kung ano ang signs ng isang clubber na PLU.
Habang paakyat ng Antipolo ay sa amin nakisabay si Pinuno at ang kanyang kasamang si Misteryoso. Si Misteryoso ay tila parang nakababatang kapatid ni Dabo dahil sa kulay ng kanilang balat, built ng kanilang katawan at hawig nila sa mukha. Buong gabi nga namin silang inasar dalawa, lalo na nung magkasabay nilang pinagpiyestahan ang inihaw na Bangus sa lamesa. Malayo ang biyahe at halatang ramdam na ng driver ang gutom at pagod. Bilang pakisama ay hindi ako kumain o kaya naman ay umidlip habang hindi kami nakakarating sa aming patutunguhan. Madalas ay sabay rin kami magyosi dahil alam kong yun na lang ang nagpapalamig ng kanyang ulo.
Maraming pasikot-sikot ang ginawa namin sa Antipolo. Convoy kami kaya't medyo mabagal ang ahon paakyat ng bundok. Bago makarating ng simbahan ay nadaanan namin ang ledge kung saan nakipagsentihan ako sa isang kaibigan sa entry na Ridge Racer. Sariwa pa rin sa aking alaala ang gabing iyon.
Makipot ang daan sa bayan kaya't medyo nagkaligaw-ligaw pa kami bago makuha ang aming kakaining hapunan. Mabuti at naroon si Bloigg upang magsilbing aming navigator. Kumaliwa kami sa isang kalsada hindi malayo sa crossing patungong Tanay at Taytay. Madilim ang daan at tila walang mga sasakyang dumaraan dito. Nakita namin ang billboard pagkarating namin sa dulo. Loreland Farm Resort ang kanyang pangalan.
Pasado alas-nuwebe na.
Pagod ang lahat ng tao
at si Lukayo ay mukhang mainit na ang ulo.
Si Pinuno at ang kanyang Sayoteng lobo
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This new expansion brought new faces. Some were interesting, while many would just come and leave when their intentions did not mix well with the aims of the group. In PLU Group Dynamics, the biggest threat to any Barkadahan is the Kariran. The Outsiders had to leave PEx behind when we felt that the group was being ripped apart by newcomers, who often ended up being an eye-candy or the cannon-fodder of some older members. The Alliance remains a small and informal community of PLU bloggers. Whatever turbulence we have as a group remains isolated and easy to overlook with each successful reunion. Meanwhile, the core of the Tripper's Clan immediately realized how convenient it is to manage a tight and very exclusive clique to further its aims. It may not have the ancient brotherhood of the Outsiders, or the loose bond of the Alliance, but you can see in the eyes of each member how every group activity leaves them looking forward for the coming one.
The dynamics of Encantadia is very different. It began as a kariran group during its earliest reincarnation. Its first grand eyeball triggered a split between the core and what kept it steady through the fractious months was its regular Tagayan sessions in Quatro and DB Bar. Those who stayed behind waded through the division by recruiting new members until the core had its complete reunification last December. As for the new members, many of them have moved on for one reason or another. Those who faithfully remained were the first comers - the ones who witnessed my arrival in the thread after first meeting the Diwata two years ago.
The continuous movement of people made me cynic about how the group runs these days. The rookies I met last January were no more. In their places were the ones the core had an inuman a few weeks ago. Since my absence prevented me from meeting these guys last time, (for I was in another social function that night) I decided to remain distant until the new ones were able to blend with the group. It was my stand even when it was Darwin who put up a swimming party for Encantadia. Had it not for my bigger objectives I set early this month, my presence during the welcome inuman for Bloiggster when his plane landed from Cebu last Friday would already suffice.
However, I realized the importance of this event after some deep reflections. First is that it was a Despedida get-together for a friend who is leaving abroad. Our relationship may not be close, but he is one of the core members of the group. Second is that Darwin rarely organize activities for Encantadia. To put down his passion without any consideration is something I may regret in the days to come. Finally, two invited guys only agreed to show up if I would come as well. Though they may do so in their own accord, still it would be easier to convince their presence if I throw my hat in support.
So I said yes to the swimming party even if I would lose a week's clubbing moment in Malate.
---
My shift was over by 5 pm. The two other guys invited were Dabo and Lukayo. We all agreed to meet at the Alliance Headquarters, which is a ride away from the office. Barely slept and barely eaten, it was certain that I would most likely power down even before the inuman starts later that night.
We left an hour later to rendezvous with the rest of the gang in Cubao. Uncertain of the provisions brought by Darwin's group, we decided to procure our own supplies. Lukayo parked his car in front of KFC and then we went to Shopwise to buy bottles of mineral water and chips in case we run out of food at the resort.
It was already past 7 in the evening when everyone showed up. It would be a long trip going to Antipolo so we left even without getting introduced to the others who arrived.
---
Masaya sa loob ng kotse ni Lukayo. Palibhasa ay medyo sanay na akong makasama silang dalawa ni Dabo sa lakaran kaya't chill ako na kasabay sila. Habang papunta sa Cubao ay nagsosound trip pa nga kami gamit ang Ipod ko. Evolution ng House Music ang subject ng aming kuwentuhan. Tinuro ko sa kanilang dalawa ang signature sounds ng bawat clubs na pinasukan ko at kung ano ang signs ng isang clubber na PLU.
Habang paakyat ng Antipolo ay sa amin nakisabay si Pinuno at ang kanyang kasamang si Misteryoso. Si Misteryoso ay tila parang nakababatang kapatid ni Dabo dahil sa kulay ng kanilang balat, built ng kanilang katawan at hawig nila sa mukha. Buong gabi nga namin silang inasar dalawa, lalo na nung magkasabay nilang pinagpiyestahan ang inihaw na Bangus sa lamesa. Malayo ang biyahe at halatang ramdam na ng driver ang gutom at pagod. Bilang pakisama ay hindi ako kumain o kaya naman ay umidlip habang hindi kami nakakarating sa aming patutunguhan. Madalas ay sabay rin kami magyosi dahil alam kong yun na lang ang nagpapalamig ng kanyang ulo.
Maraming pasikot-sikot ang ginawa namin sa Antipolo. Convoy kami kaya't medyo mabagal ang ahon paakyat ng bundok. Bago makarating ng simbahan ay nadaanan namin ang ledge kung saan nakipagsentihan ako sa isang kaibigan sa entry na Ridge Racer. Sariwa pa rin sa aking alaala ang gabing iyon.
Makipot ang daan sa bayan kaya't medyo nagkaligaw-ligaw pa kami bago makuha ang aming kakaining hapunan. Mabuti at naroon si Bloigg upang magsilbing aming navigator. Kumaliwa kami sa isang kalsada hindi malayo sa crossing patungong Tanay at Taytay. Madilim ang daan at tila walang mga sasakyang dumaraan dito. Nakita namin ang billboard pagkarating namin sa dulo. Loreland Farm Resort ang kanyang pangalan.
Pasado alas-nuwebe na.
Pagod ang lahat ng tao
at si Lukayo ay mukhang mainit na ang ulo.
Si Pinuno at ang kanyang Sayoteng lobo
- tobecontinued-
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