Mommy Dea is one phenomenal woman. From alternative-rock music to soul-searing ballads, from Pinoy romance movies to American crime and suspense, and yes, even anime, she's someone who has yet to run out of things to surprise anyone.When our team started working together, our initial team meeting had the requisite getting-to-know-you agenda. Our variation had every person in the group ask one question everyone should answer. My question was, "What makes you different from everyone else?" Because if there's one thing I look for in the people I meet, it's a distinctive quality that sets them apart from the rest of the herd. Mommy Dea shrugged, and said she couldn't think of any. I thought it might have been too soon for a question like that to be asked to people you've just met.
Now, six months later, I think I have an idea what sets Mommy Dea apart. There's no definitive word for it, but it's there, whenever you're with her. Something special, something encompassing. If I'd have to explain it, maybe it's something that compels you to be your true self -- an exceptional talent, by anyone's standards. What makes her even more endearing is the fact that she isn't even aware of how special that is, or how much warmth it gives to the people around her!
I'm thankful to the seven people who did not show up for the job orientation six months ago, because if they had, I wouldn't have met someone as magical, as true, and as loving as Mommy Dea. Please trust me when I say there is no reason to feel sad:
You are loved by many, many, many people. :-)
At Seafood Island in Eastwood, where San Mig Lai had lunch for Mommy Dea's advanced birthday celebration.
More shots of the vividly colored spherical lamps in Seafood Island.
Mommy Dea, by the glass window, and against the light.
Txting someone.
Apparently becoming obsessed with the spherical thingeos.
More of Seafood Island's interiors.
I love how the stretch of cloth is draped in waves to form a canopy.
An experimental shot which almost turned out the way I wanted it to.
Mommy Dea, with les garcons of San Mig Lai.
Close-up shot of the flower.
Mommy Dea with les filles of San Mig Lai.
Paris' solo shot.
Tabemashooooooouuuuu!
Surprise! Pips is here!
(Mitch)
Alam mo mommy kasi you're like vintage wine eh. You keep getting better with age. Kahit ba kinabog kita sa suot ko, this is nothing compared to the ageless wisdom you possess from all the years of experience which you have acquired! Imagine, looking young and fresh even at your age! Ilang taon ka na nga ba, mommy?
(Mommy)
Girl, sasaktan kita.
More surprises! That Mommy Dea didn't like the ice cream! Hehehehe.
The spherical lamps yet again.
Mommy Dea and Pips, part un.
Mommy Dea and Pips, part deux.
Strike a pose!
Emotionally tired from the barrage of surprises the day ushered.
Dinner at Jack's Loft! Mitch, defending herself from something berating, probably, said by Paris.
Mommy Dea, pretending not to notice the cacophony around her.
Kimmy: Fierce!
Paris: Farce!
The requisite self-pic.
Les Filles, sans alcohol.
Les Filles, post alcohol.
My accomplishment for the night! I was able to knot the stem of a cherry using my tongue! (With a little help from my teeth.) LOL!
