From virtual conversations at Discord to face to face chichats; Hiveph meetup year 2024.

It seemed like months ago when I attended the Hiveph meetup 2023 and I still have some of the souvenirs.

The rose keychain was a little bit dirty, lol but yes, I still have it attached in my backpack. The bottle spray alcohol that I am using at work, just refills it from time to time. My username, lol I glued it on my bed after I arrived home from the last meet up and didn't notice it was still there for a year!~

Then, last Saturday, a second meet up was organized and even though I am 32 weeks pregnat I persuaded the husband to allow me. Gladly he said yes with one condition, I could stay until nine in the evening.

And now welcome to Hiveph Meetup 2024; #friendsparinkami!

The Venue

As agreed by the members during the poll, this year will be held at Planeta Vergara. It is located in Makati which I could say is accessible for everyone. I think it was a residential house before it was converted to rental business.

The ground floor was set up for a party, a long cushion seat with center tables where you can place finger foods while having chit chats. A space could serve as a stage for the host, of course a television for kara-oke! Not only that but a refrigerator for drinks, a party wouldn't be that fun without beers! A long table for food and a clean comfort room!

Unlike last year, we don't have to worry about going home once tipsy as there are available bedrooms upstairs.

This is the masters bedroom and the door right there was the comfort room.

Not only those who are drunk but of course fellow HIveph members who live outside the city who travel by land or plane just to be at the event.

There are several bunk beds in the other room.

above photos courtesy of @wittyzell

In between the rooms, I found this spot and took a selfie with Witty!

The event

To start up the event this lovely host, Witty and Romeskie prepared some games. It was fun that I even joined as it was safe for me. Yet what I can show which I had a photo of is the human bingo.

The game was simple, mingle with fellow members and find who is fitted with the description. I thought I was gonna win but sadly didn't as I haven't found someone who takes care of plants. Besides @cthings was so competitive that just like last year, she is the winner.

Another one was, each of us must sing the lyrics of That's What Friends Are For but omit the letter S.

Common let us try, remember, don't pronounce letter SS!

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

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Did you sing? Congrats! You did it well!

What games are you playing here @tpkidkai and @Akumagai?

@kothy, @scion02b and @akumagai during the special award with Romeskie and Hiveph lead Adam.

Souvenirs

Marse @cindee08 unable to make it due to conflict in her schedule but she sent a personalized mug with Hiveph and our username!

Got mine and thanks much Marse!

Crochet earrings from Jonalyn (as far as I could remember this is from her).

Personalized keychains and lovely mushroom crochet (I forgot to ask who is the generous sponsor.)

Some Japan goodies from Witty!

And a t-shirt with the Hiveph logo!

Not only that, as I received a special souvenir from marse @Romeskie! A crochet baby blanket specifically made by her for my incoming baby boy! I was surprised upon seeing it when I got home! Deeply touched by her gesture not only that it was beautiful but the thought that she spent time for this project of hers. Love it so much! My baby and who knows my future babies will definitely use this!

What about the foods?

When I happened to glance at the table , I told myself I hoped we could eat all of this .

photos from Witty.

As agreed, we just opted to order food, less hustle rather than to cook. Foods were ordered at A. Magpantay and Ambers.

The first restaurant was more on Filipino foods like Sisig, veggies with coconut milk, laing, adobo and rice of course!

At Ambers, my favorite, Pichi-pichi, Spaghetti, pork barbeque, shanghai, chicken.

I wasn't able to take photos of some foods as I was already hungry. I came to the meet up straight after my shift at work.

Also, we had a little warm up which is why it was past eight in the evening when we finally ate dinner. Hehe and the excited me took some food that looked delish in my eyes.

Yet, a few minutes later I found it no longer delicious as I wanted another dish . Forgive me, just a pregnant thing.

Ah, time flies and I was enjoying talking with anyone while eating. When I checked the time it was already past ten in the evening . Thankfully it's the husband's day off so he is still sleeping.

And here is the group photo from Hive official photographer Though I only stayed for a few hours I enjoyed the chit chats that again, I forgot to take more photos. Chismis, catching up is more important, LOL.

Also I am happy to meet a few Hiveph member for the first time like @intoy.bugoy . Thanks for assisting me pouring some water in my glass, haha. I am guilty of being clumsy this past months due to terrible finger cramps . Also Scion and Kothy and pardon me if I haven't engaged much. Just had a hard time getting up on the couch .

Nevertheless, hope to see you all again guys next meet up!

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