Apr 23, 2009 11:16 AM
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(Updated Apr 23, 2009 11:27 AM)
I wish this is not much too late to post this review about the meeting of one MSian friend who came here in Philippines last month. But due to, much activities I have both in work and house chores, I forget all about this review, until I read again about the MS meeting in Chennai. Just recently I got sick but just on time that before another work activities, I recovered my health soon. We have our team building and I lead the sports activities in our office. Anyway, here's the review I have written some weeks ago.
I've been a member of other sites for many years, but I have never expected to discover Mouthshutthrough a friend on net. Since I became a member of Moutshut last June 10,2008, reading, writing diary, review post and sharing comments became my inspiration to keep coming on this site. I thought I will just be a simple member to share my thoughts any time that I like. But things wasn't as simple as that, MS became my inspiration to write more not just poetry, love story, fiction, but anything under the sun that came into my mind. And to belong to the Hall of Fame, and some of my diary post became featured post too, the more I became so close and addicted to MS. Everyday that I came home from work and on week ends, I'm not satisfied that I go to sleep without a peep in Moutshut. As what I have mentioned in one of my diary post before, it became a habit forming to me, that day in and day out is not complete without signing in to MS. I met a lot of nice friends and good writers, non-professional photographers but their work of art is as best as the professional one. I also like the quotable quotes being shared(copypaste or not). Some contest among MSians, the healthful tips, delicious menus, travel experiences or love and funny stories shared all in one. And everytime I read that there is MS meeting in such place, I can't avoid not to be envious(not for bad intentions of course) for those MSians who can attend the meeting and enjoy the great bonding together. Little did I know that one blissful day, I would met one of the respected and well-loved man in MS.
It all started when he send an M2M to me some months ago, telling me that he is coming the next month. Actually, I forgot all about it after February of this year, until one time my daughter Jeasam, reminded me that one MSian member is coming soon. Then, one day I got a text message that he was already here in Intercontenintal hotel and asked us if we could met him. Its between 10:00 am to 12:00 noon when we decided to meet in one of the beautiful Mall in Metro Manila, we call it, Market,Market mall. It's a huge mall with a good ambiance. Anyway, I'll not be talking about the mall for now, becoz I will have a separate review about it, but its about meeting this one MSian member who came here for some business trip and meeting us. I was not expecting that he would pushed through with his travel as he had written me M2M months ago that he will be coming here. Then after that, we have not talk about it again not until 2 or 3 days before he came here. I was with my daughterJaesam and niece Sam, to met this guy for our brunch meeting. Obviously, because it's between our breakfast and lunch all in one together, so we call it brunch meeting with Dev. Yes, the MSian member Im talking with, was no other than Dev, the young, generous and cool businessman from India and now assigned in Saudi for more business/job venture.
While on our way to the mall, I was thinking, how can I recognized this man, when we didnt even talk what color of clothes Im gonna wear or the color of his shirt, he's gonna wear. You know, there are times that some people look different in pictures than in person. So I text Dev that we are already on the way and we will meet him in front of Mc Donald food chain. And just on time that when the taxi stopped in the loading area of the mall,when I looked in the park in front of McDonald, I saw a man standing in a greenish brown sweat shirt, standing and lookin on us. Although I'm not quite sure if he is Dev, but I waved my hands. I want to assured him that it's us he was waiting and if by mistakes he is not the one then maybe, we'll just laugh. But its good I trust my instinct, that when I asked if he is Dev , he nodded his head. So the time that we are really near to each other, I introduced my daughter and niece to Dev, I told him to follow us. We went to a restaurant where we can have brunch and talk more. I assured Dev that it's my treat since we are the host country.
We are on our way to Kamayan Restaurant, but when we arrived there, its full of people and mostly the sets were already taken or being reserved. Since we didnt have reservation, we get out and went to the next restaurant where they serve beer. We ordered a bowl of bulalo, 2 cups rice ,(since I am on diet,lol) calamares and just beer for Dev, because he said he just ate breakfast in hotel. Then we started or conversations like, he looks younger in person than in picture, I told him. And he asked me how did I come to know MS. So I told him that twas Raj_onlyone who introduced me to MS. Then, we talked also of other MSian friends that are known to both of us and to Jeasam. We just have lots of fun on our talks. The more that I knew Dev, the more I give respect to this man. Dev is simple, cool, and generous man. He never wants us to spent a single cents at all. Then we decided to have a souvenier item or mugs with our picture printed on it. And while we were roaming around the mall, I asked Dev to take pictures of the different stores in the mall for my review. And as expected Dev, took some pictures with all willingness.
After the picture was developed, we went to the store where we can have our pictures printed on mug. But the sad part was, they dont have an internet connection so they cannot copy the logo of MS. But then Dev is so cool to decide to just find the nice font for the word Moutshut, to be printed too on the mug. While we waiting for the mug to be done, we get back to the restaurant where we ate our brunch and ordered some sherbet and another beer for Dev. And everything was paid again by Dev, including the mug. About 4:00 pm we separated. The time we spent together were just unforgetable and precious. Dev showed the friendliness of being a true MSian friend. Though he was alone meeting us but we feel a company in him for being witty and nice. So I wish to take this opportunity to thank Dev for his goodness and being generous and meeting us. I also wish to thank my best friend Raj for inviting me in this site. If not for him I could have not known Mouthshut. And I also wish to tell and appreciate Moutshut.com for giving me the chance to explore,post and improve my talent in writing and meeting nice and friendly people. And I wish, that someday I will meet more MSian writers and friends in MS meeting in Philippines or in India( in God's time).
My best regards to all of you out there and God bless everyone!
PS: see foto gallery for pictures,courtesy of Dev.
