It was last year, or I am unsure if this year; pardon me for being forgetful when the Hiveph meet-up was planned. When the event/survey was posted on the Discord server, I didn't think twice about clicking INTERESTED. Why not? Hanging out with fellow members since I joined Hive last year has been my pastime. I enjoy talking to everyone to the point I get distracted from work or writing. So, I should not open my discord if I wanted to be productive. Not only that, we talked, but in our free time, mostly on weekends, we spent time talking through voice calls at Love Radio. Yes, you heard it right, and that sometimes ended the next morning around two. What topics? Anything under the sun!
With that, I was thankful that it was pursued, and the date was finally set, April 29, 2023. The day I was looking forward.
The meeting was at six in the evening, but I know we are Filipinos, and we had what we called Filipino Time, so I was not in a rush. Though as early as three in the afternoon, marse @cindee08 was chatting as she was already traveling to Manila. She's been telling me to get up and meet them early, but I felt so sleepy, plus it was hot outside, so I opted to sleep, lol.
Thus, at 5:30 PM, I was already walking to the coastal road to look for a taxi. Oh, just thirty minutes before the time, I was only 15 minutes away from the venue.
At this hour, the sun was about to set, and I captured this wonderful sight while riding in a taxi.
It was my first time going to this area somewhere in Makati, and even the taxi driver wasn't able to find the exact location of Lobo Tavern (the venue). I tried checking in the Google map, but I suck at reading directions. So, instead of roaming around while riding in a taxi, I decided to take a walk. That was also per the suggestion of the driver. The funny thing was, when I asked Google, it said that I was only 2mins walk away from where I was standing, yet I needed clarification about whether to turn right or left! Thankful the Security guard I asked led me the way, and yeah, it was just a few steps away!
Another thing that I needed clarification on was where is the entrance. I was about to go to the second floor, already taking a few steps, when I saw a guy down in the function hall who seemed to be calling me. But I am not sure! However, when I reached the second floor, I saw several already occupied tables. I told myself, ah, this is not the venue and rush going down and walked straight to the function hall. That was the right decision as the venue for the Hiveph meetup. I was early; only @tpkidkai and @romeskie were there when I stepped inside. Both are busy decorating the place.
Though I only had a few conversations with Romeskie as she was busy with her kid, I didn't feel awkward talking to her, especially TP. Then, they asked me if I had seen Claire. I was like, huh? Claire, oh, @indayclara. After a while, I saw her walking inside and found her pretty! She was smiling and showing her dimples and those chinky eyes. Honestly, I find her strict, lol, but I didn't expect she was so cool in person! Opss, before I forget, Romeskie's hair was so cool too, that undercut that I wanted to achieve but couldn't as my hair was not suitable for the hairstyle. TP? I didn't expect that he would be towering over me, Taas mo pala TP!
After a short chitchat, Romeskie asked me if it would be okay if I were a receptionist and be charged in registrations. I happily obliged as I also wanted to extend help for this meetup.
Stikcer for username, short questions to fill up to know them better, attendance sheet, and these cute pens as a giveaway. Thus it was limited only to early comers, and because I was early, I chose the best, lol. I got this sunflower design, and sorry guys, this was the only design, walang kapares!
Denmark and Adam at the registration area.
One by one few people started to come in and got a few conversations until @arcgspy arrived together with a guy. I quickly recognized it was Arc, but the guy she was with introduced himself and extend hands for a handshake. *wait, I wasn't familiar with the name he was saying, so I asked again, who is he? Still, I don't know him! Thus when Romeskie hugged him excitedly, that's the time I realized! Darn, that was @Adamada? I felt tricked! Natulala ako ng very light. Among all users, he is the one I am looking forward to meet, and, I guess, everyone too! He's been anonymous in the blockchain; we only heard his voice. Tssk, we only exchanged a few conversations during the event as we were busy too catching up with others. When I take a vacation in my province and both of us have time, I will drop by Iloilo. Makichismis lng
I had already read a few blogs about our meetup and I was glad to see some photos that we jokely complained in the discord if we feel we don't look good, lol.
It's @sensiblecast wearing a username of @pinkchic..Hehe nice hair, Besh, and it was nice meeting you in person. Thanks for spending your time conversing with me months ago when something came up. Appreciate it!
A group picture with @shwoundedhealer, Denmarc, Clid , and Cindee. Ganda natin dito Marse.
when they will be having a group picture and I wasn't included? lol, I quickly move just to in the photo.
At the KTV where the party was extended. Jude was singing and sitting beside her was Cindee and the tequilla.
Aside from this, there were no photos on my phone as I got busy talking to whoever was sitting near me. (Other photo source: Indayclara)I genuinely enjoyed the event that I forgot to take pictures by looking at those happy faces.. It may be our first meeting in person, but it seemed not! No awkwardness; everyone is enjoying each other's company, cheering those who show their talents in singing. It was like we were in Hiveph discord talking with each other but face to face this time.
I never thought that @wittyzell sings well! We look forward to seeing you in hive open mic, Witty, @ishwoundedhealer, and @jude.villarta.
@bananzell, @cthings, @cli4d, @dennmarc, @nmore, @maverickinvictus, @kraaaaa, @demotry It was nice meeting you all! (I am sorry if I ever forgot someone to mention)
To all @Hiveph staff that facilitates this event, kudos to you guys! I truly enjoyed the event though Jude kept on asking me if I was okay and I was enjoying it. Hehe, yes, I did. Dami ko nga na Marites, char!
Hoping there will be another meetup next year!
Thank you for this hairclip, love it!
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Footer credit to Sensiblecast
The Filipino time haha! 😆 That mushroom crochet is so cute!
Magaling pala kumanta si witty wahah. 🤣
Parang nasa VC lang kayo hahaha
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True, I wonder more about Adam, too. Hehe. I hope to know him and will be there next time. You are one of the best people I met here, lhes, remember that.
Haha everyone looking forward to meeting him!
Same as her Pink, happy to join hive and meet wonderful people like you.
!PIZZA
Indeed we will have the same reaction as what you have mentioned. Hehe. Finally, you meet him and them all.
Sana next time may time ka na para makasama
@pinkchic sorry I used your name, I used it as a joke when I introduced myself 😅✌🏽
buti na lang mabait si pink! kung pangalan ko ginamit mo baon ka na naman sana sa utang.
hahaha buti nalang!
No worries, Mebu. Heheh. I am glad to see all of you there. Best regards.
🙏🏽 I wish you were there too, I'm looking forward to meet you as well. ❤️
Maybe next time. Hehe. At least I am not anon in here unlike in my old blogging world before. Thanks Mebu and for being also one of the good people I met here aside from lhes.
aww.. you're so sweet! 🥹❤️ Thanks pinkchic! Meeting everyone I've encountered here in Hive would be so nice.
You are most welcome, Mebu. Even when I was still new in the server, you were so friendly back then. Once again, thank you so much.
Salamat sa pagpayag na mag receptionist. Haha. Ganap na ganap mo ang role. It was nice meeting you. Pasahan mo ko ng mga na-marites mo. I live for ka-marites-an. Hahaha
Haha, when kaya may event forda chismis? 😁
Mag event tayo nina mamsh @cindee08 ng forda maritesan lang. Ahahahah
Ay bet ko Yan! Haha
bakit nadamay na naman ako dito, unti lang nasagap kong chesmes,may bayad pa yung iba hahaha
Te lhes, I am so grateful to have met you in real life. Appreciate you appreciating my morena beauty. It melts my heart. Your eagerness to help in the registration even when you didn't need to do is acknowledge. It says so much how you are open and helpful. Wish we could have more time to talk one on one but perhaps in the next meetup.
Hoping we have more time to chicka next time , girls talk!
I wonder what name he used? my best guess slavekitty69? hahahaha
All pleasure is mine. Thank you for trusting me with your personal stuff, and I'm always happy to help. I was glad meeting you in person! ✨ and I'm still waiting for the promised milktea.. 🙄 haha jk 😁
!LUV
!PIZZA
Haha I totally forgot the name he said .
Lol, ako nga nag aantay Ng milktea eh ,😁
Nag enjoy ako na nakatabi kita ate Lhes!
It was nice meeting you in person ✨ sana may susunod pa!
Haha, meet up NCR and near areas? 😁
Me hoping for a Christmas party too on December cuz why not 😁
It was nice meeting you too late ☺️ sad we couldn't chit chat that much. I'm really not one for small talk even when I tried hard that night
Oh Christmas party was a nice idea! Haha it's okay, we had a small talks still 😁
!PIZZA
If that happens, I'll definitely try to be more sociable... Hopefully 😅
Haha, well you are like my husband, seldom talk ,.so I know how to deal with it 😁
We're both cursed with introversion and social anxiety pala 🤣🤣🤣
What no more pictures inday!
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Haha, sometimes the best things are undocumented as we are savouring the moment.
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hehe the power of memory!
Oo and so far I have a photographic memory,.😁
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Oh, how cool that you went to that event and met all those Hivers in person!
And maybe next year you could take some more pics 😂
Haha it was one of the best event I attended this year . Oh I was busy, listening to their wonderful voices while singing that I forgot to take photos
Besides, might sell the pictures of those anon in the Blockchain for HBD,lol kidding aside.
!PIZZA
Haha!!! I wonder if there will be some pics of you singing rolling around the blockchain, hehe.
Cool that you had a great time!
!PIZZA
Haha I didn't sing! I can't, we will just wait for @tengolotodo to join in hive open mic 🎤🎤
hahahaha No comment!
We've been waiting!
lol wait away
So nice that you all can have a meet-up. That seems like a fun one.
!PIZZA
Yes, indeed a lot of fun! Was there a hive meet up too in Indonesia?
not so far, But I met with macchiata a few times, even before hive time when it was still under steem.
there were some meet up done when it was still steem time outside of my place, but far away for me to attend it, unfortunately.
Ah Mac and you both from Indonesia right?
Hehe, is there a hive - Indonesia group like?
!LUV it. Congrats to everyone who joined and to the HivePH people who took the time to plan and organize this event. Kudos to all of you. 😎
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Isang milyong sana all talaga! Naku naku, haha. Looks like everyone is fun to be with. Siguro if gugustuhin ko, mawawala din hiya ko sa people of ever no, ganon sila kadali na makapalagayan ng loob, uwu. Anyways, bat natulaley ka kay doc adam, nacurious na tuloy ako, makalaglag panty ba talaga hahaha. Tas yong hair ni Mebu, super winner uwu.
Ang sasasaya nyooooo kainggit 😭😭😆
Haha sana next time punta ka for you to see bakit me natulala, 😁
Marse! akala namin maaga na talaga kami pero mas nauna ka pa din dumating hahaha buti na lang pinili mo yung mga katanggap tangap na pictures natin hahahah
Naman, dapat Ang Mukha tayo Diosa 😁
Ate lheessss it was so nice meeting you din in person! Thank you sa kwentos mo about stayin sa Mataas na Kahoy and I wish mas mapabilis yung pagtatayo ng bahay niyo ni hubbyyy 😍 Kape tayo minsan!
Hehe, thanks yeah sure, magkalapit lng papa tayo
Wow! It's a great experience to meet your online friends in person ❤️🥰 I really hope that I can join you all too ♥️
Hehe next time join the Teacher!
I am very happy to meet you at the event ate lhes, hoping there will be next year because nabitin ako sa bonding natin
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Sana all na lang talaga Ako nito. Nag enjoy na lang Ako reading your experiences during meet up.
Hehe baka next time meet up near you area
Sana nga Dito na Naman sa Mindanao hehehe