in vino veritas

the irony of sponge bob table napkin and glasses of wine

It was Sunday night.

I was with my highschool friends-- bunch of 30 year olds who just had a Sponge Bob themed birthday party...and one of the celebrants was not even with us since she's based in different continent. Still we make do with what we have...we always do. It was a fun gathering though. 

Who would've that at the age of thirty a sponge bob birthday party can be fun? I guess when I was a kid I didn't understand what the fuss was all about with birthday parties. I just knew I were with friends.

After almost everyone went home (because the baby was exhausted) only three of us--single ladies--were left.

Soon the fried chicken, cake, bbq, spaghetti, and soda were discarded and we opted for more age-appropriate drink and food.

A soft melody was humming at the background, us girls sipping wine while nibbling on crackers with cheese and the conversation was stirred to love and relationship and us growing up.

Mind you, I've known this women since we were young teenagers giggling at the slightest sight of our crushes.

We've come a long way.

I suddenly remembered the quote an old officemate used to say "in vino veritas" (in wine there is truth). Given that he always say that whenever he wanted us to get some alcohol, I realized that there really is truth in wine.

Before I knew it, I was suddenly more talkative. Volunteering informations and things I don't normally say under normal circumstances. No, I'm not even the slightest drunk. I just had a sip of the wine and a slice of crackers with cheese. I'm blaming things on the environment.

Nope, not mother earth kind of environment but more of the ambiance.

I did just told you guys I'm a sucker for great ambiance, right?!? Well the ambiance was just that! 

I don't really tend to reveal much of myself on them. Despite the years we've known each other and despite almost growing up together.

I don't really reveal myself to people, actually. (DEYM, did I just blurted that one out in cyberspace?!?)  :)

I take pride on keeping (some) things to myself. (Is this something to be proud of? Ha!)

My friends tell me, I should loosen up a bit.... maybe I should.

I guess I should drink (more) wine from now on. Haha 



prettytwistedchick... cheers!