We Also Celebrated The 4th of July
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
July 5, 2018 5:39am CST
Yes, we aso celebrated last night, the 4th of July but not with the intention of celebrating the 4th of July by the Americans. 
Though I would like to greet all Americans for their 4th of July celebration. 
The dinner was hosted by our batch’s president in their residence. It was in honor of 2 of our batchmates who arrived from Australia and US for a vacation.
She also would like to share with us the gifts of our 2 batchmates living in Canada whom she visited in addition, to attending the wedding of her husband’s niece when she went to Canada just a few days ago for 3 weeks, so she hosted the dinner.
It was a well-attended dinner. We were 24 in all. Usually, only 7 or 8 would attend a lunch or dinner gathering in a restaurant. Well, maybe some don’t come because they thought, they will be asked to share in the bill. 
Once again, we all had a blast!
What about your 4th of July, how did you spend it?
Though I would like to greet all Americans for their 4th of July celebration.
The dinner was hosted by our batch’s president in their residence. It was in honor of 2 of our batchmates who arrived from Australia and US for a vacation.
She also would like to share with us the gifts of our 2 batchmates living in Canada whom she visited in addition, to attending the wedding of her husband’s niece when she went to Canada just a few days ago for 3 weeks, so she hosted the dinner.
It was a well-attended dinner. We were 24 in all. Usually, only 7 or 8 would attend a lunch or dinner gathering in a restaurant. Well, maybe some don’t come because they thought, they will be asked to share in the bill.
Once again, we all had a blast!
What about your 4th of July, how did you spend it?26 people like this
24 responses
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
5 Jul 18
It was an ordinary day for me, but let us not forget that July 4th is Philippine-American friendship day, we must also remember that July 4th was our former Independence day given to us by the Americans until we changed it to June 12, 1898 to coincide with the first Philippine Republic.
I'm glad that you and your batchmates had a good time with a lot of attendees 
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
Yes, we should not forget this day July 4, as it is the Philippine-American friendship day. But it seems this day isn't even minded by the government now. 
We always have a good time, whenever we gather.
But this time, we were many, 24 in all when it's always in the maximum of 8 whenever we have dinners in the restaurant. Maybe the others don't like to chip into the bill.
We always have a good time, whenever we gather.
But this time, we were many, 24 in all when it's always in the maximum of 8 whenever we have dinners in the restaurant. Maybe the others don't like to chip into the bill. 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
@louievill Yes, that is true. But our president always invites those not fortunate ones. When billing time comes, she gives a big share and so are the other doctors. At least, they know how to share their blessings.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
@SIMPLYD not all batchmates are financially equal This administration is anti-American, it's very obvious 
This administration is anti-American, it's very obvious 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
Yes, my dear.
Usually, when one arrives for a vacation, she would inform our president that she would like all of us to gather. Sometimes, we chip in for the bill. Sometimes, the one who arrived pays for all of it and she has pasalubong for each of us. At those times, there would be 8 at the maximum attendees.
But this one was so well attended so I was surprised as they keep arriving that night. They have pasalubongs for everyone too.
We also danced after dinner, to the tunes of our music from our time like the VST song Swing and the like.
It was so much fun really! I love every gathering of ours.
Usually, when one arrives for a vacation, she would inform our president that she would like all of us to gather. Sometimes, we chip in for the bill. Sometimes, the one who arrived pays for all of it and she has pasalubong for each of us. At those times, there would be 8 at the maximum attendees.
But this one was so well attended so I was surprised as they keep arriving that night. They have pasalubongs for everyone too.
We also danced after dinner, to the tunes of our music from our time like the VST song Swing and the like.
It was so much fun really! I love every gathering of ours. 2 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Jul 18
That was quite a celebration. We had a quiet 4th and that was good.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Jul 18
Sounds like you had a very nice celebration, we also had a nice celebration.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Jul 18
Thank you! Our 4th of July went as planned except that our friends drove their car. It was too hot to each take our convertibles. I’m so happy you had another big celebration with your old friends. It was so nice that she treated everyone! Wow!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Jul 18
That's wonderful that your plan with friends for July 4th went as planned.
She's our batchmate's president. She wanted to relinquish being that because of health reason and another reason for that party is for us to choose who the next president is. We chose another doctor but still single.
Gatherings like this really make me so happy.
She's our batchmate's president. She wanted to relinquish being that because of health reason and another reason for that party is for us to choose who the next president is. We chose another doctor but still single.
Gatherings like this really make me so happy.1 person likes this
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
7 Jul 18
It is always nice to have a gathering of friends...So informal. I had 3 schoolfriends over for lunch when I heard they were on a trip and passing through my city
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
@responsiveme That's good to know. Gatherings like that makes our lives colorful. At least, we have a break from our usual routine.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
9 Jul 18
@SIMPLYD yes we did and planned for more meetings
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
Don't you also gather with your former batchmates?
This one for us is the HS batchmates. Though, the two guys are Grade school for some of us, who started in the school, in kinder. The high school before that's why are All Girls. But now it is already a coed school.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
@amitkokiladitya Oh, that's sad. But that's understandable.
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
6 Jul 18
@SIMPLYD I have changed my city so reunions are no longer possible
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
9 Jul 18
Wow! That's nice to hear.. I had a good day of July 4th as well
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
@Jessabuma But when in myLot , I feel happy , because I am like talking face to face with my friends though I haven't met face to face yet.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
9 Jul 18
@SIMPLYD it's just a normal day for me, I worked and myLot
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
5 Jul 18
Nice reunion you have there. No 4th of July here, just daily routine.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
Indeed it was really so much fun, as always, whenever we all gather.
AT our age, every time we gather is an opportunity to have fun. We even dance to the tune of the music of our time after dinner. Oh, how we laughed as we danced.
So, you eat out with your friends?
AT our age, every time we gather is an opportunity to have fun. We even dance to the tune of the music of our time after dinner. Oh, how we laughed as we danced.
So, you eat out with your friends?1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Jul 18
That's understandable, because you are not an American.
As for us, it was a coincidence that the gathering was made on the 4th of July.
Oh yes, we had so much fun, especially that the two who came from abroad, have tokens for everyone.
Then, one batchmate suggested that we belly dance on our suggested batchmate reunion when we will all turn 60 two years from now. 
Of course, we will not belly dance at our senior age. 
As for us, it was a coincidence that the gathering was made on the 4th of July.
Oh yes, we had so much fun, especially that the two who came from abroad, have tokens for everyone.
Then, one batchmate suggested that we belly dance on our suggested batchmate reunion when we will all turn 60 two years from now.
Of course, we will not belly dance at our senior age. 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
Yes, another gathering and every time there is one, I can't help get excited to be with my batchmates. Just like high school girls.
Wow, it means you are already in your more than 8 years of relationship with your boyfriend. No plans for marriage yet?
Wow, it means you are already in your more than 8 years of relationship with your boyfriend. No plans for marriage yet? 1 person likes this
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Jul 18
Good evening and Hello, Simply_D. You are so happy in your celebration. I can feel the happiness.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Jul 18
@mlgen1037 Yes, especially the one who comes for a visit from abroad, complete with "pasalubongs". So, I see to it that I attend them. Besides, it's so much fun that I don't want to miss any of them. Hubby just let me because he knows I will be happy attending them.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Jul 18
@SIMPLYD I like that. I wish I can be so much sociable in person. I can be shy but I am friendly when you get to me. Your batchmates always plan those reunions?
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