The 4am Session

It's just been the usual Saturday and Sunday but I miss my "4am Gang" already. I ended up bugging Teban (the Chinese Cowboy of the group) the entire weekend!

The 4am Gang was conceived last year. One October morning at 4, Aries invited me to "lunch" at the pantry near my station, and introduced me to Steven (who I now fondly call as "Teban") and JP, who were with him for the break. I learned later on that the two were actually friends with Marix and Troy, who are my "neighbors" at the Trainers' area. No wonder why they kept on hanging out there; I would overhear their silly conversations and laugh too. The next thing we know, we're all storming the 4th floor pantry having lunch at 4:00am at our loudest and craziest and corniest, and looking forward to it every single day!

The title came from yours truly, when I proclaimed "This is our 4am session!". We would talk about anything and everything under the sun... or the moon. We like putting each one at the hot seat. We can be a loud brat when we're stressed. Joke time from start to finish. And take a leave at your own risk-- if you're absent, you're the topic. Hehehe!

The pioneers left to right:

Troy
The demure. When everyone else is done laughing, he'd give off a loud one in the middle of a different topic. When he sees anyone getting serious, analytical and/or argumentative, he'd say, "...nakikipagkaibigan lang naman ah!"

Marix
Simpleng humirit pero rock! "Wholesome"daw. Fashionista. Most memorable quotes: "Hindi ako nanglalait. Dine-describe ko lang ang hotdog ng mahirap." and the famous "Kwakeee!!!" (means "butal"; long story) We now get dance steps from her.

Steven
a.k.a. "Teban", "Ben", "Cowboy". When I'm heard shouting "show off!!!", that means I'm talking to him. Marathon addict. Fitness addict. I wanted to hit him with something when he claimed that his tummy's big. His buff bod makes us insecure...not!! And his hugs can kill (literally). When you hear him say "Mals! Mals!"; he's actually calling me imitating his boss' accent. My "Pleeeeaaaaase???" is his weakness. Ahaha!

JP
The Mommy hehe. He's fond of heating our food and cleaning up after we eat. He breaks the ice and cracks the funniest remarks. One of the shweetest in the group. Our favorite quote: "Anong food mo? Akin na!" (approaches the microwave oven)

Of course there's me standing. They all love it when I say, "I'm not stupid! I'm a Lead Trainer!" and of course there's my corny "Pantry joke" that I'll never hear the end of. Hehehe

Omeed (taking the picture)
The latest addition. The "Kups". The Jester. He takes pleasure at making fun of Steven, Troy and JP. He can get away with anything. Our favorite quote: "...ang dami mong kapansanan!"

So yay it's a Monday today! Can't wait for 4am tomorrow, and tomorrow after that, and the next... ;-)