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Sistahs
Forever!
The last
time we toured around some parts of Central London was in 2011 but in
November 2012 we reassembled in one particular place for a special
occasion. The event that brought the 3 of us together again was a
Birthday party for our sister Jence at Clapham Junction. It was
delightful with a warmth welcomed from her family and was enlivened
with laughters and entertainment all through the party.
Tina and
I are approximately 1 mile apart from each other's homes but Jence,
lives much farther away from us two. On the 13th of
January this year, the reunion that was supposed to be in 2012 took
place with no more cancellations and excuses. On that day, Tina and I
travelled all the way from Wallington to Victoria Terminus Station
just to meet our sister Jence. We arrived on time and were expecting
Jence to arrive a bit late than the agreed time. However, we waited
almost an hour before she finally appeared in front of us with the
gifts in her hands.
I was
very patient while waiting for Jence inside the station. Its because
she informed us by text messages that she'll be late. But Tina was
getting quite intolerant when we were standing after 30 minutes while
waiting for Jence. Actually, Tina was just hungry and that made her
patience and endurance very limited (LOL!).
Hooray
and the 3 of us were now together again!
When the
time Jence had arrived, we were all dying to eat and drink in a warm
restaurant. And on our way out, we were conversing where to go and I
suggested, Earl's Court. One of a few districts in London where you
can find Filipino Restaurants as well as convenience Stores. But
Jence wasn't eager to travel that far and said that there was a
Filipino Restaurant at Buckingham Palace Road. Which was only a
walking distance from Victoria Station.
I really
had no knowledge that there was a Filipino Store nearby. That's why,
I said YES to give it a try in order to know what they can offer for
us 3, beautiful women. We entered the MANNA SHA'MEYN store and bought
a few ingredients as well as delicacies before we finally agreed to
eat inside.
(Top to Bottom: 2011 Picture and 2013 Picture)
After
filling ourselves with Filipino food, our escapade started in a slow
walk going to the Bus Stop. We boarded and sat comfortably on a
double decker bus which took us to London's West End in the city of
Westminster centered on Piccadilly Circus.
We
arrived and joint the hyper mixed crowd heading to the busy and
famous Regent Street...
The first
store we entered to, was a Dutch clothing company offering 30 unique
fashion brands for men and women called, THE STING. A shop with over
3 floors and I thought they were only selling expensive clothing
given the quality of their fabric as well as the trendy and funky
designs too. As a matter of fact, Jence ended up purchasing the
blouse she tried on as a treat for herself. While she was in the
fitting room, Tina and I took a few pictures and we also had the
chance to take some of the 3 of us too while facing the huge wall
fitted mirror.
(Left to Right: 2011 Picture @ Ripley's Believe It of Not
and 2013 Picture @ The Sting)
and 2013 Picture @ The Sting)
After
looking around The Sting we moved to a unique shop with a tinge of
eroticism, HOLLISTER/ GILLY HICKS. A store with hot lifeguards and
beautiful store models. It makes the hottest push 'em up bras and the
cutest undies for young, beautiful and assertive girls. But before we
entered the store, a few snapshots were taken against their
one-of-a-kind breathtaking video wall that captures live feed from
Sydney's Bondi beach. When we finally entered the store, we were
greeted and blown away by a charming handsome man whose sporty hood
was unzipped and his abs was exposed. Hmmmm! Aside from exploring
what's inside their unique store, we had our solo pictures taken
beside the hoody guy with their own Polaroid camera and the 3 of us
with him too using our camera. We were like teenagers giggling with
so much cheerfulness in our minds!
It was
like having daydreams at the same time and ceased only when we tried
a few sunglasses from ZARA fashion company. In this store, we were
mimicking the elegant Jackie O'Nasses who was famous in the world for
wearing pairs of dark sunglasses alluringly.
Everybody
knows M&M candy store which is famous for its hard candy shells
coated with chocolate confectionery. Literally, this retail store has
a branch in Leicester Square, London which is not far from Regent
Street. That's why, we rushed along the main road of Coventry Street
before M&M closed at 6PM, so we could see the colourful and
coruscating candy store.
(Left to Right: 2011 Picture and 2013 Picture)
If I
wasn't mistaken, we explored most of the areas and floors of M&M
candy store that night. And we were quite tired and thirsty after
joining the tourist who were in the store too. That's why, we looked
for relaxing place and found one at SOHO SQUARE. Actually, we really
had no idea about the pub we entered to but at the end, we found it
amiable and friendly. Without a doubt, it was a nice drinking
establishment to visit!
I think,
once you are in the West End of London, finding a comfortable place
to rest your weary feet ain’t that difficult as it has lots to
offer. If you are not that finicky like the 3 of us?
Regardless
of the fact that our get together to Central London took more than a
year before it happened again. Our friendship as SISTERS has become
so much closer and we are more open to one another. The time that had
passed didn’t matter at all once all 3 of us met this time.
