I've been really tardy with this, but here's the recap finally from Mariya's birthday party last month. Most of these photos were taken by Pooja who hijacked my camera. Thanks Pbad for taking pics!
The birthday celebration kicked off with karaoke. Here's Mun with mike in one hand and KFC in the other. It's a proven medical fact that the grease from the KFC chicken soothes a singer's throat.
Birthday girl in the middle surrounded by her friends, except the guy in the aggressively pink shirt. He was SO weird.
Duet in progress while a disinterested Mariya scans the song list for the next tune. But there was something missing from the room...
Oh right, FUCKING LIGHTS! NOW it's karaoke time.
Based on this photo, it is clear that the M in Melissa stands for Mazing!
Mariya on the mike.
CUPCAKESSSS! Oh yeah, they were first for Mariya, obviously. Then I ate two of them. The best thing about girls and cake at parties is how reticent they are about eating them in public, which lets vultures like me swoop in. Yes, I'll be obese when I'm 60. I'm okay with that. Also, Pooja: This is a great picture.
Big bro Kaizar and his wifey Ub visiting from Philly. Note camera around Kaizar's neck. Haha.
Kaizar giving his all into this song. Incidentally, that is the same expression he wears when he's social mediaing all over the Internets.
Mariya's BFF Veronica!
Mary!
A musical break is a good time for the First Siblings of Delaware to get a photo together!
Photobombing a "girls only" photo. What a jerk. I think Mun was in the middle of telling me to get out of the picture when this was taken. Rude.
Kids, alcohol is no substitute for friends and family, but it is necessary fuel for karaoke, unless you're Korean. Gives us lyrics on a screen, and we're down to sing.
EW. HATE SONG. DO NOT WANT.
SINGING SONGS LOUDLY.
You tilt your head that way and I'll go the other way. Okay?
After karaoke everyone went to Botanica, obvi. Here's Mary, Chirag!, and Pooja.
And then there were no more photos. Happy birthday Mariya!
The End